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How to Keep a Paperwhite Narcissus Alive
Paperwhite narcissus is a type of daffodil flower that blooms from bulbs, usually during spring. Paperwhites also bloom during winter when forced, making them popular holiday plants. Many gardeners like to grow paperwhites in bowls of gravel, but they also grow well in pots with soil. The flowers us
How to Create Musical Wind Chimes
Hanging garden decorations from tree branches or in a garden pagoda not only adds to the overall aesthetic, but if you make metal acoustic decorations like wind chimes, then there is the added benefit of wind music as well. Wind chimes have also been used historically to ascertain wind strength and
How to Make Seashell Coat Hooks
Using seashells you personally collected in your home or office decor not only shows loved ones and visitors your unique style and interests but also provides you with keepsakes for years to come. This memorabilia will bring back happy memories of your seashell-collecting outings and adventures. One
How to Hunt on State Land in Colorado
As of 2009, almost 3 million acres of state lands in Colorado were open to public hunting. Colorado is also home to large areas of Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service and wilderness land that provide hunting opportunities for big game, small game, predators and birds. Many of the different lan
Sea Nymph JX16 Boat Specs
The Sea Nymph model JX16 "Big Jon" was built from 1982 to 1987 by Sea Nymph Boats. Designed as a bass boat, the JX16 had a wide variety of fishing-related options to prove it. With an impressive array of optional dealer-installed entertainment, fishing and navigational equipment from which to choo
Walleye Floating Light Fishing Tips
Fishing for walleye on heavy traffic or overfished lakes is usually better at night using live bait and lighted floats. Walleye feed more aggressively in the dark when there is less to spook them and the bait fish are more vulnerable due to walleyes good eye sight. Using live shad and lighted floats
How to Prepare a Fishing Pole
Preparing a fishing pole is part of the basic maintenance that goes with fishing. Whether the rod and reel are new and need to be setup for the first time or old line has been removed so that new can be installed, preparing a pole is an easy process. A simple knot and some basic understanding is all
How to Make Trout Spinners
If you can tie a fly, you can make a trout spinner. If you already have a trout-specific fly tied and available then you're nearly finished. Keep in mind trout are extremely skittish and won't take just any lure. Respect the cagey animal. Make sure the fly is for the right time of year and the right
How to Make a Contour Line
Usually when you talk about drawing lines, you talk about making the lines straight and with clear shape. A contour line is different because it distinguishes elevation on a map. You will find the elevation number just on the inside of the line on the map. If you have experience with maps and graphi
A guide to choosing the right bivvy
In this article I will write how to choose bivvy, as there are many carp bivvies available on the market. A bivvy is a shelter designed for long fishing sessions, and is not a brolly ...
Raising Real Fishing Worms
ContainerJust about any container will do for raising worms. It simply needs to have some drainage and no toxic chemicals. A plastic bucket with holes drilled in the bottom can work well, if you don't mind digging deep to retrieve the worms. Plywood boxes are also a good choice. Build a...
British Columbia Salmon Fishing Trips
British Columbia is a popular salmon fishing destination.fishing boat near odessa image by Dmytro Ruksha from Fotolia.comBritish Columbia offers both river and ocean salmon fishing opportunities year-round. There are many companies that specialize in full service salmon fishing trips in...
Beginner Tips for Northern Pike Ice Fishing
Pike are popular quarry of ice fishermen. Though they are primarily pursued with tip ups, baited with live minnows or suckers, they can be taken with rod and reel, either jigging or fishing with bait. ...
Float Tube Fishing Trips
Float tubes are single person watercraft that you power with your legs and feet, although some anglers also use small electric motors. Float tubes consist of large, U-shaped (or completely round) tubes with seating areas in the center, according to Big Sky Fishing. In most models, you...
How to Put on a New Fishing Line
One of the most important fishing equipment components in making a successful catch is your fishing line. You need to have the best line to provide a direct connection with and control over your target. The fishing line on your rod will hold your bait and allow you to pull the fish out of water the
Homemade Ice Fishing Rod Holder
Although some sporting goods stores sell what you need to set up your rod for ice fishing, it is more economical to create a homemade ice fishing rod holder, also known as a "tip up". The word "tip up" is derived from the motion your rod and holder make when a fish is hooked. The tip will go up on y
Tuna Fishing Charters in Massachusetts
The Perfect Catch1st yellowtail image by Mitchell Knapton from Fotolia.comFishing for tuna is an experience not unlike big game hunting, especially if you're going for the giant blue fins. The giant blues can weigh as much as 2000 pounds and travel at speeds of 60 miles per hour or more....
What Are the Causes of the Population Decline of Loggerhead Sea Turtles?
Loggerhead turtles are an endangered species.An underwater photo of Loggerhead Turtle( Caretta caretta) image by Kirill Zdorov from Fotolia.comLoggerhead turtles are known for their large heads, and live in the temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans....
How to Breed Aquarium Fish for Poultry Feed
If you live on a farm or in a rural area where you raise chickens, keeping them happily well fed can be an expensive task, especially if you raise a large number of chickens all at once. Rather than purchasing large amounts of commercially manufactured poultry feed, you can set up a fish-breeding ar