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Fishing

The technique, occupation or hobby of catching fish. This topic covers game and sea fishing for pleasure or food worldwide.

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Can you use fishing line as a bow string?

Most fishing line is much stronger than common household string. Fishing line comes in many different sizes or "pound test" ratings, ranging from less than 1lb test to well over 100lb test. This rating indicates at what pound of pressure fishing line will break at. So, if you have 17lb test line then it should break around 17lbs of pulling pressure. Keep in mind that the test ratings are sometimes not 100% accurate and lines can break slightly below, right at, or even a bit more than the indicated rating on the package.

What type of ice fishing gear should a novice buy?

For those interesting in going ice fishing, there is certain equipment needed unique from regular fishing. First and foremost, warm clothes and waterproof boots are needed for the weather. From there, an ice auger is needed to drill holes to enable the rod and reel to get into the water.

How do you catch cocky on flick fishing?

Go to nobearns cave lure ragworm line 50ft

How do you take reel off fishing rod?

Rod and reel combinations have several ways that they are fastened to each other. Salt- and fresh-water reels typically fit in a reel seat by having the lower tab put into a slot. The reel nut is then lowered by screwing in in the right direction to secure it over the upper tab of the reel seat.

Cork rods have cork-based tape wrapped around the bottom of the rod. Reels are fastened with reel clamps. A half-circle fits behind the rod, the reel sits on top. Long screws are run through the clam into the reel seat. Alternately, hose clamps are used to secure the reel foot to the reel.

In some inexpensive fresh-water rods, a nut and bolt fit through a flat plate. The reed is put into a slot in the reel, tipped into placed, the flat plate is put over the upper reel tab, and the screw is turned to secure the reel in place.

Fly reels are mounted on rods using broad rings that pressure-fit in place over the upper or lower reel foot, depending on how the reel is mounted on the rod.

Top 1 solution for dynamite fishing?

the concussive force of the explosion travels much more easily through watter then it dose through the air so it basically kills or stuns a great deal of fish witch then can be picked of the surface when they are dead or stunned because they have air bladders and float.

What is the metal for fishing weights?

Fishing weights are made of a lead alloy due to its density, malleability, and low cost.

Gold and uranium would be better for density, but gold is too expensive and uranium is somewhat hard and brittle (but depleted uranium is somewhat inexpensive although still more expensive than lead).

How is fishing related to math?

Fish finders and GPS navigation instruments all rely on mathematical programs to operate. Any fishing trips offshore need some one to calculate distance, time of arrival, fuel burned, etc. It is all math. Plotting thermoclines on todays chart recorders is imperative to target certain species.

What is the name of a fishing basket?

It's a basket that holds the fish that a fisherman/woman decide to keep and is called a Creel.

What are some good areas in the US to take a fly fishing trip?

There are many good areas in the US to take a fly fishing trip. Some of the states which have an abundance of fish are Maine and New York in eastern U.S., and Montana and Wyoming in the west. Other good areas for fly fishing are in Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana and Florida.

What is the best fishing bait for bass this time of year?

Trout chow granules, moistened and wadded into a firm ball on the hook.

Is there a picture of the very first fishing pole?

The first poles were simply line attached to a slender stick. There are pictures of this type of pole everywhere.

How popular is fishing in UK?

you can only really have a estimate on this, quote"I read that last year over one million rod licences of all types were sold" end quote in my estimation you could safetly say theres a lot more that dont buy the rod licences a good source would be to look at Environment Agency. Angling in the UK is often quoted as the highest participant sport there are estimated to be in excess of 3 million anglers in the UK You only need a fishing licence for coarse & game fish A licence is not needed for sea fishing

Why should net fishing be banned?

Fishing nets are estimated to kill more than 300,000 of dolphins, whales and porpoises worldwide each year. This is a serious animal welfare issue. These animals are not only suffering a protracted death but also a horrifically painful and distressing one. Animals are breaking teeth and jaws, severing fins and suffering deep gashes and internal injuries.

If this was occurring on land rather than out of sight, shrouded by the sea, the international community would have taken far stronger and far swifter action to bring an end to this problem.

Where could one purchase a fishing shelter?

Ice fishing shelters are available at many sporting goods stores including Sports Authority, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain and Bass Pro Shops. They are also available online through Amazon and Get Eskimo.

How much is the penalty for fishing in California without a license?

it depends on where you are fishing (North or South CA) and whether you are only going fresh water fishing. Other factors include various stamps for certain areas, one- two two-rods, daily, multi-day or annual, etc.

Google CA DFG. A list of all variations on the license will be posted. You can order a license on-line with a credit card.

Can a felon in Tennessee still get a fishing license?

Yes. There is no background check for a fishing liscense.

Were Fenwick rods made?

fenwick acts like its still an American company but their rods are made in china, stop buying them

How old do you have to be to get a fishing license in New Jersey?

A valid license is required to hunt or trap in New Jersey and a person must be a minimum of 10 years of age

What careers involve fishing?

You can be a game warden for hunting or you can work at a state fish hatchery

Can you catch fish at night?

yes nightcrawlers are good for trout fishing..... but they are better if u pump them up with air so they are bigger and float at the buttom of the water and smuther them with trout gravy pruducts...thats how i use them