The Difference in Lake TroutWritten by Ken Austin
Lake trout are a type of fish that are completely different then any other fish. Those that like to go lake trout fishing, know that they are difficult to catch. Unless you know just how to do so, well, your chances are small of actually getting one. Lake trout fish are ones everyone wants though as their size can be enormous! Lake trout fishing is a great type of fishing, but you will need knowledge of these fish before you begin to fish them. There are many unique qualities to lake trout. One of most important is their size. The record weight for lake trout is over 102 pounds! Imagine bringing that in! The average weight depends on what fish eats. Those lake trout that can benefit from being in a lake with ciscoes, smelt or sculpins will grow to large sizes. These lake trout are called Siscowets or fat trout. Those that don't have this variety of small fish to eat, will eat plankton, insects, and crustaceans. Obviously, this fish is not going to weigh nearly as much.
| | The Revolution of Electric Guitars Written by Kathy Unruh
Sometime during 1930's electric guitars were introduced onto music scene, which began a revolution in sound and technology that continues to this day. After Rock and Roll was born in 1950's, it didn't take very long for electric guitars to grow in popularity and become one of most coveted instruments of all time. Things really began to take off when Beatles turned world on its ear in 1964 by "invading America". Soon to follow were groups like Rolling Stones, Cream, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Music was forever changed and today electric guitars dominate scene. Originally these guitars were made with only a single pick-up. Now they usually come with two or three, thus creating a more versatile instrument. One is placed near bridge, other toward base of neck, and a middle, or third, is often added between other two. Having these additional pickups provides guitarist with more options for producing various dimensions of tonal quality. They can be used independently or in combination with each other and adjusted to achieve just right volume or effect for either lead or rhythm guitar playing. Pickups are strategically set on electric guitars in order to "pickup" and produce best sound. There are generally two basic types of electric guitar: hollow-bodied and solid-bodied. Hollow-bodied guitars are often used by Jazz enthusiasts. Rock guitarists tend to prefer solid-bodied guitars overall. If you are in market for an electric guitar there are a few things you should keep in mind. First of all, take into consideration kind of music you want to play. Are you looking for a smooth, mellow sound, or do you prefer more of a raunchy sound with an edge? If former is true, then you'll gravitate toward hollow-bodied guitars; if later, then solid-bodied is your best bet. Now, you could compromise and go for a "semi-solid" electric guitar, which combines characteristics of both. These have a solid center block which creates sustain of a solid body along with "f" hole design which allows for acoustic quality too.
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