Shore Fishing and Noodling

Lures are constantly flying through air, and lines get tangled more often than not. When you are shore fishing, you need to make certain you are aware of all of people around you, and that they are aware of you. Taking children to crowded beaches for fishing can be extremely dangerous, as they can get hooked while running and playing. Injuries sustained in this manner can be severe. As long as you are careful, and you do not run or dart across path of someone casting, shore fishing can be safest of all types of fishing.

There is one form of shore fishing, however, that is extremely dangerous. This is called "Noodling". Noodling, or another term for "Idiot", is practice of wading out to waist or chest level and bending down to search holes, logs and other hiding holes for catfish. Then you wiggle your fingers. If there is a catfish - or another type of creature in residence - they will attack your bare hand. Then fight begins, and Noodler needs to bring fish to shore. Many lose their lives yearly to this extreme sport, and it should be avoided, as it is not safe.

Ice Fishing Safety

The second thing you need to keep in mind at all times is condition of ice and weather predictions. Falling through ice while ice fishing, especially alone, is a death sentence. Being trapped on open ice during a blizzard is also extremely dangerous, even with shelter of an ice shack available. When you are stocking your ice shack, you need to make certain that you have enough wood for wood stove, or heating device within shack. This device should also be cared for and watched over at all times, so ice beneath shack remains stable or that shack does not burn.

If you keep these fishing safety tips and rules in mind, you should be able to have an enjoyable time fishing without high risk of injury to yourself or others, no matter which form of fishing you choose to participate in.

Three short years later, in 1919, American Expeditionary Forces donated 16,000 Volleyballs to troops, which provided a stimulus for growth in foreign countries. With this rise in growth of sport, new rules began being developed. A year later, three hits per side rule and back row attack rules were put into place.

By 1928, players and fans of sport realized that "official" tournament rules and regulations were required. The United States Volleyball Association was formed, and first U.S. Open Volleyball tournament was held. The U.S. Open allowed for squads that were not YMCA sanctioned to participate, which was a breakthrough at time. This evolution permitted lovers of sport to fully enjoy game without having to be tied to organization that created it.

After 1928, game of Volleyball was forever changed. With "official" rules set down, and a tournament that wasn't private to YMCA, popularity of sport was allowed to sky rocket. The Men's U.S. Open was held every year thereafter, with exception of three years. 1943, 1944 and 1989 did not have yearly tournaments, due to wars and other obstacles.

In 1934, Volleyball saw another extensive change through recognition of official referees to oversee games. This change in particular drastically altered calls and fairness of game.

The 1940's held several special events for Volleyball. Not only was forearm pass introduced into game, first world championship Volleyball game was held. It was during this time that volleyball movement saw fruition, and squads from all over world could find out who was best. This became a yearly event, allowing for more publicity of sport, which aided in its growth. Around this time, over 50 million people were playing world wide, in over 60 different countries.

By 1964, Volleyball had spread enough to warrant introduction into Olympic games. The first games took place in Tokyo, where a rubber carcass with leather panels was used for ball. This ball became one that would be used in most modern competitions. As a part of Olympic games, Volleyball was allowed to grow even further, until it secured a place for itself as second most played game in world.

Despite this high level of popularity, it wasn't until 1986 that Women's Professional Volleyball Association, or WPVA, was formed. With growing rate of professional interest by both sexes, Volleyball was finally allowed to reach its full potential for popularity. Elementary, middle and high schools, as well as colleges all invested into game by providing courses in Volleyball in their physical education, so that sport was known in most households around world.

While still trailing behind Soccer for popularity, Volleyball has done extremely well for a game with roots so young.