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Indiana Fishing Information
Indiana fishing information covers common areas including where anglers may fish, licensing and regulations. Beyond the obvious though, Indiana offers a bounty of fishing opportunities from it's Great Lakes Plains including Lake Michigan and Lake Wawasee (Indiana's largest natural lake), to the smal
How to Catch Grouper Inshore
Grouper are one the best tasting, as well as best fighting fish available. Until now, most people believed you had to go offshore to locate one, leaving us without access to ocean fishing unable to catch these large fish. Not any more!!!
Different Kinds of Game Fish
The term game fish applies to those types of fish that provide a great deal of sport and excitement to the anglers that pursue them. Many types of game fish wind up on the dinner table, but anglers will also catch then release game fish so they can live to fight another day.
How to Put Threads on a Fiberglass Rod
Wrapping threads on a fiberglass rod will ensure the guides stay in place. Thread can also be used to make decorative designs on the rod blank. Wrapping thread requires practice, especially for the advanced designs. Thread wrapping requires a tension control device that can either be purchased or co
How to Build a Pier Net
Fishing from piers presents a unique problem when landing fish. Fish are often hooked so tenuously that just the weight of the fish can pull the hook free as the fish is pulled from the water. Landing nets are designed to trap the fish and support the fish's weight. Usually built too far above the w
How to Catch Farm-Raised Lake Shore Stocked Trout
Trout fishing off a lakeshore is a surefire way to catch multiple trout, and an added bonus is that farm-raised trout are healthy and delicious. Bring the proper equipment, lures or bait and patience.
Homemade Snake Aquarium
A homemade snake aquarium refers to an enclosed space that usually contains plants and dirt. It is somehow similar to a fish tank, but is meant for the use of land plants and animals, rather than aquatic life. Snake aquariums must be constructed as self-contained ecosystems that require less cleanin
How to Determine Fishing Bobber Line Length
The bobber rig is probably the first live bait rig that the angler is introduced to; "When the bobber goes down, a fish is eating your bait!" The rig has another purpose for the more experienced fisherman, making adjustments in the depth of the presentation of bait in the water column for distinctiv
Differences Between "Physical" & "Physiological"
There are some distinct differences in what is referred to as the "physical" and what is called the "physiological." Understanding what is physical and what are physiological helps scientists and medical professionals to determine roots causes of a variety of conditions manifested in humans and in n
How Do Fish Survive When a Pond Freezes?
Ectothermic AdaptationFish that live in a pond are able to survive the winter when the pond freezes because of how they are able to adapt to the drastic changes. When a pond freezes, it never freezes solid. Even when the temperatures drop to well below zero, only so much ice will form on...
How to Construct Kitchen Utensil Wind Chimes
Create a craft that will provide a sensory experience for the outside of your home -- a wind chime made out of aluminum utensils. These wind chimes not only make a pleasant sound in the breeze, but they are also an eye-catching addition to your yard. Gather a few old kitchen utensils and create a on
How to Drift Minnows
Drift fishing with minnows permits an angler to cover a lot of water with a natural bait that attracts fish through movement, odor, form and even taste. Drift fishing tactics can be employed when fishing minnows in various shapes and sizes, and such tactics can be used effectively when fishing for a
How to Make Fly Tying Tools
Fly tying tools can become overwhelmingly expensive and as a result it makes the most sense to fashion your own tying tools to avoid the high costs and to complement your own tying style. There are those tools that should probably be purchased, such as a good pair of sharp scissors or a durable bobb
RattleTrap Techniques for Largemouth Bass
RattleTraps are flat-sided, lipless crankbaits that have noise-making BBs inside them. The most common size largemouth bass fishermen use is 1/2 oz. The baits are especially aerodynamic and bass anglers can fling them long distances, which helps them cover water and locate active bass. There are sev
Smelt Fishing in Washington
Fishing for smelt is a common summer pastime for fishermen young and old in the state of Washington. One of the only fish that can be caught without a license, smelt make a good main course for spur-of-the-moment summer barbecues.
Tips for Largemouth Bass Fishing in Small Tanks
Bass are a favorite of fishermen everywhere.bass image by Liz Van Steenburgh from Fotolia.comLargemouth bass can be found in lakes and rivers all over the United States. Many of these bass are stocked in freshwater tanks, which gives the fisherman an added advantage when fishing for them....
Salt Water Fishing in New England
New England, a six-state region of the United States that borders Canada to the north, offers an array of saltwater fishing opportunities for both recreational and commercial fishermen. Of New England’s six states, all but one (Vermont) have a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The specific clim
Ideas for Mini Shells
Miniature seashells are useful in decorating plain household items.seashell image by Leonid Nyshko from Fotolia.comAfter a vacation at the beach, many people come back with a collection of mini seashells. They may not know what to do with these gifts from the sea, yet they do not want to...
How to Land Big Fish on Light Tackle
Landing large fish such as marlin or sturgeon requires a heavy line. Even for salmon or steelhead, it's best to use heavier line if you want the odds in your favor. This article deals with landing a big fish on lighter tackle.