Travel & Places: How to Tie Fly Knots

How to Tie Fly Knots

There are hundreds of knots. But you'll need only one strong knot to attach a fly to your leader and start casting. An improved clinch knot is a good universal knot that can be tied in a few seconds, once you get the hang of it. A knot breaks when it is not tied properly. Practice and gradual tighte

Travel & Places: How to Get to the Planet With Sharks on Astro Knights Island

How to Get to the Planet With Sharks on Astro Knights Island

Astro Knights Island for "Poptropica" spans the galaxy, as there are several different planets that contain items or people vital to your quest. Three space sharks guard the ice planet, preventing anyone from landing. These sharks are too sturdy to be destroyed by your lasers, but it is possible to

Travel & Places: How to Catch Stocked Trout in Lakes

How to Catch Stocked Trout in Lakes

Numerous state-managed trout hatcheries stock lakes throughout the United States. The most popular trout fishing occurs during spring especially during the stocking period according to New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife. The types of trout in your local lakes vary and may include rainbow, broo

Travel & Places: How to Use Crappie Jigs

How to Use Crappie Jigs

There are lots of lures that will catch crappies. But for many anglers, crappie fishing is synonymous with jig fishing. Indeed, jigs are one of the best lures for catching crappies. Crappie jigs tend to be small -- somewhere between 1/32 and 1/8 ounce -- and anglers tip them with live bait or a soft

Travel & Places: Feeding Baitfish Minnows

Feeding Baitfish Minnows

Feeding baitfish minnows is simple enough for a young child to do. They only require a little bit of food each day, so they are not an expensive fish to keep. You can feed them once per day, or smaller amounts several times per day. They eat regular fish food that you can purchase from any pet store

Travel & Places: Alaska Fishing Package: The Differences It Makes

Alaska Fishing Package: The Differences It Makes

People would always wonder what Alaska has for them. What they do not know is that Alaska has full of surprises when it come to its Alaska fishing package. If you are also in doubt ...

Travel & Places: Fly Fishing Hot Spots

Fly Fishing Hot Spots

There are plenty of incredible destinations worldwide for fly fishing enthusiastsHand Tied Fly Fishing Fly image by Chuck Alexander from Fotolia.comThere are probably as many fly fishing hot spots as there are reasons to fly fish.The choices are limitless. You can travel across the...

Travel & Places: Sucker Fish Information

Sucker Fish Information

Although suckers (Catostomidae family) resemble giant minnows, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission notes that they are indeed a distinct family of fish. The suckers display a bottom-feeding behavior, using their adaptations to carve out their own niche in their ecosystems. Suckers can grow qui

Travel & Places: Flounder Fishing Line Tips

Flounder Fishing Line Tips

Flounder linger near the bottom of a body of water.flounder image by Christian Schoettler from Fotolia.comFlounder live in saltwater and can be found year-round in most spots in the U.S. However, depending on your region, there will be a few months every year when fishing for flounder is...

Travel & Places: Information on Fishing Equipment

Information on Fishing Equipment

Fishing is an enjoyable pastime for the entire family. Whether fishing from a boat or from the shore, the sport can be relaxing or exciting, and can provide fodder for "fish stories" to tell friends and family. Knowing a few basics helps when choosing the right equipment.

Travel & Places: How to Carve a Bone Into a Hook

How to Carve a Bone Into a Hook

Primitive people used bones for many necessities of daily life. Fishing cultures used bones as hooks to catch fish. There were several types of hooks carved out of bone or other available materials. Gorge hooks were made from a straight section of bone with carved points and a groove in the center t

Travel & Places: Popular Fishing Types: Choice Your Best

Popular Fishing Types: Choice Your Best

Reef The reef refers to a ridge of rocks, coral or sand that rises near the surface of a body of water. So fisherman can fish from the shore of a sea, river or lake. ...

Travel & Places: Ugly Stick Fishing Rod Instructions

Ugly Stick Fishing Rod Instructions

Ugly Stik rods, made by the Shakespeare fishing equipment company, are among the most popular fishing rods available. Moderately priced, they can be used to catch fish spanning the gamut from large to small. Some Ugly Stik fishing rods come factory-rigged with reels and line, but in most cases, fish

Travel & Places: How to Make Your Own Bass Fishing Bait

How to Make Your Own Bass Fishing Bait

Bass fishing can cause you to lose a lot of lures if done incorrectly. Most fish will be close to cover such as logs, seaweed, fallen branches and rocks. Many bass fishing bait and lures will get hung up in or near the places where bass hide. If you make your own inexpensive bass fishing bait and lu

Travel & Places: Fishing at Lake Hartwell

Fishing at Lake Hartwell

Lake Hartwell was formed when the Army Corps of Engineers built Hartwell Dam, and borders the mountains of northeast Georgia and South Carolina. One of the most accessible lakes in the country, Lake Hartwell is famous for its 50-plus-pound striped bass, and has a variety of other fish as well. Lake

Travel & Places: What to Take Fishing

What to Take Fishing

Forgetting an important piece of equipment on a fishing trip can be a disaster. Once you are out on the water it is usually impossible to run around to get a piece of forgotten gear. ...

Travel & Places: Walleye Ice Fishing Tips

Walleye Ice Fishing Tips

Although the best walleye fishing typically occurs in spring and fall, many anglers enjoy pursuing these golden-hued fish deep into winter. Walleyes are found across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States, in lakes likely to freeze for weeks if not months. Winter walleyes can be challengin

Travel & Places: How to Read a Hummingbird Sonar Fish Finder

How to Read a Hummingbird Sonar Fish Finder

The first Hummingbird fish finders were produced as a brand of Fulton Electronics in the 1970s. Over the years, Hummingbird has produced several sonar and fish-finding devices. These operate by sending sonar signals into the water and interpreting the "reflections" of the signal. Today, Hummingbird

Travel & Places: Types of Bass Fishing Rods

Types of Bass Fishing Rods

A largemouth bass can put up a good fight.bass image by Liz Van Steenburgh from Fotolia.comThere are numerous sizes, styles and brands of bass fishing poles available on the market today. Selecting a good bass fishing pole is essential for maximizing the chances of hooking and landing a...