Trolling for fish is the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors and fishing if you are a sportsman that just can not sit still. While many people love the relaxed and lazy feel of sitting in the boat or on the riverbank and waiting for a bite, other fisherman just have to go to the fish. If you are

Tiger sharks are part of the Requiem family of sharks, Carcharhinidae, which are sharks that are migratory, stick to warm seas and perform live births. The name tiger shark comes from the vertical stripes that are most prominent on juveniles of the species. The tiger shark's environment is generally

Bending hot iron into a curl or wave for wrought iron projects is hard to do with a ball-peen hammer and anvil. The bending of the iron is more easily accomplished with a jig, which is two metal bars set a specific distance apart on a wood base that can be clamped to the work bench. The heated iron

Earthworms are a traditional live bait used by many anglers to catch a variety of game fish. Available for purchase from many sporting good and tackle shops, earth worms are pink to dark red in color and can grow over 8 inches in length. Many anglers prefer to catch their own worms for fishing and u

Fishing charters are a common way to fish for bluefin.Deep sea fishing in winter for pleasure image by Peter Baxter from Fotolia.comBluefin tuna are among the giants of sports fishing and can weigh over 1,000 pounds. Due to decades of overfishing, the population of this type of tuna has...

Sharks are leaned and cut up after netting them in order to create boneless and skinless steaks of meat. Shark meat is nutritious and highly desired by fishermen. Unlike other fish species, sharks must be thoroughly cleaned throughout the leaning process. Washing the shark meat through each steps pr

Store-bought floats do the job, but they're nothing to be proud of. By creating your own fishing float, you can not only personalize your fishing experience but also custom-size each float to the type of fishing condition and fish you are angling for. Generally, you want to make your float larger fo

The rainbow trout is related to the Pacific salmon and is a fish prized for its meat. They are found in large streams, ponds and lakes throughout the United States where the water temperature is less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Before setting out to catch rainbow trout, learn about techniques that w

Catch crabs for a fun and money saving way to enjoy fresh seafood!

Hunting has been a part of Pennsylvania's outdoor history for generations. Every year, outdoor enthusiasts travel to Pennsylvania to hunt the variety of species. To regulate the hunting seasons, the Pennsylvania Game Commission releases a regulations booklet with the seasons for each species that ev

The craft or knowledge, depending on your view and philosophy of locating bass has taken on a number of innovative twists within the previous twenty years. Especially within the utilization of technologies to identify them. ...

The killing of whales has been part of the human culture for thousands of years. It is more commonly known as whaling and it is a topic of heated debate among fishermen, conservationists, ecologists and many others. Whaling techniques have evolved continuously over the history of the practice, and t

The snook is a large fish that resembles the Pike. It lives in salt water near estuaries and in the open oceans in Florida. You can catch snook near bridges, around shipwrecks, reefs and other underwater structures if you know how to draw them out. The snook fish is a great fighter and can grow to 5

A steelhead mover is a simply fly used to go for summer or winter steelhead. This fly is simple and allows customization as needed. Change the color of the marabule or the hook size to achieve the best fly for your river or season. As fly tying goes, this is a good fly to begin learning the art of f

Progging for crabs may be one of the easiest forms of fishing for fresh seafood around. Unlike finned fish, crabs are not skittish or leery of the fishing tackle used to catch them. They do not shy away from tackle or require just the right colored lure to make the catch. The gear needed to harvest

Charter boats offer fishing trips.fishing trip image by Christopher Meder from Fotolia.comFishing in the Washington, DC area abounds. The Chesapeake Bay lies off the coast of Maryland and Virginia with a variety of charter fishing excursions available. The boat captains know where the...

Fishermen ply the waters of Florida for bass throughout the year. But when big fish are the goal--and that's what Florida is known for--one of the best months to target bass is during March. By then, the water has warmed into the 60's, and the bass have moved into their shallow spawning locations, w

€We're in business,€ is what I recall saying to the crew upon seeing the biomass of stripers on the sonar. €Pitch the baits!€ I was fishing with Mike and Mark, two Missouri natives who were ...

Florida is one of the top bass fishing states in the country. The state is home to the Florida largemouth bass, the largest member of the sunfish family. Several other species of black bass also swim in Florida's lakes and streams, and telling them apart is important for any angler who plans to cast

For a truly Alaskan experience, try fly-in fishing.float plane landing in harbor image by Kirubeshwaran from Fotolia.comAlaska is home to world-class fishing, but most spots are inaccessible by car. In order to access most mountain lakes and ocean inlets, you need to take a float plane...