| How to Cast Spinning Tackle Posted: 12 Aug 2019 01:00 AM PDT Casting spinning tackle involves throwing a fishing line into a body of water with a spinning rod. A spinning rod is a modern type of fishing rod that uses a mechanical spool and reel mechanism to achieve great distances when you cast your line. Casting spinning tackle is quite easy once you get the hang of it. After you've set up your fishing rod, you'll need to hold your rod correctly, throw by flicking your wrist and forearm, and release your line as you're throwing it. [Edit]Gripping Your Fishing Rod - Hold the rod comfortably in your dominant hand. Hold your arm out perpendicular to the rod with your palm facing inwards. Wrap your fingers around the handle where your reel attaches to your rod. Wrap your pinky and ring finger under the junction with your pointer and index on the other side. Curl your thumb over the top and adjust your grip until it's comfortable for you.[1]
- Don't squeeze your rod so hard that your knuckles turn white—you need a loose grip to get the proper wrist action when you cast your line.
- Rotate your wrist so that the spinning wheel is under the rod. Turn the fishing rod downwards by spinning it in your hand so that the reel mechanism sits directly underneath your wrist. Readjust your grip so that it feels right in your palm.[2]
- The spinning wheel is the spherical object attached to the side of your rod above the handle. It contains the fishing line, bail, and reel mechanism.
- Stick your index finger out and pull your line in. With your nondominant hand still on the reel handle, release your index finger from under the fishing pole. Point it away from you and hook a section of the fishing line around your knuckle. With the fishing line resting between the pads at the top of your finger, pull it in until you're holding it against the rod. Release the reel handle if you're holding it.[3]
- Reel your line slowly until you have hanging from your rod. Use your nondominant hand to slowly rotate the crank on your reel clockwise. Turn the handle until you have of line hanging from the tip of your fishing rod. If your lure is already at the tip, turn the handle counterclockwise until you have your 6-12 inches.[4]
- Lift your index finger a little to release the tension on the line as you do this.
[Edit]Casting Your Line - Identify where you want to throw your line and rotate your body. Once you know where you want to place your lure or bait, line your shoulders up so that you're square with your target. Put your dominant leg behind you and bend your knees slightly.[5]
- Flip the bail on your spool to unlock the line. The bail is the thin strip of plastic or metal that connects to opposite sides of your reel. It locks and unlocks your spool to make sure that your line releases properly. Switch your bail's position so that it's open, and check to make sure that your reel is unlocked by lifting your index figure off of the line for half of a second to see if the line releases. If it doesn't, flip it the other way.[6]
- If your bail is locked, it could snap your line and send your bait or lure flying into the water.
- Raise the rod over your dominant shoulder. Slowly and carefully lift your rod, keeping the end of the fishing pole pointing away from you as you do it. Use your wrist and elbow to raise it and pull the rod directly over your shoulder. Point the rod slightly behind you with your index finger still gripping the line.[7]
- Throw your rod by propelling your forearm towards your target. Use your elbow as a hinge to propel your wrist in the direction that you want to cast. If you want more distance, drag your bicep down as you're doing this to add some additional force. Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground and try to keep your shoulders lined up with your target.[8]
- Release your line by lifting your finger as you cast it. As your forearm begins to move, lift your index off of the fishing line and point it away from your rod. This will relieve the tension on your line and allow the force of your forward motion to propel your rig forward. Slow your arm down and stop your follow through as soon as you see the line flying through the air and you have the rod pointing towards the target.[9]
- If your finger is close to the line as you're casting it, you could scratch or cut yourself from the friction created by the twine as it's flying away.
[Edit]Reeling Your Line in and Setting It - Grip your line again with your index finger. Once your rig lands in the water, you need to keep it from floating farther away from you. To temporarily hold your line, stick your index finger away from you again and grip the fishing line. Pull it back against your rod and hold it in place.[10]
- Rotate the reel handle if you're unhappy with the location of your lure or bait. If you threw your line out too far or want to try again, you can bring your line in by turning your reel handle clockwise. If you need to, reel it all the way back until you have of line hanging off of your rod and try throwing it again. If you want to loosen the lure and let it out further, rotate the handle counterclockwise. Once you're happy with the location of your line, you can lock the bail.[11]
- Flip the bail to the locked position to lock your line. Keep your finger on top of the line near your handle and flip the bail to the locked position with your nondominant hand. To flip the bail, simply pull it to the opposite side where it was originally locked. This will keep your rig from floating away as you wait for a catch.
- On most fishing rods, you'll hear the bail lock with a click.
