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WD-40 as a fish attractant

December 31st 2010 01:03
WD-40, fish attractant, fish oil
People often look at WD-40 as a fish attractant. One big reason for this is the myth that the product contains fish oil.

Although the exact formula is a secret, I can safely say the product does not contain fish oil. Like similar products, it is petroleum based and using it as a fish attractant is would be similar to pouring oil into the water. In other words, it's not the best thing to do even if it worked for grandpa.


Despite what I've just said, this post is not an indictment of WD-40. I make it a point to always have some under the sink or in my garage.

WD-40 offers a dynamite page that includes several uses for their product but, they don't say a darned thing about fish attractants!



Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!



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The power of Gollum

December 16th 2010 03:34
The next time you lift a fish from the water, take time to realize how much weight that fish has.

I'm not talking ounces or grams, I mean political weight.

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How to mount that trophy catch!

December 6th 2010 05:37
You've finally caught the lunker you've been after and you want to have it mounted for all to see. Where to begin?

These days you have two options--a skin mount or a replica mount.

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It may come as a surprise to many and goes against most thinking but studies have found that fish near coal-fired power plants actually have less mercury in their systems than those found further away.

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VHS--Not just a video

October 15th 2009 00:51
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia, often called VHS, is a invasive fish virus affecting over two dozen species of fish in the US. Well known fish such as walleye, freshwater drum, and yellow perch as well as redhorse and gobies have died. Also affected are bluegill, smallmouth bass, black crappie and northern pike but they have died in smaller numbers and some have even overcome the disease.

VHS was found in European freshwater trout back in the the late 30's. It finally appeared in the US on the West Coast in marine trout and salmon in the 80's and was then noticed further north in New Brunswick, Canada earlier this decade.

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Fish hatchery

Although I've written about non-native species bofore, a new study reports they may not be as detrimental as previously thought.

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Human medications found in fish

September 1st 2009 00:55
medications

The next time you take a trip and forget your medication, you can simply grab a fish from the local river as a substitute.

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There's plenty of mercury in fish

August 22nd 2009 04:47
power plant
By now it should come as no surprise that mercury is found in most fish. However, a U.S. government report released this week underscores just how serious the problem has become. In a study of nearly 300 streams throughout the country, every fish observed showed traces of mercury--some more than other but, every fish none the less.

It should be pointed out that this study refers to fish caught in the wild and does NOT include fish raised for human consumption. In short, fish purchased at the corner market is as safe, or unsafe, as ever.

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Here are a couple reports about another giant South American fish-- the pirarucu.

First up is a video from YouTube featuring conservation biologist Zeb Hogan.

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Fish & pollutants

May 9th 2009 02:56
Coal preparation plant, Conesville, Ohio
Emissions can be a source of water and fish contamination. (if you didn't know that!)

Sometimes you read things and say, "Hmmm." Other times you read things and go "Duh!!!" I've been in the "Duh!" mode lately and found another one.

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Do fish feel pain?

February 1st 2008 20:23
Okay! I'll throw my hat into the ring and offer my two cents!


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