Bass fishing started in the late 19th century and has since grown into a multibillion dollar industry. As bass fishing evolves and competition turns fiercer, it becomes more and more important that you have the right equipment and know how to use it. In order to learn how to use a bass bait correctl......[Read More]

Baitcast reels are more expensive and more difficult to use than another types of fishing reels, but they are the choice of anglers who target larger species of fish and who want as much control of their reels as possible. The reels can be adjusted manually to suit a variety of fishing situations an......[Read More]

The Pacific Northwest is the best place in the world to take a steelhead fishing trip.p?acheur image by Jean-Jacques Cordier from Fotolia.comSteelhead are rainbow trout that make their way to the ocean for a portion of their lives and return to their birthing place to spawn. They are.........[Read More]

Lee County Virginia occupies the far southwestern corner of the state, bordered on the south by Tennessee and the north and west by Kentucky. Its population was just over 23,000 in the 2010 census with just under 1,000 residents in its county seat of Jonesville. State and federal governments have id......[Read More]

If you're a common participant in group camping activities, then you know that setting up your tent among all the others is half the fun. The only problem with this is that once it gets ... ......[Read More]

Fish finder sonar uses transmitters to emit high-frequency signals under water. These signals are directed downward, toward the bottom of the body of water. If nothing is between the fish finder sonar and the bottom, the fish finder display will show only a line representing the bottom. But when a f......[Read More]

There are seven species of sea turtle in the world, all of which are listed as either threatened or endangered in their native habitats. Together, they inhabit all the oceans except the Arctic. Sea turtles spend their whole lives in seawater, only the female coming onto land long enough to lay eggs.......[Read More]

Trapping lobsters for sport and profit is a common activity in many seaside locations. While commercial lobster trapping is permitted in most U.S. waters, not all local jurisdictions allow recreational lobster trapping for sport. As examples, recreational lobster trapping is permitted in Maine's cos......[Read More]

Fishing with devices that keep the bait near the water's surface is an effective way to target different species of game fish. Corks, bobbers, balloons and kites will keep bait near the top of the water column, ready for a strike from a large fish. Kite fishing involves more work than the other meth......[Read More]

Cowry shells have been used as currency, symbols of fertility and social status in parts of Africa. The shells develop naturally with a slit in their center, making crafting with them easy. Beginners and artisans alike use the shells as accents in jewelry or string many together for a dramatic look.......[Read More]

Crank baits are fishing lures designed to most commonly imitate a small bait fish in the water. Manufactured by several companies, crank baits are made of materials including wood, hard plastic and aluminum. A plastic or metal blade-shaped lip is often attached to the front of a crank bait to help i......[Read More]

Whether you are crazy about carp, titillated by trout, rave about roach or have a passion for pike, the lakes and rivers of the Cotswolds are the places to indulge yourself in your greatest pleasure. ... ......[Read More]

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The South Dakota State Legislature has set down rules governing the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.south dakota image by jedphoto from Fotolia.comThe South Dakota State Legislature has set down laws governing the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. The code of laws gives authority to.........[Read More]

To provide more strength and durability for handling fish, anglers use a leader line to attach the hook to the main fishing line. Fishing leaders are usually heavier and more abrasion resistant than fishing lines typically connected to a rod. A leader knot, such as the Albright knot, is useful for m......[Read More]

Galveston, Texas was one of these serendipitous finds that we had not intended to visit but that we were glad that we did. We had all heard the name Galveston and we knew that it ... ......[Read More]

Alaska has been praised due to its great service like no other. Aside from its aesthetic and minimalist environmental and landscape views, you could be certain that every activity available from Alaska would be worth ... ......[Read More]

The Spinnerbait can be one of the most versatile lures in a bass angler's arsenal. It can be used successfully in most all situations the bass angler encounters. The spinnerbait can be effective in shallow ... ......[Read More]

A portion of the St. Croix River forms part of the state boundary between Minnesota and Wisconsin. The remainder of the River and the entire Namekagon River are in Wisconsin. Regulations vary depending on where ... ......[Read More]

The nitrate ion has the chemical formula NO3-, meaning it contains one nitrogen and three oxygen atoms with an overall charge of negative 1. Nitric acid is a compound with a hydrogen attached to one of the oxygens and no overall net negative charge; it can be used to prepare nitrate salts and organi......[Read More]