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How to Set Up a Bluefish Pole
Catch the elusive bluefish by setting up your fishing poles correctly. Bluefish are known for their fighting prowess, according to Game and Fish Magazine. They are characterized by their silvery sides, blue or greenish-blue colors on their back, prominent teeth, large mouth and small scales. Strong
How to Signal for Help From a Boat
Learn what you need to know to survive a boating emergency. Practice safe and effective signaling.
Game Fishing Regulations for Virginia
Virginia has regulations pertaining to game fishing that apply to both saltwater settings and freshwater ecosystems. The saltwater laws are the responsibility of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has charge over the regulations...
Lake Superior Northern Pike Facts
Locals refer to Lake Superior northern pikes as northerns. Prized for their flaky, white flesh, they are also sought after by anglers because of their tough nature. Northerns keep fish populations in check by preying on smaller fish.
How to Find Freshwater Clams in Florida
Florida is home to more than 60 species of mussels and clams, including seven threatened or endangered mussels. When looking for freshwater clams in Florida, you may run into these protected mussels as well. In fact, native freshwater clams are sometimes referred to as freshwater pearly mussels or n
Bait Used for Fishing
If you are about to embark on your next fishing trip, you might want to do some research on what type of fishing bait you should use.
How to Make Stink Bait With Shad
The only thing that catfish love more than shad is stinky shad. The next time you are getting ready to fish for big cats, consider making a batch of catfish shad, stink bait dip. Although this may sound less than appetizing to a human, to a catfish this is a feast. Along with a few other simple ingr
Help with "Escape From Hartwell"
The introduction to the Flash game "Escape From Hartwell" describes the titular town as a place where there is nothing to do, and where no one is allowed to have fun. The only option for your character is to escape, and you must use the items in his house to help him get out of Hartwell.
Is Cordura Waterproof?
Cordura is a trade name that is used to describe several different types of fabric that are all produced by the same company. The fabrics all have certain characteristics in common which are what define Cordura fabrics as a unique brand. One big question that plagues many consumers, however, is wh
Steelhead Fly Fishing Guide
Steelhead trout are big, strong fish found in waters that drain toward the Pacific Ocean. Steelhead can weigh more than 50 pounds and be more than three feet long. They travel to freshwater streams and rivers to spawn and unlike similar species, they spawn more than once a year, according to the Na
Fishing in Copper River, Alaska
Located in Alaska, Copper River is one of the country's best fishing spots. Millions of salmon travel thousands of miles to spawn at Copper River during the late spring until early fall. Sport fishermen flock to the river for unique fishing opportunities, hoping to successfully hook one of the prize
Rhode Island Fishing Charters Listing site
Fishing has to be one of the greatest pastimes ever invented. It is also probably one of the oldest. Early man had to eat, and those succulent Salmon would just call to early men as ...
How to Set Up a Saltwater Fishing Line
Fishing is a favorite pastime that provides hours of relaxation for the dedicated fisherman. Besides the obvious difference in the types of water and fish, the fishing poles for freshwater and saltwater fishing are set up differently to allow for the wave action present in saltwater. Fishing in the
How to Uncurl a Spooled Fishing Line
Fishing line, whether it is monofilament, braided or fly, will become curled and twisted during any fishing season. Unspooling the line and throwing it away is one option, in some cases an expensive one, and never a good idea from an Earth-friendly point of view. There are several ways to solve the
Steelhead Fishing Secrets
Steelhead will give you a run for your money when they bite your line.steelhead image by pearlguy from Fotolia.comSteelhead is a fish that anglers can not seem to get enough of. The best way to catch these fish is to understand them and to know their habits and behaviors. When you do...
Types of Fish in South Carolina Saltwater
Grunts and snapper are two types of fish that can be found in South Carolina saltwater.grunts and snapper at the wreck image by Christian Schoettler from Fotolia.comThe eastern edge of South Carolina borders the Atlantic Ocean with 187 miles of coastline and 2,876 miles of tidal shoreline...
How to Take Care of My Baitcaster
Baitcaster fishing reels allow anglers to cast and catch fish with smooth, fluid movements. They appeal to advanced anglers because of their long casting distance and the accuracy with which the user can manipulate the line to stop. Although it may take some practice to master, with the proper use a
Sea Urchin (Astropyga radiata) Classification
The sea urchin species Astropyga radiata, its scientific name based on its genus and species, is more commonly called the red urchin, the rainbow fire urchin or the radiating hatpin urchin. Distinctive by its brilliant coloring and long spines, this creature is one of hundreds of types of sea urchin
Minnesota DNR Salmon Fishing Regulations
In Minnesota, salmon can be fished all year.salmon image by Warren Rosenberg from Fotolia.comIn Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources is responsible for creating and enforcing all fishing regulations for salmon, which include chinook, coho, pink and Atlantic salmon.Fishing...
How to Use a Spin Cast Fishing Reel
A spin cast fishing reel is a popular choice for anglers because they typically are less expensive than other comparable reels. They are also easy to cast, and they are therefore popular among newcomers to the sport of fishing. There are two types of spin cast fishing reels. They are open-face and c