The Major Benefit Of Night Fishing

Written by Daniel Eggertsen


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Places where you get a few nibbles duringrepparttar day will often lead to many catches at night inrepparttar 105556 same spot.

Night fishing can make a bad daytime fisherman look good.

I always like to keep track ofrepparttar 105557 lures that work at certain fishing spots duringrepparttar 105558 day, and then tryrepparttar 105559 exact same thing at night. Try it next time you are out. You'll be amazed atrepparttar 105560 difference a simple variable (time of day) has on your results.

Here is a simple way to keep track.

One a piece of paper, write four column headings:

Place Lure Used Number Catches Size of Fish ----- --------- -------------- ------------

Then, write down your results from your day time fishing belowrepparttar 105561 columns on your paper. After you try a few difference spots with a few different lures, dorepparttar 105562 exact same thing you did duringrepparttar 105563 day at night this time.

Daniel Eggertsen is a long time fishermen, as well as President and Founder of Evening Secret Fishing (http://www.eveningsecretfishing.com/specialsecret/benefit.php)


Taking Kids for a Hike

Written by Kathy Burns-Millyard


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Water & Snacks: Bring plenty of both. Fruit and salty snacks are best (although sometimes candy works as a good motivator). Try to avoid bringing snacks laden with sugar and caffeine. They cause spikes (then crashes) in energy levels and tend to promote dehydration.

Matters of Safety. Knowrepparttar basics of administering first-aid. Allergic reactions to insects or plants can turn urgent quickly. Keep children onrepparttar 105555 trail and within your site at all times. Steer them clear of poisonous plants, steep ledges, overhangs, and potentially dangerous falls. A small, travel sized first aid kit is great for short hikes inrepparttar 105556 event of accidental scrapes or insect bites.

Essential Gear: Wet wipes are great for cleaning and double as toilet paper if necessary (bring plastic bags to carry them home). Always carry a compass and map, a flashlight, waterproof matches, bug dope, sunscreen and a whistle.

Opportunities for Fun & Learning

Hiking providesrepparttar 105557 perfect opportunity to instill in children a love and respect for nature that will last a lifetime. Singing camp songs (quietly) or designing a simple nature scavenger hunt is a great way to engage their minds and teach them aboutrepparttar 105558 environment. Give them disposable cameras and let them take pictures for a scrapbook or have them carry a nature journal to write in or draw things they see. Don't forget to educate them about trail etiquette andrepparttar 105559 importance of leaving plants and animals undisturbed.



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