European River Travel, For That Unconventional Holiday
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By Samson Mandez
As for many travelers, the idea of a cruise vacations may automatically conjure images of equatorial islands and cocktails sipped on the deck from a big oceangoing vessel. While this is a big component of cruises, there is a little-known alternative that is bound to delight you: European river travel.
If you are an old hand cruise patron looking for a new experience, European river travel will present you with a way to stay on the water when the tropical cruise period has ended.
Plus, with European river travel you will be able to visit many magnificent but little known places and sights, mostly inaccessible even to a standard Atlantic or Mediterranean cruise, while avoiding automotive traffic, airports, and big tourist crowds.
Most European river travel will involve visiting beautiful cities such as Vienna, Regensburg or Strasbourg, but you will also have a chance to sample nature's delights in beautiful protected parks, and if you like mountains, the Alps and the Carpathians could only be a day trip away from your cruise boat!
Indeed there are plenty of options, and most of them are easily explorable from the comfort of your computer screen, where thanks to dedicated online travel agents you can select from wealth of different options, as well as packages that include tailor-made parts or wholly bespoke trips.
If you want to go the full way, the best trip that you can go on is a one-month voyage across the continent's main rivers, the Rhine and the Danube, which are connected by canals in southern Germany. With this kind of trip, European river travel will take you all the way from Holland to the Black Sea.
There will be plenty to see on such a trip, from the magical shores of the Black Forest to the enchanting frontier area between France and Germany, to splendid cities such as Vienna, the ancient capital of the Habsburg Empire that used to stretch across all of middle Europe.
The vessels used for European river travel are far smaller than their ocean-cruising counterparts, usually having space for less than two hundred travelers. So you will be treated with a far more bespoke service, and you will see sights that you couldn't glimpse at from the decks of the ocean ship giants.
You may be so overcome by the slower, more graceful experience of European river travel, in fact, that you permanently trade in all your tropical apparel for something a bit warmer!
If you are an old hand cruise patron looking for a new experience, European river travel will present you with a way to stay on the water when the tropical cruise period has ended.
Plus, with European river travel you will be able to visit many magnificent but little known places and sights, mostly inaccessible even to a standard Atlantic or Mediterranean cruise, while avoiding automotive traffic, airports, and big tourist crowds.
Most European river travel will involve visiting beautiful cities such as Vienna, Regensburg or Strasbourg, but you will also have a chance to sample nature's delights in beautiful protected parks, and if you like mountains, the Alps and the Carpathians could only be a day trip away from your cruise boat!
Indeed there are plenty of options, and most of them are easily explorable from the comfort of your computer screen, where thanks to dedicated online travel agents you can select from wealth of different options, as well as packages that include tailor-made parts or wholly bespoke trips.
If you want to go the full way, the best trip that you can go on is a one-month voyage across the continent's main rivers, the Rhine and the Danube, which are connected by canals in southern Germany. With this kind of trip, European river travel will take you all the way from Holland to the Black Sea.
There will be plenty to see on such a trip, from the magical shores of the Black Forest to the enchanting frontier area between France and Germany, to splendid cities such as Vienna, the ancient capital of the Habsburg Empire that used to stretch across all of middle Europe.
The vessels used for European river travel are far smaller than their ocean-cruising counterparts, usually having space for less than two hundred travelers. So you will be treated with a far more bespoke service, and you will see sights that you couldn't glimpse at from the decks of the ocean ship giants.
You may be so overcome by the slower, more graceful experience of European river travel, in fact, that you permanently trade in all your tropical apparel for something a bit warmer!
About the Author:
EuroRiverTravel.com has the answers to all the questions that you were afraid to ask about European river travel! Check out the site to make sure that you are in the know about European cruises.
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With European River Travel, You Will Have A Great Experience
Monday, March 30, 2009
By Samson Mandez
As for many travelers, the idea of a cruise vacations may automatically conjure images of equatorial islands and cocktails sipped on the deck from a big oceangoing vessel. While this is a big component of cruises, there is a little-known alternative that is bound to delight you: European river travel.
You may be organizing your first cruise trip, or maybe you have spent a holiday aboard a ship every year for some time. In both cases, European river travel has a lot to offer, allowing you to discover not only the joys of cruising but also the pleasure of an unconventional visit to Europe.
Plus, with European river travel you will be able to visit many magnificent but little known places and sights, mostly inaccessible even to a standard Atlantic or Mediterranean cruise, while avoiding automotive traffic, airports, and big tourist crowds.
Most European river travel will involve visiting beautiful cities such as Vienna, Regensburg or Strasbourg, but you will also have a chance to sample nature's delights in beautiful protected parks, and if you like mountains, the Alps and the Carpathians could only be a day trip away from your cruise boat!
Indeed there are plenty of options, and most of them are easily explorable from the comfort of your computer screen, where thanks to dedicated online travel agents you can select from wealth of different options, as well as packages that include tailor-made parts or wholly bespoke trips.
European river travel is achievable along some of Europe's oldest and most romantic watercourses. A two week cruise of the Danube River, for instance, will take you from Amsterdam to Budapest, through Holland, Germany, Austria, and Slovakia. You'll in fact be cruising on three waterways, the Main and Rhine Rivers as well as the Danube.
You'll visit Vienna, the origin of the waltz, and the thirteenth-century cathedral at Cologne. You'll visit the overwhelming Danube Gorge and the Stone Bridge at Regensburg, which has been bearing traffic safely over the Danube for more than a thousand years.
The vessels used for European river travel are far smaller than their ocean-cruising counterparts, usually having space for less than two hundred travelers. So you will be treated with a far more bespoke service, and you will see sights that you couldn't glimpse at from the decks of the ocean ship giants.
The region truly has a lot to offer to the discerning traveler who likes to enjoy refined culture, entertainment, and cuisine at a pleasant pace. And in fact, maybe after such a momentous trip you may even decide to come back for more European river travel on the continent's other rivers.
You may be organizing your first cruise trip, or maybe you have spent a holiday aboard a ship every year for some time. In both cases, European river travel has a lot to offer, allowing you to discover not only the joys of cruising but also the pleasure of an unconventional visit to Europe.
Plus, with European river travel you will be able to visit many magnificent but little known places and sights, mostly inaccessible even to a standard Atlantic or Mediterranean cruise, while avoiding automotive traffic, airports, and big tourist crowds.
