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How to Install Bolts for a Dock Ladder
A dock ladder can make climbing into or out of a boat more straightforward, especially for your less seagoing guests. Properly installing the ladder mounting bolts is important for safety and cost considerations. Without a watertight seal and rust-resistant hardware, the ladder and dock may rust or ...More...
Hammerhead Shark Dangers
Hammerhead sharks have a reputation of being extremely dangerous. However, the majority are small and relatively harmless to people. The rumors surrounding the treachery of hammerheads stem from the monstrous and aggressive species, the great hammerhead. Although these sharks are dangerous, few docu...More...
How to Purchase a Pennsylvania Fishing License
Any person 16 years of age or older in the state of Pennsylvania must have a valid fishing license to fish. Pennsylvania fishing licenses are valid for 13 months and must be renewed for you to continue fishing. Pennsylvania offers three simple ways for you to purchase a fishing license: in-person, o...More...
Find Your Perfect Fishing Buddy Among The Humminbird Portable Fish Finders!
Great news! There's a sea of Humminbird portable fish finders on the market. Feel absolutely free to go fishing for the top unit. Fortunately, you have absolutely nothing to be concerned about. All of those ... ...More...
Tips on Fishing Steelhead Trout in Washington
Steelhead trout from Washington are a sought-after catch.steelhead salmon dish image by Karin Lau from Fotolia.comWashington State is known as an area rich in nature and wildlife. Hunters and fishermen come from all across the United States to search the natural wonders of Washington for......More...
How to Fix the Drag so a Surf Fishing Reel Works
There is nothing more frustrating than getting a big fish on the line and losing it because the drag was set improperly. If the drag is too loose the fish may be able to slip off the hook and if it is too tight the line may break. The recommended amount of drag is 25% of breaking strength. Set the d...More...
How to Tie Crappie Hair Jigs
Crappie may be found in farm ponds, rivers, back waters and lakes. Aggressive in nature, crappie put on one of the best fights around when hooked based on their size and weight. There are many baits and lures available for crappie fishing; however, one tried and true lure is the hair jig. These jigs...More...
Fishing Race Point for Striped Bass
I was around 20 years old when I first took the Miss Loretta to Provincetown. We had just upgraded from a small skiff to a 21 foot walk-a-round. The 21 mile jaunt across Cape Cod ... ...More...
Tips on Coyote Hunting in Texas
Coyotes range throughout the state of Texas.coyote image by BigDog from Fotolia.comHunting coyotes in the state of Texas is considered to be legal with and without a hunting license. The need for a license is determined by the location and reason for the hunt. Due to large populations of......More...
How to Catch a Ling Fish
Ling, also known as cobia or lemon, are saltwater fish renowned for their fight and endurance once hooked. Ling migrate annually and observations indicate that a ling will return to the same area year after year, much like salmon. Ling are also commonly seen near the surface of the water, close enou...More...
Techniques of Cod Fishing
Catch cod with a few simple techniques.red cod image by Paula Gent from Fotolia.comEnjoyed for its white, flaky texture and soft flavor, cod is one of the most consumed fish in the United States. There are numerous varieties of cod, but most share proclivities that can make catching them......More...
How to Tie Lures to Fishing Line
Though choices abound when choosing which knot to use when tying a lure to fishing line, there is only one knot you need to know: the Palomar knot. This knot is one of the strongest fishing knots, retaining about 91 percent of the fishing line's stated strength. The Palomar knot is also far and away...More...
How to Rig Soft Bait
Fishermen use soft plastic baits such as grubs and worms to catch a wide variety of game fish. The baits are available in many shapes, colors and sizes. Anglers use the largest plastic baits, which may be 10 inches or longer, to catch fish like bass and muskies. Other plastic baits are an inch or tw...More...
How to Set up a Freshwater Fish Aquarium
Ancient Egyptians were the first known humans to keep fish as pets in the 10th century. There are a variety of freshwater fish that you can add to your aquarium such as angel fish, tetras, guppies and goldfish. One of the most common fish to own for beginners are betas, since they can survive in sma...More...
Bottom Fishing in Oahu
Hawaii's bottomfish include a range of snappers and groupers known as the Deep 7: gindai, onaga, kalekale, opakapaka, ukikiki, hapuupuu and lehi. These fish inhabit outer reef slopes, banks and sea mounts. In 2007, commercial fishing vessels landed 479,000 pounds of Deep 7, according to the State of...More...
The Best Catfish Bait Recipe
The best catfish bait recipes stink. Yes, they smell bad, but must be durable, too. These are the bait qualities needed to catch these freshwater bottom-feeders--something smelly enough to draw the fish's attention and tough enough to stay on the hook until it strikes. Follow these strategies to mak...More...
Trotline Fishing Techniques
Fishing with trotlines is an effective way to catch multiple fish at one time. The lines are rigged with 25 or more hooks, so fishermen can conceivably catch one fish per hook. Typically baited with such baits as dead or live minnows or night crawlers, trotlines are synonymous with catfish, although...More...
What To Do Before Boat Launch
If you're like most boat owners, you can not wait for the first beautiful spring day. After a long, cold winter, the feeling of warm sun on your back and a gentle breeze blowing through ... ...More...
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