Cool Stuffs of Sports Collectible

Sports collectibles are goodies that every sports lover will want to get their hands on. There are exclusive sports collectible stores around the world where one can feast their eyes on their team gears, foot wear or other apparels worn by then during the match, and also find autographed balls and bats up for sale.

Sometimes these memorabilia might be on sale, and other times they could be bought by bidding on the price and if yours is the highest you might win the product. Whatever be the mode of getting hold of these valuables, sports enthusiasts across the world don't mind or think twice about shelling out money over these items. For some it is a must have, and for others its something they add to their collection. As long as one knows their limits and is aware of how much time and money they are spending on these, its safe, else it becomes an addiction which is unhealthy. It would eat up their savings and time leaving them with no income or way to take care of their family.

Autographed footballs, helmets, bats and balls, or even photographs by leading players would be worth a lot, and are available only in limited quantities. So, if one has any hope of grabbing one of these treasured memorabilia, they should touch base with one of the websites that will have stocks. Some of the stores and sites have antique products or those of legendary players we ll which are considered part of vintage collection. Greeting cards with a player's picture on it, or a autographed picture of Tiger woods, or maybe the shoes used by Ronaldo are all things that would sell instantly. All sports collectibles are available for the public to buy and some are more expensive than others because of their history or maybe because they are the last piece left.

Display cases, and plaques of your favorite team would look beautiful when placed along with other pictures and mementos on the mantle and so people flock towards these stores to buy them. Some have this as a hobby while for others its a passionate part time thing. They would be part of a group or forum where all members are into sports and they each have a huge collection of memorabilia. They might all meet up once in a while to discuss the latest game, the players and also share information where a particular memorabilia might be available or seek others' help while interesting in a piece of jewelery or photo that is available in another town.

The sports collectible are a major rage among teenagers, as it forms part of who they are, a reflection of their personalities and they look up to these sports stars and try to impersonate them. For others, these sports collectibles are a way of being in touch with their fondest memories or a match that created a revolution or to look back on a glorious moment involving their favorite teams.

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Mexican Homecoming

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Bull Shark Fish Picture: Carcharhinus leucas

This shark is one of the most dangerous sharks on the planet. It is known for its erratic and often aggressive behavior. This combined with the fact that they can tolerate salt and fresh water and are found in shallow waters makes them all the more dangerous.

Bull Sharks get their name from their short, blunt snout along with the fact that they have the habit of head-butting their prey right before they attack! Only the Great White and Tiger Shark are considered to be more dangerous than the Bull Shark, but this fact is still up for debate as the number of documented shark attacks rise around the world.

Also known as the Nicaragua Shark or Zambezi Shark is one of the most common sharks in the ocean and is found all around the world in waters normally no deeper than 40 meters. They can live up to 17 years in the wild.

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European Anchovy Fish Pictures: Engraulis encrasicolus

The European Anchovy or Engraulis encrasicolus is just one of the over 140 different kinds of Anchovies. This particular species of Anchovy is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea and are often caught in places like Georgia, Greece, Sicily, Turkey, Bulgaria, Russia, Ukraine, Italy, France and Spain.

This fish can be distinguished from other Anchovies by its deeply cleft mouth. They have a pointed snout that extends beyond their lower jaw. They are slender and reach only about 8" in maximum length.

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Lemon Tang Fish Pictures: Acathurus sp.

The Lemon Tang fish or Acanthurus sp. is also known as one of the over 80 varieties of Surgeonfish. This Tang looks a lot like the Yellow Tang and has a lot of the same requirements in an aquarium setting. This salt water fish does best in water temperatures of 72-78° F, sg 1.020-1.025, and a PH level of 8.1-8.4. The Lemon Tang grows to about 10" in maximum length and is considered to be one of the easiest saltwater fish to take care of.

One thing to watch out for though is the fact that this type of fish, along with other Tangs can be quite aggressive towards each other and similar looking fish. The Lemon Tang should be fed mostly meaty foods, but it should also be fed seaweed and algae. This is said to keep down the aggression of this feisty fish!

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Pacific Halibut Fish Picture

These fisehes are included in the large saltwater fish index. They found in many places around the world including Alaska. These fish are just huge! They can grow to lengths of almost 9' and weigh in at almost 700lbs!

The Pacific Halibut almost looks like a fish that got pancaked. Their long flat bodies are something to behold. The width of these fish is only about 1/3 of its overall length. Their undersides are lighter than their top sides. This characteristic makes them appear less detectable by both predator and prey

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Mudskipper Fish Picture

If there are fishes which can spends most of its time OUTSIDE of the water, then the Mudskipper or Periophthalmus modestus is the only fish that can do it. They carry water in their large gills while on land. The Mudskipper has eyes that it can blink like a human to re-wet them while on land. This type of fish is very territorial and will raise up it's back fin and defend itself on land from other Mudskipper fish. This freshwater fish can stay out of the water for up to 22-60 hours as long as it keeps its body moist. 

