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Lakes in Texas With Smallmouth Bass

There are several lakes in Texas where you can catch smallmouth bass.bass image by Witold Krasowski from Fotolia.comFishing in a freshwater lake is a favorite activity of many anglers. Fishermen living in or visiting Texas will be happy to know that there are many options in the state for...

How to Use Marabou

Marabou feathers are commonly used as a component when making jigs. Marabou feathers are fluffy and dance with the current in the water. The motion of the feathers adds a realistic and enticing effect to lures such as jigs. Although jigs tied with marabou feathers are readily available for purchase,

Pike Fishing Lures Review

In this article I will give you a quick review of the most acknowledged pike lures [http://pikefishingfreak.com/Freshwater-Fishing/Baits-and-Lures] when it comes to pike crankbaits or pike wobblers as some will call them. The Zalt Wobbler. The ...

How to Rig Dead Bait for Halibut

Fishing for halibut, you can use dead bait to attract a boatload of prime catches. There are two methods for rigging dead bait. Whether you want to drift or troll is a matter of preference, but you'll need few different tools, depending on your approach.

What Fish Should I Put in With My Rainbow Shark?

Rainbow sharks are freshwater creatures originally from Thailand. Though small in size, they can be aggressive so you should be careful about what fish, if any, share a tank with a rainbow shark. Rainbows are territorial, so they need caves and places to hide in their tanks. If they feel like other

How do I Fish with Sand Fleas in Florida Salt Water?

Sand fleas are not fleas at all, or even insects, but small crustaceans also known as mole crabs. They are oval-shaped, about an inch in length and burrow in the sand right at the surf line on many of Florida's beaches. They are an excellent bait for many species of game fish, particularly pompano a

How to Rig a Ballyhoo for Trolling

A ballyhoo is a species of saltwater baitfish with a thin bill protruding from its lower jaw. Rigging ballyhoo for trolling is a popular method of deep-sea fishing, as the durable fish can be dragged behind the boat for long time periods if it is baited securely to the hook. A good trolling rig for

How to Rig Zoom Fish Doctors

Many people likely look at Zoom Fish Doctors and wonder what they are. The soft plastic lures do not have a head or tail, or any appendages. While they are available in a wide variety of colors, they are nothing more than a straight, 4-inch piece of ribbed plastic. But they are an especially product

How to Do Heart Shapes With Your Hands

Whether the game is charades or shadow puppets, no one wants to be the party guest (or host) who can't make the right hand shapes. If you're usually the one having trouble, stick to making simple shapes until you're comfortable with your finger coordination. Hearts are among the simplest of hand sha

How to Tie a Stick Bobber on

Fishermen employ a variety of tackle in order to better the chances of catching fish. One of the most inexpensive pieces of fishing tackle is a bobber. This gives the fisherman a visual aid when a fish is interested in the bait. Bobbers come in many shapes and sizes. A stick bobber or pencil bobber

Hard White Bumps on Rocks in My Aquarium

One of the many conditions that can harm your aquarium or pond fish is a bacterial infection called Ichthyophthirius multifili, or "ich." These white bumps start to develop on a fish's skin, causing them to scrape against other parts of your tank like the gravel and plants, spreading the white spots

Fly Fishing Games - The Only Way To Cyber Fish

I am an avid fly angler, I was never overly interested in video games, those were for my kids. The is especially true when I could head outside and experience the real thing. Over the ...

How to Catch Spanish Sardines

Spanish sardines are small fish that commonly grow to around 10 inches in length. Members of the herring family, Spanish sardines have a long and slender body with a blue back and white underbelly. As a lure, Spanish sardines can be very effective prepared various ways and fished on or near the bott

Common Toxic Agents in Fly Bait

Fly baits are often made with a combination of a chemical that attracts flies and a chemical that poisons the flies. There are three insecticides as well as one fermentation by-product that are commonly used as the active ingredients or the toxic agents in the majority of fly baits, due to their abi

How to Prevent Snags When Using Panther Martin Lures

The name Panther Martin is synonymous with in-line spinners for many people. From finicky mountain trout to pond blue gill and lake bass, Panther Martin spinning lures are widely used for a variety of game fish. The treble hook attached to Panther Martin in-line spinners is designed to hook and hold

How to Seam Seal a Canvas Tent

Don't throw away your old canvas tent just yet. Sure it leaks a bit, but unless it's filled with holes like a wheel of Swiss cheese, you may still be able to get a few more miles out of it. Before your next camping trip, seal each of the seams on your tent. The procedure is easy and it will exten

How to Kill Black String Aquarium Algae With Bleach

Black string algae, also known as black beard algae or just black algae, may resemble either black hair or a black carpet, depending on the amount of growth. The algae form on slow-growing plants, decorations and wood inside the aquarium. Bleach is an effective method for killing the algae. Prevent

Interesting Sea Urchin Facts

Sea urchins are mostly round invertebrate creatures, cold-blooded and having no backbone, that live on the floor of the oceans and seas around the world. There are around 700 separate species of sea urchins.

Sport Fishing in Cabo

Located on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas (often referred to simply as "Cabo") attracts over a million visitors a year with its golf courses and beach resorts. One of Cabo's most popular and heralded activities is its world-class sport fishing, with packages ranging from part