Fishing reels can be a significant investment for many anglers with some reels costing well into the hundreds of dollars. There may be times when an angler chooses to upgrade the parts on a reel to take advantage of new designs or use of materials. Although some upgrades involve opening the reel, wh

Keeping an aquarium is a wonderful hobby. Aquariums are interesting, beautiful to look at, educational for the whole family and make a great decorative centerpiece for a room. In order to sustain living creatures in an aquarium, it is necessary to get an air pump. The air pump functions to circulate

Soft bait is any fishing bait that is soft to the touch. Soft baits include light-plastic artificial lures or live bait. Worms, nightcrawlers, minnows, chicken livers, cheese and doughballs are considered soft bait. Use soft bait techniques to fish in lakes, ponds and rivers.

Monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing lines have different advantages and disadvantages, depending on the fishing situation. Monofilament, which traces it roots to the DuPont Company in the late 1930s, is still the best-selling fishing line today, according to the Bass Pro Shops website. However, fl

Termite bait stations are a common solution to termite infestation. While this form of treatment is typically considered rather effective, it is important for consumers to consider the benefits and disadvantages of termite bait stations.

Ice fishing rods are very different from rods used in warmer weather. They need to be able to withstand extreme cold for long periods of time, and they need to be designed and balanced so they can be held comfortably. Ice fishing is also done by placing the rod in a holder and the holder in the ice

The Blue Quill is a slender mayfly nymph that is prevalent in the eastern United States. Populations of Blue Quills are present in the west but but other mayfly varieties dominate most of the waters. Imitating the nymph stage of the Blue Quill requires a slender profile nymph and an active imitation

The Black Beauty fishing reel, made by the South Bend company, is a spinning reel. This type of reel is among the most common that anglers use. They are relatively easy to learn to operate and can be used when targeting a wide variety of fish species. Many anglers, if given the choice of only one ro

In theory, fish finders are designed to locate fish wherever you may go on the water. While they do locate fish, they also find whatever else may be in the water. The key is to ...

Coral reefs are rapidly disappearing around the world. The Philippines have lost 70 percent of the reefs, both directly and indirectly. Coral reefs not only serve as natural wonders and habitats for aquatic life, they are a food source for people and provide billions of dollars of income to people a

A spinnerbait is a versatile lure that often proves effective on bass. Once referred to as a safety pin lure due to its shape, a spinner bait features a "V"-shaped wire form with a weighted jig head hook on one end and rotating spinner blades on the other. Effective throughout the year around struct

The 384-mile-long Sacramento River is home to seasonal migratory runs of Chinook, or "King," salmon that draw fishermen in great numbers, especially in the fall. The river's salmon-fishing season opens July 16 and runs through the end of January. Chinook will begin to appear in the upper river in e

Spinning rods and reels are easy to use, and with a little practice even novice anglers can cast them without a problem. Some fishermen -- novice and skilled alike -- have problems with twisted line when they put line on the rod and reel, which can lead to tangles later. Help prevent tangles by lini

Along with minnows and night crawlers, leeches are one of the top live baits for fishing. Perhaps most synonymous with walleye fishing, anglers also catch bass, crappies, northern pike and sunfish--to name a few--with leeches. Leeches swim through the water in a fluent motion that fish find irresist

Halibut fishing is a popular recreational pastime for locals and tourists in Alaska. Halibut is a large sports fish found along the coast from the Kenai Peninsula and Anchorage, all the way down to the southeast and everywhere in between, including Valdez. Boat and plane are the main ways in or out

States employ various methods to sustain fisheries for the future.Fishing image by Antonio Oquias from Fotolia.comFishery management techniques are used to sustain fish in areas of heavy fishing and prevent total collapse of the fishery. Methods vary depending on the type of fish and the...

So-named for their convenient pan-sized fillets, panfish are a loose group of fish including yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish and rock bass. Prized for their delicious white flesh, surprising fighting ability and relative ease in catching, panfish can be found across much o

A variety of baits are used in fishing for saltwater game fish. Whether you're fishing from a pier or in the surf from the beach, natural baits are often the choice for many anglers. Preserving is a way to prepare and store natural baits until they're ready for use. The preserving process also infus

Weighted hooks are commonly used by anglers when fishing for game fish such as bass. A small-diameter elongated weight is attached to the shank of the hook to provide a balanced weight for the plastic bait when rigged on the hook. Gamakatsu weighted hooks are favored by many anglers due to their des

With Fourth of July weekend tapping at our front door, it's about that time for serious striped bass anglers to transition into fishing during the night. The weather's getting hotter, the fish are beginning to ...