- Hold your handle firmly and wait for a fish to bite. Once your rig is in a location that you're happy with, you can move your hand further down the handle. Adjust the line as you deem necessary. All that's left to do is to enjoy the outdoors and wait for a catch![12]
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| How to Name a Star Posted: 11 Aug 2019 05:00 PM PDT If you were interested in naming a star after yourself or someone you know, several companies offer services to name your own star. Note that the star won't be the official name of the star and it's likely that the star has already been named something else in another registry. While the name won't be official, you'll receive a certificate and other astronomical gifts that will make you or someone you know feel special.[1] Officially, most stars have already been cataloged with a series of letters and numbers. However, larger, more significant stars usually have a unique name given to them by different cultures or astronomers. [Edit]Naming a Star Online - Search online for star-naming registries. Several non-official, for-profit online registries offer star naming services. These registries give you a certificate for your star and other items like photographs of constellations, a star map, fact sheets, and space-themed accessories. Most packages will also include instructions on how to find your star in the sky. Look online at different companies and compare what they offer to help narrow down your decision.[2]
- The only official registry is the International Astronomical Union (IAU). They define how stars and other celestial bodies are officially named for astronomical and scientific purposes.
- Compare gift packages and choose the one you like the best. Most online star-naming registries will have different packages that you can buy. If you want to get more merchandise, you'll have to purchase a more expensive package. Look at the different packages and choose one based on your budget and what they have to offer.[3]
- Star naming packages typically cost anywhere from $30 to $100.
- Purchase the star and wait for your certificate to come in the mail. Once you select the package, input your payment details and put in your order. Once you pay, you'll be prompted to type in your desired star name. Most companies will then pick out a star for you and show you a photo of it in relation to other stars.[4]
- If you're naming a star after someone else, you should input their address so that the package gets delivered to them.
- You should receive an email confirmation and a receipt for your purchase.
- Email the IAU to officially name unnamed comets or meteors. Though most stars, constellations, and planets have already been named, new comets or meteors typically receive a name based on the person who discovered them. If you have a telescope and see a comet or meteor that you don't think was named yet, email cbatiau@eps.harvard.edu. As you track the comet or meteor, make sure to keep meticulous records and contact the IAU as soon as possible. In the email, include your name, address, contact details, date and time of the observation, the observation method, and the observation site.[5]
- When a comet can be seen by the naked eye, you typically can not name it since many other people "discovered" it at the same time.
- The observation method could include a telescope, naked eye, or photograph.
- The observation site should include the town or city name and longitude and latitude of your location when you made the discovery.
- Usually astronomers and teams of astronomers with telescopes are the first ones to find and name new comets and meteors.
[Edit]Thinking Of a Good Name - Name a star after someone you know for a thoughtful gift. Most people will name a star after someone they know as a gift. Again, while the star may not be officially named across all registries, the merchandise that you get with the package is a great gift for someone interested in astronomy. Having a star named after you will leave most people feeling happy and unique.[6]
- You can also name a star after someone who has passed away in honor of their name.
- You can also name the star after yourself.
- Think of a name from ancient mythology for a historical approach. Most stars and constellations have been historically named based on characters from ancient mythology. Some stars and constellations may have more than 1 name depending on the culture or society that originally coined their names. For example, Taurus was originally named Ain in the original Arabic text.[7]
- Constellations named using Greek mythology include Andromeda, Draco, and Orion.
- Name a star by its size and constellation for an official name. Officially, most stars are named by their constellation so astronomers can keep track of them. Usually, the stars will have a designation after the constellation name like alpha or beta to describe their size. For example, the largest star in the Orion constellation is named Alpha Orionis and the second largest star is called Beta Orionis.[8]
- Alpha, beta, and gamma come from the Greek alphabet.
- This method of naming stars is called the Bayer method.
- Discover a new star and name it after yourself. When new stars are discovered they are named after the person or team who discovered them along with coordinates of the star. Astronomers or teams of astronomers with high-powered telescopes are typically the ones who discover new stars. These official names are cataloged by the International Astronomical Union and have names like Luyten 726-8A, BD +5deg 1668, and Kruger 60 A. It is highly unlikely that the star you find hasn't been cataloged but if you believe that you've found a new star, email cbatiau@eps.harvard.edu and include details like the time you discovered the star, your name, address, and contact information.[9]
- There's a good chance the star that you found has already been discovered. You can cross-reference the IAU constellation and star catalogs to see whether the coordinates of your star match an already existing star.
- The coordinates are calculated by determining the star's ascension and declination in space, which is the equivalent to longitude and latitude on earth.
- There are millions of stars that have already been cataloged by the International Astronomical Union.
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| How to Make a Floral Headdress Posted: 11 Aug 2019 09:00 AM PDT Floral headdresses are the ultimate accessory for any music festival, garden party, or boho-style outdoor wedding. After selecting your florals and greenery and molding the base of your crown, you can create your own unique floral headdress that will make a statement whatever the occasion. [Edit]Selecting Your Florals and Greenery - Choose the main flowers for your headdress. Visit a florist, grocery store, or any retailer that sells flowers in your area and choose the flowers you want to use to create your floral headdress. Depending on the size of the flowers and bunches they are sold in, you will need 1 to 2 bunches of your main flowers (about 6 to 12 stems). The main flowers set the tone for your headdress and make the biggest statement, so keep in mind what color scheme and vibe you are going for.
- You can use real or fake flowers depending on the occasion and your personal preference.
- Choose one main flower for your headdress, or mix it up with 2 or 3 options.
