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How To: Vent a fish

Scientific studies have shown that species with large swimbladders, especially bottom dwelling fish such as grouper and snapper, derive an immediate benefit from venting.

How To: Prepare flat fish

These easy instructions will help you with filleting flat fish such as turbot, plaice, sole, flounder and halibut; some of the tastiest fish in the sea! You will need one whole flat fish, a knife, tea towel, and any kitchen towel. You will learn everything from how to fillet the fish to how to remove the skin. Prepare flat fish.

How To: Cook coconut fish curry

Love curry? Can't get enough fish in your diet? Try this great recipe for coconut fish curry. You don't have to fillet the fish yourself, y'know. Follow along as the Crash Test Kitchen chefs show you how to make this seafood curry dish. Cook coconut fish curry.

How To: Choose fish for a cold water fish tank

This film will show you how to select fish for a cold water temperate aquarium. It will help you decide which types to choose and how many to keep in your tank. The type and number of fish you can keep will depend on the size of your tank. An easy formula for calculating how many fish you can keep is to multiply the length of the tank by the width to get the surface area, and then divide this number by 60. There are several species of cold water fish, also known as temperate fish, which can b...

How To: Bake Cape Cod lemon butter scrod

Scrod sounds good, right? This fish will satisfy your seafood craving. But wait… is scrod even a fish? No. If you're not from the New England-area, you probably would never know this, but scrod is not a fish at all. It's often misconceived as being a type of fish. However, scrod is a New England term that refers to any white fish that has been split and boned before sale, typically cod or haddock.

How To: Tie the Palomar fishing lure knot

The Palomar knot is a powerful fishing knot, used to secure fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel. It's great for all kinds of light fishing lines, especially braid, which won't pull out of this knot. It's retains almost the full amount of original strength of the line. Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV will show you just how to tie the Palomar knot.

How To: Cook whole roasted fish under salt

A whole salt-crusted fish? What does that mean? You basically cook a whole fish in a blanket of salt. Well, it's not just salt, but it's mostly salt. You bake it and then you remove the crusted salty layer before eating. You then remove the fish skin to get to the edible goodies. The salt basically dries out the skin so you can remove it.

How To: Make slinkies for steelhead fishing

This instructional video is on how to make slinkies for steelhead, salmon and trout drift fishing. Slinkies are easy to make and they make less noise when bouncing off the bottom. You'll need a pair of pliers, a lighter, parachute cord, and split shot. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to make slinkies. Make slinkies for steelhead fishing.

How To: Catch surface-feeding fish with a popping cork rig

One of the most exciting times you can have fishing is when you can get in the middle of a school of surface-feeding fish like black bass or white bass or stripers. If you can manage to cast off into them, you're guaranteed to get a bite. And one way to improve your chances… the popping cork rig. Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV shows you how to fish a popping cork rig.

How To: Tie the snell knot fisherman's hitch

No, this isn't called the "snail" knot. It's the "snell" knot, and is the perfect knot for attaching an eyed fishing hook to fishing line. The snell knot is a favorite among fishermen, and is the perfect hitch knot to learn. Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV will show you exactly how to tie the snell knot.

How To: Set up a simple nymphing rig for fly fishing

Need some advice on fly fishing? Fly fishing is a distinct and ancient angling method of fishing, most notably as a method of catching trout or salmon. Fly fishing is also well employed today for a large variety of species other than trout and salmon, including pike, bass, panfish, grayling, carp, redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, and striped bass.

How To: Set up and fly fish with a double nymphing rig

Need some advice on fly fishing? Fly fishing is a distinct and ancient angling method of fishing, most notably as a method of catching trout or salmon. Fly fishing is also well employed today for a large variety of species other than trout and salmon, including pike, bass, panfish, grayling, carp, redfish, snook, tarpon, bonefish, and striped bass.

How To: Fish a two-hook panfish rig for deep-dwelling fish

The two-hook panfish rig is meant for vertical fishing under the boat in fairly deep water, for deep-dwelling fish like crappie, catfish, bluegills, and sometimes even bass. It involves two hooks hanging off the line, off droppers, to fish close to the bottom. Watch and learn as Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV shows you how to fish a two-hook panfish rig.

