Here are 2 sets of instruction on bracelet making. Making A Bracelet and How to Make Bead Bracelets.

Once you have made your bracelets, you can sell them to friends and family. Or even get friends to sell for you for a commission. Some pals who love selling stuff might even sell them for free, or mark up price and take difference as a profit. Work out something you both are comfortable with.

Spanish mackerel This fish is somewhat of a tourist, arriving in June and staying until later September. The Spanish is delicious, averages 1 to 3 pounds and presents a real challenge to any angler. Spanish mackerel are usually taken on fast moving metal lures. Fishing rod of choice is a 9 foot light action. Minimum size allowed is 12" fork length (from tip of snout to middle of fork in tail). Bag limit of 15 per day per person

Striped bass Recently during winter months striped bass have returned to NC waters in great numbers. October, November and December are best times for fishing, with fish still showing up as late as February. In Atlantic waters, size limit is over 27" total length with bag limit of 2 per day. For sounds and other areas, consult NC Marine Fisheries website.

Flounder (summer, southern) Flounder begin biting in May as water warms. By June, fishing is going strong, with both summer and southern flounder being caught. Southern flounder dominate catch in inshore and southern NC waters, while summer flounder dominate catch in offshore waters north of Cape Hatteras. Many flounder are caught using cut baits and some are caught using jigs. When jigs are used, they work best when tipped with fish, shrimp or a mullet minnow.

Other species available to North Carolina surf fishermen are pompano, croaker, trout, spot, hogfish and whiting (sea mullet).

Be advised that there is a proposed recreational saltwater fishing license which is scheduled to take effect January 2006. The license is still being debated by North Carolina General Assembly and you should check NC Marine Fisheries website (http://www.ncfisheries.net) to determine if a license is required before fishing NC coast after that date.

Also, size regulations and limits given above are accurate at time of this writing (summer 2005) but are subject to change, so check NC Marine Fisheries website to confirm these regulations before your fishing expedition.

Whether beginning angler or old salt, surf fishing is a popular and fun activity with minimal expense, no boat required, easy access to great fishing conditions and plenty of action. With a minimum of effort and expense, you can catch a variety of excellent eating fish, have a great time and start making your own memories.