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Facts About the Sandbar Shark
The sandbar shark, not to be confused with the common sand shark, was first discovered in the Adriatic Sea in 1827. This fish is native to the Atlantic Ocean and the Indonesian Pacific and is a coastal, shallow-water shark. Sandbar sharks are a true marine animal and are only found in salt water.
How Web Based Scheduling Software can Help a Business
Almost all business organizations need to do some kind of scheduling to organize the client or supplier meetings in order to make their business more effective and efficient. This is why most business needs one ...
How to Change a Crank Seal on a KTM 50
KTM manufactures a variety of models in the 50 cc engine class, ranging from the Junior Adventure to the SX Pro Senior. The two-stroke engines have a main crankshaft that drives a single piston inside the 49.8 cc cylinder. Oil seals at each end of the crankshaft are vulnerable to excessive heat that
How to Mount a Depth Finder
For fishing success and general boating enjoyment, a depth finder is an essential tool. A depth finder has two components: a transducer, which is typically mounted on the hull of the boat, and a display unit usually placed near the operator's location on the boat. Mounting a depth finder on your b
Ohio Steelhead Fishing Tips
Steelhead return to the rivers in high numbers when it's time to spawn.trout image by michael langley from Fotolia.comOhio is one of three states in a heavenly place known by local anglers as "Steelhead Alley." The rivers and tributaries that flow out of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes,...
How to Install a Fish & Depth Finder on a Pontoon Boat
Fish finders are used to track fish and debris below and around the boat. They are great for fishermen, because they can locate the fish easier than sitting in a specific spot all day and never catching anything. Fish finders can also tell you how deep the water is below. They can save a boat owner
Prairie Dog Hunting in Wyoming
Prairie dog towns--groups of prairie dogs--are spread throughout the grasslands on the Wyoming prairie. Considered to be a non-game animal by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, there are few regulations regarding prairie dog hunting.
How to Use Your Lowrance Fish Finder
Lowrance electronic fish finders assist boaters and fishermen in navigating their crafts and determining what the bottom is like underneath their boat. In addition, fish finders, also called depth finders, help anglers see the depth at which fish are holding and the contour of the bottom. The units
What Kind of Bait Do Blue Catfish Like to Eat?
If you're going fishing for blue catfish you want to make sure your not wasting your time using the wrong bait. Understanding what blue catfish eat will help give you an advantage.
How to Clean a Bait Casting Reel
Have you ever pulled up to the first stop of the day on your long awaited trip to the coast, heave back and load the rod for the first cast of the day, and have the lure land 10 feet in front of you? Then, to make matters worse, you feel like a local coffee barista grinding fresh beans for the day a
How to Catch Spring Walleye in the South
By the time spring has come, the walleyes in Southern waters have finished their spawning ritual and become easier to pattern. It is a good time to catch large numbers of walleyes--or even trophy walleyes--since the females have recuperated from spawning and are searching for a meal.
How to Respool a Spinning Reel
There are many reasons why anglers have to take off an old line and put a new one on their spinning reels. Sometimes, the line has become so twisted that it no longer functions properly. Or, a big fish has carried most of the line off the spool and broken it. While most fishermen prefer to re-spool
How to Replace a Fishing-Rod Handle
Cork fishing-rod handles eventually wear out and require replacing. While those with inexpensive poles will simply throw the pole away and purchase a new one, those with a favorite pole will consider taking the time to replace the handle themselves. Once you've gone to all the work of replacing the
How to Tie a Trailing Hook on a Strike King Pop'n Frog
The Strike King Pop'n Grass Frog is a topwater popper lure for bass and pike. Since the Pop'n Grass Frog is meant for working over weeds and other areas where fish may not get a good look at the lure before striking, they often strike just behind the lure. A trailer hook gives you the opportunity to
How to Tie Multiple Crappie Jigs on a Line
Crappie are highly favored among many anglers who spend much of their time searching for big slabs as larger crappie are called. Commonly using long slender graphite or even bamboo poles, crappie anglers fish from one to eight or more rods at a time as they troll or jig for crappie. A common lure fo
How to Install a Bail Spring on a Spinning Reel
Bail springs are the round semicircle wire that surrounds spinning reels. When the bail is up, the spool is exposed and the line able to cast out. Flip the bail spring down and tension gets added to the line, allowing for a handle-turned retrieve. Because the wire is exposed on the spinning reel, ba
The Best Fins for Pontoons
Inflatable pontoon boats are primarily used by anglers in lakes and rivers. The boats are controlled by the combination of oars and fins. The fins are used to free the anglers' hands for fishing while the oars allow the you to quickly change positions. Several different fin styles are available with
Foods For Crawdads
Crawdads, also known as "crayfish," are an interesting and low-maintenance aquarium pet. They can survive without a heater or filter, as long as they have a place to climb out of the water and breathe occasionally. Best of all, they are omnivorous scavengers who will eat a wide variety of foods. How
How to Replace the Thermostat on a Merc Cruiser
Although the thermostat in your Mercruiser does not require replacement all too often, it is a good maintenance project that the do-it-yourselfer should know how to perform. The thermostat regulates the operating temperature of the Mercruiser motor for optimum performance. Should it malfunction and
Crab Fishing Regulations
Crab fishing is a popular activity all over the world. It is a large and profitable business. Like many other sports and recreational activities, there are rules and regulations for crab fishing. The following regulations, such as the size of crabs, the usage of pots, the crab fishing season and any