Is there such thing as a waste of time?

Many people are quick to refer to something someone else enjoys as a waste of time. For example, someone might say that playing video games are a waste of time, whilst for others it may be a hobby. Same goes for anything, such as reading, fishing, sports etc.

So, my point is, if someone enjoys something and it brings them happiness (as long as it doesn’t harm them) can we ever rightfully call it a “waste of time?”

15 years old! NEED HOBBY!?

I am 15. I have alot of friends, but there only “school friends” they are with me all the time in school but outside of school im invisible to everyone. noone will text me back, or text me, i want a hobby, besides, sports (i play basketball and baseball) or video games, or girls. Paintball is to expensive, i fish every weekend at my job, i ride my bike all over. anyone help me? i make about $60.00 every weekend so money isnt really a problem. but i dont wana blow it all.. I dont want my parents thinking i’m a bigger low life/fag then they already think i am.. any suggestions!? (sorry for saying fag)

Do all Streams, Springs, Rivers, Lakes, Oceans connect at some point?

I was just thinking with all the rain Southwest Missouri has had lately. Where does all this run off go? Do all waterways connect?

List of places in nature?

I need to make a list of things nature- here’s what I’ve got so far: thunderstorm, farm, lake, river, ocean, mountain, stream. Any more ideas…my brain isn’t thinking this way right now!

I’m from miami fl and I just started the hobby of spearfishing?

I’m new to it. ima start going with my friends in there boat.can anyone give me any tips or advice on how to catch the fishes.
this is the gear that I bought
  1 X JAWS Spit Anti-fog (1 oz.)
   1 X Blue Reef Ultra 5mm Dive Boot with Zipper 11
   1 X Blue Reef 5MM Mens Glove with Velcro Band X-Large
   1 X Blue Reef Nytro Purge Snorkel Gunmeta
   1 X Deep See Excursion Deluxe Duffle Black
   1 X Mares “Volo Power” Open Heel Fins Regular Silver
   1 X Mares X-vision Two Window Mask Black/Black
Mares Cyrano Pneumatic Spearguns 1100 (44 inch)

 is this gear good?
thank you

Casting Distance Related To Rod Length?

Hi,

I have two rods; One is about 6ft long (single piece) and the other is about 8ft (two piece). Both are rated up to 30lbs that can take up to 4oz line weight.

The 6-footer is very stiff from bottom to tip unlike the 8-footer which has a “flimsy” tip like most fishing rods.

Whenever I cast the 6-footer, I can try to throw it to hell but it’ll only go but so far. The 8-footer, however, is able to travel way further out. I’m not exactly sure how far out, wish I can find an accurate number, but I’m sure it’s far.

Questions are:
1. Does the length of the fishing rod make a difference in casting distance?

1a. If so (or not), what about the sinker weight? I usually use (and like) the tear drop 3oz. Friends use 5oz but it doesn’t sound like their rods are being cast out any further. To me, the heavier the sinkers, the more strength it requires to cast, equal less distance.

2. Hook sizes: I usually like size 2 hooks. I figured that if it’s small enough for a fish to swallow it along with the bait that’s on it, the likely it is the hook will set somewhere in its mouth. My friend bought 4/0 and 5/0 size hooks but I don’t have anywhere as much success. I want to catch 20lbers and up Rockfish or whatever would take the bait even though I never caught anything anywhere close to that number, would a bigger hook size play a key role?

For answering purposes, 2010 is basically my first year ever fishing (new hobby now). I have caught numerous White Perches, Spots, Black Drum, Red Drum, 3 Puffers, a few Horseshoe crabs and I missed out reeling in a what looked to be a 15″to 18″ Rockfish (it had jumped out the waters about 20 or so yards out, the hook snapped off…). I think I got patted down good is casting, now I just want to cast out further and go for gold…. gold being 20lbers and up.

To purchase Foam filler and necessary tooling to fill foam into fishing boats?

i would like to fill my two boats with foam for extra bouyancy and safety my fishing friends that have boats are also interested,we Live in Botswana (Francistown) and it is difficult to get the boats in and out of the country the permits ,travelling distances etc,so i have thought about purchasing the equipment and manuals and instructions to do the foam filling my self or is it possible for someone to travel to Botswana to do the foam filling,we can get alot of boats together to be filled to make it worth the effort.

What are the best lightweight recreational saltwater fishing boats?

I need a saltwater fishing boat that I can row and affix a small motor.Lightweight and portable but room for 2 or 3. What should I be looking for?Thanks for any help

We have a 70′sPacemaker sport fishing boat with the #’s38G110 &532970net13 what do they mean?

