OT - Fishing - was Flash and linux

[Billie Erin Walsh]

On 04/28/2009 Nigel Ridley wrote:
>  I also want to be able to browse websites without *having to* use 
blocking software. I actually
>  want to see relative adverts - it helps me to be better informed about 
other products that might
>  be better suited to my needs. As a point in case I have been searching 
for 'the ultimate fishing
>  lure'. I don't have money to waste and these thing don't come cheap, 
so what's wrong with being
>  able to see, and click on, ads that will help me with my choosing a 
suitable product?

Good luck in your search.

Every fisherman in the history of the world has spent their entire lives 
looking for the "ultimate lure". From the shear variety of lures on the 
market I would guess that it has yet to be invented. If there was such a 
thing as the "ultimate lure" it would be the only one out there.

There are some old "standbys" in fishing that make some sense. Maybe one 
can help.

Match The Hatch. Look at what natural food source is available and use 
something like they are naturally feeding on at the time.

Presentation. It's a natural response for a fish to strike at an injured 
bait fish. Present the lure in such a way that it mimics an injured bait 
fish.

Timing. Old timers say:

Watch the livestock in the fields. If the cattle are just laying around 
chewing their cud, don't bother. If they are up and actively feeding go 
ahead.

Go fishing ahead of a storm front. The barometric change will stimulate 
feeding in most cases. After the storm there is an abundance of food 
washed into the water.

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Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans.