Fish Finder ComponentsFish finders are typically installed on fishing boats and other watercraft. They consist of an electrical supply and digital display, which are located in the top of the boat, as well as transducer sensors which are mounted on the bottom of the hull. These.........[Read More]

"Hatchlings" is one of the many games provided by Facebook. It is basically an online Easter egg hunt, where members search for eggs throughout all the Facebook pages and see how many eggs they collect in a year's time. Shells are the currency you use to purchase the gifts the game offers. There are......[Read More]

South Dakota has discounted or free hunting and fishing licenses or permits for those with disabilities.Badlands National park in South Dakota image by weinhundert from Fotolia.comBesides reduced or free state park admission and accessible facilities on state hunting and fishing grounds,.........[Read More]

Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges ... ......[Read More]

Salmon fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the many waterways and coasts of Alaska. Many different varieties, including king, sockeye and silver salmon, are available for catching, and local fisheries work to keep salmon populations high for sport fishers. Whether you are planni......[Read More]

Neoprene is a type of rubber that does not break down in sun, wind or water. It is also physically tough, resistant to burning, can withstand both hot and cold temperatures and remains unaffected by contact with various oils and chemicals. For these reasons, it has many uses ranging from wetsuits a......[Read More]

Do you ever get tired of reading fishing books from begin to finish simply to get each of the essential info inside your head just before you set out on a fishing expedition? For all ... ......[Read More]

Ice fishing for walleye in Michiganice fishing image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.comMichigan is dotted with thousands of lakes and rivers that freeze solid every winter, providing anglers a great opportunity to fish through the ice for walleye. However, combining the freezing cold with.........[Read More]

Think back to the last time you went to the zoo. Think back to the polar bears and the tigers. Think of how the children were awed at these majestic and rare animals. Now, imagine that the next time you go, they were gone, never to be seen again outside of a book or a movie. It's a terrible feeling.......[Read More]

All aquariums need filter pumps.Eric Gregory Powell/Photodisc/Getty ImagesFor fish to grow and flourish in an aquarium, the water must be filtered. A pump/filter assembly accomplishes this. Pumps are usually fitted, depending on the size of the aquarium, since installing a pump that is.........[Read More]

Many Colorado fishermen enjoy the quiet benefits of casting from a canoe. Without cumbersome waders or noisy motors, canoe fishing allows anglers to cast where the fish are hiding.......[Read More]

Reel in the big one at an Illinois resort.Fishing image by Antonio Oquias from Fotolia.comFrom perch, trout and salmon in Lake Michigan, to the channel catfish that call Illinois' 13,000 miles of streams and rivers home, the state offers a broad range of fishing opportunities. The largest.........[Read More]

The glory of coat hooks is that you can customize them to match any theme you can imagine. You can put up a single coat hook or make a rack that will hold several coats at the same time. You can even make a portable pole coat rack that can be moved from room to room as your needs — or seasons ......[Read More]

Whales, dolphins and porpoises belong to the group of marine animals called cetaceans. Cetaceans are not fish; they are mammals, or warm-blooded creatures that breathe air and give birth to live young. Because dolphins and whales belong to the same scientific group, they share certain behavioral and......[Read More]

A fishing vest is made with numerous large and small pockets for stowing angling gear. A well-designed vest will be ventilated in the back for comfort, with pockets that are easy to reach and close securely to prevent valuable lures and equipment from spilling into the water. Organizing equipment in......[Read More]

Jigging spoons are a specific type of lure designed for the most part to target what are called "suspended" fish. This is a fishing term that means fish are neither on the top of the water nor on the bottom but suspended somewhere in between in search of food. Jigging spoons can be fished best in de......[Read More]

If it's your first time to go for a deep sea fishing trip, there are some essential things to know to make it a fun-filled and successful one. Here are some of the key points ... ......[Read More]

Fishing with artificial trout flies does not have to be limited to using a fly rod. Insect hatches on lakes and rivers can be fished with matching flies fished with a spinning outfit. Whether with a fly rod or spinning outfit, flies are fished in the same manner. The only difference is how the fly i......[Read More]

There is nothing more awful than going fishing and not getting any fish. You arrange your whole fishing tour, get everything equipped, drive down to the lake just to sit there and hold up the ... ......[Read More]

Soft-hackle flies are an easy and effective fly to fish with.fly fishing image by John Sfondilias from Fotolia.comSoft hackle flies are a design of dry flies that, when used with proper technique, resemble mayflies of caddis flies emerging from the river bottom preparing to take flight..........[Read More]