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How to Install a Water Pump for a Bait Well
Bait wells work with an air pump to keep bait alive during a fishing trip. The pump is essentially the same device found on aquariums and used to aerate the water so the bait will not die due to lack of oxygen in the water. Hard-wired pumps plug into a boat's electrical system, while battery-powered
Behavioral Adaptations of Asian Elephants
Asian elephants can be found in their natural habitat in scrub forest and grassland areas of southeast Asia. Behavioral adaptations help Asian elephants to find food and water, care for calves and protect themselves from predators. However, Asian elephants are endangered due to the loss of their nat
Remote Quiet Fishing Lodges in Ontario, Canada
Isolated fishing lodges are a peaceful retreat in Ontario.fishing image by Ben Bolton from Fotolia.comNothing can spoil the relaxation and calm that come from a day of fishing like the constant sound of traffic, jet-skis and general noise at lakes and rivers that are close to urban...
Flounder Fishing in Washington State
Flounder, a delectable member of the flatfish family, is a common catch in Washington State. The starry species of flounder is especially popular in sport fishing as it fights hard and offers anglers a challenge.
What Is a Game Fish?
Fish that anglers pursue for the sport of it are game fish. These species exist in rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, brooks and in the ocean as well.
How to Use a Downrigger Weight
A downrigger is used while fishing to set the lure at a specific depth, which is a method known as "trolling." A weight is attached to the end of a downrigger, which is raised and lowered by a mechanical crank or electric motor. Although there are many manufacturers of downriggers, most models are c
Tuna Fishing in Cyprus
The Republic of Cyprus, an island country in the Mediterranean Sea south of Turkey, is a haven for tourists and deep sea anglers. Commercial fishing has depleted the stock of albacore and bluefin tuna, but as of 2010 they are still popular trophies for recreational fishing.
Eldorado, Texas Hunting Lease
Eldorado, Texas, is located in the western part of the Lone Star state and is home to a variety of hunting opportunities, including deer, turkey, goose, squirrel and quail. Hunting leases are available near Eldorado and in the surrounding Schleicher County area, with deer and turkey being the most p
How to Understand Sonar Fish Finders
Fish finders use sonar technology to bounce sound waves off underwater objects. Developed during World War II to track enemy submarines and underwater mines, the technology is now used by anglers to measure water depth, identify structure where fish lurk, and to locate schooling versus solitary fish
How Do I Use a GPSMAP 60CSx Depth Finder?
Garmin's GPS Map 60CSx is a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with sensors including a barometric altimeter to provide accurate elevation data. An electronic compass can determine your heading and direction, and maps are also included. One feature of this GPS is the ability to create a graphical vertica
How to Rate Fishing Lines for Walleyes
Walleye provide one of the most challenging sport fisheries in the world. The mystique of walleye is in trying to catch them, and nothing is as important as the line on your fishing reel. Though not known for spectacular fighting when they are hooked, their special magic shows itself coming out of t
Strange Types of Grasshoppers
Many strange and interesting types of grasshoppers exist in the natural world. The grasshopper belongs to the order of Orthoptera, which means "straight wings." Over 11,000 species are recognized globally, and many unexamined and undocumented species exist in rich ecosystems like the rain forest. Ea
How to Make an Electric Fishing Rod
When you get tired after a long day of fishing or want to entertain your friends while still catching some fish, make an electric fishing rod. Most of the time spent fishing is waiting for a fish to bite. The other part is spent reeling in fish when they are hooked. Do not add electronics to the fis
How to Get a Lot of Shells in Insaniquarium
In "Insaniquarium Deluxe," players tend to a virtual aquarium full of hungry fish. Food must be dropped down so the fish can grow while defending the tank from vicious aliens. During the game, shells can be earned that are used to purchase new types of fish and tanks. Although earning a lot of shell
How to Roll Steel to Make a Pole
The process of rolling steel into fabricated sheets and tubes has been around for several centuries. Until recently, only large-scale operations tackled major structural operations like pipe rolling, tubing and extrusions. Now, with precision-made, hand-operated rollers and shapers, even small-scale
About Saltwater Fish
Fish are found in every temperature and every depth of the ocean, from the cold waters of the polar seas to the tropical, warm waters near the equator. They range in size from less than an inch to hundreds of feet long, eating everything from fish, crab and shrimp to dolphins and lizards.
How to Raise Canadian Nightcrawlers
Though potentially more difficult to care for than some worms, many fisherman still enjoy using the Canadian nightcrawler. With sizes that reach up to 14 inches, the worm can easily be attached to fish hooks and used as bait for many varieties of fish. Despite their more finicky living conditions, C
How to Seal Gum Adhesive to Paper
As of 2010, electronic communication is more popular than ever. Email, text messaging, Twitter and Skype have all but taken the place of traditional postal mail. To keep profits afloat, the prices of envelopes have risen enough that sending things through the mail can be expensive if you do it often
How to Build a Bait Shrimp Tank
Keeping fishing bait alive is one of the many challenges a fisherman has, but with shrimp there are some pretty basic rules. The key to keeping your bait shrimp alive is to keep the bait tank aerated or oxygenated. This can be done several ways, but the smaller the bait tank is, the more challenges
How to Ice Fish at Jurovaty Pond In Andover, Connecticut
Jurovaty Pond in Andover, Connecticut is also know as Bishop’s Swamp. By any name, the place is not well known, but it's a highly productive ice fishing spot. Jurovaty Pond is less than 60 acres in size, but it has a surprisingly good number of large pickerel and largemouth bass. Here are som