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Put a Different Spin on It

Spinnerbaits may be the most versatile bass lures of spring and early summer. Here are three techniques and modifications that the pros rely on to get the most out of a spinnerbait.

Vary the Retrieve

Never cast and retrieve a spinnerbait without changing your speed and direction. Raise the rod tip slightly as you’re reeling—to make the lure climb—then lower it and stop reeling, which lets the spinnerbait fall slightly. Strikes come as the blades make that change, most often just as the lure starts falling. Even a rise and fall over a few inches can make a difference.

Create a New Look

The three basic blade types are willowleaf, Indiana, and Colorado. In general, the slim profile of the willowleaf is designed to perform best at high speeds, which allow it to deliver a lot of flash. The rounder Colorado spins slowly and doesn’t put out as much flash. The blade in the middle—the Indiana—is a compromise design that works best when retrieved at moderate speeds. If bass are hitting well but consistently missing the lures, change blade color (say, from silver to gold) before changing the type. To provide a completely different look, remove the spinnerbait skirt and replace it with a soft-plastic worm, a grub, or even a tube lure. Retrieve the lure just as you would one with a regular skirt.

Rip for Big Bass

Let the spinnerbait fall to the bottom in slightly deeper water and rip it up with a few fast cranks. Then stop reeling and let it fall back to the bottom. Repeat this for the entire retrieve. Ripping a spinnerbait often brings reflex strikes from heavier fish that may have been watching the lure on the bottom. —Joe Cermele

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Cast from a Kayak

For easy casting from a kayak, install a movable anchor system. Mount pulleys near both ends of the craft and run a 3⁄16-inch braided nylon line through them and tie the ends to a strong metal or plastic ring. Insert your anchor line and tie it off to a deck cleat. Use the pulley line to move the ring forward or back, adjusting the anchor pull-point until the kayak lies in a comfortable casting position for your target area. —Joe Cermele

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Scooters For Survival

August 19, 2013 by Thomas Miller

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To escape mayhem or disaster, you will need transportation. Many survivalists have grand visions of a bulletproof, tracked vehicle that mimics the functions of a tank while matching the size and comfort of a luxury RV. I am no exception from that crowd. However, like most people, my reality is something on a much lesser scale — assuming that someday I will even be able to have a dedicated survival vehicle.
If you have a limited budget and because there are no special qualifications required to operate one in most areas, a feasible solution for a survival vehicle could be a scooter. Yes, a scooter. I am not a student, a hipster or European; but it seems that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages and support the philosophy that a scooter could be a viable option as a survival vehicle.
Advantages
The cost of a scooter can vary greatly, depending on the manufacturer, model and specifications. While a new scooter can cost well more than $10,000 for a top-of-the-line, highway-ready model, some of the imported models can be as cheap as $600. It is also not uncommon to find an old, used, name-brand scooter that is still running and listed for sale for $200 or more. In addition to a low purchase price, the cost of operation and maintenance are minimal. Most States do not require any endorsement to operate a scooter, and registration and insurance fees are minimal.
Most small scooters weigh less than 300 pounds. The heaviest models weigh about 600 pounds. Because they are lightweight, scooters are easy to get around on. Also, they can be moved and even lifted over obstacles with minimal or no assistance.
A scooter can easily be navigated through the tightest of areas. In the event of societal collapse, a scooter may be the only motorized form of transportation that can be maneuvered through an urban environment. The size advantage will allow a scooter to pass through roadblocks that a car or truck could not. If your survival vehicle of choice is not a scooter, you could put a scooter in the back of a truck, van or SUV. This will allow the use of the scooter if an impassable area is reached or if your first choice of vehicle becomes incapacitated.
Scooters are very efficient in the amount of fuel that they consume. Many of the 50 cubic centimeter models can get more than 100 miles per gallon. Because of the fuel-consumption advantage, a scooter can be a good survival vehicle. For example, a scooter with a full tank of gas and a 2-gallon gas can in reserve can travel nearly 400 miles. This should be a plentiful distance to reach safety in many survival scenarios.
The range of a scooter on a single tank of gas is not all that impressive on its own. But many scooters have additional luggage or cargo racks available that will easily facilitate the carrying of additional fuel.
Many preppers are concerned about the possibility of electromagnetic pulses (EMP) or coronal mass ejections (CME) from the sun that could potentially wipe out the electrical grid and destroy any machinery or equipment that operates on an electric system. As a result of a scooter’s size, it is possible to design and build a faraday cage that will protect the scooter and keep it operational after an EMP or CME. Having a source of transportation following such an event will offer significant advantages versus not having a mode of transportation.
Scooters are quiet by design. Their small engines do not produce a large amount of noise or emissions which make them great vehicles for keeping a low profile.
A scooter can be easily concealed. They are small and easily hidden, and they are typically covered in plastic panels that can easily be painted with basic spray paint. This allows for a custom paint job to blend in with a variety of environments. Additionally, cheaper models of scooter don’t usually have any chrome or bright metal components. That means less risk of light sources reflecting on the scooter and giving away its location.
Scooters are not inherently designed to carry large amounts of cargo, but they do offer the opportunity to carry cargo in several different configurations. In addition to cargo racks, saddle bags and various other bags can be strapped to the scooter’s frame, handlebars and panels. It is even feasible that a bicycle or motorcycle trailer could be pulled by a scooter to allow additional cargo capacity.

