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Different Types of Bows

Archery is a very ancient form of sport. Bow and arrow are not only used for sports purpose, but people also used to hunt animals to gather foods for them.

Bows were used for survival reasons centuries ago. But now people use a bow for sports and hunting purpose. Science has transformed bows a lot. You can see various types of bows nowadays. Some of them are good for hunting and some for the archery range.

In this post, I will talk about a different kind of bows.

 Different types of bows

There are mainly four types of bows you will see these days. They are:

Recurve bow

Compound bow

Longbow and

Crossbow

In this article, I will describe these four type of bows briefly:

 Recurve bow

Recurve bows are historical. They were used by horsemen, and modern versions of the bow are used in Olympic events and many archery events. These bows are named for their particular shape: the central parts of the limbs curve towards the archer who is operating it, and the top of the limbs curve away from the archer. This feature gives the bow more power, and less strength is needed to use the bow. Recurve bows are good for teaching archery, and beginners often start with a recurve bow which only has a string, an arrow rest, bow limbs and a riser. It helps to balance the bow. As you become more expert, you can add some more features to your bows such as sight, pressure button, clicker, and stabilizer.

 Compound bow

Compound bows are a little complex and the construction is a little hard. You can easily guess that from the name of this bow.

Compound bows were first introduced in the 1960s. This bow is consist of cables, pulleys, and cams which helps you to hold the bow even in heavy draw weight at full draw.

All these excellent features allow you to have some more time than usual to aim at your target. Compound bows are more powerful than other bow types. They allow you to shoot the arrow at a very high speed. Among the different type of bows for hunting, compound bows are very familiar among the hunters these days.

Because the operation of this bow is a little complex, it is not very suitable for the beginners.

 Longbows

Among all the other bows, longbows are the simplest one. Longbows were first introduced to us in the battle of 1298. It was very familiar and effective in the battlefield until the 16th century.

As you can easily guess the size of the bow from the name, these bows are long in size. They can be of the same size as the archer. It is made of a single piece of wood which is slightly curved. There is no bow sight and arrow rest in this bow. So, it is quite difficult for the archer to aim with this bow. You need to do a lot of practice to shoot accurately with this bow. But some people still love to use this bow because they love the thrill of using an ancient bow. The love to face the challenge.

 Crossbows

Crossbows are originated in China. These bows were commonly used in battle in the Greco-Roman and Medieval ages. You can still find some Chinese archers using this type of bow.

Crossbows are generally looked like a modern firearm but have a short bow horizontally attached at the muzzle. The bows are drawn by a crank mechanism. After that, the string is then attached to the trigger mechanism and locked in place. It remains like that until the archer fires the bow.

Their firing range is short. They need heavier draw weights to perform like a compound bow or a recurve bow. These bows are frequently used for target archery ranges. But some states and countries don’t allow this bow in their competitions.

There is a different type of bows for hunting, but this one is not so preferable for the job.

 Conclusion

If you have the proper knowledge about the different bow and arrow types, it will become a lot easier for you to choose the perfect one for your prospective work. Each of the bow types I described above is good to use in different situation and task. I hope you will find the information useful while choosing a bow for you.

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Types of Crab Trap

Crabbing is a great fun activity for a family holiday. This is famous in the northern coast of the USA. But almost everywhere people love to catch crabs.

It is a great feeling to return home from the coast with some crabs. Crabs are famous around the world for the delicious flavor it has. Though some people do it as a hobby some do it because catching crab is their profession.

Catching a crab is not like catching a fish. You need a crab trap to catch crabs. Traps can differ according to their design and necessity. In this post, I am going to introduce you to different types of crab traps.

 Crab Trap Types

In this article, we are going to talk about different types of crab traps:

 Box crab traps

Among all the crab traps, box crab traps are the most common one. People love to use this trap because they can use it very easily.

This trap has multiple entrances. It is made of steel wires. Steel wires make this trap very efficient and long-lasting. The trap is cube-shaped.

Though the trap is a little heavy and bulky in size, people love to use this because of the crab storage facility in the trap. But sometimes they found it difficult to carry to the coast because of the weight.

 Ring crab traps

In a ring crab trap, there are rings and a large metal ring. Both of the rings are bind by a net which is built with metal wire. The large opening of the trap allows the lure to attract the crabs properly.

Carb catchers from the coast of Washington love this type traps. This type of trap is best for use in the river mouths and in the bays which are protected. But you can also use it in the open sea if you want.

 Pyramid Crab Traps

You can easily guess the shape of this trap from its’ name. the whole trap is made from steel wire and it looks like a pyramid.

The bait is placed in the middle of the pyramid. When the crab enters into the pyramid, the trap entrance closes automatically. The main benefit of this trap is, you can use this trap in the open sea even when the tides are so big and strong.

