Fly Fishing

How to Tie Musky Flies

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In the past two decades, fly fishing has been adapted for catching not only trout and other fish traditionally caught on flies, but also that fierce predator of North American lakes -- the muskellunge, or muskie. You can make muskie flies, such as the Cove Runner, at home following established techn

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How to Outfit a Canoe for Fishing

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Transform your canoe into a fishing vessel by making a few modifications. Canoe fishing has many advantages, such as providing the ability to meander through hard-to-reach fishing areas. Canoes also are easy to store and transport. Canoes also move quietly without the hum of motors that often can sp

How to Make a Tie Knot Loop

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Various knots are used by fresh and saltwater anglers to present leaders, lines, baits and lures to attract and catch game fish. The loop knot is one such knot that is useful for connecting leaders to line. Tying a loop knot involves the use of a simple knot that many people learn at a young age. Ke

How to Tie a J-Knot

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The J-knot is used to secure two lengths of rope or line together to lengthen them. It is most often used when fishing to secure a line to a leader or extend a line with another line. According to "Fish and Stream" magazine, this knot is superior to other splicing knots because it doesn't force the

How to Use Mussels As Fishing Bait

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Mussels are various species of bivalve mollusks with an oblong shell. They live in both freshwater and saltwater. Freshwater mussels sit partially covered in the sand or dirt whereas thread-like fibers called byssus attach ocean mussel shells to rocks, piers, and other structures. A fan-like siphon

Fin Whale Migration

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Fin whales have a long, streamlined body and a V-shaped head. They tend to be gray, dark brown or blackish in color and are known for their speed, swimming in bursts up to 23 mph. In the Northern Hemisphere, adult males can grow to 78 feet, and up to 88 feet in the Southern Hemisphere. Females are s

Troubleshooting a Baitcasting Fishing Reel

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A baitcasting line is a seemingly complex piece of fishing gear for a beginning fisherman. While a standard, push-button reel may be easier to get started with, once you have mastered a baitcasting reel, you will likely find fishing with it to be far more enjoyable and successful. Properly troublesh

Should You Buy The Furuno FCV 295 Fishfinder?

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If you have not already figured it out, then you should know that you'll need more than a fishing pole in your hands to get the edge on a big catch. The thing that you ...

Trout Fishing Tips in Colorado

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fischkopf image by sunset man from Fotolia.comTrout fishing in Colorado offers beginner to expert anglers a variety of waterways and fish species to target. From reservoirs to low-flow creeks, myriad of tips and tactics can be implored to better adapt to Colorado fishing conditions and...

How to Fish in Cozumel, Mexico

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Cozumel is best known for its deep sea sport fishing. Its year round mild climate is ideal for billfish and fishermen have been known to catch all four types of billfish in a single day in Cozumel. Cozumel is known for its Sailfish, Swordfish, and Blue and White Marlin fishing. If you tire of big g

How to Use Perl Code Hooks

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Perl code hooks are most frequently used as entry points into pieces of software code that alter or add to the way an operating system or application works. Hooks intercept calls to functions, messages and events in pieces of Perl code that are passed between the different components of the software

How to Make a Fishing Light

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Fishing lights are used to attract small bait fish to an area. The small fish are drawn to the shiny light suspended in the water, similar to the way bugs are attracted to a lightbulb. With the smaller fish closing in on your vicinity, hungry larger fish are soon to follow as they see buffet swimmin

Pike Fishing in South Dakota

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The Northern Pike is a popular game fish found throughout South Dakota. Northern Pike are voracious predators and will strike almost any lure or bait. The state record weighed 36 pounds and was caught in Lake Oahe in 1993. They are a common catch and one of the most sought after game fish in the wat

How to Make Fishing Lure Hooks

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Making a fishing lure hook is a skill that can certainly be useful should you find yourself in a survival situation. Fishing is one of the primary means of obtaining food if you find yourself in the position of having to survive for the short or long term. An important part of making a fishing lure

How to Rig Live Bait for Water Dogs

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Ask fishermen what types of live bait they prefer, and most mention leeches, minnows or night crawlers. Few answer water dogs, which are the aquatic stage of salamanders. But the anglers who do fish with water dogs know they are especially productive for attracting bites from large fish like bass, n

How to Catch a Walleye Trolling

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Your co-worker scored points with the boss last week by bragging about all the walleye he caught on his weekend fishing expedition. A feeling of jealousy overtakes you as you try to recall the last time the boss asked, "Do anything exciting over the weekend?" The following guide will give you the to

Choosing the right recreational or Fishing Kayak

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When choosing a kayak, you need to consider several things: 1. How do you plan to use it? 2. Do you want a single, tandem or sit on top model? 3. What features should the ...

Tips On Homemade PVC Fishing Pole Holders

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There are basically two types of PVC fishing pole holders for the active angler: sand spikes to hold your rod while surf fishing, and an array of holders mounted to the front of a 4x4, Jeep or sport utility vehicle for traveling to the fishing destination with ready-to-go rigs, rods and reels. Follo

When Is the Best Time of Day to Catch a Striped Bass?

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Any time of day is a good time to go fishing, according to anyone who loves the sport. Like most fish, striped bass generally bite more in the early morning and in the evening. To catch stripers, however, do not rely solely on the time of day as their feeding habits vary by location.

How to Make a Fishing Pole Rack

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Fishing pole racks are designed to store fishing poles safely while not in use. While there are many designs for racks, a wall-mounted rack is an effective option. A wall-mounted rack consists of a mounting board and a notched board to hold each rod above the handle. A small latch goes across each n