Most European river travel will involve visiting beautiful cities such as Vienna, Regensburg or Strasbourg, but you will also have a chance to sample nature's delights in beautiful protected parks, and if you like mountains, the Alps and the Carpathians could only be a day trip away from your cruise boat!
Indeed there are plenty of options, and most of them are easily explorable from the comfort of your computer screen, where thanks to dedicated online travel agents you can select from wealth of different options, as well as packages that include tailor-made parts or wholly bespoke trips.
European river travel is achievable along some of Europe's oldest and most romantic watercourses. A two week cruise of the Danube River, for instance, will take you from Amsterdam to Budapest, through Holland, Germany, Austria, and Slovakia. You'll in fact be cruising on three waterways, the Main and Rhine Rivers as well as the Danube.
You'll visit Vienna, the origin of the waltz, and the thirteenth-century cathedral at Cologne. You'll visit the overwhelming Danube Gorge and the Stone Bridge at Regensburg, which has been bearing traffic safely over the Danube for more than a thousand years.
The vessels used for European river travel are far smaller than their ocean-cruising counterparts, usually having space for less than two hundred travelers. So you will be treated with a far more bespoke service, and you will see sights that you couldn't glimpse at from the decks of the ocean ship giants.
The region truly has a lot to offer to the discerning traveler who likes to enjoy refined culture, entertainment, and cuisine at a pleasant pace. And in fact, maybe after such a momentous trip you may even decide to come back for more European river travel on the continent's other rivers.
About the Author:
EuroRiverTravel.com is the premier resource for European river travel on the Net, with updates on topics such as booking a cruise, as well as on cruising through several countries, preparing for the trip, making the most out of the cruise - click the links above to find out more!
Posted byBertie at 5:11 AM 0 comments
Fishing The Open Sea
Sunday, March 29, 2009
By Owen Jones
Even though this term might make you think of ocean fishing, deep sea fishing refers to that which is performed in waters as large as or larger than lakes. Rivers and ponds are not "deep sea fishing" as the water is usually too shallow. Deep sea fishing is carried out in coastal waters where lots of large fish species make their home.
Deep sea fishing requires bigger boats for the task so as to maneuver and store the catch conveniently. Such a boat should have enough room for the crew meant to carry out the fishing and also for the equipment needed in order to catch and store the big fish. It should be the type of boat intended to withstand storms and bad weather at sea and to facilitate access to the fishing area quickly and safely.
The wide range of fish that are caught in open sea fishing includes marlins, swordfish, sailfish, large tunas and various types of sharks. There are also smaller fish caught at the same time as these larger ones. However, these former, smaller fish are not caught on purpose. Such fish represent by-catch or even bait for other larger fish.
Deep sea game fishing has been carried out in practically the same seas since the time that this occupation became established and later it developed into a business. It is performed in California, Florida, north of New Zealand, in Nova Scotia, Hawaii and so on. In those areas, the advantage the fishermen have is that large fish live close to the coasts and it does not take a long time to get to these places.
There are several techniques of deep sea game fishing of which the first we should mention is trolling, which is a form of angling performed by drawing a baited line through the water. The bait usually consists of squid or other small fish often used for bait and it is thrown into the sea off the rear of the boat. Deep sea game fishing boats have apiece of equipment called stabilizers or outriggers which enlarge the actual fish-catching area. Another technique is 'chumming' or 'chunking' which requires that large pieces of bait fish be thrown overboard in order to attract the larger. more desired species.
All in all, the scale of deep sea fishing has developed proportionally with the greater consumption of the market. Presently, various diets using fish dishes have actually become an epitome of healthy living and many people give up red meat for this lighter white variety.
Deep sea fishing requires bigger boats for the task so as to maneuver and store the catch conveniently. Such a boat should have enough room for the crew meant to carry out the fishing and also for the equipment needed in order to catch and store the big fish. It should be the type of boat intended to withstand storms and bad weather at sea and to facilitate access to the fishing area quickly and safely.
The wide range of fish that are caught in open sea fishing includes marlins, swordfish, sailfish, large tunas and various types of sharks. There are also smaller fish caught at the same time as these larger ones. However, these former, smaller fish are not caught on purpose. Such fish represent by-catch or even bait for other larger fish.
Deep sea game fishing has been carried out in practically the same seas since the time that this occupation became established and later it developed into a business. It is performed in California, Florida, north of New Zealand, in Nova Scotia, Hawaii and so on. In those areas, the advantage the fishermen have is that large fish live close to the coasts and it does not take a long time to get to these places.
There are several techniques of deep sea game fishing of which the first we should mention is trolling, which is a form of angling performed by drawing a baited line through the water. The bait usually consists of squid or other small fish often used for bait and it is thrown into the sea off the rear of the boat. Deep sea game fishing boats have apiece of equipment called stabilizers or outriggers which enlarge the actual fish-catching area. Another technique is 'chumming' or 'chunking' which requires that large pieces of bait fish be thrown overboard in order to attract the larger. more desired species.
All in all, the scale of deep sea fishing has developed proportionally with the greater consumption of the market. Presently, various diets using fish dishes have actually become an epitome of healthy living and many people give up red meat for this lighter white variety.
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Learning Your Fishing Knots
By Sam Murphy
Keen fishermen know that catching large fish or game fish is harder than it sounds. It takes a seasoned fisherman to do this with relative easy and style. If you are only just starting out you will most likely struggle. Catching game fish is an art that needs to be acquired over time.
The easy part is learning these techniques is from a mate or a book. However, trying to learn from books alone will maybe not be enough. The best way is to accompany a friend on a trip out to see how they do it. If you learn from a book alone, the problem with this is that if you are an inexperienced fisherman, then you won't have enough experience to remember. That is when you ned a better system to help you learn.
You need to find out all you can about these techniques before you go out onto the open water and get a good grasp on your tying knot technique to allow for more fish to be caught.
A free way to sneak some details on how to tie fishing knots is in your local pub. There you get a crowd of likeminded folk who are happy to help you out. Plus it makes for an entertaining night out.
After you got your fishing knots down pat, you need to pay some attention to kitting yourself out for your first fishing adventure. Follow the tips of the pros. They already know what it takes to catch fish successfully and are happy to help you with their advice.
Your fishing equipment needs to be of good quality and it is advisable to invest a little more from the start to avoid wasting money. Go to your local tackle shop and ask. They will be happy to guide you along. Pay for good mid-range equipment to keep them longer functioning.
Bait and tackle is another much discussed term among the fishing crowd. Each fishermen is only to quick to point out why a particular bait and tackle won't work for you. In the end, these are often hobbies and not a necessary item of your equipment unless you are prepared to get right into the topic.
