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Shark Week Games
Shark Week focuses on many different types of sharks.shark 2 image by cherie from Fotolia.comShark Week is a very popular feature on the Discovery Channel every summer, during which the channel airs a schedule that is nearly entirely shark-related programming. As added content for Shark...
Kinds of Snapping Turtles
Common snapping turtles average 10 to 35 pounds, though some can weigh far more.Touching a Turtle image by Towards Ithaca from Fotolia.comTwo species of snapping turtles exist in the world today: the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) and the common snapping turtle...
How to Use a Hand Ice Auger
In the dead of winter, the middle of the lake may seem like the last place that you want to be, but if you have an ice auger you can enjoy an afternoon fishing through the ice. Ice augers use rotating blades to carve a hole through even thick ice, so you can reach the water below. While power augers
Fishing for Bullheads
Despite the somewhat derogatory name, these prolific members of the catfish family have earned the grudging respect of anglers all over the world. Bullheads can be depended upon to bite at almost anything anywhere at ...
About the Blue Whale Food Chain
This article examines the food chain of the blue whale, the earth's largest mammal. It also includes information on how climatic changes and pollution affects the food of the blue whale.
A Sea Lion's Diet
You can tell a sea lion apart from most seals by the presence of a pair of small ears, a feature that helps classify them among the eared seals. The sea lion is also able to rotate its rear set of flippers so that it can move about more nimbly on land than seals can. The sea lion is a carnivore, hun
How to Take Apart a Rhino Spincast Reel
Novice fishermen often use spincast reels like the Rhino because they are user-friendly and easy to cast and retrieve. Anglers simply have to press a button and cast their line into the water. But spincast reels are no different than other fishing reels in that they get dirty with use. Fishermen who
How Do I Use Kevlar Gloves in Fish Cleaning?
Kevlar gloves are made from the same material as bulletproof vests. Their purpose is to protect the hands from cuts and help give a firm grip while cleaning and filleting slippery fish. The gloves come in a variety of styles and thicknesses. For heavy use, where a person is cleaning large numbers of
How to Spool Fishing Line on a Zebco 404
The Zebco 404 is a closed-face spincasting reel that mounts on top of a rod. Designed for medium-duty freshwater fishing, the 404 is equipped with a line-release push button on the back of the reel that disengages the line for casting. The button should also be pressed to unlock the mechanism for re
How to Cook Fish Bait
There’s more to fishing than casting a hook into the water and waiting. Fishing involves strategy and discipline. One of the greatest strategies in fishing is having a wide variety of baits on hand. A simple bait to keep in your tackle box is a homemade cooked bait. This bait will not spoil, a
How to Check a Microwave Seal
Microwave ovens rose in popularity through the 1980s and today are present in homes, restaurants, stores and offices. The safety of microwave ovens, which use microwave radiation to cook food, has long been a concern for owners and users alike. Faulty or old door seals can cause microwaves to leak r
How to Make Plastic Fish
A plastic fish replica is useful as a lure for attracting game fish. Both fresh and saltwater game fish can be lured with a small plastic fish designed to imitate a minnow or smaller bait fish. To make a plastic fish requires the use of a plastic body and paint. The paint is applied to add realism a
Trout Fishing in Little Red River, Arkansas
In 1992, the largest brown trout in the world was caught in Little Red River, Arkansas, below the Greers Ferry Dam. Weighing in at 40.4 pounds, the world record stood until 2009. The world record walleye, at 22.11 pounds, was also caught in the lake on the river above the dam.
Iowa Fishing Vacations
Iowa is home to numerous freshwater fish species and diversity in water types. Fly and gear anglers will find opportunities to catch trophy fish on an Iowa fishing vacation. Every region in the state has fishing opportunities, although some are better than others. Anglers can catch pike, walleye, ba
How to Carve Coconut Shells
You may have seen carved coconuts resembling human faces or animals and wondered if you could achieve the same results at home. Well, the process of carving coconut shells is not complicated, but it does require a great deal of practice and skill to render intricate designs because coconut shells ar
How to Fish at the Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is an American tourist destination for many people each year. Built in the 1930s, Hoover Dam is situated on the Colorado River and impounds lake Mead. The states of Nevada and Arizona are separated by the Colorado River presenting anglers with the challenge of knowing and adhering to
What Knot to Use for a Worm Hook
Anglers will employ an offset worm hook when fishing plastic baits such as a worm or lizard. The offset work hook contains a 90-degree bend below the eye and then another 90-degree bend that provides the hook with its offset look. The angler has his choice of which knots to utilize when fishing an o
How to Catch Polish Carp
Carp are freshwater fish that are popular in many European countries, such as Poland. Carp are used as an ingredient in various dishes and are a Christmas Eve favorite in Poland. Silver and grass carp are common throughout the country, including in smaller ponds.
Wolverine Facts
Wolverines appear fierce and strong. The image explains why sports teams use wolverines for mascots, including University of Michigan and Morris Brown College. A fierce comic book superhero carries the nickname "Wolverine." Unfortunately, the wolverine species possesses less indestructible qualities