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The most successful fishing lures seem to imitate natural forage either in size, color, action, sounds or a combination of these. Some color schemes may also promote visibility by providing contrast to existing visual conditions that the fish (not you) have. This may help explain why seemingly “strange” or “unorthodox” color combinations catch fish. We don’t see what the fish see. The lure presentation must entice them or there’s no interest on their (and later our) part.

Color Combination 1: Red Head with a solid white body

To a fish this may appear to be a bleeding wounded baitfish. The white body is clearly visible at a distance and the red head also accentuates the large white eye. The effect is even more pronounced if the lure has a “wobbling” action imposed on it. If the trolling speed or retrieve is erratic and the lure passes within striking distance of any predator – Look out! Why should sharks have all the fun?

Color Combination 2: Green Head with a yellow body and green vertical stripes

Many salt water baitfish follow this color pattern of a variegated body when viewed underwater. If you scuba then you know what I mean. Some examples include Mackerel, Tuna, Tiger Shad (Sabalo) and many baitfish seen in cover. If the size (from 3” to 5” in length) is imitative of the regional forage and your lure passes through the predator’s “feeding depth” as it shimmies by “ole saw-tooth”, you’ll have a fight on your hands before you can say, “Cahuna en la luna” three times.

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Color Combination 3: Blue Head with a blue back and a silver belly

This is another color pattern that visibly imitates a number of baitfish and adult species. The effect is even more exaggerated if you use large white eyes on your lure. The silvered belly also reflects light from below with every movement of the lure and provides contrast which helps the larger predator fish to see it. Especially a greater depths where light is much dimmer, contrast and reflection are even more important. By the way, don’t worry about retrieving your lure “too fast”. Not only can most predatory species can swim faster than you can reel, but some like Tuna, Wahoo, Mackerel and Barracuda, can swim faster than your boat for short distances!

Make your own lures

If you make your own lures, it’ll be much easier and much more economical to maintain an extensive variety of lure selections. You’ll also tend not to have heart failure if you lose a lure as it’s replaceable at minimal cost. For some lure styles and color combinations you find that work well, you’ll of course, make up a half a dozen or more so there’s always a supply of your “old faithful” on hand. It’s not all that difficult to do. You can get a line on the basics by reading Dynamite Salt Water Lures: Make Your Own for 75 Cents or Less Each with These Easy Steps online at: http://EzineArticles.com/?id=79278

Don’t just copy

Don’t just copy commercial lures either. Try out new, different and “unusual” color combinations and styles on each of your fishing trips. Make note of successes (like I have to tell you that) as to site, species and conditions. Make more of that model, a little larger, a little smaller, a bit heavier, etc., to have available for testing in the field. Lure manufacturers sponsor the “pros” to do this on tour. But if you “stumble” onto something that’s irresistible you can patent, sell or market your exclusive design. That’s essentially what an elderly Norse fisherman named Rapala did. Ever hear of him?

So now you know a little bit about color combinations. Even if you don’t know everything, you’ve done something worthwhile: you’ve expanded your knowledge.

Report author, Prof Larry M. Lynch, is a bi-lingual copywriter, expert author and photographer specializing in business, travel, food and education-related writing in South America. His work has appeared in Transitions Abroad, South American Explorer, Escape From America, Mexico News and Brazil magazines. He lives in Cali, Colombia, fishes the South American Pacific coast, Amazon and Orinoco River basins for exotic salt water and fresh water game and food fish. For no-obligation information on how to get original, exclusive Exotic fishing stories, fishing technique articles, fishing-action photography and one-of-a-kind content for your fishing-related newsletter, blog or website contact him today at: lynchlarrym@gmail.com for a free action photo-packed, South American fishing adventure article.

You might have heard of the GI diet and wondered if it had anything to do with the nation’s military forces. Actually, this meal plan is not connected with any branch of the armed services. But it is definitely an important part of the war on fat. By following the GI diet, you might be able to successfully fight the battle of the bulge.

To begin with, it is important to define our terms. GI refers to glycemic index. The GI measures just how quickly the body breaks apart food in order to develop glucose, which has been referred to as a major energy source for the body. The GI was the brainchild of Dr. David Jenkins, a nutritional expert at the University of Toronto.