Where would I find information on Neptune 200 fishing boat?

I need any information on a neptune sports fishing boat. Looking for accessories for a 1989 model neptune boat

What techniques are best for catching Mahi Mahi fish?

We recently moved to South FL, and we have a boat. We just need advice how to catch all these wonderful fish. We are really trying for Mahi Mahi, or sails. I was told different species are strong different times of the year any info on that would be great. Anything on trolling methods, speeds, depth, drift fishing ANYTHING… We are used to fishing walleye, King Salmon, Perch, and anything in the great lakes.
Thank you.

Walleye Fishing??????????????

OK I’m going fishing for walleye this weekend on Oneida lake. Its not a very deep lake but its one of the best in the country for walleye. The best place to catch them is supposed to be near these two islands in the middle of the lake. Its about 20 to 30 ft deep. I went there last week and there was tons of people fishing there and they were catching them like crazy. But i didn’t catch one. I was jigging and had a worm at the end of the jig. How do i catch these walleye? What bait is best? Should i use deep diving crank baits or troll with a spinner or keep jigging? I need techniques and tips. Also, any one who has every fished Oneida lake in New York any tips or hot spots? Thanks!

What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught, and how much did it weigh?

I caught a 15 pound flathead catfish.

MYSTERY CATFISH IN POND!!!??

i have been fishing in this pond for a while never seen a catfish before… but i think it was recently restocked with some. i saw this huge catfish come to the surface. i mean it was huge!!!!! i think it about 3 feet in length. and i also saw one about 2 feet but cant catch it. i use chicken livers every time and i get no bites and usually catch a turtle. but i know they can be caught on chicken livers because i know someone who has done it in the pond. but i want to know what kind of catfish it is likely to be so i know what it likes to eat. i was initially thinking it was a channel catfish but i dont think they can get that big…from what i saw of it was gray so now i am thinking it maybe a flathead but im not sure. SO WAT DO U THINK THE TYPE OF CATFISH IS?

What can I give to a family at a funeral besides flowers and/or food?

The father of a very good family friend passed away yesterday. The initial discussion was to do a nice floral arrangement, as they have done that in the past for my family. However, I just don’t want to spend $75 on a bouquet that will die. And I’m not a fan of silk arrangements either.

The family won’t need food… they are active in a lot of groups that have already offered to provide meals for a few weeks.

There is no mention of providing a donation to a charity, so that’s out.

The man’s hobbies included oil painting; woodworking; fishing; watching his children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandson’s athletic events; basketball; decorating for Christmas; and working in his yard.

Any suggestions on something we could do that would be more long-lasting and memorable (for his family, not for our gift).
I appreciate the suggestions so far… keep in mind the budget is around $75 or so.

I like the bush/tree idea.

What do you enjoy most?

What are some of your favorite things to do? Hobbies? I love walking in the rain, drinking Jim Beam (and Bud Light), riding dirt roads, fishing, listening to Merle Haggard and playing with my children.

What are the basics an amateur boater needs to know?

I’m thinking about buying a small leisure/fishing boat next spring for our wedding anniversary, and have never been boating much except for an occasional rented kayak, jet ski, or canoe on vacation. My husband and I think it would be fun to take up the hobby of fishing together, and I really like the idea of owning a sailboat or sail/rowboat just for leisure sailing. I’m not looking for something that requires a lot of maintenance like a party barge or speed boat. I’d actually prefer just a row boat, for leisure sailing or fishing.

Is sailboating difficult to learn? Could I figure it out myself? Would a sail boat work well as a fishing boat? Where could I find a good affordable one in Missouri for under $400? What kind of boat maintenance should I expect to keep on top of?

Thanks so much!

Need Something to Look Forward to, a New Hobby Maybe?

I have quite a bit of spare time after work during the week and then on weekends. I want to find something to do but not sure what. I’ll give you a little background…

- I work 40 hours a week, 8.30am-5pm weekdays.
- I train for triathlons so during the week I’m quite tired from this, so no big physical exercise hobbies thanks.
- I like fishing but only enjoy it on a boat, which I don’t have access to, I’ve tried it off rocks and stuff but don’t like it.
- I play a bit of golf, but I’m generally so tired and sore from triathlon training.
- I used to grow vegetables at home but our new house doesn’t have any room for it.
- I want to learn spanish, but don’t know if it’s fun or not. This will just be a part time thing anyways.

