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How to Worm Fish for Salmon

Although adult salmon do not eat during their return into freshwater, they still strike lures that resemble the food forms they ate during their time in the ocean. Consequently, salmon can be enticed to strike the same 3- to 5-inch plastic worms that are frequently used to fish for bass.

Recipe for Dead Sea Salt Ointment

Dead Sea salt ointment is ancient method of healing and moisturizing sickly skin. Though the salt is usually found in scrubs and soaks, it can be used in many different products. The biggest problem with Dead Sea salt ointments is that they cost a fortune to purchase. However, if you're willing to i

Marine Fuel Line Connection Types

Many people enjoy marine recreation.boating lesson image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.comFuel line connections are a critical component of a marine vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard has regulations in place that govern the types of fuel lines and fuel line connections used in marine vessel...

How to Make an Underwater PVC Fish Structure

Fish attractor structures made of PVC pipe are durable and do not snag your hooks when you fish over them. In time, algae grow on the PVC surface, which attracts insects and baitfish. Larger fish are attracted to the food source and cover. Unlike wood, PVC does not rot away or tangle your gear. You

How to Make a Bent Pole

Bending a pole is a relatively simple project to undertake, as long as you have the right tools to do the job. The problem with bending poles is if you try to cut corners you will kink rather than bend it. In order to do it properly, you have to use a hydraulic pipe bender with the right sized dies

How to Make Bottom Bouncer Fishing Lures

Bottom bouncer fishing lures are used to catch a variety of fish species, including large mouth bass. A bottom bounce rig typically consists of a hook with a round weight molded to the shank of the hook just below the eye of the hook. A plastic bait such as a trick worm or other 4- to 6-inch plastic

DIY Autumn Vase

When you decorate your house during the autumn months, you may not want to display plastic, tacky or kitsch decorations that come from a novelty shop or supermarket. One solution is to create classy autumn decorations that complement your home decor, such as a decorative autumn vase. You can make a

Homemade Bait for Catching Suckers

The sucker is a bottom-feeding fish with a small, round mouth. Suckers are widely distributed and many different varieties of suckers exist. All suckers are capable of being caught with homemade bait that resembles bait used for catfish. The smelly bait attracts the fish and the position of the bait

How to Make Crappie Fishing Jigs

The crappie is a favorite freshwater game fish of many anglers. Also known as slabs, crappies grow upwards of 2 lbs. or more and may be found in many ponds, streams, rivers, lakes and brackish back waters. Visit a local tackle store, and you will find dozens of crappie lures and baits; however, the

Deep Sea Fishing Trips

It is a refreshing experience, less the fact of course that it is done on water. The deep sea fishing locations are absolutely breathtaking. No land insight, except maybe for far away mountain ranges that ...

How to Bait a Catfish Hook

Although catfish will eat just about anything, you will have more success catching them if you use certain types of bait. Some of the bait catfish love include shad, chicken livers, stink bait, hot dogs, cheddar cheese and soap. Live bait, such as minnows, crawfish and night crawlers, attracts catfi

Nurse Shark

The nurse shark is a member of one of the most diverse orders of sharks. These fish, known widely as carpet sharks belong to a group that is impressively varied flat like a carpet while ...

How to Tie a Freshwater Shrimp Fly

Freshwater shrimp are referred to as "scuds" by fly anglers. Scuds are found in cold waters--spring creeks and lakes--with prolific weed beds. Scud patterns are simple, with a curved hook and segmented body. Since freshwater scud are a primary food source for trout, scud imitations are commonplace i

Fishing for Flounder in Texas

People fish for flounder along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, including the Texas coast. The southern flounder is the largest flatfish that can be found in the state's coastal waters. Anglers covet flounder for good-tasting food and for recreation. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departm

How to Attach a Fly Line to a Backing

Fly fishing is a style of fishing used almost entirely on fast running rivers and streams. The fly lures represent small flies and nymphs and are a favorite food source among the trout that flourish in many North American rivers. Fly fishing also requires a great deal of practice before you can be s

Fishing Lodges in Southeast Alaska

The waters of southeastern Alaska are filled with migrating salmon.Salmon and caviar image by Tamara Souchko from Fotolia.comSome of the best fishing in southeastern Alaska can be found on Prince of Wales Island, just west of Ketchikan. Accessible only by ferry or plane, the oceans...

Tuna Fishing and Dolphins

If you examine a can of tuna fish, you'll probably notice a small seal certifying that the product is "dolphin-safe." The relationship between tuna fishing and dolphin safety has historically been controversial, as concerned citizens and activist groups work to ensure that tuna fishing doesn't needl

How to Compare Dovetailing Jigs

Dovetail joints are used in a wide variety of woodworking applications to create a very strong and decorative joint that survives many times more pressure than the surrounding material. Dovetailing jigs are used in conjunction with routers to create the joints more efficiently than the old method of