Silicates are some of the most common minerals on earth. According to Georgia Southwestern State University, silicates comprise roughly 74 percent of the minerals in the Earth's crust. Silicon is second only to oxygen as the most abundant element in the crust. Silicon combines with other elements, s

The HawkEye Fish Finder is a handheld device that is used to detect fish up to 99.9 ft. under water. This depth finder uses sonar to find fish and ideal fishing locations by emitting sound waves into the water. The sound waves hit objects and then bounce back and are picked up by the receiver. The H

With a pole and a bit of paint, you can make colorful stripes on a barber pole. Barber poles can have red stripes or red and blue alternating stripes. The stripes on the pole have an important significance. Red stripes represent the blood work that barbers would perform in ancient times when a barbe

Will the speckled trout limited be lowered to five all along the Texas Gulf Coast. In 2007 the daily speckled trout limit was minimized from ten fish to five fish beneath the Land Cut all ...

The common snapping turtle and its larger cousin, the alligator snapping turtle, are widely misunderstood reptiles. Many people characterize these turtles as always aggressive and believe that they are capable of decimating waterfowl populations.

Basic fishing gear for beginners need not cost the earth or be terribly hard to find. Now that we are in the information age, it is easier than ever for potential fishermen to do a ...

Aquariums look beautiful when there is a proportional mix of plants and fish. To create and appealing tank, you will need to select some water plants that can coexist well with the healthy fish. Plants also aerate the water, which improves the quality of the water for the fish. The best way to enha

The wide plains of Texas accommodate a vast variety of game animals.Sunrise in Caddo Mills,Texas image by toomuchfreedom from Fotolia.comThe Lone Star state offers hunting seasons for a wide variety of wildlife, from common game animals such as turkey, whitetail deer and quail all the way...

Maggots are an excellent bait to use for fishing. Fish of all different species will bite at this bait. They have been known to attract anything from a half-pound minnow to 50-pound carp. The best thing about using maggots is that you can raise your own for next to nothing in two weeks.

Spinner baits are one of several lures typically found in the tackle box of a largemouth bass angler. Typically featuring an "L"-shape wire, spinner blade, skirt and jig head hook, spinner blades are effective lures in ponds, lakes and rivers. Spinner baits replicate small minnows or larger toads an

After major range reduction since European settlement, the wild turkey---the tough, tenacious creature Benjamin Franklin famously proposed as national bird---are regaining ground In the United States. Flocks may now be encountered across most of the Midwest, South and East, as well as scattered loca

In fly fishing 101, reading the water I am going to cover a trouts' needs and where they will be meet, so you will have a better chance of catching fish next time you are ...

Abalones belong to the mollusk family and are prized for the intricate and iridescent shell produced from their mantle secretions. There are a variety of different abalone types and colors. For example, Paua shells, from New Zealand, have vivid blue and green hues. Abalone shells are traditionally u

Are you presently someone that utterly adores the fantastic, out in the open and everything that it offers recreation-wise? Do you find yourself a hunter, a fisherman, or perhaps a hiker? Would you need to ...

Many fish call coral reefs home.Cozumel coral reef image by aurorapoint from Fotolia.comTwenty-five percent of the ocean's wildlife--including both plants and animals--depends on coral reefs to survive, according to National Geographic. Coral reefs provide marine life animals with some of...

A wide selection of fishing rods is great to have, ensuring you always have the best rod to match your needs. Unfortunately, many rods in the garage can also lead to clutter. But a simple rack can be created with wooden planks and thin PVC piping to store all your rods in neat and orderly fashion.

Bluegill are one of the most common game fish in America, and are widespread in Alabama, thriving in weedy ponds, lakes and rivers. These fish are fairly easy to catch besides being delicious and surprisingly hard-fighting for their size, and are a great way to introduce children to fishing.

A tackle box is a reflection of the angler who uses it to store the lures and baits needed for fishing. Throughout the fishing season dirt, debris and assorted spills accumulate in the individual trays of a tackle box as well as on the bottom of the main compartment. Before starting a new season, re

Wooden lobster traps have become a rarity in modern lobstering because they are heavy, typically around 125 pounds out of water and 35 pounds submerged. Traditional wooden traps are built in many shapes, but are most commonly rectangular for ease of stacking and storage when not in use. Lobster trap