The Salmon River is famous for its steelhead fishing. Steelhead are actually rainbow trout that migrate to the ocean (in some places as far as 400 miles) and return to fresh water to spawn. They return around June and August and are rated as A and B run Steelhead based on the amount of time spent at

The bow release loop, or d-loop as it is more commonly known, is a handle that you create to pull back and release the bow string. Creating this type of loop can improve accuracy in your shot. Before the bow release loop, archers had to hold the arrow and the string together, creating a shaky starti

In the UK there is an abundant of locations for fishing, some of the preferred salmon fishing locations being on your doorstep. Of course Scotland is acclaimed as one of the most prominent salmon fishing ...

Walleye fishing in Canada includes both commercial and sport fisheries. Each province sets its own fishing seasons and regulates the catch, according Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Catch limits in each province reflect productivity through species population size and birth rate.

Make your Dremel part of your next Easter celebration: decorate eggs with it for something out of the ordinary. Use this rotary tool to make patterns of holes of various sizes in an egg, and your friends and neighbors will ask in amazement, "How did you do that?" You don't need to tell them the ha

Waterdogs are another name that some anglers use to describe a salamander. Salamanders can prove to be a very productive bait especially for game fish such as bass. The productive nature of waterdogs is evidenced by the wide range of soft plastic baits formed to imitate the natural bait. Rigging a s

Trolling is an effective and productive fishing method for locating striped bass, covering large areas in the search of this popular game fish. Throughout their range, the Rhode Island Sea Grant reports that stripers prefer deep, cool coastal waters with temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees. Troll

Red drum, which more commonly are known as redfish, are a sporting saltwater fish that anglers often find in shallow water. Anglers target the fish, which may weigh as much as 90 pounds, from the shore, piers or in boats over grassy flats. The fish are known to put up a spirited fight and many angle

If you plan to ice fish, an ice shack can shield you from the wind and cold. Ice shacks are relatively inexpensive to make or purchase, and are usually designed for easy portability.

Buzz baits are a type of artificial fishing lure named for the racket they create while churning across the surface of the water. A buzz bait consists of two connected parts, a weighted hook encircled by a hula skirt of rubber strands and a metal propeller blade set off to the side to roil the water

Perhaps you like the idea of a wind chime but prefer a design that doesn't have a unicorn or fairy, as so many of the gift and garden shop designs seem to feature. You may also have some old "junk" laying around and have been meaning to upcycle it into a nifty craft. The type and quality of a wind c

Jigs are used primarily for fishing in the winter. You don’t have to be a fishing enthusiast to replace the jig eyes. You can do it with little hassle and minimal knowledge of the subject.

Tools like pliers and knives are a good addition to a tackle box.tackle 6 image by Dawn Williams from Fotolia.comBasic fishing equipment includes a rod and reel, line and bait, but adding a few additional tools to a tackle box increases an angler's efficiency and success. Fishing tools...

The cool evenings of fall signal water temperatures dropping in the lakes. That means fishing will go through another transition period. The lakes are turning over and the oxygen is getting mixed back into the ...

An aquarium can be an expensive investment for a first-timer. An aquarium cover helps protect that investment because it protects your aquarium from the outside world, including dust, dirt and other pollutants. If you want to save some money on your aquarium cover and have a flair for DIY, you can c

The anglers that utilize North Dakota's waters have many methods of taking fish available to them. One is fishing in open water with a rod and reel, while another is fishing through the ice, utilizing rods, tip-ups and even spears under special circumstances. Another option that some...

Of all the trout species currently inhabiting Ohio's waters, only brook trout are native to the state. Trout prefer cooler waters with a bit of current, and most will be found in streams and rivers. They are tasty, feisty and often difficult to catch, which makes them a target for many sport fisherm

"RuneScape" is a free multiplayer online role-playing game created by Jagex. The game requires you to level up your character by completing quests, increasing your stats and carrying out a range of activities. One of the activities you can do is fishing. Fishing allows you to catch fish to increase

If you enjoy saltwater fishing, you may know that lures painted to look like mackerel are an effective means of catching many predatory fish. Many fishermen enjoy making their own lures by creating the "perfect" bait. The part of the lure that is painted is called the jig. After the jig is painted,