If food ranks high on the GI scale, it means that the food breaks down quickly. As a result, the body is not satiated and goes looking elsewhere for food. However, food that is low-glucose breaks down less quickly, which means that it makes you feel satiated. The GI diet, therefore, is made up of food that is low on the GI barometer. If you follow this food plan, you will be eating lean meat and fish, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and fruits and vegetables. In addition, you can partake of dairy, as long as it is low-fat. However, you’ll be passing up cake, cookies, bread, and other foods that are comprised of white flour and therefore high on the GI.

Those who support the GI diet maintain that the vast majority of diets are unsuccessful because dieters do not feel satiated. Dieters may also feel fatigued, causing them to binge. In addition, many diets are complex, requiring individuals to do complicated calculations in order to determine how much they should eat.

Following the GI diet is as easy as following a traffic light. Red means stop—in other words, don’t eat that particular item. Yellow means proceed to eat with caution—and moderation. Green means go ahead and eat the item—it’s good for you. There are numerous advantages to the GI diet. To begin with, it provides proper nutrition, which means that it is heart-healthy. Also, you can eat as much as you want—if the foods have been given the green light. Chances are you won’t feel as if you’re running on empty with this diet, since it’s designed to keep you feeling satiated. It is believed that the diet can reduce the likelihood that you will be afflicted with heart disease, diabetes, stroke, colon cancer and prostate cancer. The GI diet is easy to maintain and equally easy to follow.

You might believe that the GI diet is like Atkins; however, there are notable differences. For example, the Atkins approach stresses high protein and animal fat while curbing carbohydrates. Atkins is based on the philosophy that, if the body does not receive carbs, it will end up breaking down fat instead. Over the long term, Atkins has been linked to kidney damage, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.

But the GI diet is based on carbs such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and encourages dieters to eliminate saturated fat, winning it the endorsement of a number of nutritionists. Still, it should be noted that the GI diet is not perfect. If you have spent a lifetime eating foods in the red category, you might find the diet quite challenging. Also, during the initial stage of the diet, the dieter’s weight may rise until the body makes an adjustment.

The GI diet may not be as popular as other diet programs, but it has a number of qualities to recommend it. It is not complicated, so it may not lead to as much frustration as other diets. The traffic light system might appeal to even the most unsophisticated of dieters. It encourages the consumption of good carbohydrates which are nutrient-rich. It is also sure to eliminate an individual’s reliance on junk food. While the adjustment to the diet may be difficult at first, a number of dieters maintain that it is well worth the effort. You may actually be surprised to learn exactly how much weight you can lose following the GI system.

Most of you have seen those little award graphics on
web sites. They are given to the web site by another
web site or award association to reward the web site
for a specific reason. They usually link right to the
site that has given the award.

These award sites are drawing tons of traffic to their
own web site. The reason is because all the web sites
who get the awards are linking right back to them by
posting the award on their web site.

What is stopping you from offering other awards to
other web sites? You could design a graphic for the
award. The graphic could include something that will
draw them to your web site. Have an online form at
your web site so other people can enter to qualify
for the award. You then judge all the entrees and
pick a winner. You give them the award graphic with
a link included. They post it on their web site and
now they're linking your web site.

You could offer web site awards for many reasons.
The web site might offer outstanding and original
content. The design of the web site could be very
professional. It could have a fast load time. It could
include original web features that aren't found on
most web sites. The site may be easy to navigate
through.

Let's say you give out 20 web site awards a week.
In a year that would be 1040 people linking to your
web site. If you received 2 hits a week from each
link, that would be 104 hits a year from each award
you have given. That equals an extra 108,160 hits to
your web site a year!

Inquisitive souls often find new tools that help them improve their personal life. The old saying, “Curiosity can kill the cat,” is something you want to re-evaluate. Sure, if you become curious of something that would obviously cause you harm, then the cat just might die. Curiosity is a gift. We can use this gift to our advantage if we choose, or we can make serious judgments that cause problems.

As you learn to use your inquisitive tools to your best interest, you will start to focus your attention on the good things in life. Most people walk around looking only at the shallow light of our creation, products and so on. instead of using a shallow mind, open your mind up to new horizons. An open mind however is not doing what is bad, rather opening your mind up to doing what is right. Too many times, I hear people say they have open minds, but often the minds are open to sexual deviations and nothing more or less. This is not a way to improve your life. Rather, you need to clean your mind of unhealthy actions, behaviors, images, etc, and start developing positive reflections.

