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Snorkel and view artificial reefs or chase after trout and cobia during your visit in Citrus County, Florida. The area is located by the Gulf of Mexico and is surrounded by fishing hot spots in the forms of spring-fed rivers and bountiful lakes. ...
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Enjoy fishing and building by constructing your own small fishing boat. Though the task takes time and plenty of effort, constructing your own boat for kids can both be a challenging and enjoyable project. Choose from a wide selection of boat pla...
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Steelhead salmon (sometimes called steelhead trout) are a popular game fish native to the Pacific waters of North America. They are genetically intertwined with the rainbow trout, even though the size of steelhead can be much larger. Steelheads a...
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Whether you are stuck in a survival situation or at a pristine trout lake and need to devise a method for catching fish, being able to make a basic spoon shaped fishing lure with an aluminum can is a basic skill you can use for survival or for re...
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Scott Bay, and its small, green islands, are a popular area of Michigan to fish for bass, perch and northern pike. The sheltered bay features calm waters with very few waves. Northern pike like the shallower waters and frequent the narrow, rocky ...
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An anglers often needs to add additional line to the reel or to extend the casting and retrieving length on the line. This is when you need to know how to tie off the two lines. Doing this is less intensive than unspooling the reel and spooling u...
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Longline fishing involves stringing out baited hooks on enormous lengths of line to catch large fish and other marine creatures. Particularly when unregulated or poorly practiced, it can have a significant environmental impact by removing big oce...
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In Northern Michigan, 25 miles south of the Mackinaw Bridge, the resort town of Indian River sits on the Indian River, which is connected to Mullett and Burt Lakes and is part of the star's famous inland waterway. Bottom-feeding walleye are the f...
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Steelhead salmon are a version of rainbow trout. In fact, the term steelhead refers to rainbow trout that return to the sea for periods of their life cycle. Steelhead physically differ from their landlocked cousins by being slightly larger and la...
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Tuna fish are saltwater fish capable of swimming very quickly. When fishing for tuna, set-up a rig especially suited for tuna fishing. Without the right rod and reel combination or fishing line test, you could waste time chasing after this speedy...
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Located on Lake Huron, Alpena offers numerous opportunities for brown trout fishing. The small community is surrounded by lakes and rivers, and the abundance of brown trout is celebrated in an annual festival.
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You can fly fish in Galveston, Texas year-round, but in the winter months of January, February and March in many bays produce good catches of speckled sea trout. During this time of year, the water cools and the fish move into the shallow areas o...
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Fly rods and reels are designed to cast a weighted line. The rods are built for different actions that match a specific line type. The reels are sized to balance with the weight of the rod and will hold the line that matches the outfit. The reel ...
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Fishing is a great way to introduce children to the outdoors, and bass fishing is one of the most exciting types of freshwater fishing, including in Florida.
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Located in north central Pennsylvania, Fishing Creek offers an excellent population of wild brown trout and a lesser number of brook trout. Stream conditions include deep pools, heavy riffles and fast runs. Many of the approaches include steep ba...
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Size limits for saltwater fishing off North Carolina's coast refers to minimum size and are measured in different ways, depending on the species. There are no maximum lengths as the larger fish are generally made into trophies.
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The city of Bellingham lies on the waterfront, between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Fishing is a popular pastime in the area's lakes, ponds and creeks, and there is always something to catch.
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If you have to hike into your fishing location or have a small boat, space becomes an issue. Never fear, brave angler, save space by bringing a folding fishing net. When you need to keep the bulk low but the gear with you, try using one of these ...
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Night fishing keeps the action on the water going long after sunset. For effective night fishing, you need a light that will illuminate your fishing line without casting too bright a light over the water, which may scare away the fish. Halogen li...
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If you are fortunate enough to have your own pond or small fishing lake, try adding a small fishing dock to the pond. A dock provides a solid platform to enjoy casting and retrieving and hopefully landing those elusive fish. Building a dock will ...
