Finally Got My Fishing Boat On The River!Written by NLCATFISH
First fishing trip with boat in 2004!!Finally got my boat in river for 2004. Launched from The FREE ramp at Cincinnati Public landing. Checked out spots that I was shown last October by a fishing guide. With my depth finder saw how deep holes were. I also checked out another hole a guy told me about last week. I caught 4 cats total 2 channels and 2 blues. Channels were 3.6 and 2.7 pound. The one blue was 2.6 pounds. baby blue was about 7 inches long. It is good to see blues having offspring so there will be more blues in this section of Ohio River in future. I did have one of hardest runs ever; that fish just had my clicker running without stop. When I put my finger down to stop line it almost cut me. I was in 50 feet of water and I tighten down my drag but it had little effect. he just stayed down and headed down river. I set hook and held on till I got him turned. I got a couple turns of reel and felt him and knew he was BIG! Tightened drag some more to get leverage to try to get him up off bottom. Had him for a few more turn before he wrapped me on some type of sang! Never saw him for my line broke on snag.
| | What you should know about Volleyball Safety to make the most of your play timeWritten by Rebecca Blain
By Rebecca Blain of http://www.everything-volleyball.comThe fun and excitement of volleyball lures many children and adults into playing sport. However, in order to have as much fun as possible, volleyball safety is something that you must always keep in mind. There is no fun in a sport if you are injured and cannot play due to something as simple as knowing when or when not to bend your wrist. Your first consideration when preparing to play volleyball, or any sport for that matter, is to make certain you have all of equipment you need to play safely. Depending on where you are playing volleyball, there are several types of equipment you can purchase that can help prevent injuries. The basic equipment falls under several categories: - Protective Gear
- Shoes
- Clothing
- Miscellaneous Accessories
Protective Gear The most common type of equipment is basic protective gear. Pads and palm protectors fall into this category. Pads, such as elbow pads and knee pads are generally used in hard floor based volleyball, such as indoor courts located in schools world wide. All three are also highly suggested in sand based courts, and are considered a vital part of volleyball safety, as they protect most vulnerable parts of your body. Volleyball pads are used to prevent injury due to impact with ground from purposeful dives and accidental falls. Palm guards are used to protect your hands and wrist from impact of volleyball, as well as from falls. Shoes The second category of equipment that is vital for volleyball safety is style and type of shoes worn during game play. Specially designed men and women's volleyball shoes allow for better grip on court, which prevents sprained ankles and dangerous falls. Without proper shoes, you put yourself at risk. Nike and Reebok are two companies which specialize in sports shoes.Clothing During a volleyball game, wearing proper style of clothing is only way you can ensure accidents are prevented. Some styles of clothing, such as high riding shorts, can cause discomfort to player, which can lead to a lack of concentration and injury. By wearing proper sports jerseys and comfortable low rise shorts, you can enjoy a comfortable game without additional risk of injury.Miscellaneous Accessories When selecting your other accessories, you need to always keep your safety in mind. While ear rings and other piercings may be aesthetically pleasing, they do not belong on a volleyball court. Choosing what to wear besides standard volleyball safety gear is very important. A volleyball to stomach could cause a great deal of pain and danger should you have a naval piercing, for example. Earrings being ripped from earlobes is another common volleyball injury which is easily prevented. Play it safe. If you do not need accessory, take it off for duration of game. If you play volleyball a great deal, arrange for any piercings to be done and finished healing before or after season. If you must have volleyball accessories, some good wholesale accessories for volleyball include hair scrunchies, temporary tattoos, and arm bands. Another thing to consider is most, if not all volleyball leagues do not allow temporary tattoos to be worn during matches. Much like glitter, they could be considered a distraction to competition at hand.After you have been fully equipped for playing volleyball, there are other things that you need to keep in mind. These are basic safety rules of volleyball, and should be adhered to at all times. - Body Positions - Setting, Serving, Spiking and Passing
- Physical Contact
Body Positions In volleyball, an important aspect of sport is position your body is in, whether you are setting ball, serving, or spiking. Improper body positions can cause injury to yourself, or potentially others, so you should take great care in assuring that you assume proper positions.
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