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How to Beat Shark Tooth Island

"Poptropica" is a safe, online community for kids focused on exploration. One of these explorations goes to the mysterious Shark Tooth Island, where natives are plagued by a massive shark. The only way to save the island from the shark is posing as a native to get their help, then put the shark to s

How to Hook Grub Bait

Grubs are soft plastic baits that are available in a variety of sizes and can be used to catch a variety of fish. All grubs have a straight body and a twisted tail. The tail may have multiple twists, or be shaped like a J. The most popular method for fishing with grubs is with a lead-head jig. You m

How to Read a Humminbird Sonar Fish Finder

Using a Humminbird sonar fish finder properly starts with learning how to read the information the fish finder gives you: water temperature, depth, your distance from shore and the location of the fish. After you learn how to read one, a Humminbird fish finder is easy to use.

How Does a Fishing Rod Bend Without Breaking?

TypesFishing rods come in many different types. There are carbon fiber poles, fly rods, spin casting rods, sea rods, spinning rods, ice fishing rods, ultra-light rods, trolling rods, surf rods and telescopic rods.Fishing rods split into two parts: the rod and the handle. The rod is the...

Marshmallow Science Experiments for Boyle's Law

Boyle's Law is named after Robert Boyle, a scientist from the 1600s. He studied the relationship between volume and pressure in gases, and his work led to Boyle's Law. Boyle's Law explains an inverse relationship between the volume and pressure of a gas. An easy way to demonstrate Boyle's Law is wit

How to Get the Silver Trophy in Insane Aquarium

In Insaniquarium, a downloadable game for the PC, players must raise and care for fish within a fish tank while defending their virtual pets from aliens. Insaniquarium, which is sometimes referred to as "Insane Aquarium," has several modes of play. In Adventure Mode, individuals play through five le

Spring Creek Fishing in Pennsylvania

According to the website PennAngler, Spring Creek is located in central Pennsylvania's Centre County and runs through the cities of Milesburg, Bellefonte and Houserville. A limestone creek, Spring Creek has been deemed the most populated wild brown trout stream in the state by the Pennsylvania Fish

Enemies of the Barracuda

As a large fish with long needle-like teeth, the barracuda has few enemies. Their hydrodynamic shape allows them to swim up to 36 mph and evade the few fish that are larger than the barracuda's typical 4.8-foot length. Found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, barracudas typically l

How to Cast With a Saltwater Spin Reel

Casting with a saltwater spin reel is very similar to casting with any type of spin reel. Most saltwater spin reels look and feel just like freshwater spin reels. The only difference is that a saltwater spin reel is much larger because it holds heavier (thicker) fishing line, and the type of lures y

How to Clean a Reel After Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater fishing puts a reel through a lot of wear and tear. Corrosive salts and minerals dissolved in sea water will gather on a reel and quickly seep into the gears and bearings. The resulting rust is the single greatest cause of equipment failure and the reason some anglers replace their gear mo

Pennsylvania Fishing Laws

Pennsylvania's lakes, rivers and ponds provide natural opportunities for fishing.fisherman image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comWith its many lakes, ponds and rivers, the state of Pennsylvania is full of natural resources for aquatic hobbies such as fishing. Fishing in this state is...

Washington Fishing Resorts

Fishing resorts in Washington are found on freshwater lakes of many sizes, along the Pacific coast and up and down the shores of Puget Sound. Anglers have freshwater or saltwater fishing options as well as choices ranging from full-service resorts with suites and restaurants to rustic...

How to Pan for Gold in Oroville, Washington

Try your luck and pan for gold at the heart of north-central Washington. Oroville, located in a high desert region, is about 5.5 hours northeast of Seattle. According to the Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources, many areas in the Evergreen State are known to contain placer deposits; th

How to Catch Shrimp From a Shrimp Boat

Catching shrimp from a shrimp boat requires the proper tools, some know how, and a little bit of luck. For some people, shrimping is the way to make a living. Whether going on a shrimp boat for fun or to make some extra money, shrimp catching can be done after following a few simple steps.

April Bass Fishing Tips

April is a fine month for bass fishing, especially for anglers who prefer to fish shallow water.Fishing image by philn99 from Fotolia.comDuring April, most of the bass in any body of water are in the shallows, in some stage of the spawn. While some of the female bass likely will have...

Climate for Snapping Turtles

Two species of snapping turtle, the alligator snapping turtle and common snapping turtle, live in the United States. Though the two turtles look similar, they are not closely related. The alligator snapping turtle is in a completely different genus, Macrochelys. It is also the only living member of

How to Hook a Wax Worm on a Hook for Fishing

The next time you go fishing for panfish, consider using wax worms as bait. Crappie, bluegill, red breast and pumpkinseed are all varieties of panfish that you can have success with when fishing with wax worms. These small white worms are the larvae of the wax moth and are a favorite food of many pa

Salmon Fishing in Lake Washington

Salmon are synonymous with the Pacific Northwest. They're not only delicious, but a thrill to catch. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife helps manage the Lake Washington sockeye with local tribes. Sockeye fishing seasons are based upon hatchery numbers and are not always consistent.