These lures are quite versatile. You can use them in light vegetation, rocky bottoms, shallow flats, and through bushes and grass. Many crankbaits include rattles that helps bass find the bait. Another good feature to look for on a crankbait is very visible eyes. Glowing eyes seem to work best as predatory fish target the eyes when striking. Crankbaits come either lipless or with a lip and each is effective dependant on depth and the speed at which you reel. Use lipless crankbaits if you're fishing in 1 foot of water or if you're fishing as deep as 50 feet. You will have to reel faster or use a lighter lure in shallow water, whereas you will reel slower or use a heavier lure when fishing deeper water. Use a specific lipped crankbait depending on the depth of the water because they are classified as shallow, medium or deep diving based on a 10 pound nylon monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Use square bill crankbaits or crankbaits with round, stubby lips and sharp angled off noses when fishing for bass in shallow water, around wood or rock. Deploy medium-diving crankbaits when fishing in a 5-10 foot range. If you're fishing 12 feet or deeper, use deep-diving crankbaits. Lipless crankbaits can easily be ripped out of grass or bumped along a clean bottom whereas a lipped crankbait will hit something and kick outwards because the lip acts as a deflector. Use lipped crankbaits when fishing through wood cover like tree limbs or stumps. The shape of your crankbait determines how much movement you will get, which is important depending on the temperature of the water as bass are less active in colder temperatures. With a more rounded-bodied crankbait you'll get a wide wobble that is attractive to bass that are aggressive, usually when water is warmer; in contrast, a flat crankbait with narrow sides will have a tighter wiggle that is more appealing to bass in cold water who won't react to large movements. Pair the correct size of line with your crankbait according to how deep you want the bait to run. For example, use a 10 pound fluorocarbon line to lighten up a deep diving crankbait or you can use the same 10 pound fluorocarbon line to get a medium diving cranbait to stay at its deepest range. Crankbaits come in the full spectrum of colours but stick to the basics of bass fishing. Choose bright shad patterns, dull shad patterns, bluegills, crawfish, and contrasting patterns. Shad patterns work well in bright sunlight with the more muted patterns becoming more effective in cloudy but clear water. Crawfish works well in the spring as well as for bass in shallow water. Bluegill works well for bass that are feeding on bream during their post spawn period or if they are around docks.

Summary: Utilize crankbaits when you want to cover a lot of water. Examine how deep you will be fishing. Examine the water conditions. Choose the shape of your crankbait. Match your line with the diving depth. Limit the colors.

Horse hoofs grows continually. The ideal situation is one where the rate of growth is exactly balanced by the rate of wear. However, this is unlikely to happen. Indeed, nature takes account of this with the unshod foot by allowing small pieces of weight bearing hoof to chip away, as a means of "trimming" back excess growth. If you are having a hard time determining what is normal wear, you can also talk to your vet about it. Having them come look at your horse's hooves and discuss their condition with you can clarify what you need to look for. The outer hoof is made from keratin, the equivalent of our finger nails. Cracked or flaking hooves are not painful, just as a nail that chips doesn't hurt. However, cracked hooves can be a potential problem if the crack travels up toward the coronary band. Because of this, the owner of an unshod horse needs to be alert for signs of excess wear. These include excessive chips or cracks on hoof surface where it contacts the grounds. If a hairline split is spotted, the length, depth, and width needs to be monitored on a daily basis. If it widens to a crack, or extends up past the sole, then seek the advice of a reputable farrier who specializes in hoof care. If the hoof splits then the sensitive nerves, blood vessels, and bone inside can be exposed and this is painful. Shoes can protect the bottom edge of the hoof from cracks and chips, and even hold a split hoof together. An unshod hoof needs regular inspection for the signs of wear that require the support of a shoe to stop a crack traveling upwards. While waiting for the farrier to visit, do not work the horse. The keratin of some unshod hooves is not strong enough to take the wear and tear of being in direct contact with the ground. If this is the case, the hoof starts to disintegrate and becomes unhealthy. Disintegrating hooves is a strong indication that shoes are required. In the earlier stages the hoof wall peels and crumbles. If ignored some hooves deteriorate to the point that they look like the end of an exploded cigar. This is a sure sign the hoof is not tough enough and needs the protection of shoes.

Summary: Understand that some wear is normal. Look for signs of excess wear. Take care of hairline splits caused by hoof wear. Look for disintegrating hooves.

Get three apples, pears, balls or anything that you can toss around. Once you mastered juggling three of them, try going onto four. Mix in new patterns by throwing from behind your back or under your leg. Board games can be a great way to bond with other people. People who are successful in games like Chess and Go are typically considered highly intelligent. Mastery of these games can be a useful skill. There is a huge market in new board games, so you can always find something new. A deck of cards can be turned to a nearly infinite number of games. Consider games like Slapjack, Crazy Eights, and Play or Pay. Don't forget classics like Blackjack or Poker. Solitaire is unique in that it is one of the few games that you can play by yourself. All you need is a deck of cards and an understanding of the rules. Try hide and go seek, kick ball, jump rope, I-spy, or tag. Try shooting some hoops or tossing around a baseball. This can be a good way to make friends, get fit, and practice some skills that will be useful in gym. If you are bored with your games, try something new. Consider adapting a game you play often. If you like hide and go seek, try to reverse it by having everyone search for one person. The person who catches him wins. Try drawing with a piece of chalk. See what you come up with. Leave inspirational messages on the pavement.
Summary: Practice juggling. Play board games. Play card games. Play Solitaire. Play a game outside.