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How to Tell How Happy Eevee Is in "Pokémon Gold"
"Pokemon Gold" (and it's companion "Pokemon Silver") introduced a new concept to Pokemon raising: evolution based on happiness. These games force you to do more with your Pokemon than just battle and helped shape the current generation of Pokemon video games. There is no simple way of checking exact
Bass Fishing in Florida Techniques
Florida offers some of the best fishing in the United States for big bass.fishing image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.comFlorida is one of the top bass destinations in the United States, and there are several techniques that are especially effective for catching bass in the Sunshine State....
In What Part of the Ocean Does the Toadfish Live?
Toadfish belong to a family of fish known as the Batrachoididae. They are so named for their ugly, toad-like appearance and can be found in oceans all over the world. They are bottom-dwelling creatures that live in the benthic zone of the world's oceans and bays.
Depth Finder Tips
Use your depth finder to help you fish the right spots and catch the most fish.fishing image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.comDepth finders are a handy tool for anglers looking to increase their chances of finding elusive fish in a lake or other body of water. These devices use sonar...
Calico Bass Fishing Tips
The calico bass is also known as a crappie. It is a common fish throughout most of the United States. Crappies are not difficult to catch once you locate a group of them. They are especially easy to target in the spring during their spawn. Catching calicos bass in the summer is more complicated. The
Southeast Alaska Fishing Lodges: What To Expect
Visiting a country would certainly be among your common goals this vacation. But have you listed the most advisable countries to visit? Or you just listed the most common countries? You should bear in mind ...
Threats Against Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are being destroyed by harmful human practices.coral reef image by Christian Schoettler from Fotolia.comCoral reefs provide many benefits to society. They provide a barrier that protects shorelines from dangerous storms, they provide a habitat for reef species and they are a...
How to Hunt With the Colorado 400t
Garmin has been producing GPS units for outdoor recreation and hunting since 1989. The Colorado 400t was released to provide a rugged, advanced handheld GPS for the outdoor enthusiast. Weighing 7.3 oz. with batteries and measuring 2.4 inches by 5.5 inches by 1.4 inches makes the Colorado 400t packab
Alaska Halibut Salmon Fishing: The Activities You Would Certainly Enjoy
There are too many things you need to worry about when it comes to vacation preparation. Despite the great fun you would soon experience, you would still find it difficult to accommodate the things you ...
How to Tie the General Practitioner Fly
The general practitioner fly is a simple and effective tool in the fly fisher's arsenal. The fly is designed to imitate the appearance and movement of shrimp. This fly is typically fished most effectively in the spring during a new moon when shrimp rise to the surface of a stream to mate. Typically
About Crappie Fish Beds
Crappie make their beds in sheltered areas filled with debris such as fallen timber, brush, stumps or other cover. They seek out protected areas to use for protection, spawning or as places to find food.
How to Rig for Florida Sheepshead
Florida sheepshead mainly feed on fiddler crabs, mollusks and shrimp that live near obstructions in areas where current changes force their pray into accessible areas. Keeping rigged baits near the area where crustaceans live will increase your chances of catching a Florida sheepshead. Since most ob
How to Catch a Crab
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 is how easy it is--even young children are able to do i
Vertical Jigging Techniques
When you know exactly where a fish is located and are able to maneuver yourself directly above the fish by positioning your boat, walking the bank and using a long pole, ice fishing or angling from a fishing pier, there's no better method of getting the fish to bite your hook than vertical jigging.
Perch Fishing in Canada
Perch are a premium species to fish whether you are looking to fish for sport or food. While the population of perch may be plentiful coast to coast in Canada, there is plenty of knowledge along with special tactics that can prove helpful before throwing your first cast into Canadian waters.
How to Spool Line on a Bait Casting Reel
Fishermen have to respool their reels often to replace the line because it with tangles, becomes old and weak or they simply need a heavier or light line for the fish they intend on catching. Spooling line is extremely important because the line is what really holds up your fish and allows you to ge
Alaska Trout Fishing Regulations
There are many regulations for trout fishing in Alaskatwo trout kissing image by Scott Liddell from Fotolia.comThere are several different regulations that apply to trout fishing in the state of Alaska. While salmon and halibut might get more attention, there are healthy populations of...
How to Fish for Salmon From Lake Shores, Piers & Harbors
The Great Lakes are home to both king salmon and coho salmon. People who think you have to own a boat or hire a charter fishing captain to catch these salmon are mistaken. There are plenty of salmon caught from piers, break walls and shoreline areas. The fish aren’t there year around; but when
How to Keep a Hydrangea Alive Indoors Until Spring
Hydrangeas are large, long-lived garden shrubs that bear lush, dark foliage with bright bunches of blue, white or pink flowers. These shrubs live for many years but always require specific planting conditions, and do best with spring or fall starts. If you buy a hydrangea during winter, keep it insi
How to Tie Knots for Fishing Hooks
The two most common knots for tying on a fishing hook are the snell knot and the palomar knot. The snell knot requires a separate length of line called a leader and provides a strong connection for fishing with bait. The palomar knot is easy to learn and complete and works with lines with a 20-pound