Except giving you their most successful fishing ground, most fishermen are only too happy to help out a new person to the sport. You will most likely find new friends and manage to catch more fish each and every time you are out on the water.
Fishing is a great sport and relaxing to boost. Just you, the river and the sun. What else would you want.
The easy part is learning these techniques is from a mate or a book. However, trying to learn from books alone will maybe not be enough. The best way is to accompany a friend on a trip out to see how they do it. If you learn from a book alone, the problem with this is that if you are an inexperienced fisherman, then you won't have enough experience to remember. That is when you ned a better system to help you learn.
You need to find out all you can about these techniques before you go out onto the open water and get a good grasp on your tying knot technique to allow for more fish to be caught.
A free way to sneak some details on how to tie fishing knots is in your local pub. There you get a crowd of likeminded folk who are happy to help you out. Plus it makes for an entertaining night out.
After you got your fishing knots down pat, you need to pay some attention to kitting yourself out for your first fishing adventure. Follow the tips of the pros. They already know what it takes to catch fish successfully and are happy to help you with their advice.
Your fishing equipment needs to be of good quality and it is advisable to invest a little more from the start to avoid wasting money. Go to your local tackle shop and ask. They will be happy to guide you along. Pay for good mid-range equipment to keep them longer functioning.
Bait and tackle is another much discussed term among the fishing crowd. Each fishermen is only to quick to point out why a particular bait and tackle won't work for you. In the end, these are often hobbies and not a necessary item of your equipment unless you are prepared to get right into the topic.
Except giving you their most successful fishing ground, most fishermen are only too happy to help out a new person to the sport. You will most likely find new friends and manage to catch more fish each and every time you are out on the water.
Fishing is a great sport and relaxing to boost. Just you, the river and the sun. What else would you want.
About the Author:
About: Sam Murphy is a keen fisherman for some time. You can get excellent fishing tips on how to catch a large fish from his Fly Fishing website.
Posted byBertie at 2:48 AM 0 comments
How To Save Money on a Fishing Trip
Saturday, March 28, 2009
By Derek Gatehouse
When fishing, tackle can get expensive!
Sure it's tempting to buy every new lure you see out there, but it can get expensive too. Here then are a bunch of ideas that will save you some money.
Lures and Hooks
Most species of fish will go for a lure or a spinner. Most of the lures on the market today come complete with swivel, split ring and a hook, which is usually made from a hardened metal"which is great until you get snagged on a branch or log. That usually means the loss of the lure. So for years now I have been changing the hooks on my lures, right out of the package, to a softer hook that will straighten out when snagged.
People are sometimes concerned that their fish will get away with a softer hook, but this cannot happen. You see, when a hard hook snags a branch or log, it is the pointy tip of the hook that goes into the log. So when you pull, the softer hook can straighten itself out (this of course is where a harder hook will break). But when a hook is inside a fish, it is not the hook's tip that is being pulled on, it is the bend in the hook. And when you pull on your line in that situation, I assure you that your soft hook will not straighten and free the fish.
Usually I change the hooks of my lyres to a Gamakatsu Si-wash hook because it has a longer shank and open eyes, which makes adding the hook on to a split ring or a swivel really easy. Use pliers and close that eye after the hook is attached. Go ahead and grab a pack of Si-wash hooks when you're out buying lures next time. Just remember to match the size of your lure's hook to the Si-wash hooks.
Your Leader and Your Lines
You have so many things to consider when putting line to reels, and for me, Shimano can't be beat. They have every type of reel you can think of, for every fishing situation, including some very neat digital reels. And their prices suit everyone's pocketbook. I only use Shimano.
When you buy larger, one shot spools for re-spooling your reels, you typically pay between seventeen and twenty-two dollars for 220 yards. Now, most reels only hold 120 to 175 yards so, because you don't want to use the same diameter for leader as mainline, that extra 45 to 100 yards is waste! If instead you take your reels into the tackle store for re-spooling, you'll only pay for the exact amount of line that actually goes on to the reel. Re-spooling in this way will usually save you over 50%.
Try to save all your spools, and then take the bigger ones to your favorite tackle store to let them spool the diameter of line you use most for mainline (I use between 15 and 20 pound test myself). This way when you need new line you can get it from your bulk line.
Sure it's tempting to buy every new lure you see out there, but it can get expensive too. Here then are a bunch of ideas that will save you some money.
Lures and Hooks
Most species of fish will go for a lure or a spinner. Most of the lures on the market today come complete with swivel, split ring and a hook, which is usually made from a hardened metal"which is great until you get snagged on a branch or log. That usually means the loss of the lure. So for years now I have been changing the hooks on my lures, right out of the package, to a softer hook that will straighten out when snagged.
People are sometimes concerned that their fish will get away with a softer hook, but this cannot happen. You see, when a hard hook snags a branch or log, it is the pointy tip of the hook that goes into the log. So when you pull, the softer hook can straighten itself out (this of course is where a harder hook will break). But when a hook is inside a fish, it is not the hook's tip that is being pulled on, it is the bend in the hook. And when you pull on your line in that situation, I assure you that your soft hook will not straighten and free the fish.
Usually I change the hooks of my lyres to a Gamakatsu Si-wash hook because it has a longer shank and open eyes, which makes adding the hook on to a split ring or a swivel really easy. Use pliers and close that eye after the hook is attached. Go ahead and grab a pack of Si-wash hooks when you're out buying lures next time. Just remember to match the size of your lure's hook to the Si-wash hooks.
Your Leader and Your Lines
You have so many things to consider when putting line to reels, and for me, Shimano can't be beat. They have every type of reel you can think of, for every fishing situation, including some very neat digital reels. And their prices suit everyone's pocketbook. I only use Shimano.
When you buy larger, one shot spools for re-spooling your reels, you typically pay between seventeen and twenty-two dollars for 220 yards. Now, most reels only hold 120 to 175 yards so, because you don't want to use the same diameter for leader as mainline, that extra 45 to 100 yards is waste! If instead you take your reels into the tackle store for re-spooling, you'll only pay for the exact amount of line that actually goes on to the reel. Re-spooling in this way will usually save you over 50%.
Try to save all your spools, and then take the bigger ones to your favorite tackle store to let them spool the diameter of line you use most for mainline (I use between 15 and 20 pound test myself). This way when you need new line you can get it from your bulk line.
