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Saltwater Fly Fishing, Give It A Go!
Venturing into saltwater fly fishing can open your eyes up to a whole new experience beyond any other. It is the new frontier. While saltwater fly fishing has been practiced by some pioneers for many ...
How to Unlock Lures in Sega Bass Fishing
Originally released in arcades, the fishing simulation game "Sega Bass Fishing" is available on the Sega Dreamcast, PC and Nintendo Wii, and allows players to recreate the experience of bass fishing with a variety of lures, including a lure shaped like Sega's mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog.
How to Tie a Perfection Knot to a Snell Knot
Loops are an efficient means for connecting lines and leaders together, saving the time of tying knots in the field. The Perfection loop knot is commonly tied in the end of a line to form a loop. Snelled hooks are often tied ahead of time with a length of line left intact to serve as a leader. A sne
How to Install Bamboo Rod Ferrules
Bamboo fly fishing rods are the preferred rod for fly fishing. Some bamboo rods are made from a single piece. But these are easy to break and difficult to store. Instead, most hobbyists separate the rod into pieces. Each piece has a male ferrule on one end and a female ferrule on the other. The ferr
How to Make a Surf Rig for Striped Bass
Making a surf rig for striped bass is relatively easy, but when done incorrectly it will result in missed fish, broken off leaders and dashed dreams. Here's a good way to make a leader that will catch more fish in the surf. It does not use a tri-swivel, but a single leader, which will increase you
How to Rig Fishing Line Using Anchovies
Anchovies make good bait for game fish such as stripers in many parts of the United States. Typically thought of as those little fish swimming in oil in a rectangular tin, anchovies are actually available as bait from many bait and tackle shops. Anchovies are especially effective when used during ti
Tying Instructions for the Zug Bug
The Zug Bug is a nymph pattern. The body is tied with peacock herl, which gives the fly an iridescent sheen in the water. Accept in eastern and western waters, this pattern is particularly effective in lakes. The choice of peacock herl is important. Individual herls are made up of tiny fibers on a c
How to Make Funky Silverware Coat Hooks
If you love to "reduce, reuse, and recycle," you'll love this homey craft project -- converting old silverware into helpful, handy coat hooks. You can use new or vintage silverware, but using vintage utensils, or some old pieces you have in the house makes this project even more eco-friendly. The s
How to Unlock Lures in SEGA Bass Fishing for the Wii
"SEGA Bass Fishing" for the Nintendo Wii is a port of SEGA's arcade game with the same name. The player uses the Wiimote as a fishing pole to snag fish using lures. The ultimate goal is to win all of the tournaments. To help the player during the final tournaments, which are much harder than the ear
Fishing in Placencia, Belize
Placencia is a small fishing village in Belize, located on a narrow peninsula within the Caribbean Sea. The town is famous for its abundant saltwater fishing opportunities, and fly fishermen from all over the world visit Placencia in droves for a chance to fish for trophy saltwater gamefish. Permits
How to Tie a Whitlock Damsel Nymph
You might not think of a fish as a particularly intelligent animal, but they are certainly smart enough to tell a real insect from a poor imitation. Fish rarely eat adult damsel flies; rather, a damsel fly in its early developmental or "nymph" stage is one of the most important foods in the diet of
How to Rig Circle Hooks for a Shark
Surf fishing has long been a form of fishing that many anglers enjoy and find relaxing. Sharks caught from the surf are often considered a nuisance and an 'inconvenience to a days fishing. However, some anglers choose to target large sharks specifically from the beach. Hooking a large shark from the
Fisheries Act
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, or Fisheries Act as it is commonly known, is a set of fishing laws first enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1976 and then reauthorized in 2006. The laws promote improved monitoring of fish populations and other regulations for "fisheries," o
Fishing at Ramona Lake, Ohio
If you’re a fisherman who loves nature at its most secluded beauty, you’ll find a treasure at Ohio's Ramona Lake in Clear Creek Valley. Surrounded by cliffs or rock formations cut by centuries of glacial flooding, you may see signs of deer, turkey, coyote, or even a bobcat as you wait fo
The Best Lures for Small Mouth Bass
These lures are age old favorites that consistently bring in the biggest fish.fishing image by Terje Asphaug from Fotolia.comEvery angler seems to have their favorite small mouth bass lure. The topic is a hotly debated one at fishing holes around the world. With so many types and brands...
About Saltwater Fish Bait
Saltwater fish bait is a little different than freshwater bait. In general, it comes from the ocean and is mainly other fish, shrimp, clams and a few other sea creatures. The type of bait you use depends on what you want to catch. Saltwater bait can come frozen, fresh or live, and it can be bought
Chamberlain, South Dakota Fishing
Your mouth drops when the awe-inspiring sight of the Missouri River appears, welcoming you into the city of Chamberlain, South Dakota. Find a bait shop, purchase a fishing license and prepare for the exciting fishing adventure that awaits. The waters that flow through Chamberlain offer some of the f
Bluegill Fishing in Pennsylvania
The bluegill is a gamefish that can be caught on using a variety of methods. It is a member of the sunfish family, and bluegill are widespread across the state of Pennsylvania, most commonly found in weedy lakes and ponds. Bluegills are relatively easy to catch, so bluegill fishing is a way to intro
Herring Bait Tips
Catching fish using herring as bait.dry salmon image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comHerring live in the temperate, shallow waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific Ocean. The fish has an oily body and is often smoked and salted. Herring is used as bait for fish such as salmon. Experienced...
How to Stop Saltwater Corrosion on Reels
Corrosion is the bane of saltwater fishing equipment. Sea salts and minerals literally eat into metal parts, wearing them down until your reel eventually stops working as the gears make a harsh grinding sound. You can solve this problem by removing the corrosion with a simple homemade cleanser. You