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Saltwater Fly Tying Instructions
Both saltwater fish and their environment conspire to wreck flies. As a result, tying flies for saltwater fishing requires special consideration of materials and techniques. Regardless of the size of the fly, a little care and planning will produce saltwater flies that can stand up to both the fish
How to Catch Hatchling Rainbow Trout
Catching hatchling rainbow trout requires the same techniques used to catch mature trout. The size of hatchling trout is the main consideration, as hatchlings are much smaller than full-size trout. Most artificial lures have hooks too large to fit in the mouth of hatchling rainbows. Hatchlings ea
How to Lease Hunting Land in Wisconsin
Wisconsin holds a wonderful assortment of wild game to entice hunting enthusiasts. The region is home to numerous whitetail deer, black bear, turkey, ducks and many other small game. Though Wisconsin holds a vast amount of public hunting grounds to choose from, these areas can become crowded during
How to Find Crappie in the Winter
Crappie have silver bellies, speckled flanks and a dark-gray band of color on their upper bodies. The fish change their behavior to suit the season. In summer, crappie will chase a fast-moving lure; a school of the fish may scatter over a wide area. In winter, crappie tend to be slow-moving. They c
How to Build an Underwater Light
An underwater light is a good tool to have when fishing in unfamiliar waters or where you know the fish are hard to attract. The light gets the attention of small fish that come to see what the light is all about. This in turn brings the larger, hungry fish in with the hopes of eating the smaller on
What Kind of Fish Can I Catch in Florida Around Winter?
Fishing in Florida during the winter can be quite an experience. A large variety of fish can be found all over Florida. Virtually all lakes and rivers provide excellent fishing when it comes to fishing between the months of December to February. Sunrise and sunset are the best fishing times; just re
How to Fly Fish for Bonito
The Bonito, also known as the false albacore and along the gulf coast as bonita, is a hard-fighting toothy pelagic fish quite numerous along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Though they have little food value to most, they can put up quite a fight which makes them a great sport fish especially on a wis
Game Fishing in Exmouth, Australia
Exmouth in Western Australia is a popular vacation destination for adventurous travelers looking for activities like water sports, diving, snorkeling and fishing. Located on the Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth offers many opportunities for game fishing on daily charter boat tours. In March, Exmouth is home
Problems With Stunt Kites
Stunt kites are fast becoming the most popular type of kites purchased, and with good reason. Rather than sedately floating on the breeze and painting the sky, stunt kites can do tricks and even be made to "dance" to music. Dual-line stunt kites are relatively easy for beginners to learn to fly, but
How to Build a Pally Tank
Protection Paladins, informally known as pally tanks, tankadins, or prot pallys, are one of four tank classes found in the multiplayer online role-playing game "World of Warcraft." The other three tank classes are feral bear druids, protection warriors, and blood death knights. Pally tanks have slig
Lake Fishing in Canada
Fishing is a popular pastime in Canada. The inner freshwater lakes of Canada, including the Great Lakes region around Ontario, Meziadin Lake in British Columbia and Lake Louise in Alberta, are all great spots to go on fishing trips. Local fishing laws and licensing regulations vary throughout the co
Ideas to Improve Ocean Fisheries
Commercial fishermen often use huge nets to drag up fish out of ocean fisheries.fishing net image by FotoWorx from Fotolia.comAn ocean fishery is a specified area in the ocean where commercial fishermen catch fish, but it can also refer to an area where people breed and raise fish. The...
How to Use Mono Line for Backing on a Fly Reel
Backing line on a fly reel serves two purposes. It increases the diameter of the spool, so it takes fewer rotations of the reel to draw in the fly line, and it provides extra length for when a fish takes out lots of line. While modern braided lines are thinner than an equal weight monofi
Bike Tours in Washington State
On the Roadwoman on a bicycle image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.comWashington state offers some of the West Coast's most diverse scenery, and seeing it on bicycle adds a different perspective. Join an adventure tour of the state's volcanoes, islands or coast. Expand your cycling adventures...
How to Care for the Maori Materials in Your Archives
The Maori people are the original people of the island of New Zealand. The people are believed to have originated in either South America or China and traveled the Pacific by canoe. Cultural artifacts from the Maori include stone adze, bone carvings, masks, woven baskets and rugs. But Maori material
Hunting Clubs Near Dale County, Alabama
There are several hunting clubs close to Dale County, in southeastern Alabama. The popularity of hunting clubs in Alabama grows each year, according to an article published by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System: "Hunting clubs offer their members several advantages not available to...
Fishing Guide for Homosassa, Florida
More than likely, you don't have your own boat docked near Homosassa, Florida, and more than likely you're interested in inland to bay waterway fishing or you would be headed deep-sea fishing from any of hundreds of coastal towns along the west-central Florida Coast. And more than likely, you've hea
How to Make a Fishing Pole Storage Rack
A fishing pole storage rack keeps your rods neatly organized. More important, it keeps them from being damaged. You can make a rod rack with minimal investments of cost and time. A floor-based design won't damage fishing line eyes like some wall-mounted designs that hang the rods by the eyes.
Toad & Frog Classification
Toads and frogs are among the most diverse animals on earth. Over 4,000 species of these amphibians have been indexed on six of seven continents. Icy Antarctica is the only place too harsh for these adaptable creatures.