About the Author:
Derek is serious when it comes to Shimano fishing. To get more inTo getmation on the best prices available anywhere, go to Shimano reels.
Posted byBertie at 11:48 AM 0 comments
Save Money on Your Next Fishing Trip
Friday, March 27, 2009
By Derek Gatehouse
When fishing, tackle can get expensive!
There are so many lures out there that it's hard, I admit, to resist adding one more to your tackle box every time you go into the tackle store. So, in the spirit of saving a little money, here are a few ideas.
Hooks and Lures
While we know that most fish will be attracted to a lure or spinner, and that most lures today have a swivel, a split ring and a hook, the problem is most hooks are made from hardened metal, which often snag on branches and logs and then you loose your lure. So I prefer to change the hooks on my lures to a softer one that can straighten out if it gets snagged.
Many people think that if the hook will straighten out on a snag then it will also straighten out on a fish, but this isnt true. When a lure gets snagged, the point of the hook is typically penetrated into the structure. This puts the stress right on the point of the hook. Then, when you pull, the hook either straightens (if it's soft) or breaks the line (if it's hard). When the hook is caught in a fish's mouth though, the stress on the hook is on the bend of the hook, not on the point, and you will not get it out.
Usually I change the hooks of my lyres to a Gamakatsu Si-wash hook because it has a longer shank and open eyes, which makes adding the hook on to a split ring or a swivel really easy. Use pliers and close that eye after the hook is attached. Go ahead and grab a pack of Si-wash hooks when you're out buying lures next time. Just remember to match the size of your lure's hook to the Si-wash hooks.
Your Leader and Your Lines
There are many things to be considered when putting line onto a reel and for my money, Shimano has covered them all. They have baitcasting reels, spinning reels, offshore reels, you name it, and a reels for everyone's budget. I've used Shimano for many years now.
You can save money when re-spooling your reel by having the tackle store do it. This way, you pay only for the amount of line they actually put on your reel, rather than buying a one shot spool that has, typically, 220 yards of line, and your reel only holds 120 to 175 yards. The rest is waste! I generally save 50 percent this way.
Try to save all your spools, and then take the bigger ones to your favorite tackle store to let them spool the diameter of line you use most for mainline (I use between 15 and 20 pound test myself). This way when you need new line you can get it from your bulk line.
There are so many lures out there that it's hard, I admit, to resist adding one more to your tackle box every time you go into the tackle store. So, in the spirit of saving a little money, here are a few ideas.
Hooks and Lures
While we know that most fish will be attracted to a lure or spinner, and that most lures today have a swivel, a split ring and a hook, the problem is most hooks are made from hardened metal, which often snag on branches and logs and then you loose your lure. So I prefer to change the hooks on my lures to a softer one that can straighten out if it gets snagged.
Many people think that if the hook will straighten out on a snag then it will also straighten out on a fish, but this isnt true. When a lure gets snagged, the point of the hook is typically penetrated into the structure. This puts the stress right on the point of the hook. Then, when you pull, the hook either straightens (if it's soft) or breaks the line (if it's hard). When the hook is caught in a fish's mouth though, the stress on the hook is on the bend of the hook, not on the point, and you will not get it out.
Usually I change the hooks of my lyres to a Gamakatsu Si-wash hook because it has a longer shank and open eyes, which makes adding the hook on to a split ring or a swivel really easy. Use pliers and close that eye after the hook is attached. Go ahead and grab a pack of Si-wash hooks when you're out buying lures next time. Just remember to match the size of your lure's hook to the Si-wash hooks.
Your Leader and Your Lines
There are many things to be considered when putting line onto a reel and for my money, Shimano has covered them all. They have baitcasting reels, spinning reels, offshore reels, you name it, and a reels for everyone's budget. I've used Shimano for many years now.
You can save money when re-spooling your reel by having the tackle store do it. This way, you pay only for the amount of line they actually put on your reel, rather than buying a one shot spool that has, typically, 220 yards of line, and your reel only holds 120 to 175 yards. The rest is waste! I generally save 50 percent this way.
Try to save all your spools, and then take the bigger ones to your favorite tackle store to let them spool the diameter of line you use most for mainline (I use between 15 and 20 pound test myself). This way when you need new line you can get it from your bulk line.
About the Author:
Derek is serious when it comes to Shimano fishing. To get more inTo getmation on the best prices available on the Internet, please see Shimano reels.
Posted byBertie at 10:51 PM 0 comments
Saving Money While Fishing
By Derek Gatehouse
Man, tackle can be expensive!
I know how tempting it can be to keep adding to your lure collection every time you're in the tackle store. So here are some money saving tips.
Lures and Hooks
Fish are attracted to most lures or spinners. But most hooks today in the hook-swivel-split ring package are made from hard metal, which easily snags on logs and branches. This generally results in you loosing your lure. So what I do is change my hooks, as soon as I buy them, to a softer, snag-proof one.
Some people worry that a softer hook, which will straighten out on a snag, will also straighten when they catch a fish, but this isn't the case. When snagged on a log or branch, it is the point of the hook that is caught. This means when you pull on it the stress is square on the point and the hook therefore will straighten if it's a soft hook, or break the line if it's a typical hard hook. However, when a hook is caught in the mouth of a fish, the stress point is not the hook's tip, it is the bend of the hook that is stressed, and pulling will definitely not free the hook from the fish.
I therefore change the hook on my lures, usually to a Gamakatsu Si-wash hook. A Si-wash hook has an extra long shank and an open eye, which allows you to attach the hook onto a split ring or swivel quickly with hardly any effort. All you need is a pair of pliers to close the eye once its on the swivel or the split ring. When you buy your next lure, pick up a pack of Si-wash hooks (and make sure you match the size of the hook on the lure to your Si-wash hooks).
Your Leader and Your Lines
There are many things to be considered when putting line onto a reel and for my money, Shimano has covered them all. They have baitcasting reels, spinning reels, offshore reels, you name it, and a reels for everyone's budget. I've used Shimano for many years now.
If you're buying one shot, larger spool when you re-spool, here's a cost saving tip. Instead, go to your tackle store and have them re-spool. Why? Because your average one shot spool has about 220 yards of line, but you only need between 120 and 175 yards as a rule. The rest goes to waste! Let the store do it and you'll pay only for the amount of line they put on your reel. You can save about 50% doing this.
Save all your spools and take the large ones down to the tackle store and have them spool the diameter of lines that you most often use for mainline. 15 to 20 pound test is what I use. Then, when you need new line, you can re-spool your reel with your bulk line.