How To: Tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line

The Half Blood Knot is similar to the clinch knot. It is same knot with two different names. This instructional video demonstrates a variation called the Locked Half Blood Knot. This variation adds a way to secure the tag end in the final steps of tying the knot. The half blood knot is used to attached lures, hooks and swirvels to the fishing line. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line Tie a locked half blood knot on a fishing line.

How To: Tie a dropper loop fishing knot

The Dropper loop is a classic loop knot which is often used on multi-hook fishing lines and bait rigs. The dropper loop is also often used by fly fishermen to attach an extra fly to the leader. The dropper loop can be created in the middle of a the fishing line and forms a loop which is off to the side of the line. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a dropper loop fishing knot. Tie a dropper loop fishing knot.

How To: Clean and maintain a fish tank

Fish are among the most popular of all domestic pets. From the humble goldfish to the most complicated and beautiful aquatic micro-environments, they offer owners years of pleasure and serene viewing. Moreover, they are relatively easy to care for; however, like many pets, there is a lot to learn about this finned friend. Good tank maintenance will keep your aquarium healthy for years to come. Keep your fish healthy by watching this film, which will show you the basics of keeping your fish ta...

How To: Tie a Blood Bight fishing knot

Do you know how to tie a Blood Bight fishing knot? Here are instructions on how to tie a Blood Bight that is a figure of eight loop that you tie mid line. It is exactly the same as a figure eight loop but has a specific use and its own name. Tie a Blood Bight fishing knot.

How To: Tie the snell knot for fishing

Learn how to tie the snell fishing knot. 1. Run line through the eye and down the shank of the hook. Form a loop behind the eye with the line against the hook shank. 2. Pass tag end around line and shank and through loop four plus times. Keep turns in a neat row and pull tag end to tighten turns around the shank. 3. Work coil or turns down the shank to the eye by pulling on standing line. Pull alternately on tag end and standing line until snug. Congratulations! You just learned how to tie th...

How To: Tie the offshore swivel knot for fishing

Learn how to tie the offshore swivel knot with this knot tying instructional video. The offshore swivel knot is exceptionally strong - if one strand breaks, the other will probably hold regardless of the amount of stress on the fishing knot! Often used in conjunction with a Bimini twist knot, it can also be used to attach a hook. Hopefully this knot tying lesson will help you master the offshore swivel fishing knot! Tie the offshore swivel knot for fishing.

How To: Eat a whole fish

A whole fish is just as easy to prepare as a fillet, and it makes a stunning presentation. Enjoying it will take just a little more navigation on the part of your guests to avoid the bones, but the flavor imparted by a fish cooked on the bone is worth every extra effort. Eat a whole fish.

How To: Tie an end loop fishing knot

The End Loop is a loop knot for tying a loop in monofilament. The end loop is simple an quick to tie and very strong. These benefits makes the end loop a great choice for many situations. Watch this video fishing tutorial and learn how to tie an end loop knot. Tie an end loop fishing knot.

How To: Tie a thumb knot for fishing

The Thumb Knot is mostly used for attaching hooks, swivels and rings to heavy monofilament. At first it can be a bit tricky but when mastered it is a quick knot to tie. Follow along with this outdoor recreation HowTo video to learn to tie the fishing thumb knot. Tie a thumb knot for fishing.

How To: Tie a perfection loop fishing knot

The Perfection Loop is a great knot for tying a small loop at the end of the line. The Perfection Loop is perfectly in line with the standing part of the leader and it is both quick and easy to tie. Watch this video knot tying tutorial and learn how to tie a perfection loop fishing knot. Tie a perfection loop fishing knot.

How To: Set up a cold water fish tank

This video will show you how to set up an aquarium for cold water or temperate fish, such as goldfish. It will show you how to add gravel, water, plants and equipment to your new aquarium. Set up a cold water fish tank.

How To: Prepare a basic Peruvian ceviche (raw fish marinated with lime juice)

If you're a fan of sushi, then you have to try out this delicious raw fish recipe. It's not your typical raw fish. It's called ceviche, and it's a South American (in this case, Peruvian) dish of marinated raw fish. It's an interesting process where you don't cook the food on the stove or in the oven, but instead you marinate your ingredients in lime juice, which basically "cooks" the raw fish. A very fresh dish, perfect for anytime you want something a little lighter for a meal or a snack.