If you are a fisherman (or woman) on his way to vacation on the sunny beaches of Florida, you probably want to try deep sea fishing in the area of Miami Beach. There are several ...

Spinning reels are perhaps the most common type of reel for fishermen. One of the main drawbacks to spinning reels, which hang below the handle when attached to a rod, is the line can become twisted easily. When that occurs, the line gets tangled and anglers have to spend precious fishing time remov

Panfish is a term used to describe certain species of freshwater fish. These species include crappie, bass, bluegill, and yellow perch. Panfish rods are generally used with as an ultralight set up. Ultralight setups are not designed for large fish. Ultralights are used because panfish are generally

A red tide is a dangerous and ecologically disruptive natural phenomenon. It can cause marine fish to die in massive numbers and can even harm the lives of land animals and humans. Land crabs and marine crabs can be affected by red tides.

If you could only have a few weapons in your tackle box when fishing for bass, then the trick worm would certainly be part of your arsenal. The trick worm is a versatile soft plastic bait that lends itself to a variety of presentations and can have exciting results.

Choosing the right vacation spot would not be easy. Most of the time, you would find everything done according to whims of everyone concerned in the vacation. You need to consider that planning would also ...

Striped bass, also called a striper, is a highly prized sport fish for its fighting ability, large size and culinary merit. According to the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, the striper is one of the most coveted of all coastal sport fish. Striper anglers have countless choices when it co

The Luhr Jensen Dipsy Diver is a diving planer used for trolling. The Dipsy Diver's design pulls your lure deeper much the way a crankbait dives. The more line you let out, the deeper it dives. When a fish strikes, a mechanism trips and the Dipsy planes. This causes less resistance and makes it much

The rivers in Ohio present fisherman a multitude of fishing methods and species for which to fish. River fisherman in Ohio may fish for walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish and even trout. Whether fishing by boat, bank or wading, Ohio's rivers offer anglers excellent fishing opportunities year-round.

Buying plywood is akin to going into a candy store. Hardwood, softwood, birch, oak and pine are just a few types. The core of plywood can be veneer, particleboard or medium-density fiberboard. We can easily find out why different woods are used. It's a little harder to figure out why they always use

Coral reefs are more than just bright colors, pretty fish and great places to snorkel and dive. They're also important and highly beneficial ecosystems. Considering their dwindling acreage, it is important to preserve them so their benefits can be reaped for years to come.

Dive into almost any coral reef in the world and you will find yourself surrounded by diverse life forms. From fish to coral, anemones to larger life forms, they all live in complex harmony with one another. One type of fish that is common in coral reef environments is the butterfly fish, and they'r

"Pokemon: Silver" is one of the first games in the series, though it already features many diversions present in later games -- including breeding Pokemon and hatching their eggs. Togepi is a rare Pokemon in "Silver" that you will not encounter in the wild. Instead, you get only one chance to acquir

A variety of fish can be caught along South Padre Island's rocky jetty. Depending on the time of year, you'll find redfish, kingfish, black drum, flounder, jack crevalle, tarpon, snook and sea trout, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. South Padre Island jetties are split into north and south sec

Getting the right kind of safety gear is important for every project that you get involved in. Many crafts and DIY projects, especially the ones that involve the usage of machines, will demand the purchase ...

Searching for an amazing fish story to tell? Consider yellowfin tuna fishing in Chiriqu­ Panama. Found in the Chiriqu­ Gulf year-round, the season for these fish is considered 'excellent' from August through March and 'very ...

White perch are not picky eaters and will eat most insects, larvae and small crustaceans. A pan fish, white perch are usually less than 10 inches long and can be found mostly in the Atlantic Coast region of North America. They live in fresh, brackish or salt water and are known to feed heavily on ba

The sight of a swordfish breaking on the surface is a magnificent one, especially if it happens to have a hook from your fishing line in its mouth. These large billfish, which can run as much as 500 pounds or more, are known to be extremely fierce fighters and can take several hours to land once the

I wrote this memoir shortly after returning from Montana in Mid-July of 2008. I last saw Jim Range on Thanksgiving four months later. Jim passed away in January 2009 with renal cancer that hit him ...

Calf roping is a sport that dates back to the late 19th century when it was used as a means to determine the "best" ranch hand. Now, calf roping is a very popular rodeo sport. A roper on horseback must chase after a calf, rope the calf and then dismount from his horse and tie up three of the calf's