I know how tempting it can be to keep adding to your lure collection every time you're in the tackle store. So here are some money saving tips.
Lures and Hooks
Fish are attracted to most lures or spinners. But most hooks today in the hook-swivel-split ring package are made from hard metal, which easily snags on logs and branches. This generally results in you loosing your lure. So what I do is change my hooks, as soon as I buy them, to a softer, snag-proof one.
Some people worry that a softer hook, which will straighten out on a snag, will also straighten when they catch a fish, but this isn't the case. When snagged on a log or branch, it is the point of the hook that is caught. This means when you pull on it the stress is square on the point and the hook therefore will straighten if it's a soft hook, or break the line if it's a typical hard hook. However, when a hook is caught in the mouth of a fish, the stress point is not the hook's tip, it is the bend of the hook that is stressed, and pulling will definitely not free the hook from the fish.
I therefore change the hook on my lures, usually to a Gamakatsu Si-wash hook. A Si-wash hook has an extra long shank and an open eye, which allows you to attach the hook onto a split ring or swivel quickly with hardly any effort. All you need is a pair of pliers to close the eye once its on the swivel or the split ring. When you buy your next lure, pick up a pack of Si-wash hooks (and make sure you match the size of the hook on the lure to your Si-wash hooks).
Your Leader and Your Lines
There are many things to be considered when putting line onto a reel and for my money, Shimano has covered them all. They have baitcasting reels, spinning reels, offshore reels, you name it, and a reels for everyone's budget. I've used Shimano for many years now.
If you're buying one shot, larger spool when you re-spool, here's a cost saving tip. Instead, go to your tackle store and have them re-spool. Why? Because your average one shot spool has about 220 yards of line, but you only need between 120 and 175 yards as a rule. The rest goes to waste! Let the store do it and you'll pay only for the amount of line they put on your reel. You can save about 50% doing this.
Save all your spools and take the large ones down to the tackle store and have them spool the diameter of lines that you most often use for mainline. 15 to 20 pound test is what I use. Then, when you need new line, you can re-spool your reel with your bulk line.
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Minn Kolta Trolling Motors - Tips About Electric Trolling Motors
Thursday, March 26, 2009
By Brett Whiting
Electric trolling motors are being used more often these days onboard many fishing boats. Boaters are discovering the numerous advantages electric motors can present, the most obvious being the fact they are virtually silent in operation and that they are environmentally friendly. An added advantage is that their popularity is not hurt by the rise in gas prices. These motors, however, do need care that differs from the average gasoline powered motors.
Electric motors operate in a different way to gas motors, so it should not be any surprise that they need different care. Electric motors make use of batteries to supply them with power. This means they have a completely different method of powering up.
Any fisherman who has purchased or is buying an electric trolling motor would be wise to check out the following list of hints.
- Filling with fuel is replaced by charging. It is a simple procedure to pour in a little gas to get the motor running, but electric motors don't operate that way. Electric motors have to be charged. They require a battery charger.
This can be in the form of an onboard charger or a type that is kept on shore: this is up to the individual fisherman. The batteries are made such that they can be run down and charged many times so there is no concern over ruining them. However, the manufacturers directions should still be acknowledged with care to make certain that the motor batteries are not damaged.
- Always check the motor prior to use. Stray fishing lines can easily become caught in the motor and result in major damage. It only takes a split second for the damage to be done, but it also only takes a short time to inspect the engine to prevent that from occurring.
- Perform routine maintenance. Just as with any type of motor, an electric motor requires checks and regular maintenance. Parts should be checked to ensure they are secure and in good condition. Fisherman should not assume that electric equates with no worries. Maintenance must still be done.
- The motor should always be monitored when charging. This prevents it from being turned on accidentally. A motor that is allowed to run can easily overheat and burn out.
- Be kind to the motor. Electric motors contain parts that are kept cool by being submerged under water, so it is extremely important that the fisherman does not operate the motor whilst it is out of the water. It is also important to keep general care in mind by not using the motor in weeds or mud.
These tips offer ways to protect and prolong the life of the electric trolling motor. Fisherman who have decided to use an electric motor can expect great benefits when they follow these hints along with any instructions offered by the manufacturer.
Electric motors operate in a different way to gas motors, so it should not be any surprise that they need different care. Electric motors make use of batteries to supply them with power. This means they have a completely different method of powering up.
Any fisherman who has purchased or is buying an electric trolling motor would be wise to check out the following list of hints.
- Filling with fuel is replaced by charging. It is a simple procedure to pour in a little gas to get the motor running, but electric motors don't operate that way. Electric motors have to be charged. They require a battery charger.
This can be in the form of an onboard charger or a type that is kept on shore: this is up to the individual fisherman. The batteries are made such that they can be run down and charged many times so there is no concern over ruining them. However, the manufacturers directions should still be acknowledged with care to make certain that the motor batteries are not damaged.
- Always check the motor prior to use. Stray fishing lines can easily become caught in the motor and result in major damage. It only takes a split second for the damage to be done, but it also only takes a short time to inspect the engine to prevent that from occurring.
- Perform routine maintenance. Just as with any type of motor, an electric motor requires checks and regular maintenance. Parts should be checked to ensure they are secure and in good condition. Fisherman should not assume that electric equates with no worries. Maintenance must still be done.
- The motor should always be monitored when charging. This prevents it from being turned on accidentally. A motor that is allowed to run can easily overheat and burn out.
- Be kind to the motor. Electric motors contain parts that are kept cool by being submerged under water, so it is extremely important that the fisherman does not operate the motor whilst it is out of the water. It is also important to keep general care in mind by not using the motor in weeds or mud.
These tips offer ways to protect and prolong the life of the electric trolling motor. Fisherman who have decided to use an electric motor can expect great benefits when they follow these hints along with any instructions offered by the manufacturer.
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Boat Evaluation, Advertising And Sales
By John Howard
Once you have found out about evaluating your boat, there are lots of things that you can do during the sale to make sure that you get the most value out of the transaction.
Also, by managing to get a good amount of interested buyers thanks to good boat marketing, you will be able to avoid having to sell the boat via a dealer, therefore avoiding to waste money on hefty commission payments on your vessel.
To start with effective boat marketing, you should make sure that the boat is well presented, and also that you are able to reach out to the maximum number of potential buyers. Putting a listing on the internet is a great way to achieve both.