 The Maryland crab pot

Maryland crab pot is made of steel wires just like the other three types of traps. Generally, there are four openings in this trap. Each of the openings has a bait inside. When the crab gets inside the entrance, it shuts instantly and the crab gets trapped.

 West Coast crab pots

There are a very few differences between the Maryland crab pot and west coast crab pot. The basic working principle of these two traps are similar. The only difference is, the two openings of this trap is shaped like a tunnel. The bait is placed inside the tunnels. When crabs get inside the tunnels in search of baits, they get trap inside them.

 Trotline crab fishing

Trotline crab fishing is now used very rarely. After the invention of crab traps with pots, people started to forget this method. It is used vastly between 1870 to 1929.

You will find some old crab hunters using this method but for some recreational purpose. Because other methods are more efficient and easy to apply.

 Conclusion

Each of the crab traps has their own benefits and usefulness. You can choose any of the traps to catch crabs. It totally depends on your choice and requirements.

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Fly Fishing Tips

Fishing is a great outdoor sport. People love fishing because of the adventures lying in it.

When it comes to fly fishing, the adventure multiplies by many. You need a lot of patience and practice to master the technique of fly fishing.

With proper instrument and tips, you can easily acquire the techniques of fly fishing.

In this post, I am going to give you some tips about fly fishing. Go through the whole article to know more about this amazing sport.

 Some tips about fly fishing

Some special tips with the basic knowledge of fly fishing will help you a lot to do better in this sport. Let’s read the following article to know the basic with some tips for fly fishing.

 Some basics of fly fishing

If you don’t have a strong base about something, you cannot achieve much on that thing. So let’s look at the basics of fly fishing:

1. It is better to buy a low weight fishing rod when you are a beginner. They are easy to handle in the first stage. A 6 weight rod will be good for catching trout, bass, and small fishes. Heavy rods are good for large games.

2. After buying a fishing rod, go to a local pond, lake or stream for a practical practice session.

3. Don’t just straight go to an expensive fishing trip before practicing and mastering the skills. It will be a waste of money. Because you will see most of your time will pass in just learning the basics.

4. Do a proper and vast fly fishing research in your home. Try to know which insects are hatching in your locality in which time of the year. Make a chart of that.

5. After you get the very basic knowledge, buy a graphite fishing rod with complimentary fishing line.

6. Now it’s time for learning the process of holding the rod. Hold the fishing rod in such a way that it seems like you are holding someone’s hand for a handshake.

7. Relax your whole body and muscles when you are casting. A stiff body and muscle are not good for casting gesture. If you through like that, the throw will not be so effective.

8. Go to a pond and practice the whole process on your own. Try to take apart the reel and putting it back together in the reel. Doing this continuously will help you to become familiar with the reel and at the time of the real game, you will be able to do it quickly.

 Follow the basic rules to make your base stronger. When your flying fishing base becomes strong, then you can go for some real action in the fishing tours.

 Buy polarized glasses

When you become some kind of expert, now it’s time for investing some money on some helping gear for fly fishing.

Buy a polarized glass for you. A polarized glass will help you to look into the water. You can see the potential pockets and pools of fishes under the water.

So, it is a very important gear for fly fishing and you will be investing in a good piece of gear.

 Remove barbs

Remove the barbs from your fishing hook. You can remove them or crush them with pliers and make them sharper again.

Removing the barbs will help you to remove the hook from a fish. If there is an accident and the hook gets stuck in the human body, it will be easier to remove from the body if you remove the barbs.

That means, removing the barbs is a very useful task and don’t be late to do this.

 Stealth is very important

While you are returning to the shore, don’t do hurry. Just take your time and slowly walk towards the shore. Otherwise, you may alert the fish.

Fish can see you and also can feel the vibration that creates on the ground due to walking. The slow movement will not make them afraid and they will not scatter here and there.

Try to wear clothes which are suitable for the fishing situation. Wear trousers and shirts which will allow you to bend easily and comfortably.

So, try to become invisible to the fishes and make less sound as much possible.

Watch your fly

Examine your fly after catching every fish. Also, check them after every time you fail to catch a fish. Be careful that their wings are not rotated out.

Look whether its’ tackle isn’t broken or damaged.

Apply some cleaning object on your hand to clean or dry the artificial fly you are using to catch the fish.

Check the artificial fly after every time you attempt to catch a fish.

  Be careful when drifting

Drifting means when you throw the line in the water. It is better to throw the line about 6 to 8 feet distance. If you throw any longer than this, it will become a problem for you to manage the line.

If you begin with too far casting, it can create a huge problem for you to drift. So, keep it short and simple to have a good line management system.

 Conclusion

Fly fishing is the best adventure you can have in fishing. Though it seems a little hard than other fishing forms, proper stance and a lot of practice can make anyone a master of this sport. I hope you will find my information very useful and will be able to do the fly fishing properly.