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Bait boats are used to go for large carp. These small radio-controlled (RC) boats allow the angler to slide the bait and line via the boat into areas where carp school. RC boats are quiet and can slip into areas without disturbing the carp.
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When you are ready to get your feet wet in boat building, consider making a small fishing boat to start. A popular small boat design for fishing is a sea dory. These are small and handle swells and waves with aplomb. This style boat has been popu...
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A Delta tenoning jig is a heavy machine used to cut tenons into wood and work pieces. Woodworkers and crafters who want to craft a tenon must wear safety goggles and take special caution to ensure the saw blade does not cause injury. Using a Delt...
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One of the best ways to drive your fishing line further away from the shore and to deeper water depths regardless of weather conditions or break line strength is with a kite fishing rig. The rig is relatively easy to set up; however, this project...
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Your ice shack won't do much good if you don't have adequate siding or insulation. Because ice shacks and houses are designed to be portable and somewhat lightweight, siding for the house should be lightweight yet stout enough to repel wind, snow...
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Designed to mimic the movement of live action bait, top water swim baits are effective for a variety of fish species including bass and trout. To rig them, you will need a fishing rod and reel combination with an appropriately sized fishing line....
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Fish and ski boats are multipurpose boats used for recreation and tournament fishing. To enter your fish and ski boat into a tournament, check that you meet the minimum boat length and horsepower requirements set forth by the tournament organizer...
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Saltwater fishing rods are available in a variety of sizes and types. When purchasing a new saltwater fishing rod, think about the type of fishing you'll be doing and the type of fish species you want to catch. This will help you to choose the be...
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Your fishing reel facilitates the release and retrieval of your fishing line via a reel spool. When upgrading your fishing reel, contact the manufacturer for replacement parts, which, in many cases, you can order via the manufacturer's website, i...
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The last thing most anglers want when fishing is something going wrong with their gear. To keep your equipment working and functioning, repairs and maintenance will be necessary. If you fish with a Shakespeare Sigma reel and it malfunctions, ther...
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White bass are smaller on average than their cousins, the largemouth bass. White bass frequent warmer waters when they can, and they occupy a majority of lakes and rivers throughout much of the southern United States. These fish don't necessarily...
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Kite fishing has been in use by recreational anglers in New Zealand for many years. The sport is beginning to catch on in the United States. When starting out with the sport, set up your rig with a square and small kite with a stubby rod and spin...
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A V-Hull boat has a recessed bottom that creates a valley in the boat's hull. A V-Hull provides an extra level of stability, while allowing the boat to move through the water efficiently and with little drag, as there is less surface area making ...
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When you fish from shore, your setup needs to maximize line and bait. You set the rig to have more than one hook off the main fishing line so you can use various forms of bait at the same time. The idea behind this technique is to give you a broa...
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A fish finder makes life easy for anglers. Discovering where the fish are is always half the battle once you're on the water. A fish finder simplifies this process by employing a fathometer, an echo-sounding device, to determine the depth, bottom...
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Every angler will change his fishing line at some point. Whether it is because of a broken line, snags or the need for a different weight of line, monofilament line changes are a necessary part of fishing.
Before you begin, you need to rem...
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Think light weight when rigging up a fishing pole and reel for crappie. Crappie are small panfish found in much of the United States, particularly in the Southeastern and Midwestern states. A crappie set-up requires a lightweight rod and spinning...
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Ponds, lakes and rivers are home to large game fish such as salmon, trout and pike. When fishing in freshwater, opt for freshwater tackle, which is designed specifically for freshwater applications.
Bait, hooks, sinkers and other freshwate...
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Your Jon Boat gets you out into the waters where bass and crappie wait for your line and lure. After a few hours of casting from the thwarts or hard seats, you may be wishing you had a better platform to cast and fish from. With a few modificatio...
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A fishing creel holds your daily catch. When you ply the waters for tough fighting fish, you want to respect their fight by keeping them in a nice creel until you get them home to fry. You can fashion your own fishing creel using either an inexpe...