Also, remember that a picture speaks as thousand words. Take lots of good quality digital pictures of the boat, avoiding to represent it on ads and classifieds with a couple of blurry images from your last fishing trip or sailing weekend. Take purposeful images, and modify them slightly with an image editing software to make sure that your boat stands in the best possible light.
After having researched possible advertisement alternatives, choose on the one, or several, that you are going to use. There are lots of valuable free listings available on the internet, but you may want to supplement these with a more visible paid listing. Boat sales take a while, so you should have your listing up for at least two months.
You can also recycle a slightly altered Internet ad for local yacht clubs, marinas, bars and other places where fellow boaters congregate and where you may find potential buyers. Finding an interested person in one of these places will allow you to sell locally, taking the hassle of travel away from the buyer and making the deal more likely.
Remember to include all of those characteristics that will help set your vessel apart from the others when you write the ad text. Justify your sales price underlining the value for money to attract more potential buyers. Don't forget to make sure that the contact details are accurate. Providing both a phone number and an email address is a good idea.
Once a serious potential buyer has been found, you will need to be ready to answer lots of questions, so be ready with all the specifications, history, extra pictures, and other info that you need. It's often good to go through a question and answer process before actually visiting the boat, as this will save you time during the visit.
After the buyer's vetting process, if he or she is really interested you will have to fix the price together. You should always be ready to concede a bit on this point, so it's important to take this onto consideration when fixing the initial boat asking price.
The secret to sales negotiation is to be well prepared, anticipate what potential buyers are likely to say and work out in advance how you're going to react, keeping in the back of your mind what price you'll be prepared to accept. If there is anything about your boat that makes it unique and/or particularly attractive to the buyer, make sure to point that out.
Also, by managing to get a good amount of interested buyers thanks to good boat marketing, you will be able to avoid having to sell the boat via a dealer, therefore avoiding to waste money on hefty commission payments on your vessel.
To start with effective boat marketing, you should make sure that the boat is well presented, and also that you are able to reach out to the maximum number of potential buyers. Putting a listing on the internet is a great way to achieve both.
Also, remember that a picture speaks as thousand words. Take lots of good quality digital pictures of the boat, avoiding to represent it on ads and classifieds with a couple of blurry images from your last fishing trip or sailing weekend. Take purposeful images, and modify them slightly with an image editing software to make sure that your boat stands in the best possible light.
After having researched possible advertisement alternatives, choose on the one, or several, that you are going to use. There are lots of valuable free listings available on the internet, but you may want to supplement these with a more visible paid listing. Boat sales take a while, so you should have your listing up for at least two months.
You can also recycle a slightly altered Internet ad for local yacht clubs, marinas, bars and other places where fellow boaters congregate and where you may find potential buyers. Finding an interested person in one of these places will allow you to sell locally, taking the hassle of travel away from the buyer and making the deal more likely.
Remember to include all of those characteristics that will help set your vessel apart from the others when you write the ad text. Justify your sales price underlining the value for money to attract more potential buyers. Don't forget to make sure that the contact details are accurate. Providing both a phone number and an email address is a good idea.
Once a serious potential buyer has been found, you will need to be ready to answer lots of questions, so be ready with all the specifications, history, extra pictures, and other info that you need. It's often good to go through a question and answer process before actually visiting the boat, as this will save you time during the visit.
After the buyer's vetting process, if he or she is really interested you will have to fix the price together. You should always be ready to concede a bit on this point, so it's important to take this onto consideration when fixing the initial boat asking price.
The secret to sales negotiation is to be well prepared, anticipate what potential buyers are likely to say and work out in advance how you're going to react, keeping in the back of your mind what price you'll be prepared to accept. If there is anything about your boat that makes it unique and/or particularly attractive to the buyer, make sure to point that out.
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Fishing Knots
Experienced fishermen know all the fishing knots known to manhood. New people to fishing however have no idea how to tie knots and are often lost when it comes to making them work. Instead of becoming a victim of the depressed angler syndrome you need to learn ways to make your knots stick without slipping.
The easy part is learning these knots from a mate or a book, but try to do them again next time and suddenly you cannot remember the right moves anymore. The problem with this is that if you are an unseasoned fisher, then you won't have enough experience to remember. That is when you need a better system to help you learn.
You need to find out all you can about these techniques before you venture out onto the open water and get a good grasp on your tying knot technique to allow for more fish to be caught.
A great way to snatch some details on how to tie fishing knots is in your local pub. There you get a crowd of like minded folk who are happy to help you out. Plus it makes for an entertaining night out.
After you got your fishing knots down pat, you need to pay some attention to kitting yourself out for your first fishing adventure. Follow the tips of the pros. They already know what it takes to catch fish successfully and are keen to help you with their advice.
Your fishing equipment needs to be of good quality and it pays to pay a little more from the start to avoid wasting money. Ask in your tackle shop and they will be happy to guide you along. Pay for good mid-range lines and reels to keep them longer functioning.
Bait and tackle is another much discussed term among the fishing crowd. Each fishermen is only to quick to point out why a particular bait and tackle won't work for you. In the end, these are often hobbies and not a necessary item of your equipment unless you are prepared to get right into the topic.
Except giving you their most successful fishing ground, most fishermen are only too happy to help out a new person to the sport. You will most likely find new friends and manage to catch more fish each and every time you are out on the water.
Fishing is an exciting sport and relaxing to boost. Just you, the lake and the sun. What else would you want.
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All about the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
By LB McLoud
If advancing the hunting is your thing, whether it is your living or a weekend passion, then you would know very well that having on the correct boots means the difference in remaining out in the area longer and making it much more pleasurable an activity. Veteran hunters I have known have remarked that qualities of a reliable boot should include stableness, enduringness, grip and most importantly, comfortableness.
Recently a fellow worker invited me for a weekend of flyfishing with a little of small game hunting if we could fit it in. Since I had no adequate hunting boots to bring with me, I bought the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots based on a acquaintance's testimonial while continuing the four necessary tones of a beneficial boot that the veteran hunters afforded me in mind.
The Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots aptly carries out this role. The Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots has an EVA footbed and midsole joined with a steel stem to allow for first-class stableness and backing while on the hunt.
The Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots leather seems sturdy and elastic enough to ensure optimal security for your feet without compromising comfortableness and its 17 inch high boot sneaks in snugly and seems to offer maximal reinforcement thereby helping preclude accidental injury such as twists to your feet (which is very likely when you traverse uneven terrain) and gave me little difficulty while dropping them in peat bog or muck.
