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Building a Fly Rod Kit
Rod, Reel and LineSelect a rod and reel that are appropriate for the type of fishing to be done. Consider the fish, type of water and distance required for casting. The right rod can make the difference between a good and bad day of fishing. Choose a matching fly line, leader and tippet...
Spinning Reel Techniques for Trout Fishing
People often think about fly-fishing rods and reels when they think about fishing for trout. But there is a contingent of trout fishermen that uses light-action spinning rods and reels. Some people simply feel more comfortable casting with spinning equipment, while others prefer trout fishing with l
Minnesota Ice Fishing Rules
Ice fishing is popular sport in Minnesota.winter fishing trip image by Igor Murtazin from Fotolia.comMinnesota is home to almost 12,000 lakes, including a good chunk Lake Superior, the world's largest lake by surface area. And these waters are teeming with game fish, such as northern...
Floresville, Texas Hunting
Floresville is a small Texas town located in Wilson County approximately 30 miles southeast of San Antonio. The southern plains and rolling grasslands of this area provide for upland bird and dove hunting, while local gaming ranchers offer big game and exotic hunting opportunities.
Can I Put Polished River Rock in My Aquarium?
Home aquarium owners often enjoy decorating their tanks with a variety of items, such as plants, ceramic figurines and decorative rocks. While river rock may not be sold at for aquarium use, it is usually safe to use inside your aquarium.
How to Fish for Connecticut Trout With Fire Tiger Phoebe Spoons
The cold freshwater streams and lakes of Connecticut make an ideal environment for trout. A variety of different species of the fish can be found in the Nutmeg State, including many well-known breeds such as rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Though trout are commonly caught on fly rod
How to Prepare Marine Fish Food
Marine fish that you have in a tank or aquarium are from a saltwater environment, such as the ocean. These fish may be herbivores or carnivores. A herbivore will eat small leafy material or algae, and a carnivore will eat meat, such as other marine fish or animals. To feed marine fish, the food need
Cod Fishing in the UK
Fishing for cod in the UK is very popular. Out of all the many fish throughout the UK waters, the cod seem to be the most appealing to fish for. Sea fishing isn’t always an easy hobby to follow, however; by taking advantage of the special packages offered throughout resorts, people may gain th
How to Freeze Crawfish Bait
Crawfish is a popular seafood item that is similar to a very small lobster in appearance. Catching a crawfish requires scented bait to catch the crawfish's attention and lure it into a trap. Freezing the bait preserves the bait's freshness when placed in the trap and brings the crawfish into the tra
How Do Striped Dolphins Get Their Food?
About Striped DolphinsStriped dolphins are found in many temperate and tropical ocean waters across the world, including the North and South Atlantic Oceans, the Mediterranean Sea, the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Indian Ocean. Striped dolphins are dark in color with a white...
How to Tie a Parachute Dry Fly
Unlike standard dry flies, parachute dry flies are constructed by winding hackle feathers horizontally around an upright wing. These horizontal feathers allow the parachute fly to lie lower in the water than standard dry flies.
How to Net Fish in a River
Net fishing is practiced all over the world. This method of fishing usually yields high numbers of fish without the hassle of bait and tackle. Net fishing in rivers and other bodies of water allows the angler to catch his own bait fish. It is also used to catch larger species.
How Do Manatees Communicate?
Manatees, or sea cows, are marine mammals that live in the warm water of the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico along the coasts of Florida, Belize, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, the Caribbean Islands and West Africa. They owe their gray, wrinkly skin with individual hairs to a common ancestor...
How to Drop Shot Fish for a Lake Erie Bass
The drop-shot rig is a method of presenting artificial or live bait at a predetermined distance off the bottom. Known as a finesse presentation, the drop-shot rig is effective for catching both largemouth and smallmouth bass. At Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, the rig is one of the most popular u
Why Do Ice Levels Affect Seals?
Virtually every arctic and antarctic species, including seals, have been affected by the melting polar ice caps. As ice levels continue to change, the lives of these creatures are being put in danger in a number of ways.
Fishing Tips: Bluegill Bass Bait
Bluegill are found across North America in many of the same spots as trophy bass.sunfish image by Lucid_Exposure from Fotolia.comBluegill are ubiquitous in North America. They are found in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams across the country and have been the first catch of many budding...
What Do Ringed & Bearded Seals Eat?
Both ringed seals and bearded seals make their hunting grounds in cold polar waters, where they find a variety of fish and shellfish to eat. Both species also rely on their mothers' milk as pups until they learn how to hunt.
Information on Weddell Seals
The Weddell seal is named for a British seal hunter Sir James Weddell. Its claim to fame is that it is the most southern seal, living in the extreme cold of the Weddell Sea of northern Antarctica. Weddell seals live much of their lives in the sea and do not venture far from their birthplace, reports
How to Make a Drop Line for Fishing
Drop line fishing is a method used to catch several fish on one drop of the fishing line as opposed to making several casts. This is done by employing several hooks on one line. Tying these rigs can be difficult to learn, but once you have mastered this skill it is one that is easily remembered.