Once you start to focus your attention you can move to change. You have to be willing to make changes to make it happen. Most people fear the unknown. To improve your life however you must not allow the unknown to scare you. The unknown just might be something that works in your favor. In fact, if you want to improve your life, you will start to welcome the unknown to your palace.

In our minds, we visualize who we think we may be. Most of us fear discovering something new about self. Do not fear what you may discover. You may discover a wonderful person waiting to get out and make the changes that most people fear. Changes are good. do not fear change, since change is a part of life and it is what takes you to new heights in life. When you see something new about you (GOOD OR BAD) take it and use it. If you see something bad, evaluate it carefully to make sure it is bad. If you conclude that this feature about you is bad, figure out ways to change it. You have the power and control inside you to make those changes. What can you do to make those changes. What actions can you take to make your life better?

Once you discover new details about you move to organize your thoughts, visions, etc, and then sort them out. Take time to evaluate the details. Details have hidden messages you may have overlooked that will carry you to a new life. Do not fear. Fear is the worst problem we face in the world, since fear is one of the ultimate controllers of humankind.

When you discover details take the volume of information you gain and sort through it. Kick out the bad and bring in the new. Discover new ideas. Discover new relationships. Discover the new you. Play with the details and information you gain and see what you come up with, followed by organizing your new information. Put the pieces of your life together to make a new you. When you check the list of information and details, make sure you visualize the whole pie. Take a view at weight, categories, order, colors, and size and so forth, so that you get the most of your new findings. Once you are finish, build your confidence so that you can take action and carry forward without cease.

Do you know your rights? Do you know that depression comes from influences? Did you know that Traditional mistaken assumptions could lead to depression? Knowing your rights can provide you mean for managing and conquering depression. Many people believe that putting self-first is selfish in nature. Contrary to the notion, you have the rights to be first sometimes. Some people believe that when you express your thoughts or feelings, other people do not like to hear them. Thus, the person may remain silent, while suffering depression. The truth is you have the rights to express your thoughts, emotions, and feelings, as well as the rights to express your pain.

Traditional beliefs claim that you should not waste priceless time spending your problems verbally. This is a misconstrued notion, since you do have rights to ask others for support, and/or help to cope with your emotional issues. You may have heard people tell you that making mistakes is stupidity on your part, however the fact is we are all human beings and mistakes is a part of life. In fact, mistakes are how we learn to grow.

Most people expect us to remain consistent and logical at all times, but the fact is these people lack the ability to remain consistent and logic at all times. Thus, this is the process of decision-making, which you have rights to take other actions contrary to your decision. You have the right to revolutionize your mind as you wish.

You probably heard that it is inappropriate to questions others around you. The fact is they are lying, since you have right away to demand proper treatment from others. The same rule applies to those telling you that you need to adjust your thinking, or else show flexibility in your actions and words. Assumption is guesses that often form in mistaken beliefs.

People down through the centuries advise us to respect other people’s perspectives, especially if the person is a licensor over you. Thus, they might tell you to keep a lid on it, while listening and learning from the influence of authority. This is far from the truth, since you have your own convictions and perspectives, and the right away to express them.

Assumptions are theories, which you probably heard that if other’s cannot find reasons behind your pain or reasons, thus then you have a problem. NOTE: Depression physical symptoms often include undefined aches and pains. Most times doctors cannot find purpose or reason for the cause. Listen up; you have the rights to make the final call on your feelings. You have the rights to express your thoughts, and pain and you have the rights to confirm what you believe. Doctors do not always have answers, and if a person claims they have aches and pains, thus it is coming from some source. Therefore, this notion in diagnostics may not be valid for depressive symptoms. In other words, doctors and other expects could be exaggerating. If someone tells you, you are crazy, thus you have the right away to leave him or her behind.

If someone tells you that your problems could claim to higher mountains, your rights include letting them know that you have the rights to ask for better results, or changes.

Many people in life do not know their rights and will rely on guesses and theories rather the exploring for the truths. This is one of the largest reasons that depression is hitting millions of people everyday. Now, if you want to know how to manage and conquer your depression, learn your rights, and further your education.