- Roses, dahlias, daisies, carnations, and peonies are all great options that tend to hold up well on floral headdresses.[1]
- Find filler flowers to enhance and complement your main flowers. Filler flowers are smaller flowers that can be used to fill in any dead space on your floral headdress. While you can certainly make a floral headdress using only your main flowers, adding filler flowers is a great option if you want to add more color and visual interest to your headdress.[2]
- Baby's breath, poms, and statice make great options for filler flowers.[3]
- Depending on the size of the flowers and the bunches they are sold in, you will likely need 1 or 2 bunches of filler flowers.
- Select greenery for the base of your headdress. Like filler flowers, greenery adds visual interest to your floral headdress. Adding greenery is also helpful if you want to disguise the florist wire base of your headdress and hide it from view.[4]
- Ivy, eucalyptus, and ferns are some great greenery options. These plants have long and bendable stems or leaves, making them easy to wrap around the florist wire base.
[Edit]Shaping the Florist Wire - Measure your head with measuring tape. Using a bendable measuring tape, wrap the measuring tape across your forehead and around the back of your head. Once the measuring tape is wrapped in a circle around your head, hold the tape between two fingers to mark where the tape meets.[5]
- You may want to write down your measurement, as you will need to refer to this later on.
- When wrapping the measuring tape around your head, make sure that you don't hold the tape too tightly or the crown may be tight and uncomfortable.
- Cut the floral wire for your headdress with scissors. Once you have measured your head, line up the measuring tape to your green florist wire. Add to the length, then use scissors to cut the wire.
- You will need to overlap the ends of the florist wire in order to connect it into a circular crown, so adding about to the length is crucial.
- Mold the florist wire into a crown shape. Once you have measured and cut the green florist wire, wrap it across your forehead and around the back of your head. Overlap the extra in length and hold it together tightly between your finger and thumb on one hand. Use your fingers on the other hand to adjust the shape of the wire so that it fits comfortably around your head.[6]
- Since you will be adding flowers and greenery, leave a little bit of wiggle room so that the crown doesn't get too tight with the floral additions later on.
- Tape the overlapping florist wire to secure in a circle. After you have molded the florist wire to fit your head, remove it while maintaining your hold on the overlapping ends. Wrap the overlapping ends tightly with florist tape, replacing your fingers with the tape.
- You can also use thin craft wire to secure the ends. To do this, cut a to piece of craft wire. Twist the craft wire around the overlapping section to secure in place.[7]
[Edit]Making Your Floral Bunches - Cut your floral stems. Using scissors, cut both your main and filler flower stems about down from the base of the flower head.[8] You will attach the flowers together and to the florist wire crown by the stems, so it is important that you leave enough stem to do this.
- While the stems may look a bit long, you will be able to trim them later on.
- Arrange the flowers in small bunches. Gather together 1 or 2 of your main flowers, along with a few sprigs of the filler flowers (about 1 to 5 depending on how big your flowers are). Separate these into a small pile away from the rest of your flowers. Repeat this process until all your main flowers and fillers are separated into small bunches.[9]
- Note that while you may not end up needing all your flower bunches, it is helpful to have them separated and arranged to your taste in case you do end up needing them all. This way, you don't have to stop and make more as you go – they will be ready to go as needed.
- Secure the bunches together. Using floral tape or craft wire, secure each of the bunches together by wrapping the tape or wire around the stems. Start just below the flower heads and wrap down the stems until they are securely fastened together. Leave a little bit of room at the bottom of the stems so that you can trim later if needed.
[Edit]Adding Your Flowers and Greenery - Secure your greenery to the florist wire crown. If you are using a long type of greenery, such as ivy or eucalyptus, you can attach this easily by cutting it about longer than your florist wire crown and wrapping it around the crown, alternate over and under. Secure the greenery by overlapping the excess and wrapping the overlapped section with floral tape or thin craft wire.[10]
- If you are using a shorter type of greenery, such as individual leaves or sprigs, attach each individually. You can do this by placing each leaf or sprig where you want it on the florist wire crown and holding it in place with your fingers. Then, secure it to the crown by wrapping the stem and florist wire together with florist tape or craft wire. Repeat until all your greenery is attached.[11]
- Attaching your greenery first will make it easier for you to seamlessly nestle your flower bunches amongst the greenery.
- Attach the floral bunches to your headdress. Start by selecting one of your pre-arranged floral bunches. Decide where you want to attach the bunch and hold it in place on the crown with your fingers. Secure the bunch to the crown by wrapping the stems and florist wire together with florist tape or craft wire. Repeat this until you have attached all the floral bunches you need to achieve your desired look.[12]
- Attach the floral bunches one by one, stopping to briefly examine the crown so that you can adjust the placement as you go to get the look you are going for.
- Trim any extra stems. To complete your floral headdress, use scissors to clip off any stems that are sticking out. [13] Be careful not to cut any of the flowers or any of the florist tape or wire that holds your crown together.
- If you are using real flowers, you can store your floral headdress in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for a few days (time will vary depending on the type of flowers you use).
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Main flowers of choice
- Filler flowers of choice
- Greenery of choice
- Green florist wire
- Scissors
- Floral tape or craft wire
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