Yard decorations give personality and soul to your garden or yard. They are also helpful in portraying a theme, such as birds, butterflies or celestial (stars, sun and moon). When winter leaves your yard barren of color, yard decorations can add bright spots of interest. Making your own yard decora......[Read More]

Hunting camps are areas of land set aside specifically for the recreational sports of hunting and fishing. They are stocked with game and fish, and are open to the public or are sometimes members-only. The Timberline Hunting Preserve is available to the public for short- or long-term excursions and ......[Read More]

After watching many episodes of Chasing Waters from the Pursuit Channel shows, I learned that the life of a shad begins every spring in fresh water lakes and rivers, but they will eventually travel towards ... ......[Read More]

Here are some kid fishing tips for adults. Make it a general outdoor adventure. Based on the kids ages you should take some time to talk to them about the outdoors, identify different plants,animals,insects,birds,flowers. Always ... ......[Read More]

Located in Washington's Pierce County, Lake Kapowsin reaches depths of 58 feet and is 512 acres in size. Popular game fish include largemouth, smallmouth and rock bass, rainbow trout, yellow perch, black crappie, sunfish, bullhead catfish, pumkin seed sunfish and bluegill. A public access boat launc......[Read More]

When's the last time you headed to your local pier with a fishing pole and a bucket in hand trying to catch that ever-elusive big one? With such a huge fish on your mind it ... ......[Read More]

Snapping turtles are a common reptile throughout Ohio.snapping turtle in shell image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.comSnapping turtles are common throughout Ohio, with many people seeking them as either pets or for food. Ohio has certain rules and regulations concerning turtles, with.........[Read More]

Clams are bivalves, this means their shells are made of two halves kept open or closed by muscles. While a shell might seem like nothing more than armor, it does serve an important role in consumption.......[Read More]

Shakespeare spinning reels are available in several sizes with different features, although all are equipped with an open, fixed spool that holds the fishing line. A wire bail rotates around the reel, adding line to the spool during retrieval. The bail lifts at a 90-degree angle to release line for ......[Read More]

Winter is the perfect time to enjoy the sport of fishing. In Alaska, when the lakes freeze over, you can bundle up and take your equipment to a frozen lake. Ice fishing offers quiet and solitude of the frozen water while providing a challenge with the sport of fishing. Cut your hole and grab a se......[Read More]

The swivel is a valuable fishing tool that extends the life of your fishing line. Swivels are a common component of spin casting, bait casting and trolling but can also be used for fly fishing. The swivel is available in several different shapes and sizes, but the general purpose does not change. Th......[Read More]

The vermilion rockfish or Sebastes miniatus is a type of saltwater fish that are commonly caught by fishermen in some parts of the Pacific Ocean. The fish is recognizable by its bright red coloring, bulging eyes and spine-like fins on the top of its body.......[Read More]

Having a vacation trip to Alaska would definitely cost you time and money, just like any other destinations for vacation. It may have been the glaciers that attracted you to this place but Alaska is ... ......[Read More]

A 2010 "RuneScape" update gave players an alternative way to train their Woodcutting skill. Instead of wandering through the forests and cutting trees, you can stand at the walls of certain cities and chop clinging ivy. The ivy regrows infinitely, but it disappears and reappear at random along the w......[Read More]

Every beachgoer is familiar with the typical beach activities. Surfing, sunbathing, making sandcastles and splashing in the ocean are all fun pastimes. Many people also enjoy collecting seashells, though this can be slightly frustrating. Seashells washed up on shore are often broken and many of them......[Read More]

Ice-fishing can be a brutal hobby for those who are unprepared for the cold, windy conditions, but having the right shelter makes all the difference.......[Read More]

Catfishing in ponds is a popular passtime and a handy source of food too. Anglers of all ages continue to love this exciting and exhilarating life of the Catfish. You will encounter three species of ... ......[Read More]

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a string of barrier islands along the Atlantic coast. It is here that the Labrador current and Gulf stream converge, bringing with them fish from northern temperate waters and southern subtropical waters. Whatever type of saltwater fishing you enjoy, whether it b......[Read More]

The Meat Whistle is an extremely easy to tie, productive streamer pattern that works well all year long. It is used for both bass and trout found throughout North America on warm water lakes and ponds as well as freestone and tailwater streams. Tied in a variety of natural colors--brown, rust, olive......[Read More]

Carp fishing, a long-held tradition in Europe, is just now starting to explode in the United States. Carp are good table fair and fun to catch. Their wide availability and monstrous size potential make them excellent objects for sport fisherman throughout the country. Carp can be caught on a wide ar......[Read More]