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    and fishing since I was three years old. I feel like I know a lot about both of these sports. Duck hunting is that started in Egypt back when the pharaoh still ruled over the country. The Egyptians would hunt ducks with a slingshot.People have been duck hunting and fishing for a very long time. These sports have both evolved throughout the years. Duck hunting went from people throwing rocks them to now where people can shoot 3 shots at them that move at over 15000 feet per second. Fishing has

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    At New Melones, the lake level rose another four feet last week, and with the current storms predicted this week, it could reach the first concrete launch ramp. Trout fishing is still slow but a few are being caught by trollers with shad pattern spoons and shore anglers are finding some near the HWY 49 bridge. Bass fishing is still going well for those special anglers, according to John Leichty of Glory Hole Sports, who says that jigging may work in water 25-35 feet deep and some are having success

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    have gone fishing at least once in your lifetime, you need no explanation about the importance of a fly rod holder. But those who have just bought their dream boat and after enough of surface business (touring) are planning to deal with the underwater residents (fishes) must prepare well. By preparing I mean carrying the necessary materials like bait, rod and obviously a rod holder. A rod holder is urgent because it's not possible for a person to handle the rod with hands all the time. A rod holder

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    It's the day before the big Lake Fork bass tournament. John Noah is getting prepared. He has already cleaned up his boat and is rigging up a swimbait on his favorite carrot stick rod with his favorite lews reel on it. Next John got all his tackle together, he had to take his time choosing lures because of the certain depths in the lake. He got some topwaters for shallow water, some deep diving crank baits for deeper water, and some swimbaits and spinnerbaits for medium depth. Then he double checked

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    What is Fly Fishing? To most outsiders, fly fishing may seem to be an easy-going hobby, but nothing could be further from the truth. It’s actually a fairly difficult sport to master. He must have true love for the fishing in general, and know how to follow instructions. The use of fly fishing gear is quite different from any other type of fishing. The art of fly fishing was generally passed from one generation to the next. For those of us who weren’t so lucky to have a father, uncle or grandfather

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    when it comes to fishing. My great grandfather taught my grandfather how to fish, my grandfather taught my father how to fish, and my father taught me how to fish. Fishing is a tradition that has been part of my family for many years, and I know quite a bit about the subject as a result. In addition, I have done extensive research on the subject not only in this class, but also on my own in order to become better at fishing. Today, I am here to talk to you all about crappie fishing. When it comes to

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    Stradic 2500. Before you buy a fishing reel, always bear in mind that you aren’t just buying an item but consider that you are investing in your fishing experience. Having said, you shouldn’t be easily swayed by inexpensive products because you can never replace quality over price. A good quality fishing reel can last you a long time. The Shimano line is a popular choice for many both for its reliability and durability. The Shimano Stradic 2500 is designed as a small fishing reel but is constructed with

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    The Sports of Fishing Fishing, or angling, is the sport of trying to catch fish with a rod, reel, line and baited hooks. The sport goes back thousands of years, and it appears that fishing techniques were already quite advanced at a very early date. In the Stone Age, hooks made of both bone and stone were used to catch fish, but spearing, a more primitive method, was probably just as common. An engraving from an ancient Egyptian tomb shows that all four methods of fishing-that is, with spears

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    Fishing for Northern Pike The Northern Pike is truly a staple of Canadian sports fishing. It has not only survived the cold Canadian temperatures, it has thrived for 62 million years. Although this species can be found in most of the northern hemisphere, the pike as we call it or the jackfish if you’re in Manitoba, is prevalent in Canada as one of our ultimate game fish. The Pike is an ambush predator and once this fish attacks there is no escape from it razor teeth. Pike are a very aggressive fish

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    stuck in a half opened semi-circle expression, he finally picked a place for me as I was too paralyzed to make my lips move. His words, by far, were much sweeter than any of mine could ever be. In a stern, proud voice, he trumpeted, “Let’s go fly fishing in the Colorado River.” Not sure of what region he meant, my father pointed out on the map The Grand Canyon. I was beside myself with unkempt joy. Of course, the location, by itself was only half of the excitement. My father later elaborated further

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