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How to Bone a Fish

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You can debone fish both before and after cooking. The bones separate quite easily after cooking, but it's often more pleasant to eat fish when the bones are removed beforehand... more »

How to Buy a Fishing Rod

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Various fish and differing conditions require different rods. Think about what kind of fishing you're going to do before heading into the shop... more »

How to Catch Crappie

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Crappie fishing is a good winter sport for the whole family... more »

How to Catch Pollock

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Pollock live on rocky ocean bottoms in the Atlantic Ocean. Although they live at the ocean bottom, they do not require a lot of depth. Some fishermen catch pollock in the surf. Others fish offshore from boats as they would for cod or haddock. ... more »

How to Catch Trout

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In a cold mountain stream waits the most delicious freshwater fish: trout... more »

How to Fish for Silver Salmon

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Silver salmon are considered the best fighting salmon and are famous for making spectacular jumps. They're good eating (though their flesh is a little softer than that of reds or kings) and can weigh up to 20 lbs... more »

How to Fish for Speckled Trout in Gulf Coast Bays

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Put it to a vote. The majority of inshore and near-shore fishermen would elect the Speckled Trout as the most popular fish on the Gulf Coast. It is tricky when hooked, as it tends to dart in many directions and is often lost. It was almost ... more »

How to Fish for Striped Bass

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The striped bass is also known by many other names. It is called striper, rockhead, striped sea bass and several other locally known names. Striped bass are light green or brown and have stripes that run along their sides. Striped bass are often ... more »

How to Fish With Dynamite

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Fishing with dynamite or other explosive is definitely an illegal activity. Known as "DuPont fishing" in some circles, it involves the use of an explosive device lowered into the water and detonated. The resulting shock water stuns or kills the ... more »

How to Fix a Fishing Rod Tip

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Fishing is extremely hazardous. Not for you, of course, but for your fishing rod. Overhead tree branches, boat railings and other obstacles can snap the tip off your rod in an instant. Fortunately, most broken tips can be easily replaced, even ... more »

How to Get a Fishing License in Connecticut

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Whether you are a freshwater or saltwater fisherman, you will enjoy fishing in Connecticut. The state offers resident senior citizens free fishing licenses, while providing active duty military personnel with fishing licenses at a reduced rate. ... more »

How to Get a Fishing License in New Jersey

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The type of fishing you do will determine if you need a license in New Jersey--saltwater fishing does not require a license, but freshwater fishing does. Regardless, if you are an in-state or out-of-state resident, getting a license can be done ... more »

How to Put a New Line on a Fishing Rod

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Check your line periodically for any crinkled or weak spots. Even if it looks clean, it's best to replace your line once a year. Here's how to do that:.. more »

How to Raise Fishing Worms

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Vermiculture is a good way for kids to make a little spending money. It takes about six months to grow worms to fishing size... more »

How to Repair Broken Fishing Poles

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Fishing is an activity that most of us have participated in since were children and for many adults the sport still attracts them. The main implement of the fisherman is his pole. What happens when your favorite fishing pole breaks? Many repairs ... more »

How to Tie On a Fishhook

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It won't matter how many pounds your fishing line can with-stand. If the hook knot is weak, you've got no fish. This simple knot looks like a tiny noose... more »

How to Tie Your Own Flies

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Fly fishing is an exciting sport, and it's also extremely rewarding. Many avid fly fishermen create and tie their own flies. It takes some time and plenty of practice, but fly-making can provide you a sense of great accomplishment. Just think of ... more »

How to Bait a Fishing Hook

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Fishing is a pastime activity enjoyed by people of all ages. Traditionally, men take their children and grandchildren on their first fishing experiences and teach them how to place bait on a fishing hook. Baiting a fishing hook takes a lot of ... more »

How to bait an anchovy

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Anchovies are excellent bait fish. Securing them on your hook before you cast is important to make sure you are maximizing your chances of catching fish... more »

How to Build a Fishing Raft

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If you're hooked on the idea of floating across a lake or down a river while casting your line in hopes of catching that Small Mouth Bass or Rainbow Trout, don't let the simple fact of not having a boat get in the way. With a little time and ... more »

How to Build a Fishing Rod Holder

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A rod and reel is an essential piece of equipment for any fisherman. A fishing rod holder is a wall-mounted shelf that organizes and holds your rod and reel. This holder will lengthen the life of the rod and reel... more »

How to Calculate the Fish to Pond Ratio

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Do you have a pond that needs life? Let me show you how to find out how many fish can survive in your pond... more »

How to Catch a Large Mouth Bass

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I grew up fishing with my family on the Great Lakes of Michigan. My grandfather was the kind of guy that looked at fishing like my grandmother looked at one of her Italian dishes. He didn’t care what the experts were using or saying he wanted to ... more »

How to Catch a Red Snapper

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The red snapper is commonly known as the yellow-eye rockfish and lives on the bottom of bodies of water. The red snapper travel in large schools during the spring and are found at great depths, and prey on other small fish, squid and shrimp. Use ... more »

How to Catch Bait With a Throw Net

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Live bait is expensive and even dead bait isn't cheap. With a little expertise and practice you can usually catch enough bait for your fishing needs with the right throw net... more »

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