Basically I’m looking for a personal type hobby that I can do myself, generally at home but don’t mind travelling a little bit to get there. Don’t really want to join a big group or anything, and maybe make a little bit of money out of my hobby if possible but not a big deal.
Maybe a bit of travel to places? I don’t have much spare money though.

How many of you fear/hate lightning? How can you when it helps the atmosphere? That’s what being “Green” is?

If you are a “Green earth” bleeding heart, are you scared of, or hate lightning? If you do hate lightning but claim to want what’s best for the Earth, how can you hate lightning?

It is now known that lightning helps greatly to fertilize the soil. Eighty percent of the atmosphere or sky is nitrogen, an essential food for plants. About 22,000,000 tons of this nutrient hovers over each square mile of the earth. But as it exists in the atmosphere nitrogen it is unusable by plants. Before plants can take life from it, it must undergo a series of chemical changes, like our digestive system. Lightning in the sky touches off this series of changes. Air particles are made white-hot by lightning. Under this intense heat, the nitrogen combines with the oxygen in the air to form nitrogen oxides that are soluble in water. The rain dissolves the oxides and carries them down to earth as dilute nitric acid. Reaching the earth, the nitric acid reacts with the minerals of the earth, there to become nitrates on which plants can feed. Since plants can feed and live, man and animals can feed on plants and live!

Here’s another important piece of info about lightning:

The sides of the Earth are enclosed by radiation. The lighting strikes help clear some of that up so we do not get a deadly dose of it! Lighting is VERY IMPORTANT for us to be able to live on this planet.
When water evaporates from the surface of earth from lakes, land, river, streams, ocean, ponds and from trees by transpiration, this rises into the atmosphere in the form of a gas by convection. As this warm air rises, cold air moves in and meets the warm moist air which causes the warm air to rise rapidly forming large, dense, tall towers of anvil shaped cumulonimbus clouds commonly known as thunderstorm clouds. Formed at a height between 15,000 to 25,000 feet above sea level, the water droplets are carried upward to a much cooler region until some of them are converted into ice (snow) particles.

During the thunderstorm, precipitation particles (water droplets and ice crystals) in the higher region of the clouds will then collide with each other as they rub against each other in strong currents of air. This strong air current here is due to the ascending (rising) and descending air in the updrafts and downdrafts of the storm (click here for diagram). As a result, this colliding and rubbing of many water droplets and ice crystals creates a static electrical charge. Thus, causing areas of negative and positive charge to develop within the thunderstorm. Some of the ice (snow) crystals and water droplets will therefore become positively charged (+ plus sign), while others become negatively charged( – minus sign). The positive and negative electrical charges in the cloud then separate from each other where the positively charged snow crystals moves to the upward top section of the storm cloud while the heavier negative charge ice crystal and water droplets drops to the lower section of the cloud.

When the difference in the charges at the lower section of the cloud becomes large enough, whereby reaching a certain strength, a giant “spark” occurs causing the flow of electricity (electrical energy ) to be released through the air to another point that has an opposite charge. This release of electrical energy is called a leader stroke which may be from one cloud to another (Cloud-to-Cloud Lightning) or from one section of the cloud to another (In-Cloud Lightning) or from cloud to the ground (Cloud-to-Ground Lightning). Once a connection is made and the path is complete, a surge of electrical current moves in the opposite direction back to the cloud and produce a flash of light which we call lightning. This process is called the main stroke.

So, if you hate lightning, you obviously hate the earth. Or are you just an ignorant jerk who believes in Global Warming?
ROFL Carol you got two followers to mirror you.

One: Trees give off a very low amount of Oxygen. Sea Algae gives 70-80% of our oxygen.

Two: Lightning rarely strikes trees. You only hear, read about it because when lightning strikes a field or the ocean no one reports it.

Lightning always tries to take the easiest path to the ground. SOMETIMES but not very often do trees get in the way.

It’s nice to know that some people think knowledge about nitrates are the only important piece of information to take from this. Lot of libtard demoncrats are around today, though. Must’ve gotten a call from their friends about yesterday.
And General, I disagree. If you fear lightning, that is completely illogical considering its frequency and all the details that go along with it. It makes you less of an environmentalist because it absorbs people in an emotion instead of dealing with a problem in a more thought out, rational way. But I give you a thumbs up because, yeah, you can’t really get rid of lightning.

How long does it take water to circulate throughout the earth’s ocean currents?

Not counting the rivers and streams of the water cycle, I was curious how long approx it takes water to travel around the earth. (I figure calculating speed * length of each current should give me a really ballpark figure – but I can’t find those initial figures)