Disadvantages
The small size of a scooter makes the payload that can be carried extremely limited. This includes limitations on the number or weight of passengers carried, the weight of cargo and the space available to carry both. In addition to cargo restrictions, the scooter’s small wheels make it susceptible to falling into potholes, which can ruin your mode of transportation. Because of this possible complication, it may be advisable to maintain an inventory or extra parts for your scooter. This is especially true if you are depending on a scooter for survival purposes. Some of the spare parts that should be stocked include wheels, tires, spark plugs, oil, engine lubricants and electrical components (bulbs, fuses and wires).
The average size of a scooter engine is somewhere between 50-150 cubic centimeters. This is great because it means that a scooter will only sip fuel as opposed to guzzling it, but it also means that the maximum speed of a scooter is very limited. Typically topping out at a speed of 45 mph (on a good day), a scooter will not allow for quick transportation. The speed of a scooter will be decreased even more when attempting to ascend a hill or traversing rough terrain.

Disaster Applications
There are many potential applications to use a scooter in the event of a disaster. Besides point to point transportation, scooters could be used for:

• Scouting and reconnaissance: Because of the potential to get around in a quiet and stealth manner, a scooter could be a great recon vehicle.
• Evasion: In the event of a confrontation, a scooter could offer a quick means of evading a threat. They also offer the potential in assisting in an effective getaway by traveling on sidewalks, through alleyways, etc.
• Hunting and gathering: During difficult times, hunting and gathering food and water sources may be the main method of survival. In this case, a scooter could greatly increase the effectiveness of these efforts. It is also possible that some resources could be used because of the additional capabilities offered by having a scooter.
• Assisting others: Rebuilding after a disaster often revolves around the efforts of an entire community. If there is limited transportation available or if environmental conditions limit the use of conventional vehicles, a scooter could offer an opportunity to assist your neighbors and help rebuild the community.

Is a scooter a viable option to get out of dodge? I don’t know. But what I do know is that I would rather ride a scooter out of chaos than strap on my hiking boots and walk an unending number of miles to safety.

–Thomas Miller

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Vitamins And Minerals That Reduce Cancer Risk

August 19, 2013 by Carl Lowe

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European researchers have found that the vitamins C and E as well as the mineral selenium may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by two-thirds. Globally, pancreatic cancer kills more than 250,000 people a year.

This cancer is deadly. Only 3 percent of people with this disease survive beyond five years. Genes, smoking and type 2 diabetes are all risk factors. Diet is also thought to play a role.

In this study, people who consumed the highest levels of vitamins C and E and selenium in their food were 67 percent less likely to develop pancreatic cancer than those who took in the least.

The researchers note that experiments using antioxidant dietary supplements have not produced significant results, but this may be because food sources of these nutrients are more beneficial than supplements. Citrus and kiwi fruits are high in vitamin C. Nuts and spinach contain vitamin E. Selenium is found in nuts and fish.

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Give a Dam

When summer temperatures soar, it’s time to move to the fast water found below a dam, where the temperature is frigid and the stripers get aggressive. Be there at first light, armed with beefy 7- to 8-foot baitcasting outfits with wide-spool reels sporting heavy line (30- to 40-pound mono or heavier braided line). Wolf packs of stripers will cruise shallow shoals and gravel bars at daybreak (A), hitting schools of baitfish with percussive surface strikes. Start with a big, noisy muskie prop bait, retrieving it with loud rips and tranquil pauses. As the fog burns off, switch to a quieter topwater glide bait, retrieving it slowly across the surface so the tail sashays back and forth, leaving a wake behind it. By midmorning, move to 5-to 10-foot holes adjacent to those shallow shoals and bars (B), casting a 10-inch soft jerkbait rigged with a treble stinger hook. Stripers shun bright sunlight, holding tight to undercut banks and submerged trees (C); cast the bait around these spots and skate it rapidly across the surface. —Joe Cermele

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Robust Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe – Freezer Food Storage

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Canned Apple Pie Filling Recipe & Free Printable Labels

Delight your family with a delicious homemade apple filling to go in your pie or over ice cream without all of the preservatives those canned fillings have.

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