I feel confident about the leather of the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots enough to say that it could have even helped protect my feet from the fangs of some unexpected rattlers I could have accidentally disturbed. As expected, the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots kept my feet warm thanks to the 200g Thinsulate and moisture was held back by the nylon liner.
Fly fishing was thoroughly calming and enjoyable with the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots what with its comfort and its waterproofing. The sturdy Ground Claw sole provided excellent traction on every terrain we encountered. All those benefits from a boot that isn't that heavy on the pockets.
Recently a fellow worker invited me for a weekend of flyfishing with a little of small game hunting if we could fit it in. Since I had no adequate hunting boots to bring with me, I bought the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots based on a acquaintance's testimonial while continuing the four necessary tones of a beneficial boot that the veteran hunters afforded me in mind.
The Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots aptly carries out this role. The Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots has an EVA footbed and midsole joined with a steel stem to allow for first-class stableness and backing while on the hunt.
The Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots leather seems sturdy and elastic enough to ensure optimal security for your feet without compromising comfortableness and its 17 inch high boot sneaks in snugly and seems to offer maximal reinforcement thereby helping preclude accidental injury such as twists to your feet (which is very likely when you traverse uneven terrain) and gave me little difficulty while dropping them in peat bog or muck.
I feel confident about the leather of the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots enough to say that it could have even helped protect my feet from the fangs of some unexpected rattlers I could have accidentally disturbed. As expected, the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots kept my feet warm thanks to the 200g Thinsulate and moisture was held back by the nylon liner.
Fly fishing was thoroughly calming and enjoyable with the Orvis Irish Setter Hunting Boots what with its comfort and its waterproofing. The sturdy Ground Claw sole provided excellent traction on every terrain we encountered. All those benefits from a boot that isn't that heavy on the pockets.
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Your Guide to Choosing Fishing Equipment
By Irene Mmari
Fishing may be a pastime for some, but a sporting activity for others. of course you have to have the correct support system in place. here are some points for you to consider. When you are starting to get ready, the first thought that comes to mind, is which could be the best way to get across to the water. These are good but surely not amongst the best forms of transport. The biggest problem with canoes is that they are wobbly in water and weak in the face of wind, but it is good to use for paddling to reach some secret spots where fish remain undetected.
Since standing up and casting is necessary, your best option is to go for a motor-less rowboat. In case you are traveling far to do your fishing keeping a trolling motor makes sense. Big lakes or rivers can generate big waves.
Remember footwear is important if you fish beside a lake. Hip boots are the most practical for this as they can be rolled down if you? Though hip boots can be used to wade across streams, hip and chest waders are traditional favorites. Choosing loose-fitting chest and hip waders make more sense as these are easier for proper leg movement and does not cause stress at the seams leaving you wet.
Wear a proper jacket, which is available in two lengths Long and Short. The long jacket is usually worn to wade through shallow water or while fishing from a boat. If you are planning to use chest waders, it is recommended you use a short jacket since the bottom of a long jacket would drag in the water. To carry lure and other necessities, wear a jacket with multiple pockets. So a hat with a visor is a good idea.
A seasoned fisherman would always carry three stashes of lure and tackle-box containers: the first carries home stock pile; the second and larger is needed for the boat and the third one is meant for the car. With this you are prepared for any eventuality. If you are planning to fish at night, it makes good sense to buy a large quantity of supplies early in the season.
The right fishing gear and accessories can turn your fishing experience in to a memorable one. What can be more disappointing to find that you do not have the right accessory just when the perfect catch is approaching you? Being ready is one of the most critical aspects of fishing.
Since standing up and casting is necessary, your best option is to go for a motor-less rowboat. In case you are traveling far to do your fishing keeping a trolling motor makes sense. Big lakes or rivers can generate big waves.
Remember footwear is important if you fish beside a lake. Hip boots are the most practical for this as they can be rolled down if you? Though hip boots can be used to wade across streams, hip and chest waders are traditional favorites. Choosing loose-fitting chest and hip waders make more sense as these are easier for proper leg movement and does not cause stress at the seams leaving you wet.
Wear a proper jacket, which is available in two lengths Long and Short. The long jacket is usually worn to wade through shallow water or while fishing from a boat. If you are planning to use chest waders, it is recommended you use a short jacket since the bottom of a long jacket would drag in the water. To carry lure and other necessities, wear a jacket with multiple pockets. So a hat with a visor is a good idea.
A seasoned fisherman would always carry three stashes of lure and tackle-box containers: the first carries home stock pile; the second and larger is needed for the boat and the third one is meant for the car. With this you are prepared for any eventuality. If you are planning to fish at night, it makes good sense to buy a large quantity of supplies early in the season.
The right fishing gear and accessories can turn your fishing experience in to a memorable one. What can be more disappointing to find that you do not have the right accessory just when the perfect catch is approaching you? Being ready is one of the most critical aspects of fishing.
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How Do You Find Fish?
Monday, March 23, 2009
By Bamegnam Mbouda
If you are a faithful fisherman, using a fish finder can be a good way to help you find fish you are looking for. Take it with you when you look for fish out in the ocean. The type of fish finder you choose depends on what you're going to be doing, so take a look at what's out there and choose the right one. Whether you are a commercial fisherman or just do it for sport, the right fish finder will help make you much more successful at catching fish.
Finding where the fish are is the most important part of having success on your fishing trip. While some fishermen just use their instinct and search the sea for the best place to fish, others prefer to use a fish finder. Originally the technology was designed to allow the military to find submarines on the bottom of the ocean floor. Now the same technology can provide a fisherman with all the information that they need to find where the fish are located.
This technology uses sonar to "read" the area that exists between your boat and the ocean floor, as well as any objects or obstacles in between. Most of the time, these "obstacles" are actually fish. The fish finders of today are much more sophisticated than they were originally for military use. In fact, today's modern fish finder will display the information in map format so that you can tell exactly where the fish are located in proximity to the ocean floor.
The fish finder is a great "catch" for commercial fisherman whose livelihood depends upon the number of fish they can catch. However, they're also a great find for amateur sportsmen who simply want to find more fish every time he or she throws out a line. A fish finder is simply something you can use so that you can get the best results possible when you go fishing. It's also wonderful to have if you take others fishing with you, because you can simply take guests where the fish are, thereby making sure that your guests are successful in their fishing expeditions, too. In this way, you can truly entertain your guests in the best way possible.
