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How to Make a Mono Wind-On Leader
Wind-on leaders are knotless fishing leader lines made such that the knotless line passes through the fishing rod's guides. Making a wind-on leader allows you to determine your own loop size and length for the leader itself. Premade wind-on leaders are available at bait and tackle stores, but they d
Alabama Hunting Rules
In Alabama there are strict rules for hunters to follow.duck hunter image by cherie from Fotolia.comHunting is an extremely popular sport in the state of Alabama. The state has a plethora of hunting grounds for its residents. It also has many rules by which hunters must abide. These rules...
How to Care for Bettas
Owning exotic and colorful fish may sound like an expensive endeavor, but a colorful and elegant betta fish could cost less than five dollars. Even with reasonable prices, these fish are living creatures and should be given the proper care. Taking care of a betta fish is easier than other types of f
How to Make a Softbait Rig
Although anglers can choose among a nearly endless variety of bass lures, soft plastic baits are some of the most effective in a wide range of conditions. You can fish soft plastics around boat docks, bulrushes and other shallow cover or around deep weed edges in 20 feet or more of water. For that r
How to Spool a Spinning Rod
Fishermen can use spinning rods and reels to target nearly any freshwater or saltwater fish. The rods and reels are available in a variety of sizes and strengths and can catch fish ranging from 1 pound or less to 1,000 pounds or more. Experienced and novice anglers alike use spinning rods and reels.
How to Use a Black Light for Fishing
Some fish come out mostly after dark, requiring anglers to fish at night. One of the biggest problems with night fishing is that it is difficult to tell where the fishing line and lures are in the water. This is especially a problem when a fisherman casts long distances. To solve this, many fisherme
How to Buy Flathead Minnows
Larger fish frequently freed on a type of smaller fish commonly referred to as minnows. A minnow provides the larger fish with more calories than an insect or other food source would. Although the term minnows technically only refers to a particular family of baitfish (the Cyprinidae), among anglers
How to Knot the Backing to the Fly-Fishing Reel
The first step in stringing your rod is to attach backing to your fly-fishing reel. This allows you to take up some of the space on the reel with a material called backing and conserve on the amount of line you'll need to wind around the reel.
Minnesota DNR Muskie Fishing Regulations
The muskellunge is a fish native to Minnesota's rivers and lakes, a species that can grow to great size. The muskellunge, an elongated member of the pike family, is an aggressive predator but difficult to catch for even the veteran angler. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is...
The Three Methods of Catching Alaska Salmon in Peak Form
You probably aren't thinking about an adventure on the high seas as you sit down to a salmon dinner in a local restaurant. If anything, you'd be more inclined to worry about when your food ...
Steer and Fish at the Same Time!
Fishing is one of the most familiar pastimes among rich individuals in America and neighbouring rich countries.This is where they spent their leisure time together with their friends and family. They may go out using ...
How to Use a Striper Rig
Stripers, or striped bass, are found in many locations all along the Atlantic coast of the United States. Various rigs are used by anglers when fishing for stripers to present bait to the fish. One popular rig is the simple three-way rig that only requires a three-way swivel attached to the main lin
What Is the Best Fishing Bait to Use in Indiana?
The best fishing bait to use in Indiana depends on what type of fish you are trying to catch and the time of year you're fishing. Live fishing bait--worms, minnows, night crawlers, crayfish and leaches--is used to help catch fish in lakes, streams and rivers. Indiana also has state specific bait cal
Finding Fishing Spots While On Vacation
We anglers know our fishing holes so well! From the spot where everyone dumps their old Christmas trees to give it structures to what bait to use for the fish. But don't you find it ...
Why Do Some Fish Require Aquarium Salt?
Fish are cold-blooded, aquatic, vertebrates of the scientific phylum Chordata. Fish encompass more than 30,000 species and occur naturally in almost every body of water worldwide. For thousands of years, people have consumed fish and have been known to display fish in aquariums in ancient Asia, Egyp
Tips for Picking the Perfect Fishing Spot
There's nothing quite like the feeling of reeling in that prized catch while on a fishing charter over crystal blue waters and clear sunny skies. Nothing else quite compares to the thrill and the pride ...
How to Troll a Crawler Harness Sinker
Night crawler harnesses are effective tools for catching walleyes, especially in the summer when water temperatures are above 50 degrees F and walleyes feed on emerging invertebrates. Trolling night crawler harnesses allow anglers to cover a lot of water and find the fish. The sinker's design usuall
Trails in Newcastle, Washington
Interested members of the public can attend Newcastle Trail's monthly board meetings.hiking image by Galyna Andrushko from Fotolia.comNewcastle Trails, a not-for-profit group, maintains 19 trails within the city limits of Newcastle, Washington, covering approximately seven miles. A...