Flats fishing can be an exciting and rewarding experience for fishermen of all ages, whether just beginning or accomplished angler. Flats are long, level, shallow water areas next to deeper water. They are found in bays estuaries and marshes. They are also found atop reefs and atolls, and along shorelines. The bottom of a flat may be made up of…
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What You Should Know About Feeding Your Tropical Fish
No matter what type of fish you have, whether it’s an anemone, coral or crustacean…they will fall into one of three types of feeder. Carnivores. These types of feeders eat other fish. They are all either predators or scavengers. Predators like to hunt for their food, so they may be uninterested in what you’re feeding them, if they want to…
The Many Sides Of Michigan
Since it can be very cold in Michigan, you should make sure that you pack enough warm clothing so you will be comfortable. You will have many places to visit when you choose to vacation there. From the Upper Peninsula to Ann Arbor, there are many tourist attractions, restaurants, activities, and much more for you to see and do. The…
Aquarium Fish Health Dealing With Cotton Mouth Disease Mouth Fungus
Cotton Mouth disease also know as Mouth Fungus is a disease your fish can get and it needs to be dealt with quickly. Cotton Mouth disease is not as common as the while spot disease, but, it is highly infectious and contagious. The victim fish shows a whitish fungus round the cheeks and lips. The lips may become swollen and…
Easy Gulf Coast Grouper Fishing Part Ii
Ok, we have caught our bait and are now at or near the 100’ deep area and are ready to see if any grouper are going to cooperate. Our rig consists of a heavy snap-swivel tied directly to your main line. Make a 2-3 foot leader of 80 to 100lb mono leader and put a heavy swivel one end and…
Crosses And Other Religious Symbols
Many people use crosses and other religious symbols to demonstrate their beliefs. The use of the cross as a religious symbol predates Christianity by many years. Early religious crosses were found in Scandinavia, where they were symbols of the god Thor. In Babylon, a cross adorned with a crescent moon symbolized a moon god, while a sun god was represented…
Tarpon Fishing And Catching The Elusive Silver King Megalops Atlanticus
Growing to lengths of more than eight feet and weighing more than 280 pounds, it is easy to see why the tarpon is one of the most sought after saltwater gamefish in the world. It’s habitat is close to the shoreline so fishermen of all types and skill levels can catch them. If you have ever had the privilege of…
Cantonese Regional Cuisine
Easily the most well-known of the Chinese regional cuisines, Cantonese cuisine comes from the region around Canton in Southern China. Simple spices and a wide variety of foods used in cooking characterize Cantonese cuisine. Of all the Chinese regions, Canton (Guangdong province) has the most available food resources. Its proximity to the sea offers a veritable marine cornucopia to be…
Loving The Ling A Tribute To The Ugliest Fish In The Sea
The ling or “eelpout” is without a doubt a disgusting, repulsive, annoying, slimy, smelly and unattractive fish in the sea. Despite these negative qualities, it has a delicious lobster-like taste and boasts its own annual festival near Walker, Minnesota. Why? The eelpout may be ugly, but its redeeming qualities far outweigh any appearance deficiencies. Eelpout, also known as spineless catfish,…
Ontario Fishing Tips
Getting ready 1. If you’re bound for a fishing trip to the North Country, expect to spend much on transportation, your outfit, licenses and permits. For a lot of people, the trip’s highlight will be fishing. For this reason, you should get yourself a new line on your reel. 2. Protect your eyes while fishing and you should only invest…