It is expected that the technology that has produced fish finders will continue to improve over time. It is only a matter of time until the fish finders on the market are relatively fool proof. This type of equipment can be pricey if you choose an advanced model, but they will eventually become a part of every fishing trip. There are hand held models that you can bring with you when you are fishing on a boat that is not yours or for when you want to remove your equipment from the boat at the end of your fishing trips.
Because there are many fish finders on the market, it's easy for you to choose the one that best meets your needs. If you just fish occasionally for fun, you don't need a terribly expensive, pricey model. However, if you fish for a living and your ability to make that living depends upon your ability to find fish, then you'll need a much more expensive model -- but it will be well worth the price. Check out the wide number of models on the market and find one that's just right for you.
Finding where the fish are is the most important part of having success on your fishing trip. While some fishermen just use their instinct and search the sea for the best place to fish, others prefer to use a fish finder. Originally the technology was designed to allow the military to find submarines on the bottom of the ocean floor. Now the same technology can provide a fisherman with all the information that they need to find where the fish are located.
This technology uses sonar to "read" the area that exists between your boat and the ocean floor, as well as any objects or obstacles in between. Most of the time, these "obstacles" are actually fish. The fish finders of today are much more sophisticated than they were originally for military use. In fact, today's modern fish finder will display the information in map format so that you can tell exactly where the fish are located in proximity to the ocean floor.
The fish finder is a great "catch" for commercial fisherman whose livelihood depends upon the number of fish they can catch. However, they're also a great find for amateur sportsmen who simply want to find more fish every time he or she throws out a line. A fish finder is simply something you can use so that you can get the best results possible when you go fishing. It's also wonderful to have if you take others fishing with you, because you can simply take guests where the fish are, thereby making sure that your guests are successful in their fishing expeditions, too. In this way, you can truly entertain your guests in the best way possible.
It is expected that the technology that has produced fish finders will continue to improve over time. It is only a matter of time until the fish finders on the market are relatively fool proof. This type of equipment can be pricey if you choose an advanced model, but they will eventually become a part of every fishing trip. There are hand held models that you can bring with you when you are fishing on a boat that is not yours or for when you want to remove your equipment from the boat at the end of your fishing trips.
Because there are many fish finders on the market, it's easy for you to choose the one that best meets your needs. If you just fish occasionally for fun, you don't need a terribly expensive, pricey model. However, if you fish for a living and your ability to make that living depends upon your ability to find fish, then you'll need a much more expensive model -- but it will be well worth the price. Check out the wide number of models on the market and find one that's just right for you.
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Heading Out For A Fun Day
Sunday, March 22, 2009
We are planning a big weekend out this coming weekend and me and some mates are busy preparing our supplies for a weekend of fishing. There is much to think about from making sure that the boat is fueled to having the right bait for the fish we intend to catch.
To make the whole exercise easier for us all we have dedicated each person (there are three of us) in charge of a section.
I will prepare the boat and all needed like fuel, safety vests, check the motor, tools, sunscreen, etc.
My mate number one will organize all food and the second friend will bring the drinks.
All of us are experience fishermen with years of practice both on the open ocean and on lakes and in rivers. We hope to catch some tuna this weekend since we are going to fish in tuna rich fishing grounds. One can never be too sure though so we'll see.
Here are some tips to increase your chances of catching anything:
- Use the correct bait and tackle. Time and time again I see people who rock up with the wrong gear. naturally they go home empty handed as a result. It is a shame because these people might never fish again. Speak to your local fish supplies shop to get a better idea on what you need for the fish you target.
- If you fish by hand from the shores do it when the tide is highest (or incoming). You will increase your chances of catching a nice supply of fish because fish bite bets in these conditions.
- Do not waste your time with trying to fish in a storm or when the weather is bad. Fish are shy creatures and will rarely bite in bad weather.
- Don't start your fishing career with the whole shebang of equipment. Get a feel for the sport before you buy all the gadgets and tools. You might not like it after all and then waste money as a result.
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Fish supplies- why do I need them?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Fish supplies are necessary, whether you are planning on keeping one fish, two fish, a red fish, or a blue fish. Tropical fish require a lot more for them to remain happy, alive, and well. Tropical fish supplies are designed to help you do that. Fish supplies can describe any number of supplies that you will use to maintain your tank.
For example, if you want your tank water to look like crystal, you need to keep a good supply of chemical cleaners on hand. These cleaners are available at most pet stores, and do a excellent job in keeping the water clear and healthy. They simply dissolve into the water and the chemicals rid the tank of harmful waste and debris. There are fish supplies for almost anything it all deplaned what type of aquarium you own.
To establish a marine fish tank you will need basic fish supplies such as: Aquarium gravel such as live sand or crushed corals, Live Rock, saltwater mix, heater, Aquarium filter (such as sump), Protein Skimmer, Saltwater test kits, tank vacuum, Aquarium Glass Scrubber, Two, clean, never used before, 5-gallon bucket ,tank thermometer.
If you want to keep a healthy tropical freshwater tank or tropical fish tank you will need some basic fish supplies, the first fish supply will be a filter (such as canister filter), this works greatly in ensuring the aquarium is kept clean and clear of waste and debris. Tropical fish are used to swimming in warmer water so a tank heater will be needed to keep the water in your tank at the proper temperature. Other fish supplies such as tank substrate, freshwater test kits, Aquarium vacuum, tank Glass Scrubber, Two, clean, never used before, 6-gallon bucket ,Aquarium thermometer are needed too. Any of these supplies or equipment can be bought at your local pet store.
Unlike the marine aquarium, the main purpose of reef tank is to house various types of fish; the true stars of the saltwater reef tank are the coral and other invertebrates (such as sea stars). As the tanks we maintain contain more and more diverse animal life, the need for more complete additives becomes more essential, and the make-up of these additives has to be more geared to the new type of aquariums, in order to satisfy the requirements of all the animal life we now keep and maintain. Water movement is important in the reef aquarium with different kinds of coral requiring different and diverse flow rates.
Building water momentum using a gyre is an efficient method to increase flow, thus benefiting coral respiration and photosynthesis. Some corals such as the Mushroom Coral need very little light to thrive " conversely, LPS coral such as Brain coral require moderate amounts of light, and Small Polyp Stony Corals (SPS) such as Acropora Coral, require high intensity lighting. A reef aquarium requires appropriately intense lighting, protein skimmer wave box and other saltwater fish supplies are needed too.
There are also fish supplies for plants tanks, shrimps tanks, Nano reefs, ponds etc Any of these supplies can be bought at your local pet store.
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