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Big Game Fishing in Hawaii
Big game fishing in Hawaii is legendary for large fish fighting for hours caught by anglers from all over the world. The Hawaiian Islands are made up of hundreds of islands spread out over 1,500 miles offering some of the best big game fishing in the world. The warm waters of the Pacific attract man
How to Catch Cod Fish
Cod is a fish that lives in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Cod can weigh ten pounds or more and many seasoned veterans routinely catch cod that are 50 pounds or heavier. There have been cod caught at over 200 pounds as well. Cod fishing is a favorite past time for many fisherman who want a s
How to Catch Missouri Crawfish
Missouri crawfish are easy to catch when properly located. Baited traps are used to catch large amounts of crawfish without the need for constant monitoring. Crawfish also can be caught on individually baited hand lines or by trolling the bottom of lakes and rivers with large traps. Missouri is a cr
How to Put a Hook in a Rubber Worm
Rubber worms are a popular fishing lure in both fresh and salt water. Although rigging the worm is not an exact science, there are methods for inserting the hook into the rubber worm that will extend the life of the worm and create a weed-less lure. The "Texas rig" lets you place the hook in the wor
How to Tie Snelled Fishing Hooks With an Egg Loop Knot
A snell knot is a type of knot typically used to tie a monofilament line to a hook. These knots are characterized by wrapping the line around the shank of the hook a number of times. The purpose of these multiple wrappings is to compensate for the low level of friction provided by the monofilament l
How to Fish With Tip-Ups
Fishing with tip-ups on the ice is a fun way to spend a winter day. Tip-ups are devices that you deploy over holes drilled into the ice. Tip-ups possess a reel, trip mechanism and a flag that will go up when a fish grabs your bait. This alerts you that a fish may be on the line, sending you scurryin
Hunting in Texas Parks
Texas offers the opportunity to hunt for waterfowl, white deer, quail, boar and a variety of other animals. As long as you obtain the proper license, you can hunt in designated areas such as the national forest, ranches, lakes and on private property. Besides your fishing or hunting license, carry a
Pennsylvania Archery Clubs
Arrowheads are found near prehistoric settlements.indian arrowhead image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comModern day archery has evolved as a sport from prehistoric hunting tools and weaponry. Historians think that archery is at least 5,000 years old, and may be much older than that....
How to Make Your Own Lifting Stone
Lifting stones have been used to test one's strength for hundreds of years. The lifting of large, heavy natural stones has been a common contest throughout northern Europe, especially in Scotland and Iceland. In modern competitive strength athletics, specially made spherical lifting stones, called A
How to Get a Jolly Personality on "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky"
In most iterations of the Pokémon franchise, you must speak with Professor Oak early in the game to choose your starting Pokémon. In the "Mystery Dungeon" series, you are instead given a personality test. Your test results are the determining factor in which Pokémon you receive.
List of Noble Gases
Noble gases such as neon are used in fluorescent signs and lighting.neon sign image by pearlguy from Fotolia.comThe six noble gases are all found in group 18 of the periodic table. Noble gases are different from other elements because they have a full set of electrons in their outer...
Fishing Piers Near Mission Viejo, California
Fishing piers near Mission Viejo, a city in Orange County, California, are known for their fabulous views and great fishing. Awesome sunsets, views of passing ships and breathtaking snapshots of the ocean make the trip to any of these piers worth it. Fishing on all public California piers is free an
How to Prevent Hook Worm
Hookworms are a small parasite that can infect humans or animals. People or pets can acquire the parasite via soil contaminated with the larva. Illnesses from hookworm infestation range anywhere from mild diarrhea to severe illnesses such as stunted growth, anemia or even congestive heart failure. B
King County Parks Near Covington, Washington
King County has many parks in the Covington area.park image by Dave from Fotolia.comKing County is in the west-central part of the state of Washington and includes the city of Covington, which is in the greater Seattle area. The state of Washington is popular with outdoor enthusiasts...
How to Make Faux Capiz Shells
Capiz shells are thin, round disks with a slightly transparent, mother-of-pearl finish. These shells are often used in home decor and fashion accessories, but they can be quite expensive, especially if you are using a lot. Make faux capiz shells using your empty milk jugs. The thickness and color
Brown Trout Fishing in Clear Fork Ohio
Trout require cool water to thrive and the Clear Fork River, stocked with brown trout, is one of only three river systems with summer water temperatures cool enough to maintain a trout fishery, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
How to Tie a Pew Bow
Pew bows add a touch of elegance during a baptism, communion, confirmation or wedding. Although you can purchase ready-made pew bows from most arts and crafts stores, they will be much more expensive than purchasing the materials to make the bow. With just a few tools, you can quickly and easily mak
You Know Why You Want To Fly Fish, Now Learn How
Fly fishing has become increasingly popular, and if you have ever been out with other anglers then you know exactly why. Some consider it a sport, and others, a hobby. For a few it is ...
Fishing on Lake Michigan With Downriggers
Downriggers (a device that places a lure at a desired depth) are a must-have piece of equipment for sport fishermen all over the world, but especially on the Great Lakes. They are an absolutely essential tool for fishing for many species of sport fish on Lake Michigan, including many species of trou
How to Scuba Dive With the Tropical Fish in the Ocean
One of the major draws of scuba diving travel is going to tropical waters, or the band of warm seas around the world between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and seeing the colorful fish of the open ocean. A successful dive with the tropical fish means going to the right place and behaving in th