Archive for January, 2010
The great thing about Mississippi crappie fishing is that excellent catch can be found on many lakes year round. Even better, many of these lakes clear out because seasonal anglers prefer to stay at home in front of the fireplace, telling fish stories about their great spring and summer seasons. Some of the best fishing can actually be had in the winter months, and there are several lakes to choose from as your preferred location.
Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000-acre lake, but in the winter, you’ll find most of the fishing is done in about 50 acres of water. Mississippi crappie fishing enthusiasts will crowd into the upper lake area referred to as Welfare Hole, fishing for the strong crappie population. Due to the bottleneck created at the nearby highway bridge, crappie are attracted to the area and held here, seeking shelter from the current. Though just about anyone could catch a fish here, Mississippi crappie fishing during the winter is most efficient with an electronic depth finder to locate large schools, as well as a lot of patience and your trusty Shimano reels or Daiwa Reels. I prefer to the Shimano Stella FD. Barnett’s spillway also offers great fishing opportunities after a large release of water at the dam. Pelahatchie Creek on the east side of the dam also provides great Mississippi crappie fishing, with anglers targeting the banks where crappie can find deep cover.
Eagle Lake is another excellent location to find crappie. It’s a landlocked oxbow off the Mississippi River close to Vicksburg, famous for producing 10- and 12-inch fish in two years’ time, which is faster than any other lake in the state, according to studies by biologists. Eagle Lake is optimal for pre-spawn winter Mississippi crappie fishing because large females move out of the river channel for shelter. During these times, you can troll for an hour or two and catch your limit. For the best success, troll the deeper waters away from the owner piers, where they regularly deplete the supply in the brush along the banks. According to some sources, the crappie here prefer to remain about 14-15 feet deep in 20-foot deep waters.
Bay Springs Pool, just 30 minutes south of the Tennessee border, is a 5,500-acre lake that gets extremely cold during the winter months. However, during this time, Mississippi crappie fishing yields a great catch, with fat fish resting deep in the lake and ready to bite live bait such as small minnows. The lake contains clear waters, and in 35-50-foot deep areas, you’ll probably find the best, largest winter slabs at depths of 35-40 feet. Using more poles to cover a variety of depths can turn out a limit for the day, even in the dead cold of winter. As a general rule, you’ll probably do better if you have an electronic depth finder with high resolution to assist you in locating large schools of crappie.
by Daniel Eggertsen
Depending upon the location in which you intend to fish, tactics for finding catfish change drastically. This is due partly to the type of catfish you’ll find in various fishing holes, as well as the size of fish you can expect to hook.
For example, you can find huge catfish in some rivers, especially in the Mississippi, and in area lakes, you’ll find an incredible variety of both species and sizes. You can even find some species of catfish in saltwater locations. Because of the size of the body of water, there are especially important guidelines for an avid angler to follow when pond catfish fishing.
In a pond, catfish fishing can still provide extremely large fish; however, the idea of a “large” catch is relative.
In ponds, specimens of ten pounds and greater are considered monstrous in most circumstances, mostly because ponds are not large enough to spawn large communities of catfish that grow old and live to gain incredible size. However, with the equipment that is generally used in these pursuits, catching a catfish of such size can become a struggle quickly.
Pond catfish fishing requires a lot of preparation and patience. First, you need to know where within the pond you’ll be able to locate the catfish. Under most circumstances, you’ll find your target in deep water near the bottom of the pond.
However, this can vary based on the season, and you may want to watch for them near the surface on a warm late spring or early summer day. Still, the best fishing can be accomplished in the deep part of the lake, with bait suspended within inches of the bottom. Use a tight line and let your weight settle to the bottom unless you know the exact depth, in which case you can set the bobber to let your bait hang at about six inches above the bottom.
Next, know what type of bait is the best to use for pond catfish fishing. Catfish are attracted to bait more by smell than by sight, so a strong smelling, stinky bait works best in any application.
However, remember that in a pond, you don’t have nearly the current you would in a river or lake to drive the odor to the fish, so you’ll want to us something that will permeate the water with its stink. You might try chicken livers or multiple night crawlers (one probably won’t smell strongly enough), or even rotten foods, like old hot dogs. With a little patience, you will be rewarded.
Daniel Eggertsen
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/special-secrets-about-pond-catfish-fishing-137866.html
Illinois is a myriad of sites and sounds, history and multiculturalism, all blended harmoniously into what is considered a perfect microcosm of the United States. The exploding diversity of the north and Chicagoland balances perfectly with the wilderness and historic sites of the south.
