Also, you can use a computer graphics package to blend together two or three images for your final silhouette shape. Be sure to adjust size of final image to make it correct size for painting surface you have chosen, and print it out. As this is a gift you can make it whatever size you choose.

Once you have painted or found a suitable background, then trace around outside edge of image for your silhouette shape. Use carbon paper for this.

The silhouette shape can be painted in using acrylic paints – don’t make paint too thin though! Another alternative is to use a permanent marker, not a normal marker as it will fade over time, and that would be disappointing for person receiving gift.

Silhouettes look very effective and traditional in black. However you could use a darker shade of one of colors in background for an alternative look. For example if background was a pale green silhouette could be in a dark green. This all adds to uniqueness of your gift.

If you are using a colored card it will be better to use a permanent marker as water in paint may cause card surface to buckle.

Fill in silhouette shape and leave to dry. Then frame silhouette picture.

**A distinctive gift for a special person.**

This type of personalized gift is always appreciated and shows that you have put some thought, time and effort into present.

Another major benefit is that no one else will be giving exactly same gift!

This is an excellent technique if you can’t find a suitable card. You can make your own special card. It is most effective if you choose a very simple shape for silhouette when using this method in card making. Cards are generally a lot smaller and look best when you use less detailed shapes.

Use this system and say goodbye to gift buying problems for that hard to please someone.

Not only are tree stumps harder to see at night, so are shallow waters. It definitely pays to learn waters well before heading out at night.

Before you venture out into darkness, make sure you let someone know (back onshore) where you are going or are planning to go. If you aren't back home at a specific time you suggest, at least others will know where to start looking for you.

It's also a good idea to pack your insect repellant. Night fishing not only brings out best fish, but also meanest bugs. It's prime feeding time for many insects, and to them, you look pretty tasty on that open water.

Prepare your rods, reels and lures BEFORE you hit water. There is nothing worse than getting out in water and realizing you forgot to bring your favorite lure.

A little nap during afternoon before you head out is also a good idea. Of course, if you are catching a lot, I doubt you will be tempted to doze off.

And remember, safety always comes first. I am yet to see a fish worth getting seriously injured or killed over.