Belonging to the Cyprinidae family, minnows are numerous and found in freshwaters throughout the world. Most are small, measuring less than 12 inches in length. Their diet is varied among the species, but most eat what they can find on the… read more
You don't have to purchase expensive fishing lures from a local tackle shop. You can custom paint your own at home. The painting process requires about an hour of your time, and once the fishing lure is painted to your specification, you ca… read more
Anglers use minnows and other small fish to catch such predatory fish as bass, carp, catfish and perch. Salting these baitfish will dry them out---eliminating moisture---so that you can more easily hook them to your fishing line. Salting ba… read more
Shad belong to the herring family and are found in saltwater sources. Born in freshwater, shad migrate to the sea after eight months. They can be plentiful because of their frequent spawning activities and because they do not die after spaw… read more
When fishing for bigger and aggressive game fish such as tarpon, tuna or cobia, the possibilities of losing your lure while fighting the fish is high. It becomes expensive when you are constantly restocking your tackle by purchasing new lur… read more
Crossing terrain with high water levels presents a challenge for trail builders. The trail turnpike is a construction concept developed as a minimally-invasive footprint in the natural landscape. The technique builds a trail above the water… read more
Minnow traps work on the same principle: Minnows, attracted to the trap by the smell of food, swim into the wide end of a funnel. The funnel narrows and releases them into the trap. But once inside, the minnows can't find a way out because… read more
Many commercial baitfish molds exist on the market, but it is easy enough to create your own. Homemade baitfish molds allow you to design creative baits, as well as produce baits on a budget. Using simple designs helps you learn the basics… read more
You have a great and dependable knife that you've often used outdoors. But now you want a good wooden sheath to protect the blade against the elements--and you want to make it yourself. Making a wooden sheath for your metal blade can be a s… read more
Insects are the most abundant, varied and readily available animals for study and collection. Entomologists, photographers, illustrators and casual collectors have a variety of methods at their disposal to collect insects for use in their i… read more
Many people enjoy walking on hiking trails to bird-watch, look for wildflowers, exercise, or just get out and enjoy nature, but few people consider how much hard work goes into building that trail. Trail building is hard, dirty work, but th… read more
Storing fresh clams and mussels for a seafood feast is easy with a few simple tools. It's crucial to keep your mussels and clams in an oxygenated spot in your fridge and directly off of ice. Keeping them in fresh water or in a plastic bag w… read more
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