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Archive for January, 2009

Bluegill Sunfish – A Favorite Species of American Freshwater Fish

Bluegill sunfish are the most widely distributed panfish in North America. They are members of the same family (Centrarchidae a.k.a.Sunfish) as the largemouth bass. These colorful fish are well adapted to living in ponds, lakes, streams and even brackish water. Bluegill are often the primary food source for largemouth bass and other predators.

They rarely exceed 1 pound with 1/4 – 1/2 pound (7″ – 9″) being typical. Bluegill usually have a black spot or blotch near the base of the soft dorsal fin and a black flexible tip on the gill cover. The back and sides are dark green or … read more

Learn The Basics Of Flying RC Aircraft

When you want to create something like a radio controlled plane, it can get downright expensive. Not only do you factor in the costs of the plane, along with the motor and radio equipment, but you must factor in fuel costs or electricity costs (the electricity charges the battery.)
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nAfter spending a great deal of change, just imagine how it will feel when you see that plane go down, crash and burst into flames. It is also likely that all the components will need to be bought again because your crashed plane components will be too smashed to you … read more

Tune Up Those Reels And Rods

Your rod and reel are the most important parts of your fly fishing gear. There are a few simple things you can do to make sure they give you years of great service.

Reels

There’s really not much to say about maintaining reels, other than … lubricate them as per the manufacturers’ instructions! As with anything that has moving parts, friction develops. The heat caused by excessive friction will cause wear and tear that did not have to happen if the part was properly lubricated. The best lubricant to use is lithium grease – don’t be trying to squirt 10W-30 inside your … read more

Fishing tips and advice

Tips

Keeping the following points in mind will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable fishing trip.

• Ensure your boat is sea worthy and service the motor regularly
• Seek local information if fishing in unfamiliar waters
• Ensure you have adequate fresh fuel
• Carry tools and spare parts
• Keep bilges clean; ensure no build-up of fuel/fumes
• Ensure all crew are briefed in the use of safety equipment and make sure it is in working order and easily accessible
• Children and poor swimmers should wear life … read more

WoW Fishing Guide – World of Warcraft Fishing Guide

We have written this small World of Warcraft Fishing guide to help you better understand this secondary profession and how you can profit from it.

 While perhaps not the most popular or lucrative profession in World of Warcraft, fishing is definitely an interesting secondary profession that players should try to at some point in their World of Warcraft lives. In any case, most players don’t really have much to lose because fishing is a secondary profession which, unlike primary professions that only allow up to two kinds per character, can be taken up by that player without barring him or herself … read more

Online Slot Machines: Alaskan Fishing Slot

Slot machines are the most popular form of casino entertainment, both at land-based and online casinos. The main categories of online slot machines are classic 3-reel slots, 5-reel and 7-reel video slots, 5-reel interactive i-Slots, and progressive jackpots. This article summarizes Alaskan Fishing, one of Microgaming’s newest online slots.

Alaskan Fishing has 5 reels and 243 ways to win. This Microgaming slot about the Alaskan wilderness accepts coins from 1¢ to 5¢, and the maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 300 ($15). Alaskan Fishing comes with a top jackpot of 500 coins, wilds (Alaskan Fishing Logo), … read more

Simple Ice Fishing Equipment

Choosing the right gear and equipment for ice fishing is a relatively easy task. There are several key pieces of gear that are essential for fishing out on the ice. The most obvious ones are a fishing pole with lines and hooks and something to cut through the ice. If you forget to bring these pieces of gear then you are not going to be able to go ice fishing at all. So be sure to bring them.

To cut through the ice you are going to either need a saw, an auger which is motorized or not, or some vicious … read more

Saltwater Surf Fishing – 3 Tips to Catch More Fish

Saltwater surf fishing can be very frustrating. Even the best surf fisherman will have days without a bite. You could be armed with the best equipment and bait, but there will be days where you will go home with nothing. Here are three tips to reduce days without a bite to a minimum.

#1 Fishing at the right time of day is extremely important. The best time for any kind of saltwater surf fishing is around high tide. The general rule of thumb is two hours before and after high tide. Check your local tide chart and find out what time … read more

Kastmaster Lures

Kastmaster lures are living legend trough fishermen, their design has not been modified since the 50´s.Why?Their design is simple, but very effective for fresh and saltwater fish.They are universal, kastmaster can be cast, trolled or vertically jigged.It´s very deadly and it´s very cheap. Lure design is very aerodynamic and deadly, it acts like injured fish in water.You can cast the Kastmaster very long distances and for trout fishing, it will beat may crankbaits.There are many colors to choose from, when buying a kastmaster lure.It strong design will guarantee that, the lure will not break.The 1/12 oz. and 1/8 oz. sized … read more

Saltwater Sportfishing Charter

The oceans of the world are beautiful but powerful and must be approached with caution. Not too far off the coast, the oceans tides are strong and can become stronger quickly as weather patterns move in. Fishing offshore is a rewarding and exciting experience but must not be taken lightly. A Saltwater sportfishing charter should lead your trip with a good boat that will be able to withstand the sea and any kind of weather changes. Furthermore, the charter should be well trained and able to provide a safe trip. With a good saltwater sportfishing charter, an angler can enjoy … read more

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