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How to Skip a Jig Under a Dock
Skipping jigs is precision casting technique used to fish through heavy cover. The skipping technique penetrates docks, log jams, overhangs and weed beds without snagging on the obstacle. Skipping requires practice to gain control of the distance and speed of your line. The practice results in accur
Ways to Make a Spawning Salmon Bite
Salmon are popular game fish and are widely enjoyed as food. Anglers are often frustrated by the difficulties of catching salmon during spawning season. Salmon travel an arduous journey from salt to freshwater to spawn. With the exception of Atlantic salmon, these fish are near death when spawning a
How to Clean a Rod Rack
A rod rack is a wooden rack that holds and stores fishing rods and poles in an upright position. A rod rack prevents damage to the poles, prevents the lines from becoming tangled and is a great way to display the gear. Rod racks can be mounted to a wall for display purposes or set on the ground. Rod
How to Make a Sodium Silicate Solution
Sodium silicate, also known as "liquid glass," as a versatile and widely used solution. Sodium silicate is known as liquid glass for good reason: When the water it is dissolved in evaporates away, the sodium silicate bonds into a solid sheet of glass. Heat tempering makes the silicate patch harder,
How to Fish With Berkley Gulp Alive
You have been sitting next to the usually reliable fishing hole for two hours and yet not one bite. The last time you fished this spot, your bucket was full of sizable fish after just one hour. Perhaps changing that live-bait presentation one last time will entice the next fish that swims by to take
How Long Do Manatees Live?
Manatees are the gentle giants that inhabit shallow coastal waterways. Sometimes mistaken for mermaids by sailors in a bygone era, today's manatees sit on the brink of extinction due to injuries caused by man. Understanding the manatee's potential lifespan and what can be done to increase the curren
Bass Fishing in Washington
Largemouth and smallmouth bass were introduced to Washington waters in the late 19th century. Though the relatively cold Washington climate means that bass don't tend to grow as large as in warmer areas, there are plenty of good-sized fish to target. Washington has over 7,000 lakes, 50,000 miles of
How to Make a Totem Pole for Children
Children can have fun creating a totem pole out of construction paper while learning about Native Americans and abstract art. Totem poles are used to tell stories about individuals, families and villages. The tall poles of carved figures were originally made by the Haida, Tlingit and Tsimshian tribe
How to Use Biscuit Dough for Trout Bait
Not all types of fish are attracted to the same bait. This means that your bait must be specific to the type of fish you are trying to catch. Trout, for example, are attracted to bread and biscuit dough. Since biscuit dough is inexpensive to make in large batches, it is ideal for hunting trout. Once
Design for an Ice Fishing House
Ice fishing is a sport for the dedicated fisherman. The conditions are often extreme, both physically and and sometimes even emotionally. The sport involves sitting on a body of frozen water and fishing through a hole. Many professionals and serious enthusiasts build ice shacks over a favorite hole
Game Fishing in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, almost all rivers are short and run quickly to the sea. The clean water, strong currents and the lack of dams make them good places for fishing, especially for trout and salmon. Several Irish fishing trip organizers can take visitors to the best fishing spots.
How to Change the Line on a Closed Face Spincast Reel
A closed-face spinning reel contains fishing line inside a plastic or metal housing mounted to the butt of a rod. The line unspools from inside the housing when the angler presses a spring-loaded button on the back of the reel. This simple operation makes the closed-face spincast reel a popular piec
How to Make a Crabbing Net
For seafood lovers, crab makes an aromatic and meaty dish. It can taste even better if you have caught the crab yourself. Crab fishing equipment, such as a crabbing net, can be expensive, especially when it is easily broken or stuck in rocks. Make your own crabbing net for the most cost-effective op
Bass Fishing Tips
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Fish Taxidermy Schools
Warm-water fish, cold-water fish and salt-water fish require different mounting techniques.Dry fish on a dish in the form of a fish image by terex from Fotolia.comFish taxidermy is the procedure of reproducing a lifelike three-dimensional representation of a fish for permanent display. ...
Blank Fishing Rod Eye Guide
Whether using a large saltwater rod or a smaller one for fresh water, wrapping your own eye guides to a blank rod is a simple process. The size of guides and wrapping thread is determined by the size of the blank. Take the blank rod with you when you purchase the guides and make sure they seat prope
Good Things Come to Those Who Bait Part 1
The art of baiting is debated. Experienced anglers have various preferences of what bait they use. Since there is such a great variety of bait out there, it can be intimidating for the beginning angler ...
What Bait Do You Use to Catch Fisher Cats?
Fishers, also called fisher cats are mammals that are a member of the weasel family, and wont typically venture into residential areas. The most likely reason you may see a fisher cat around a person's property is if the fisher has been displaced by the deforestation and development of their habitat
How to Make Rooster Decorative Plates
Making and displaying your own rural rooster decorative plates will enhance just about any room in your home. These plates will also serve as a sure-fire conversation starter with guests.
Information About Bow Fishing
Bow fishing is the sport of using a bow and arrow to kill a fish. The arrow has a line attached to it so it can be retrieved. An old compound bow is the most popular choice of weapon, and the rest of the components can be purchased relatively cheaply. Bow fishing is legal in most states under certa