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Maximize the efficacy of your fly-fishing gear and extend the life of your equipment--especially your fishing flies--by performing routine maintenance. Mount your fly-fishing gear in display boxes for safe storage and protection from rust.
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Fishing line clippers look a bit like toe- and finger-nail clippers. Some line clippers for fly fishing have curved blades or sharpened razor hooks used to slice and cut through tippets, leaders and backing line. Keeping these tools sharp assures...
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A canoe sits low in the water making it easy to access untapped fishing holes and move rapidly across currents, a big advantage when fly fishing. Canoes are also quiet and easy to steer. Outfitting your canoe with the right anchorage system--whic...
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If you have some old fishing rods sitting about collecting dust and your significant other happens to knit or weave, turn those old poles into a yarn ball winder. The winder can also be used to spool and ball up fishing line or fly fishing backer...
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You don't have to hire a professional to build a dock. Whether your preference is for a place to cast out for largemouth bass, to moor a small boat, to unload a float plane or to fly fish from at sunset, building a basic fishing dock can be const...
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The muskellunge and the northern pike are predatory fish of cooler waters in the northern hemisphere. You will have better luck targeting pike and muskies when you utilize certain types of lures.
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The spinnerbait is a versatile lure that many anglers employ to catch bass. However, at times it will run into problems that keep its blades from spinning. This makes it "feel heavy" in the water as you reel it in.
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Snapper are smart fish that dwell at the bottom of rivers, lakes and seas. When angling for snapper, be aware that specific water conditions and bait will increase your potential for a strike. Because snapper are more prone to strike if the prese...
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Fishing rods can be expensive. Making a custom rod is a worthwhile alternative for those who enjoy working with their hands. Part of the process of creating a custom fishing pole includes mounting the guides, or eyelets, that run the length of ro...
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There is more to fly-fishing than learning how to tie flies. The fly-fishing line setup is a precise and effective means of landing fish via a wet or dry fly. Once the fly rod and reel have been chosen for the day's catch, the line needs to be ri...
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Fishing with a bobber allows the freshwater angler to see when a fish strikes the bait. The angler can then set the hook when the bobber is pulled under the water. By sliding the bobber up or down the line, the angler can set the depth of the bai...
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There are certain steps to building a fishing dock. There is the process of determining what your lake or river bottom soil is like, what kind of dock you want to make and do you need to remove the dock before winter to prevent ice damage to your...
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Whether it's a cast net, a landing net or a commercial net, fishing nets in general take a lot of abuse. The thrashing of the fish is compounded by lengthy periods of time spent either in the water or lying wet on a deck or jetty. Moisture eventu...
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Whether a spinning, casting or fly rod is used, quality fishing rods can be expensive. Most anglers recognize the need for taking proper care of their fishing rods so they will be in good working condition for upcoming trips. Traveling can take a...
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Ontario is smallmouth bass country. Anglers yearning to feel the fight that these bronze-backed fish produce will discover large populations in rivers and lakes throughout the province, from the St. Lawrence north to Hudson Bay. Noted for its red...
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Diawa baitcasting reels are designed to deliver years of trouble-free operation. Spending some time on upkeep will keep the angler out on the water fishing instead of working on the reel back at the dock. Adopt a schedule of regular cleaning and ...
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The Eagle 128 fish finder is discontinued, as of 2010, but the unit still is available through second-party sales sites, or in select sporting and marine goods stores. The Eagle 128 uses a sonar transceiver and a display unit, typically mounted t...
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The cast net is an ancient, efficient tool for catching fish. Although the recreational use of cast nets to catch the kind of big fish an angler might want on his dinner plate or mounted on his wall is illegal in many parts of the United States, ...
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Fishing equipment is available from a wide variety of manufacturers, each offering competitive pricing and supposedly high-quality materials. Learn how to go beyond pricing to really compare fishing equipment. Utilizing tips that explain the corr...
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Floats are useful for anglers who want to suspend a baitfish or piece of cutbait at a predetermined depth. By watching the float, the angler can tell when a fish has taken the bait.
