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  • What Are the Different Kinds of Fishing Nets?

    Fishing nets are useful for the hobbyist who needs a bit of help landing the catch at the end of the fishing line. Others see them as a means of fishing without using a fishing rod. Nets play a critical role in commercial fishing. The easiest way to understand the variety of nets is to break them down by the most commonly used types. read more

  • Tips & Techniques for Bass Fishing on Pickwick Lake

    Pickwick Lake is located near Florence, Alabama and is fed by the Tennessee River. The lake has its own public dock where you can take your boat and has its own park, with fire pits and other accessories for a family outing. If you plan on bass fishing in this area, utilize certain tips and techniques to ensure success. read more

  • Fly Fishing Regulations in Massachusetts

    Massachusetts offers an abundance of fly-fishing opportunities, and it's important to abide by the regulations. If you are caught fishing outside of the law, you will face stiff penalties and the potential revocation of future fishing rights. read more

  • How To Get a Fishing License in Massachusetts

    The state of Massachusetts requires a fishing license for all residents and non-residents over the age of 15 fishing the waters in the state. Those caught fishing without a license face stiff fines and penalties. With the number of native fish in the area, including carp, crappie and bass, the small cost of the fishing license is well worth it. To get a fish… read more

  • Northern Pike Diseases

    The Northern Pike is a carnivorous fish common to the northern hemisphere, called the Pike in Britain and Jack Fish in Canada. They swim both brackish and freshwater, are often an olive green color with spots as adults and stripes as juveniles. Northern Pike can reach up to 59 inches and 55 lbs., and they are aggressive predators with little regard for what… read more

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  • The Best Alaskan Fly-Fishing Lodges

    Fly fishing in Alaska takes place mainly in the rivers and other bodies of freshwater. The best Alaskan fly fishing lodges are located near streams that are traversed by salmon on their annual runs for the spawning grounds. It is here… read more

  • Alaska Salmon Fishing Regulations

    Alaska is well-known for amazing scenery and fascinating and varied wildlife. It's a recreational paradise, particularly for fishing. Alaskan waters feature numerous sport fish species, including halibut, arctic char, burbot, northern… read more

  • Types of Saltwater Fishing Rods

    Much of the thrill associated with saltwater fishing lies in the catch. As there are typically many different species of fish in any given area of saltwater, the possibility of catching several different types of fish certainly exists,… read more

  • Hawaii Fishing Regulations

    Hawaii is an angler's paradise where a number of records are set on a yearly basis. In 1996, an angler reeled in a 228-pound bigeye tuna off Kona, while in 1999 a lucky fisherman caught a 365-pound swordfish. Visitors to the island par… read more

  • Alaska Fishing Regulations for Salmon

    In the minds of many anglers, the rivers and streams of Alaska are synonymous with salmon. A fisherman planning a trip to Alaska to fish for salmon needs to know the regulations established by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. read more

  • How to Gut a Fish

    One of the more satisfying parts of recreational fishing is putting the day's catch on the dinner table. Whether it be at a campsite or the kitchen, the first step in preparing a freshly caught fish is gutting or cleaning it. read more

  • The Best Braided Fishing Lines

    Braided fishing lines have claimed their place in the serious angler's tackle box. Savvy anglers quickly recognized the advantages of increased sensitivity and reduced diameter when the first superlines hit the market in the early 1990… read more

  • Glacier Park Activities

    Despite the retreat of its namesake glaciers, Glacier National Park (GNP), in the northernmost part of Montana's Rocky Mountains, is a rapture for the active or laid-back outdoor lover. The lakes, rivers, peaks and high meadows of GNP'… read more

  • RV Parks Around Dyersburg, Tennessee

    Dyersburg, Tennessee, is located in the northwest part of the state and about 120 miles from Memphis. Interests in the area include Graceland, Tennessee Safari Park and casinos across the border in Missouri. Hunting and hiking opportun… read more

  • How to Clean Silver Bass Fish

    Take a look in your grocer's fish case and you may not notice many bass fish. Most fish in this family, including the silver bass, are best served quickly and soon after a catch. When you catch one of these fish, you'll find that it's… read more

  • Tips on Keeping a Saltwater Fishing Journal

    Keeping a saltwater fishing journal is an effective way to track your fishing and improve future trips. The journal allows you to review the best fishing times and conditions, and you can experiment with different techniques and record… read more

  • How to Store Fish on a Boat

    Catching fish as food can be cost-effective over time, as well as recreational. But if you plan to bring home fish worth eating, you've got to make sure it's stored properly. Once a fish dies, its body starts to decay, and by the time… read more

  • Fishing in Everett, Washington

    Everett, Washington, is located in the northwest corner of the state on Possession Sound, which leads to the Pacific Ocean. There are several fishing opportunities in the area such as the ocean and sound as well as Lake Stevens and Lak… read more

  • How to Make a Camp Oven

    Many novice camp cooks make the basic mistake of abandoning baking at the campground, limiting themselves to frying, broiling, boiling and barbecuing over the campfire, camp stove or campground barbecue grill. This is hardly necessary,… read more

  • How to Measure a Striped Bass Correctly With Fork Length or From Tips to Tips

    You've caught it, now measure and record it. Striped bass, or stripers, are a popular sport fish species found throughout much of the Gulf Coast and coastal waters of the United States. Getting accurate measurements, whether for a pers… read more

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