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How to Fletch Feathers to Arrows
Fletching your own arrows can be a meaningful and economic way to augment your archery tackle. Even if you purchase completed shafts, choosing your own feather colors, cuts and positioning allows you to completely customize each arrow. Feathers come in left-wing and right-wing designs, depend
How to Put a Line in a Closed-Faced Fishing Reel
Close-faced fishing reels (commonly called "spincast" reels) are the easiest reels to use, making them perfect for beginners. The line is less likely to unravel and jam the reel, a common misfortune for inexperienced fishermen using baitcaster reels. Utilizing essentially the same casting system as
Homemade Fly Line Winder
Besides speeding the process of adding line to your reel, a line spooler also allows some tension to be applied to the line as it spools on, giving a better lay. That allows for improved casting and reel action on retrieves, and both are critical for successful fly fishing. With a few pieces of wood
How to Tie a Beadhead
Beadhead flies have become very popular because they allow the fly to sink without having to add split shot to the line. Whether it is the shiny finish on the beads or the bug looking head that they give a fly, any fly tier should learn to tie these flies and have them in the fly box.
Requirements to Obtain a Resident Fishing License in Alaska
Alaska residents must obtain a license to fish the fertile waters.Fishing boats image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comFishing in Alaska is an adventure for those who travel to the state for the stunning scenery, hunting, and fishing. Residents of Alaska enjoy the abundance of giant halibut and...
DIY Large Aquarium Plans
Aquariums are bright, sparkling notes in any household. For people who have restricted time or space, an aquarium provides an opportunity to keep and nurture animals, while any marine-minded homeowner can enjoy expanding his knowledge and experience with a large fish tank. To keep a successful tank,
How to Scout for Shark's Teeth
Moved inland by tide and waves, the fossilized teeth of ancient sharks frequently wash ashore on beaches in warm-weather regions, particularly the southeastern United States. Shark's teeth make interesting souvenirs and collector's items, with sizes ranging from less than an inch up to bigger-than-y
Chester County, Pennsylvania, Fishing
Offering everything from quiet trout streams like Valley Creek and White Clay Creek to trophy bass fishing at Chambers Lake, Pennsylvania's Chester County is an angler's paradise. The county also offers a chance at catching crappie, pickerel, catfish, bluegill, perch and several other species of fis
New York State Sport Fishing Laws
While fishing is a great pasttime, it's important to understand all the state regulations before going out on the water.fishing image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comResidents and visitors alike enjoy the sport fishing opportunities that New York state has to offer. Not only are there...
How to Hand-Pour Swimbaits
A swimbait is a type of fishing lure that is the choice of many fishermen for both saltwater and freshwater fishing. Since a swimbait lure is made of a soft, movable material, it can duplicate the swimming action of a bait fish at both fast and slow speeds. Fishermen can mix up all of the ingredient
Facts for Kids on Snapping Turtles
Snapping turtles are those creepy reptiles that may be a little bit scary to hang around for some people. Kids will definitely want to have their parents around when encountering them. But snapping turtles are interesting creatures with distinct characteristics. Kids can learn many intriguing facts
The Parts of a Boat Motor
A boat motor spins a propeller at the back of the craft.old propeller image by Dimitar Atanasov from Fotolia.comA boat motor is a device that propels the movements of a water-based craft. It may consist of an internal combustion engine inside the ship (e.g. an oil tanker) or an exterior...
Sports in the 1930s in America
The 1930s witnessed a worldwide financial depression, which affected the salaries of most citizens. In the middle of the misery, sports provided an avenue of success for athletes and a major distraction for the public at large. The '30s also saw the birth of several important sports organizations,
The Best Fish Bait
When planning your next fishing trip, choose your bait based on the fish you are trying to catch. Every fish has different feeding habits, and the best bait will reproduce the size and behavior of the fish's natural food sources. As the 9t can do that, successful bait can be live, frozen, organic or
Alaska Whale Cruises
Whale watching during the summer is one of the most popular activities in Alaska. Humpback whales migrate from Hawaii with their young to feed in the nutrient waters of southern Alaska. Other whales that can be seen on an Alaskan whale-watching tour might be beluga whales, gray whales,...
Chili Crafts
Brave folks eat chili peppers raw while others prefer them cooked or in a chili sauce. Try making a variety of chili-inspired crafts for sale at chili cook-offs as well as craft fairs and festivals. Use dried chili and chili sauce or the image of chili peppers in assorted craft projects.
Fishing Sport Tips
The best way to learn fishing sport is from the experts however if you have no time to get close with experience anglers; there is still many ways to learn what is call-fishing sport. Sport ...
How to Make Realistic Jungle Decorations
Making realistic jungle decorations for the classroom or for a child's party gets kids involved in a fun project and also teaches them about the environment. Research the types of plants and animals found in a rain forest, and then bring a room to life with brightly colored, realistic-looking vines,
Northern Canada Fishing Trips
Northern Canada offers a variety of fishing packages and vacations.fishing 1 image by Sorin Alb from Fotolia.comThe northern part of Canada is made up up the Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Nunavut. Although a large part of the Arctic is made up of ice and tundra, the Arctic drainage...