The major financial, cultural and commercial hub of Illinois, Chicago, is situated on the Great Lake Michigan. The rest of the state is largely bordered by major waterways, including the Mississippi River to the west and the Ohio River to the south. Due to its geographic location, Illinois has blossomed over the centuries to become the unofficial capital of the Midwest region of the United States. Get a true taste of America’s Heartland when you book your airfare to Illinois’ Interior Plains.
The Joy of Illinois: Chicago and Beyond
When you plan your itinerary, remember that Illinois is divided into six distinct regions that all offer a different flavor of the Midwest and are best explored by automobile. Southern Illinois is not short of parks, recreation and open spaces. The Shawnee National Forest, expanding between the Ohio and the Mississippi Rivers, is a 270,000 acre wilderness wonderland, complete with rock climbing, horseback riding and observation towers. If you love wine, travel Illinois’ wine region in the south. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail provides an excellent tour of five wineries that are easily accessible by car.
Central Illinois is a notable mix of fantastic stops that will certainly round out your travel to Illinois. It also happens to be where President Abraham Lincoln’s former home and the state’s capital is located. In Springfield, take a stop at Looking for Lincoln, a collection of houses, buildings and countryside where the 16th president actually spent time. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is also located in the heart of Springfield. You can also get your kicks in Central Illinois where the Historic Route 66 passes through the state. Along the way, stop at the Amish Interpretive Center for a glimpse into the life and history of the Old Order Amish community. The fun is certainly not over yet; convince the kids that Santa does exist by visiting Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch where real Alaskan reindeer roam the grounds!
Chicagoland in Northern Illinois is another influential region. After you find cheap airfare to Illinois through O’Hare International Airport, you will find yourself in the true heart of the state. Stroll along the waterfront of Lake Michigan or enjoy world-class theater and dining. Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States and a historic center for America’s civil rights movements as well as the birth and growth of modern music, including jazz, blues and techno.
Witness the cultural melting pot that is the United States on a smaller scale. From hiking and fishing to historic sites and cosmopolitan exploits, travel to Illinois is certainly an all in one adventure!
Elyse Morgan
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/life-in-the-land-of-lincoln-explore-illinois-illinois-travel-information-96044.html
Shrine Building
The Shrine Building is indeed a historical shrine as it was built 85 years ago and appears on the list of the National Registry of Historic places. It has all the characteristics of imperialism like the enormous chandelier, marble and stone in the grand lobby. As soon as you enter this lobby you realize how intricate every piece of workmanship is. The marble which is of a rare variety, the beautiful stone carvings and the terrazzo floors reminds you of history belonging to the last century.
The Shrine Building gets its name from the Al Chymia Shrine Temple as the headquarters of the temple was in this house. Later, the Roof Garden Restaurant was used for dinners and dances, especially because of the spectacular view overlooking the Mississippi River
The Shrine Building is just a walking distance from the new University of Memphis law school. In fact everything is at walking distance and you hardly need to use your car. The people who live in the Shrine Building have a soothing view of the river as well as a complete view of the city.
The Shrine Building owners have several parking options, and some of them are at discount rates.There is an abundance of metered street parking as well as controlled access garage parking.The Brinkley Plaza Garage on the north side of the building is a good option, as it offers monthly parking contracts to the Shrine Residents of the http://www.shrinebuilding.com .The City Garage situated across the street also has discounted monthly rates.
When the building was converted into urban condos, special attention was paid to maintaining many of the historically important architectural features. This building is still a grand showplace and the present architect has created a unique blend of its historic majesty and the lifestyle conveniences of the present times
The Roof Garden floor has two-storey windows and otherwise too, all the windows throughout the building are tall and majestic. The views from all the condos are the highlight of the Shrine Building: they are views of the Mississippi River, like the beautiful sunset every night, the views of the city with all its lights is equally breathtaking and delightful.
The view from the spacious roof deck of the Shrine Building is the best in Memphis. Now the deck is remodeled with special wood and can be used for entertaining guests.There are stainless steel gas grills and beautiful furniture on which you can relax.
The final phase of the Shrine Building is under way, and this is the right time for you to purchase an http://www.shrinebuilding.com/lobbyareaandpool.html one of the exquisite penthouse apartments. All the http://www.shrinebuilding.com are ready and special discounts are available now, so make the most of the advantages available now.
edwin charli
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/the-shrine-building-722891.html
With Levees breaking all over the United States of America, a completely different Levee design is needed. Mud is Mud. Dirt is Dirt. Water will “Liquefy” Mud (Dirt). That is a known fact. So why keep on building a system that will break again. That is wasting time and money.
