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How to Spool Fishing Line on a Spincast Fishing Rod
Line must go onto a spin-casting reel with the same rotation that it comes off its store-bought spool. New line spooled in the wrong direction onto a spin-casting reel can come off in horrible tangles, called bird's-nests, when cast. Spin-casting reels work by winding line with a rotatin
Tying a Hair Rig for Carp Fishing
The hair rig is primarily utilized when fishing for carp, although it can be scaled down for use with other fish species. Human hair was at first used to secure the bait to the hook, but has since been replaced by fishing line. The bait is attached to the main line with a thin strand of fishing line
How to Cut & Polish Abalone Shells
Abalone, with shells similar to oysters, have been used to decorate the robes and turbans of royalty from ancient times. Abalone was often the "coin of the realm" in the era of barter and trade. Eight species are native to the west coast of North America: red, black, green, flat, corrugated, white,
Bass Fishing Tips
Though tackle and all related items should be carefully worked out, nothing is more vital than your techniques for locating bass. Once you know approximately where to fish, it's time to decide on technique; having ...
Coral Reef Animals of the Indo-Pacific
The corals that make up the reefs in the Indo-Pacific are the most diverse in the world.coral reef image by Christian Schoettler from Fotolia.comApproximately 70 percent of the world's coral reefs can be found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific ocean region, which the Indo-Pacific...
The Best Ways to Catch Muskellunge With Live Bait
Muskie fishermen are known to fish with nothing but artificial baits. But there are times -- like when the water is cooling in the fall -- that live bait produces more muskies than artificial baits. Generally, when muskie anglers use live bait, it means large minnows.
How to Catch a Flathead
Flathead catfish regularly grow to more than 100 pounds. They are stubborn and strong fighters once hooked, requiring the use of stout fishing gear. The key to catching Flatheads is finding good habitat--they like to lie in deep water in cover. Flatheads prefer live bait, preferably a small sunfish.
Do it Yourself: Saltwater Aquarium Lighting
Lighting fixtures for saltwater aquariums provide the essential spectrum of light that promotes healthy water and plants, which helps fish grow strong and healthy. Many starter saltwater aquarium packages will include a lighting hood, but owners will quickly find that the light that it produces does
How to Care for a Virtual Bratz Baby
Virtual Bratz Babyz is an online aquarium game for young girls and teenagers. Just like the Bratz dolls, the game revolves around fashion, and the object of the game is to make sure your fish are both fashionable and well taken care of. You take care of your fish by feeding them, cleaning the tank a
How to Give a Subscription to Mens Health Magazine
"Men's Health" magazine has a circulation of more than one million subscribers in the United States and has been around since 1986. The publication covers men's-interest topics such as sex, fitness, nutrition and relationship advice. You can purchase a gift subscription over the Internet using your
Baby Games to Feed a Baby
When a baby reaches the age of 6 months, it becomes more difficult to feed him. At that age, the child begins to move his arms and reach for objects. Also, he now has the ability to move his from side to side if he does not want to eat. It is important that as a parent you learn to make feeding less
How to Cast Far in Fishing With a Spinning Rod
Spinning rods and reels are perhaps the most common combination that fishermen use. Novice and experienced anglers alike use them to target fish of nearly any size, in fresh water and salt water. Anglers often use spinning rods and reels for casting, which involves using the rod and reel to propel a
How to Catch Crabs With Jimmy Potting
Jimmy potting is a seasonal method of catching large peelers, or she-crabs that did not mate the year before. These female crabs build up a strong urge to mate after the fall. Jimmy potting utilizes this natural urge by attracting the females with jimmies (male crabs) in the pots as bait. Jimmy pott
How to Hook Rubber Bait
Using rubber bait, most commonly rubber worms, is an effective method of luring in bass and other sport fish species while saving money on live bait. Hooking the rubber bait is most effective when done "Texas-Rig" style. The rubber worm is set onto the hook much like a sock, keeping the barb facing
How to Catch Bass Almost Anywhere
Many fishermen walk into the tackle shop looking to buy some bass lures and are overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices they have. While most lures will work for a certain time and place, two lures -- jig and grubs and spinnerbaits -- will produce bass most any time and under any condition. Regar
Ideas for Building Your Own Ice Shack
Ice shacks are small buildings that will shield you from the harsh weather when you are ice fishing. They should be portable and lightweight, yet sturdy enough to endure harsh weather. You can build your own ice shack relatively inexpensively.
How to Make Your Own Catfish Bait Out of Crawdads
Catfish anglers know that to catch big cats, you have to get down deep and give them what they want. Catfish are bottom-feeders and are an important part of the ecosystem in rivers, lakes and ponds. The diet of a catfish, as a result, consists of bottom-dwelling crustaceans such as crawdads, and dec
How to Make Trotlines for Crabs
Laying out a trotline to catch crabs is more productive than relying on a single crab pot. Certain places mandate that a license must be obtained before using a trotline, however, as the crab populations are dwindling and the life-long careers of crabbers must be protected. You will need access to a
How to Make Rubber Fishing Lures
Rubber fishing lures are actually made of soft plastic. A thick milky white colored liquid, Plastisol turns into a thick clear liquid when heated. When the heated Plastisol cools, it forms a durable non-toxic clear soft plastic. Before the Plastisol cools, you add color and or glitter. To form the P
How to Build an Elk Horn 4 Piece Fly Rod
Elk Horn is a fly fishing company that produces reels, rods and rod blanks. If you want a custom rod, build an Elk Horn from the company's rod blanks. A four piece fly rod has the benefit of being small when broken down, making it handy for flying into the bush for river and lake fishing. Elk Horn o