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How to Make a Plexiglas Fish Tank
A great aquarium can be a stunning addition to a room and a great conversation piece. However, purchasing large glass tanks from the store can be extremely expensive. A cheaper alternative is to make your own tank using Plexiglas. Plexiglas can be just as strong as regular glass, if not stronger, an
How to Handle a Garfish
Garfish are long, skinny and have very sharp teeth. When the fish have to be removed from the end of a fishing line, they can pose a danger to anglers because of their sharp teeth. However, the body of the garfish is slender and can be easily handled, and with the right knowledge you can handle a ga
Walleye Pike Fishing Methods
Walleye is a popular and tasty game fish.walleye image by Elena Vdovina from Fotolia.comWalleye are highly sought-after in the lakes in which they are found. Fishermen enjoy the challenge associated with finding and catching them, as well as the reward of fresh walleye on the table. A...
How to Use Crab Larvae for Fishing Scent
Fishing is a scientific art form that blends patience with positioning and skill. It is not just about angling the line just right, it is about knowing when a position is dead and knowing what scents the local fish will be attracted to. Using crab larvae is a relatively common practice among deep sa
What is the Habitat of a Crabeater Seal?
According to Antarctic Connection, the crabeater seal, known scientifically as Lobodon carcinophaga, is one of the most abundant large animals in the world. They are an important part of their ecosystem; learning more about how the crabeater seals relate to their habitat can be helpful in understand
How to Make Fluke Rigs
Fluke are a type of flounder, which is a saltwater bottom-feeding fish. Fluke burrow into the sandy bottom of the surf behind breaking waves, waiting for a meal to swim past so they can launch an ambush. Given the typically murky surf conditions where fluke feed, brightly colored rigs with propeller
How to Apply Gesso Over Wood
For centuries, painters have used gesso as a base for their masterpieces. This material is similar to a primer. It stiffens canvas while also providing a uniform color for paints. Gesso also stops paint from absorbing into a wood surface, allowing the painting to last longer in the process. If you h
How to Add Steering to an Aluminum Fishing Boat
Aluminum boats are great for fishing lakes, ponds and shallow rivers. While most aluminum boats are operated by outboard motors using hand tillers, it is convenient to add a steering column to the boat. Steering columns on aluminum boats provide more accurate steering and efficient handling. Ther
How to Make a Spook Walk
Most of the fishermen who rig a Zara Spook on the end of the fishing line do so with the intention of targeting bass. And while bass often hit the cigar-shaped lures, so do other species of game fish, including northern pike. Anglers who fish with the Zara Spook use a walk-the-dog retrieve, which ca
How to Jig With Lead-Headed Jigs
Few fishing lures can match the versatility of lead-headed jigs. Jigs can be retrieved through the water to look like a minnow, hopped along the bottom in 2-foot bounces to look like a dying minnow or dragged along the bottom to look like a crayfish. Jigs catch game fish species ranging from crappie
How to Take People Fishing in South Dakota
Most people dream of earning a living by performing an activity that they love to do. Those lucky men and women who have mastered a specific skill-set such as fishing, hunting, backpacking and rock-climbing can earn a living as guides, and continue doing what they love to do while getting paid. Sout
How to Re-Spool a Zebco 404 Reel
The Zebco Model 404 spincast reel is one of the truly classic spincast reels. The line in a spincast reel is released with the push of a button, making it ideal for the novice angler. In fact, most children are introduced to fishing using this type of reel because of its ease of use. To keep things
DIY Fishing Rod Runners
Almost every fishing rod uses a series of metal loops known as runners or guides. These runner guides are made out of hard wire, twisted into the circle. When one or more of the runners breaks or gets bent beyond practical use, the fishing day gets compromised. If you are like most anglers, you have
Saltwater Fishing in New Jersey
Since New Jersey is situated along the coastline of the Eastern Seaboard, it provides ample opportunity for anglers of all levels to partake in saltwater fishing. According to the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, the state offers 83 miles of bayshores and 127 miles of Atlantic coastline for r
How to Use Shiners to Ice Fish
Ice fishermen use shiners for bait, since the big fish eat the little fish! All manner of game fish will go after a shiner under the ice, making it the perfect bait. Hooking the shiner in the correct manner is vital to your success on the ice. There are two schools of thought when it comes to hookin
Levels of Biological Classification Systems
Biologists use a scientific classification system to group organisms by biological type. Taxonomy, the science of identifying and naming the organisms on our planet, is a part of systematic biology. According to Dr. Michael Pidwirny of the University of British Columbia Okanagan, there are only 1.5
Minnesota North Shore Fishing Charters
Fishing charters are available on the North Shore in Minnesota.Charter Fishing Boat image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.comThe North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota offers opportunities for catching trout and salmon. Charters are available for fishing experiences for the novice to veteran...
How to Tie a Double-Hook Rig
The double-hook rig is a system used by fly fishermen. The rig is applicable to conventional tackle with single-bait hooks. Treble hooks are not effective when fished in tandem, because the triple-prong hooks tangle and foul the line. Building a double-hook rig requires several knots. The two flies
How to Cut Braided Fishing Line
Braided fishing line consists of synthetic strands woven together to create a tough, stretch-resistant cord that is extremely difficult to break. That also makes braided line extremely difficult to cut, at least with the traditional angling tools of line clippers or pocketknife.
How to Tie a Crab Fly
Every fly fisherman knows that using the right fly in the right situations is more than half the battle. Well, the Merkin Crab fly is possibly the most devastating weapon in a salt water fisherman’s arsenal. Permit fishing used to be more a question of luck rather than skill, but the introduc