I have been presenting this design for the past 3 years. I have been on TV. This system has been emailed to every Senator and Representative in Washington. This system has been sent to every District of the Corps of Engineers in the U. S. This System has been put directly into the hands of Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana. This system is even on the Internet and has been viewed by thousands of people all over the world. All have turned a deaf ear to this design. Why? Because the engineers who viewed my presentation could not find any fault with this system. In fact they said that this is exactly what’s needed. But will not build it. Why? The reason is that they did not come up with the idea. And second they will not be able to make a bunch of money off of this idea. They have chosen to make more money rather than saving peoples lives. They have had over 60 years to solve the problem with mud levees namely the “Liquefied Zone” (visit my website for meaning). And to date has come up with NO solution of solving the “Liquefied Zone” problem. So they decided to talk about it least as possible.
The problem with ALL mud levees is “The Liquefied Zone”. This is the bottom of All mud levees where two different types of mud are joining together. They liquefy and begin to weaken. The weakest part of ALL mud levees is the top. When water rises so does water pressure. The tops of ALL mud levees are smaller at the top than the bottom. That is why a completely different design is needed. Mud levees cannot compete with greater water pressure.
By building this different levee design; the top of this levee design is the same strength as the bottom. So if water rises, simply add onto this different design as needed and have the same strength to hold back the greater water pressure that has accrued.
This different levee design can also be used as a barrier to lower storm surge. This different levee design can also be used for land restoration. These are just some of the ways this different levee design can be used. One design that can be used for multiple purposes that will result in lower cost and a stronger means of protection.
But people are to busy with their own agenda. So Almighty God has gotten their attention.
Levees are breaking at an alarming rate. How will they be repaired? Sheet pile does not work. Rocks do not work. Levee walls do not work. More mud levees with different mud does not work. Mud is Mud and Dirt is Dirt. Cheap to build and costly to repair.
Different people have to get involved. The Corps of Engineers will continue doing what they where thought in school. That’s all they know how to do. The contractors they employ will do what they know how to do. The same disaster will happen again. And they know that. That is why they say, we will build it again but it will break. They are thinking inside the box. The answer will come from outside the box. A completely different way of thinking about levees.
The problem is that when a design proves to work and save lives it is past own to the people in charge to evaluate. Guess who they are. The Corps of engineers and their contractors.
The answer will NOT come from them. The answer has just been presented to you. So you are without excuse to say that a different levee system does not exists. Here it is.
So what will you do? Will it take the people to the United States to protest against the current people in charge of protecting them and say swallow your pride and admit that they do not know what to do? When the solution has been given to them all designed and ready to be built. How simple can that be? Maybe to simple. Man makes things complicated. God makes things simple. Man wants personal gains. God offers protection for His people.
You have your solution. Build it or continue losing lives, property and business. While the same current people in charge get richer and richer at the expense of human lives.
“Time is of the essence”
Jim Boudreaux
P O Box 4414
Houma, La. 70361
Phone ( 985 ) 868-6270
Email: jboudr1@bellsouth.net
Website: http://jboudreaux.page.tl
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Québec a Nation History (Part 4)
The Fall of Huronia
The beginning of the Iroquois Wars
The story of the Jesuits in Huronia and the genocide of the Huron peoples by the Iroquois – Mohawks. The fall of Huronia enabled the Iroquois to concentrate their subsequent war efforts on the French settlements in the St. Lawrence Valley.
The wars were extremely brutal and are considered one of the bloodiest series of conflicts in the history of North America. The resultant enlargement of Iroquois territory realigned the tribal geography of North America, destroying several large tribal confederacies including the Hurons, Neutrals, Eries, and Susquehannock and pushing some eastern tribes west of the Mississippi River.
It was the beginning of the beaver wars, also called the Iroquois Wars or the French and Iroquois Wars, commonly refer to a brutal series of conflicts fought in the mid-17th century in eastern North America. Encouraged and armed by their Dutch and English trading partners, the Iroquois sought to expand their territory and monopolize the fur trade and the trade between European markets and the tribes of the western Great Lakes region. The conflict pitted the nations of the Iroquois Confederation, led by the dominant Mohawk, against the French. It is during that war that occured the Battle of Long Sault and that Dollard des Ormeaux became a Hero.
Duration : 0:9:14
http://www.juliabelle.com
In 2005, the Source to Sea Expedition paddled over 2,150 miles down the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers to help raise awareness for the National Audubon Society’s Upper Mississippi River Campaign. For more information about Audubon’s campaign, book release, and padding info, come visit our website at http://www.SourcetoSea.net
Duration : 0:5:27
590 Mississippi River Blvd South
St Paul, MN 55104
Mark Grieger
Phone: 612-382-4952
Email: markgrieger@cbburnet.com
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This is a video I did for a class as Western Illinois University detailing the begginning of a small river town in Illinois along the banks of the Mississippi River.
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