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01.10.2016 · AUTUMN · SPEARFISHING

Sahil

Decided to swim for a couple of hours. The weather was overcast, the water a bit murky, and there weren't many fish either. Result of the hunt: 6 mullet. 2 big ones, 2 medium and 2 little pencils. On…

WUTRE 21 342
Rubric cover 29.10.2016 · AUTUMN · SPEARFISHING

Baku

Hi to all spearfishers, amateurs and pros!I started spearfishing this summer, I've got all the gear.Plenty of desire too, just not enough experience.So I decided to write and ask about joining a…

D delfin0000 23 551 Autumn
Buzovna (Zagulba) 02.10.2015 · AUTUMN · SPEARFISHING

Buzovna (Zagulba)

Fish from my own backyard.

K krv 23 781 Autumn
Rubric cover 22.04.2015 · SPRING · SPEARFISHING

THE SEA

How the spearfisher is pining for the water . . . On the lakes and the rivers there's ice and snow everywhere.Drying out are my gills, my gear and my Bush wetsuit.Into the water, the deep pool, my…

A aga 25 269 Spring
VIDEO of the Azerbaijan Spearfishing Championship 19.12.2014 · WINTER · SPEARFISHING

VIDEO of the Azerbaijan Spearfishing Championship

What's a spearfisher to do in winter, if not work on his skills in the pool and edit the video he's shot. So I finally got around to the footage from the championship, in case anyone's interested,…

D Denis 33 408 Winter

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Article Weather and Fish Behavior

As a rule, fish come up to shores where the surf is breaking and the depth they need is available. Many authors writing about fishing have repeatedly tried to analyse in their works the influence…

R riko_77 18.01.2012 18 665
Article Long-distance casting - a "master class" by Terry Edmonds, part 1

The author of this article, Terry Edmods, is an English tournament caster. The article describes the correct technique for the casting method most widely used among carp anglers - the overhead cast.…

A angler 29.11.2010 24 447
Article A Hundred and One Ways

Tying a hook to the line is a problem that occupies quite a few beginner anglers. Back when I was a kid, my father showed me the very simplest method, suitable for both eyed and spade-end hooks. This…

B BabekHasanov 19.10.2010 18 347
Article "Thai score" or what to do if you don't have a boat….

The idea of going to Thailand on a hunting trip over New Year came up in December. Originally the plan was to go after groupers in Israel with a good buddy of mine, who happens to be Jewish and, on…

A aga 13.07.2010 17 968
Article UNDERWATER SPORT IN THE SEAS OF THE SOVIET UNION. O. Mokievsky.

Mastering underwater swimming demands a great deal of hard work and persistence from a beginner, but how generously that work is rewarded! A wonderful world opens before your eyes on the sea floor.…

A aga 15.06.2010 18 371

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Manual How to calculate fuel consumption (calculator)

[[calculator:fuel]]Or manually with a simple formula:Liters / Mileage * 100 = Consumption per 100 km (divide the liters of petrol filled by the distance driven on those liters and multiply by 100)

S sazan 19.03.2008 358 429
News Baku - online cameras

The mobile operator Bakcell gives everyone the opportunity to look at the city of Baku through several online cameras installed in different parts of the city center.Original source:…

S sazan 23.04.2008 61 417
Article How long to hold your breath underwater

An explanation of the mechanics and physiology of breath-holding.In this article I'll try to explain the mechanics and physiology of breath-holding and tell you why diving is a very complex and…

V Vadim 29.08.2008 47 280
Article Fishing and Hunting Shops in Baku

A short review of the shops in town where I've happened to buy something. So I'll be commenting and sharing my impressions from memory. I should point out that I mostly buy fishing gear, and the…

S sazan 07.04.2008 27 050
Article Long-distance casting - a "master class" by Terry Edmonds, part 1

The author of this article, Terry Edmods, is an English tournament caster. The article describes the correct technique for the casting method most widely used among carp anglers - the overhead cast.…

A angler 29.11.2010 24 447
Article Weather and Fish Behavior

As a rule, fish come up to shores where the surf is breaking and the depth they need is available. Many authors writing about fishing have repeatedly tried to analyse in their works the influence…

R riko_77 18.01.2012 18 665