Category : Fly Fishing : Travel & Places

How to Go Scapping for Crabs

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Scapping is a simple method of catching both hard- and soft-shell crabs in which you use a long-handled dip net to scoop up any crabs you find. Unlike most crabbing techniques, you don't need any bait to go scapping. You can either wade through the water for this method you can stand on the bow of a

How to Tie Fox Fur Flies

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Fox fur is one of many preferred furs for tying flies by fly fishermen. Because of its texture, it creates a signature in the water that mimics the insect it has been tied to represent, whether a nymph, a marabou or a steelhead, among others. Though there are many different ways to tie a myriad of d

Manatee Migration

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Although manatees are large animals, their bodies are composed of little body fat. This is why they need to live in waters with warm temperatures and in warmer climates to survive. To ensure their survival throughout the changing of seasons, the manatees residing in the United States coastal water

How to Catch a Spadefish

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Spadefish enter waters near the coast to spawn and feed from spring to late summer. Sharp eyesight, abundance of preferred food and careful instincts make spadefish challenging to catch. They school around underwater structures such as shipwrecks, buoys, reefs and rocks. Some spadefish reach 15 p

How to Tie on a Surfboard Leash

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A surfboard leash keeps your board from escaping your reach when you are out on the waves. Usually held in place with a Velcro strap around the ankle or lower leg, leashes are standard surf gear. They are a relatively recent invention, having first been used in 1971 by Pat O'Neill. Leashes were orig

Varieties of California Trout

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California's lakes and streams are home to several varieties of trout. Some of these varieties are native to their respective habitats while others are introduced through fish stocking. Fish stocking is the practice of raising fish in a hatchery and releasing them into an area to increase the existi

Seashell Projects for Kids

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Seashells come in a variety of shapes and sizes that kids can incorporate into projects. If kids have the opportunity to spend a day at the beach, they can collect shells washed ashore by the ocean and bring them home for their collections or crafts. Kids can learn how to clean their shells and disp

How to clean a Gar fish

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Many people view Gar fish as a trash fish. They have no idea what they are missing. Gar fish are very plentiful and loaded with tasty meat. Small gar fish are easily cleaned, but a 6' Gar can be difficult. We will explore the two different methods of cleaning gar fish.

How to Rig a Fishing Line

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How you rig your fishing line will depend on what type of fishing you plan on doing and what type of fish you're planning on catching. The type of rig you use also will depend on whether you will use artificial or live bait. If you're a novice angler, one walk down the fishing tackle aisle can proba

How to Pick Fish Tank Gravel

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Picking your fish tank gravel is an important part of setting up an aquarium that is pleasing to the eye and comfortable for your fish. There are many types of substrata to choose from. Give some thought to what type of animals you will keep in your aquarium. Saltwater animals have different environ

How to Make Badminton Poles

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The rules of badminton are simple, and the fun can be shared by all ages and all skill levels, even the "athletically challenged." The essential items are rackets, a shuttlecock, a net and two poles to suspend the net. If you are on a limited budget, a neighborhood garage sale is a good place to fin

How to Sharpen Circle Hooks

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Circle hooks are just what the name implies, a fishing hook with with a roughly circular shape and a point that curves back toward the shaft of the hook. The circular hook shape permits the hook to lodge in the fish's jaw, but prevents the hook from lodging in the fish's throat Consequently, fish c

How to Find Shallow Summer Bass

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Shallow water is what most fishermen think about when they ponder where to catch bass. While it is true that bass are shallow-water fish by nature, it also is true that shallow water warms up the most in the summer. As a result, many bass move to deeper, cooler water. Still, some bass never move fro