Are you planning for a holiday vacation and you're not sure where to go? Alaska is one of the best places to go. If you were fond of fishing then Alaska would be great for ...
TOKYO -- A bluefin tuna sold for a record $1.76 million at a Tokyo auction Saturday, nearly three times the previous high set last year - even as environmentalists warn that stocks of the majestic, ...
Ocean or saltwater fishing combines all aspects of freshwater fishing, except for the wider fish varieties available in larger bodies of water. The art of saltwater fishing is performed much the same as when fishing in a lake, except the type of bait used isn't as simple as a couple of worms or grub
Building a fly rod can be done over a weekend and produce a quality piece of tackle that will increase your fishing satisfaction and save you money too. Fly rods can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars, but the materials needed to make a quality rod can be bought for a fraction of that amount.
Whales can be found in seas all over the world, and many if not most of them can be found in the north Atlantic. As the waters there are cold and rich, whales travel to the north Atlantic to feed. Baleen whales feed on shrimplike krill, plankton and small fish, while toothed whales such as beluga ea
Live bait will catch many more fish than dead bait. There are a few tricks to keep your bait fresh and swimming. This will work for all kinds of bait fish as well as shrimp.
With more than 11,000 lakes, including four of the Great Lakes, Michigan is a fisherman’s paradise. Known across the country as prime fishing grounds for pike, the Wolverine State is visited and fished by pike fishermen from near and far. Although respectable pike are harvested throughout the
Fishing line can get nicked, become frayed, or simply lose strength over time. When anglers use weak line, they risk losing fish or lures to broken fishing line. Some anglers reduce the risk by constantly adding fresh line to their fishing reels. But anglers without the resources to buy that much li
Camano Island offers shore fishing from over 50 miles of beaches and shorelines. At Camano Island, which is just 25 miles north of Seattle, you can absorb the invigorating atmosphere of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains while fishing.
Morel mushrooms are the most popular type hunted in Indiana.spring mushroom image by Vasiliy Koval from Fotolia.comIndiana boasts a wide variety of edible wild mushrooms, including the well-known morels and puffballs. Wild mushrooms--especially morels--are considered a delicacy by some...
Galveston, Texas, lies on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and provides deep-sea fishermen with an excellent base for tuna fishing expeditions. Regulations for fishing in Texas state waters is handled by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The term minnow, when applied to baitfish, encompasses such small fish as creek chubs, fathead minnows, common and golden shiners and mud minnows. When the angler decides to employ minnows, he or she must hook the minnows in a certain way, then present the minnow in a manner so that fish will see it
This is a typical hard glasses case that you might have lying around.glasses in a case image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.comIf you wear glasses, chances are you have extra glasses cases around the house. If you have hard-shell cases, don't discard them. They can be quite useful if taken...
The Ulua, also known as the Giant trevally, is a large saltwater fish that lives throughout different areas of the Pacific Ocean. Its range spreads from South Africa to Japan and Austrailia. However, they are widely also caught off the coast of Hawaii. Although it is a saltwater fish, the Ulua has b
Alabama has great ATV trails for mud lovers.quad1 image by charly_lippert from Fotolia.comWhether you are a mud lover, like speed or enjoy a smooth ride, Alabama has a number of ATV trails to meet your preferences. Here you will find both beginner and advanced trail systems that allow you...
The Abu Garcia Co. is a Swedish fishing manufacturer. The company manufactures high-quality fishing tackle, including reels. After cleaning your Abu Garcia reel, you may need some assistance in reassembling it. All the pieces fit together easily with only a few screws and nuts. Drilling and other to
You can fish year-round throughout the state of Wyoming.Fishing image by Olenka51 from Fotolia.comWyoming fishing regulations are set by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. As of 2010, regulations are effective statewide, with the exceptions of the Wind River Indian Reservation,...
The sperm whale boasts some impressive stats -- it's the largest toothed whale, has the biggest brain of any animal in the world and is the deepest diver. A male sperm whale can grow up to 59 feet in length, while a female can grow to 36 feet. This whale feeds on many varieties of sea life, includin
Fly fishing is one of life's most relaxing pleasures, but only if your fly rod is set up right. You want your fly rod to be an extension of your arm and your fly to sail effortlessly through the air. If your rod is set up right, that is what it will feel like. If you don't string your rod right, you