All this, and the fact that these fish are relatively small and easy to care for makes the Mudskipper fish a favorite pet for people with aquariums.

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Lake Sturgeon Fish Picture

The Lake Sturgeon or Acipenser fulvescens is a massive freshwater fish. It is a bottom feeder that eats insect larvae, worms, crayfish, snails, and other small fishes. As you can see above, they have a very unique mouth which they use like a vacuum for feeding. The Lake Sturgeon averages about 200 to 300lbs, but they have been reported to be over 800lbs and over 8' long!

This fish doesn't have any scales, it is instead covered with five rows of bone like plates on its back sides and stomach. This dinosaur of fish can reach over 150 years old, no wonder it gets so big! They are found only in North American in states like Michigan and Wisconsin.

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3D Raytraced Fish Picture Inside a Blender

3D Raytraced Fish Picture Inside a Blender. Great picture! ...Read the rest of this entry

Beautiful Guppies Fish Aquarium Picture

When the Guppies gave birth, Scott managed to catch 9 of them and put them in its floating breeder. That brings him to 14 with the other 5 that are 4 weeks old. He was away passed his bio-load for 54Liters, so in the next couple of weeks he would have another 5. He also added a new plant of Vallisneria Spiralis Tigerin the left and right background.

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Goldfish Aquarium Picture

This is the picture of a Goldfish aquarium. A wallpaper for your desktop

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Three Lobster Pictures

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Tips on Fly Fishing Knots

When you are fly fishing, tying the right knots can make a world of difference in your success or failure. It’s important to not only select the right knot for the situation but also to tie it properly. Poorly tied knots will mean lost fish and frustration for you, so knowing about the right knots and how to tie them can be a huge part of the fly fishing experience.

Before you tighten a knot, moisten it with saliva or with water you are fishing on. This will help the knot slide and seat properly. Lubrication also decreases excessive heat which can weaken the monofilament. Heat is generated by friction created when the knots are drawn up tight. Moistening the knot will reduce this heat and allow you to have good, strong knots.

Tighten knots with a steady, continuous pull. This is called seating the knot. Make sure the knot is tight and secure. To check this, pull on the line and leader to be sure it holds. It’s better to test its strength before you cast rather than to have it break once you get a hook.

There are plenty of books available that give step-by-step instructions on how to properly tie specific knots. You can also find many tutorials online that can show you how to tie specific knots.

You will need to know how to secure your line to the reel. This is called “Backing to the fly reel” and there is a specific knot as to how to achieve that. When you are backing to the fly line, you should use either an Albright Knot or a Nail Knot. The Nail Knot is also good for using when tying the fly line to the leader.

When securing the leader to the tippet, good knot choices include the Surgeon’s Knot or the Barrel Knot. Securing the tippet to the fly can be achieved easily with a Clinch Knot or a Duncan’s Loop.

It has been said that the weakest part of a fly fisherman’s equipment is his knots. A fighting fish will test every link in between the angler and itself. If one of these link is lacking, the line will break and the fish will be lost. Unless you’re really eager to share a “the one that got away” story, learning to tie knots can be the most important part of your fly fishing experience.

Some fly fishing knots are simple to do – others are a little more complicated. Practice tying knots before you get on the water. Become proficient at it and be sure you can do it in low light in case you have a broken line. There is no one knot best for any specific situation – the choice is personal. But when you are fly fishing, you need to depend on your knots and it’s worth taking the time to learn properly.

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Parrot Fish Scaridae Picture

This Parrot Fish included in the omnivore category. They have the lifespan average of up to 7 years in the wild. Their sizes can reach from 1 to 4 feet (30 to 120 cm). You should know that some male parrot fish maintain harems of females. If the dominant male dies, one of the females will change gender and color and become the dominant male.

It's hard to decide which of the colorful parrot fish's many unique characteristics is most remarkable.

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Almacoj Fish Picture

The Almacoj Fish Picture illustration

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The Jellyfish Aquarium Picture

The jellyfish aquarium looks nice as they emits beautiful light and produce such interesting effects. Nice touch for your desktop. ...Read the rest of this entry

Moody Aquarium Fishing Tank Picture

This Moody Aquarium sink is really stunning. But the price, whew.. you'll have to think twice. A washbasin doubling as lighted fish aquarium.

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Flying Fish Pictures

This image comes from AfishBlog.com. Flying fishes use their flying talent to escape from the threat of predators. In this case is a research vessels. Flying fish has unusula pectoral fins which enable them to take short gliding flights through air. It usually up to thirty-fifty meters in length. We can see that it's not the easiest thing to capture with the camera lens as most of their species reach only 30 centimeters in maximum length.

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Shiner Perch Picture: Cymatogaster aggregata

Found on the Pacific Coast of the US, the Shiner Perch or Cymatogaster aggregata is a commonly fished. A member Surfperch family they are greenish black in color with some silver on their sides along with the classic striped perch look. The Shiner Perch is often caught in streams, rivers and lagoons.

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Tropical 3D Aquarium Picture

Nice picture for your desktop wallpaper.


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