Pick a float that is large enough so the bait cannot pull...
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Stringing a fishing pole reel is a simple task that anglers should be able to accomplish. Fishing line will become brittle with age and exposure to the elements. Anglers frequently overlook the condition of the line. Re-string the fishing pole re...
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Jigs are presentational lures that you have to play to make effective. These are great tools to use when bass are not in the mood to bite at just anything, and you have to convince the fish to take your lure. These situations include cold water, ...
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When you head out to catch fish during the icy cold of winter, you need a way to fend off the elements and retain heat. Ice shelters and shanties serve this purpose. These portable shelters go up quickly and provide a base level of insulation fro...
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Dependable, strong knots are the foundation of fishing. Poorly tied knots can and will fail, causing the loss of fish and tackle. It is important for the beginning angler to be confident when tying the hook to the line. Knots should be chosen for...
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Fish react to air and water pressure, as all species do. Barometers detect the pressure in the air and are used in aviation, marine and terrestrial navigation, helping determine what weather conditions and patterns are occurring. Barometers are a...
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A used fishing boat can be the best or worst purchase you'll ever make. Knowing what to search for and which questions to ask, as well as seeking professional assistance, can mean the difference between regularly reeling in fish at sunset or spen...
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Learning how to read a Humminbird Sonar fish finder is not difficult. Designed with simplicity in mind, these fathometers are accessible even to the technically challenged. Utilizing a digital display screen, anglers read information in one of tw...
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The combination of rivers and creeks as well as the waters of the Gulf about 20 miles away makes Brooksville, Florida, a popular place for launching a fishing expedition. Regardless of the type of fishing you enjoy, you will find opportunities ar...
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Wood has long been a material of choice when it comes to making fishing lures. Crank baits especially have been shaped from wood including balsa and pine. Wooden lures are easily shaped into various imitations of bait fish with simple and easy-to...
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Your fishing nets represent time, money or both. If you have made your own nets or invested in the purchase of fishing nets, you do not want to get them mixed up with other anglers' nets. Custom paint your nets with a symbol, number, color scheme...
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Riddled with springs, swamps, rivers and lakes, Florida offers anglers many opportunities to land freshwater catches such as catfish or bass. However, Florida is also surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and is therefore also a ma...
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The Nootka Flasher by Luhr Jensen is a downrigger-style lure. There is a method to using these lures. To be effective, a downrigger-style flasher like the Nootka must rotate when being pulled through the water. If the Nootka Flasher doesn't rotat...
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The Nootka Flasher by Luhr Jensen is a downrigger-style lure. There is a method to using these lures. To be effective, a downrigger-style flasher like the Nootka must rotate when being pulled through the water. If the Nootka Flasher doesn't rotat...
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One way anglers might keep busy while awaiting the next fishing season is to decorate their lodges or homes with fishing-styled decor. A fishing creel is one item that gives a feel of fishing lodge and keeps thoughts on the water and days spent ...
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The Browning company produces a wide range sporting equipment including a line of reels that are suitable for use in both fresh and saltwater fishing situations. The line of spinning reels produced by Browning are designed to catch a variety of g...
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The Berkley Nibbler is a telescoping fishing rod designed specifically with the younger angler in mind. Featuring a two-section, 28-inch rod, the Nibbbler is equipped with a closed-face spincast reel for ease of use. The initial assembly and setu...
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Rapala is well known for producing a wide range of lures that are effective on both fresh and saltwater game fish species. The X Rap is one line of crankbait lures that can potentially prove to be very effective on saltwater fish. The X Rap featu...
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Fly fishermen are known to make their own flies and tinker with their gear. You can take this familiarity with your gear to a new level and build your own saltwater fly rod. Making a saltwater fly-fishing rod is no different than making a freshwa...
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Sewing, or better worded, weaving your own fishing nets can be done over the course of several days as an ongoing project. You will need adequate space in your workshop or sewing room to complete this project, since setting up the weaving area/lo...
