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How to Learn About Fishing Equipment

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Sitting out on the deck and throwing your fishing line in the water is nice. But being able to go into the sports store and ask which the rod, reel, or pole you need is why you need to learn what you are using... more »

How to Locate a Fishing Spot by Triangulation

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Find a fishing hot spot where the fish are always biting? Here's how to find it again and again by triangulation... more »

How to Locate Fish Under Ice

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Most anglers know that the fishing season doesn't end at the first sign of snow. In fact, many experienced anglers prefer the challenges that ice fishing provides. Proper equipment and being well prepared will certainly get things started in the ... more »

How to Make a Crab Culling Stick

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Crabs must be of a certain size--typically about five inches from tip to tip of their shell--in order to be a legal catch. Making your own culling stick to measure whether crabs are legal or not is a cost-effective way of making sure you stay ... more »

How to Make a Crabpot

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Crabpots are one of the most efficient, super low-tech ways of catching delectable seafood. Crabpots are available for a pretty reasonable price but if you're into hobbies, try these tips to make your own crabpot... more »

How to Make a Fish Shocker

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A fish shocker was once a relatively popular way to harvest large numbers of fish from streams, rivers, ponds and lakes. Old timers often used the magneto from a hand crank telephone to provide the electrical power for the shocker, scooping up ... more »

How to Make a Fishing Boat

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I am a big fishing fan so i made an RC boat a fishing boat by my own transformation. If your looking for a real boat then you have lost it. Here's something fun to try for people who dare too... more »

How to Make a Fishing Lure Box

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Those dedicated to the sport of fishing are also dedicated to their lures, reels and other special equipment. Finding the right box to fit items collected over the years is not always easy. Make a fishing lure box that suits the kind of fishing ... more »

How to Make A Heavy Duty Steel Leader

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How to make a heavy duty steel leader for catching Northern Pike. The leaders you buy in the bait shop are usually not strong enough to withstand a monster Pike. I have found it best to make them myself. This way I don't have anybody else to ... more »

How to Make a Plug Knocker for Fishing

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Snagging your fishing line and losing a plug can be costly, since plugs are not cheap. You can make a plug knocker to retrieve your lost plug and spend a lot less than you would replacing it... more »

How to Make a Profit as a Hunter

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One of the most exciting occupations for hunters in the United States is hunting and trapping wild animals, in their season, for the purpose of selling their pelts. Some people have the mistaken belief that the fur is the only part of the animal ... more »

How to Make a Tackle Box Belt

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If you like to go fishing but don't like to carry a tackle box, you can make a tackle box belt. Most of the items necessary to make it are easy to find around the house. So, let's get started. The sooner you start, the sooner you can take your ... more »

How to Make a Trophy Painting With a Dead Fish

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You've finally caught "the big one," and naturally you want to show it off to all your fishing buddies. But replicas are expensive, and having a taxidermist preserve your fish is even more expensive. A photo of the trophy fish is cheap enough, ... more »

How to make carp dough bait

By Anthony Alarcon

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I am going to share with you a recipe I learned many years ago. As a kid we spent many hours at ponds and lakes in NYC catching these monsters. It is a great way to spend a leisurely day at the lake. This is still fishing at its best you wait ... more »

How to make CATFISH BAIT - The best STINK BAIT EVER

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You want a POWERFUL STINK BAIT that will attract the big ones in from far away. Catfish hunt by smell & you need something that puts out a scent trail they can home in on. Here is a recipe that I was showed years ago & we all ways caught ... more »

How to Make Fishing Lures

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Learn to make lures.. more »

How to Make Fishing Sinkers

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Fishing can be fun, but only with all of the right equipment. Traditional lead sinkers are fun to make, but you can also use sand sinkers, which are more environmentally friendly, and have no health risks associated with them. Here are some fast ... more »

How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Fishing Lures

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Everyone knows that fish are attracted to light. Something about light triggers a reflex in fish that make them want to bite it. That is why glow-in-the-dark fishing lures are so effective. They also make night fishing a whole lot more productive... more »

How to Make Great Fish Bait

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Get ahead of the competition by making homemade fish bait. Follow a fish bait recipe or create a mock fish to attract a variety of fish to your line. Use these tips to make great fish bait that will help you catch all the fish you want... more »

How to make Lure-Keepers for your Angler!

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If you have an avid fisherman/woman in your life this is the perfect gift for them; and you! It’s quick and easy to make and a wonderful addition to any anglers tackle box! Keep those lines from getting tangled up, broken, or snagged by wrapping ... more »

How to Make Metal Squid Fishing Lures

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Squid fishing is a popular and exciting outdoor activity that the entire family can enjoy. You can fish for squid at jetties, from boats or even from rocky shorelines. As you fish for squid, you might discover that squid prefer some lures more ... more »

How to make plastic fishing lures

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Making your own soft plastic baits can be fun and beneficial to the environment. We will learn how to create a mold and recycle old baits into new baits... more »

How to Make Propeller Plug Fishing Lures

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Fishing is a great way to relax, and it doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. With the right equipment, you can even make your own propeller plug lures, which allow you to spend money on other aspects of your hobby, like boat rental... more »

How to Make Redfish Croquettes

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The meat of large Redfish (longer than 28 inches) is tough and coarse. A perfect solution is to make croquettes of all that meat and freeze the croquettes until needed... more »

How to Make Rubber Tube Fishing Lures

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Rubber tube fishing lures are quick and easy to make. They are a great lure to get inactive fish interested in the bait. Try dropping one into clear water where you know the bass are lazing about and see what happens... more »

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