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For the Love of Fishing
For the Love of Fishing I do not love hiking for hiking's sake alone. I only use it as a means to an end. This is to bring me to unspoiled waters where I meet ...
How to Choose an Ice Axe
A proper ice axe is an essential part of ice climbing and hiking in cold areas. Hiking or ice climbing without an ice axe can be very dangerous, and selecting the proper ice axe is vital to safety while climbing. There are a wide variety of axes to choose from, so carrying the proper tool takes a bi
Instructions for Tying a Scaffold Tower
Scaffolding is used for home improvement, construction, maintenance and cleaning where a person working is not tall enough to reach a work area. Scaffolding is a safe, efficient alternative to ladders for ensuring access to out-of-reach locations. Individuals using mobile towers will have to tie the
How Can I Transport Fresh Fish From Canada to the U.S.?
Fishing trips to Canada or Alaska can result in several fish to take back to a home state. Getting the fish home is not only a matter of managing to keep the fish fresh, but also complying with the import and export laws between Canada and the United States. Taking the appropriate measures before tr
What are Sucker Fish?
Suckers are found over most of the eastern half of the United States. They are not highly thought of by fishermen but are capable of giving a great account of themselves when they are hooked. Suckers have a funny, almost comical face and get their names from it. Here is some more insight into sucker
How to Clean a Perch
Cleaning a perch doesn't have to be a messy process. Learning the basics will prevent you from rupturing internal organs, like the intestines, which can make it an unpleasant task. When you do catch a perch, it's important to clean it soon. This type of catch is considered a freshwater fish and can
Professional Fisherman Techniques to Catch Fish
Professional bass and walleye fishermen make at least part of their living by competing in tournaments. But simply competing is not enough. If they are going to be successful, they must win tournaments -- or at least place in the money. As a result, professional fishermen tend to stick with proven t
Catfish fishing tips, tricks and ebooks
I just wanted to inform you that I have opened a new page regarding catfish! I will run it as an angler of 10 years of experience together with my father who has been going ...
How to Locate Striper Bass
Striper bass, or striped bass, are game fish highly prized for their size, fighting ability and delicious taste. The fish is native to the waters of most of the East Coast, from Canada's lower St. Lawrence River to Northern Florida, as well as portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Locating striper bass ca
How to Fly Fish for Native Brook Trout
Native brook trout are easily spooked. They are also fairly difficult to get to. More often than not, finding sequestered populations of native brook trout entails some hiking and maneuvering around trees and bushes. Stealth is essential considering even the slightest disturbance can alert a trout p
ALASKA SALMON FISHING TRIPS THE BEST
Many people love the Alaska Salmon Fishing Trips; because they love to go fishing all day and the best way to catch a fish is through the Alaska fishing. Over 600 species are in Alaska ...
How to Make a Decorative Wreath for a Door
Create a festive holiday wreath to adorn any door in your home and save some money in the process. Hang it on the front door to welcome family and friends in for holiday festivities. Use the hand-crafted wreath to jazz up closet or bedroom doors. Making your own festive Christmas wreath will allow y
Salmon Fishing in Southeast Alaska
The rivers of southeast Alaska are fed by the glaciers in the Coast Mountains, running quickly into deep fjords. The fresh water, strong waterflow in the rivers, and abundant sea life make the area a prime breeding ground for salmon. The city of Juneau and several smaller cities are home to tour ope
Stone Crab Regulations
When attempting to catch stone crabs, crabbers are searching for large claws that are of the legal size. To protect itself, the stone crab will release its claw from its body when it feels endangered by man or other predators such as the octopus. These claws are removed from the crab, and...
How to Use Salt to Catch Mullet
Mullet are saltwater fish that frequent brackish water throughout their life. Anglers often cook mullet by frying or smoking the fish. Often overlooked as a sporting fish by some, mullet provide a terrific fight when hooked. Bait is an important consideration when angling for mullet. The bait must e
How to Fish With Croaker for Bait
A croaker is a smallish 1- to 2-pound fish that swims in freshwater rivers and streams. It is a useful food fish and there are several recipes around for the sportsman's grill or pan. However, one of the most common uses for croaker is as a baitfish. Trout and grouper find it hard to resist and it i
How to Hook a Chesapeake Yellow Perch
Yellow perch feature a brassy green to bright yellow back with a silver white stomach. Growing to over 16 inches in length, yellow perch are found from the coastal waters of South Carolina up through Nova Scotia. Yellow perch are found in the Chesapeake bay in slower moving waters that feature weed
Vail In Summer: What’S There To Do?
The words Vail Colorado bring visions of powdery snow, ski lifts, and Lindsey Vonn to mind, but what about the rest of the year? If you think it turns into a mountain ghost town, think ...