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Whether you're camping in the back woods or hiking along a wilderness trail, knowing the essentials of wilderness survival is an important skill to possess. While in most cases you may not be able to hunt for large game on the fly, you can easily...
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The early planning phase of making a net for your fishing float may seem daunting at first. A key to getting started and being able to visualize the net-making process is having a large enough work space where you can line out your net strings on...
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Lake Ontario runs 7,540 square miles and offers angling opportunities for several salmon species. Made up of a stretch of water that spans the border between Canada and the United States, Lake Ontario is the 14th largest lake in the world. Waters...
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Bass fishing is a sport that can yield not only large game fish, but also thousands of dollars in tournament winnings for those skilled enough to compete in and win a bass fishing tournament. While learning and mastering the skills necessary to b...
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Baitcast reels are used for a variety of freshwater and saltwater fishing applications. Baitcast reels are constructed differently than spinning reels in that they do not contain a bail ring. Because fishing line is not passed under a bail ring d...
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Replacing fishing lures is a constant expense for anglers. Losing one is quite easy when you hook onto underwater structures, tree limbs, a fish bites the line off, or you simply threw it off casting due to a poorly tied knot.
By making yo...
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Slip or sliding hooks are useful when using bait such as squid, sardines or mackerel. The slip hook will slide up or down the leader, allowing custom rigging for just about any size bait. Dual hook set-ups will increase the chance of hooking any ...
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While you do not need a permit to fish in a kayak in Texas, you do need a basic understanding of the paddling resources available to paddlers throughout the state. Whether you are a solo paddler or part of a group or family, you must understand t...
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Chain pickerel and northern pike are closely related members of the pike family. The fish look very similar in appearance and also have similar habitat preferences and hunting techniques. The differences are mainly in size, markings and distribution.
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Making soft plastic fishing lures is an aspect of fishing that allows an angler to create custom and unique baits. A variety of natural baits can be imitated with soft plastic lures, ranging from toads and frogs to worms, crayfish and lizards.
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Plastic worms are an important tackle item for freshwater anglers, especially those going after bass. Replacing worn, lost or broken plastic worms is a consistent affair for the constant angler and it can become expensive.
By pouring your ...
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Eskimo Ice Shelters are easy-up style tents used for ice fishing. These shelters keep wind, snow and ice out of the fishing area and provide a modicum of insulation for heat retention. One way these shelters can be improved on for heat retention ...
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Michigan sucker fish include the white and longnose sucker. Notable for their vacuuming, downward facing lips that give them easy access to river and lake bottoms, sucker fish can grow close to 2 feet long. Though not normally the object of most ...
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The flounder is a saltwater marine animal with continuous fins running the length of its body. Best known for having two eyes on the same side, most flounder are approximately 20 inches in length and weigh less than 10 pounds.
This popular...
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Light tackle fishing off the coast of Maui is ideal for children, teens and anglers who prefer a challenge. A less cumbersome alternative to its deep sea fishing cousin, light tackle fishing requires less gear and a rig that is less technically d...
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The AMS Safety Slide is designed to mount on the shaft of a fishing arrow and prevent the line from becoming tangled while shooting. When properly installed, the Safety Slide remains forward while the arrow is aimed and fired and then slides to t...
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The curved deck of the Pelican Apex 130T kayak, which makes it comfortable to sit in the boat and paddle, creates a challenge when installing a rod holder that usually requires a flat area for mounting. The Apex 130T has four relatively flat plac...
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The spotted bass is a less frequently caught member of the sunfish family. A cousin to the smallmouth and largemouth bass, the latter of which the spotted bass closely resembles, is a fish native of the Southern United States, though it is now st...
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Bass are among the most popular group of fish sought by recreational anglers. In the United States, bass are categorized under the sunfish family. Largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, redeye, Suwannee and Guadalupe bass are all cousins and pursued in...
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Fly fishing involves the use of long and slender rods that propel the fly line and fly forward to a target on the water. Used on small streams, large rivers, lakes and saltwater, fly fishing rods are available in a wide range of lengths with rate...
