Fishing

How to Buy a Spear Gun

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Spear fishing combines two ports: that of snorkling and fishing. It is perhaps one of the most demanding sports, for not only does the spear fisherman swim underwater in search of fish, he must use a gun firing a spear to do so. Do you want to ... more »

How to Buy a Trolling Motor for Fishing

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When oars aren't enough, but an outboard motor is too much, or not allowed, an electric trolling motor is just the thing to move a small boat on a small lake or provide precise control of a larger boat around stumps and over underwater drop-offs ... more »

How to Buy Bait Clips for Crab Traps

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There is nothing tastier than cooking up a bucket of crab after a fresh catch. Throw in some drawn butter and a little corn on the cob and you'll have yourself a full fisherman's feast. But before you can eat, you must make sure you are using the ... more »

How to Buy Crabbing Gloves

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Crabbing gloves may not be necessary to catch crabs, but they're a great help when it comes to handling them. Tongs can substitute for gloves in a pinch, but it's easier to buy crabbing gloves when you're purchasing other crab gear and store them ... more »

How to Buy Crabbing Tools and Traps

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Catching crabs is a relatively easy process if you have the right tools and traps. Equipment such as crab traps, chum bags and crab tongs are not very expensive and worth the price once you get to sit down to eat the tasty catch with butter. Try ... more »

How to Buy Fishing Gear

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Fishing can be a great way to spend a weekend or a warm sunny afternoon, but it can also be a stressful time if you have to worry about buying the right fishing gear. Fortunately, it isn't as hard as it seems. These tips walk you right through ... more »

How to Buy Fishing Rods on a Budget

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Assume that you are on a limited budget and decide to repair your favorite rod. Replacing all the eyelets on a rod is more expensive than buying a cheap one. A good fishing rod will last indefinitely if used only in freshwater and stored ... more »

How to Buy Ice Fishing Tackle

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Most folks assume that fishing is only a spring and summer pastime. Fishermen and non-fishermen alike oftentimes overlook the fact that fish need to eat year-round. Ice fishing solves that problem. The big problem is that in winter, fish are ... more »

How to Buy Rods For Shark Fishing

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Shark fishing is a thrilling sport. To hook one of the ocean's biggest predators is exhilarating. You can't fish for sharks with a regular fishing rod. Shark fishing requires a particular type of rod. You can't find these rods just anywhere either... more »

How to Camouflage Your Fishing Line

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Some people think that fish don't notice color. However, an experienced fisherman (and many professional fishermen) will tell you that's not the case. If you wear certain colors that stand out when you're fishing, the fish are scared away. This ... more »

How to Care for Crabbing Tools and Traps

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When it comes to catching fresh crab, there's nothing better than laying down a trotline or a crab trap and pulling up a beautiful bounty of crab. But after the crab have been harvested and the boat's at the dock, you've got to clean your ... more »

How to Carve Fishing Lures

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The fine art of carving fishing lures by hand was all but gone until a renewed interest in antique lures revived the hobby. Catching a fish on a lure made by your own hands is an accomplishment that few know. With some basic woodworking skills, ... more »

How to Cast a Fishing net

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While most people use a rod and reel to catch their fish, it's also possible to catch fish using a net. Using a net to catch fish is a very effective method if done properly. However, it requires a little practice and some skill, but you'll be ... more »

How to Cast While Fishing

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Fly fishing is a sport that has been around for centuries, and continues to gain popularity today. Give fly fishing a try and you'll find that it can be a rewarding solitary endeavor, a time to get together with friends, or a fun family activity. ... more »

How to Cast With a Surf Rod on a Beach

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Casting a surf rod from the beach is the standard way to get your bait or lure out where the fish are waiting. A long, effective power cast depends more on timing, technique and centrifugal force than on brute strength. It takes some practice, ... more »

How to catch a bass

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This is simple and fun to fishermen of all the different ages. Hope you have a blast trying this. If you dont like it, it's o.k. to switch to something else, fishing is all about fun... more »

How to Catch a Black Sea Bass

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Bass are usually associated with freshwater areas such as lakes and rivers. However, the black sea bass is a saltwater fish. A popular ocean sport fish, this bass is a unique species since they're hermaphroditic. Most begin life as females and ... more »

How to catch a bluegill or pan fish

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Just as my last article, fishing is just for fun, you can choose your own unique ways. Well, he is a new way to try if you would like... more »

How to catch a catfish

By Frank Reddy

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Catching catfish is different than catching a lot of other fish. It takes a whole lot patience unless you hit upon a whole school of catfish, which is pretty rare unless you got a good spot... more »

How to Catch a Conch

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Prized for their beautiful shells and a mainstay of many seafood diets, conch are in high demand. Here are some tips on how to nab one of your own. If pressed for time, you can always buy a shell at a gift shop and order the conch from the local ... more »

How to Catch a Crab

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Crabbing's a fun and easy way to spend a few hours at the beach. Although patience is usually the best strategy, especially impatient beginners may even get lucky and catch a crab. What makes crabbing unique among the different kinds of fishing ... more »

How to Catch a Fish on Any Beach in the World

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Catching fish on any beach in the world is actually a very simple task. Regardless of where you decide to fish, from California to Florida, you will be able to catch enough fish for a full meal. The following steps will tell you how you can ... more »

How to catch a Halibut.

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My article offers step by step instructions on how to catch a Halibut. I have caught many Halibut in CA from Imperial Beach to Oceanside... more »

How to Catch a Rock Bass

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Rock bass is a member of the sunfish family. It isn't really a bass but closely resembles one and likes a rocky habitat. You can find these fish in all the Great Lakes and they are most active in the spring and summer months. These fish are fun ... more »

How to Catch a Yellowtail

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The yellowtail snapper is found throughout the Atlantic Ocean and southwards through the southern Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. These beautiful yellow-striped fish have a distinctive blue upper back and often pinkish underbelly. Yellowtail ... more »

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