| How to Make Fish Bait Without Worms Posted: When people think of fishing, they often think of worms. Worms make a great bait, but they are gooey and slimy, and some people think they are rather disgusting. What a lot of people don't know is that you don't need to use worms when fishing. There are a several other bait options to consider, some that you would even find in your own kitchen. Choose the following bait types and follow the steps to make your own bait: Steps For Catching Bream - Take some cheese and bread and roll them into little balls.
- Put balls on your hook.
For Catching Catfish - Attach either chicken liver, hot dogs, raw bacon, or cheese to your hook.
For Catching Bluegill - Attach either crickets, bread, corn, berkeley crappie nibbles or cheese to your hook.
For Catching Carp - Attach either bread or corn to your hook.
- Crush cereal flakes and add water and mold into balls. Mold around hook. Works best with wheaties (Wheatie Balls).
- A variation of the above use red soda instead of water.
Tips - Check your local fishing regulations first. In some areas, using corn, bread, or cheese is not allowed!
- Chumming (the practice of dumping mass bait into the water, such as a can of food, in order to attract a mass of fish) is prohibited almost everywhere.
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| How to Pump Gas Posted: Whether you're a new driver or you're traveling out of a state where you're not permitted to pump your own gas, this is a key skill in the modern world. This article is aimed at beginners but experienced pumpers might learn a thing or two, as well! Note: The term "Gas Pump" is a throw-back to 1940's American culture. The proper term, today, is "Multiple Product Dispenser" or MPD, for short. This term may, or may not, apply in other countries. Steps - Choose the right pump. You should know whether your car needs diesel, ethanol or gasoline. If you don't know, you must find out before you pump gas. Most often the nozzle of a leaded hose, an unleaded hose, and a diesel hose are different sizes.
- When you pull up to a gas station, pumps for diesel fuel will sometimes be in a different area but there may be a diesel pump next to a gasoline pump, and sometimes gasoline and diesel are in the very same pump. Always check to make sure. If you fill the tank with the wrong kind of fuel, you could ruin the engine. If you do put in the wrong fuel by accident, even a little, don't start the car. You may need to have the tank drained and rinsed several times to prevent damage.
- Find out which side of the car the tank is on before you pull up to the pump. If you are driving a car you haven't driven before, make note of this before you get in the car. If you're already inside the car, the easiest way to determine which side the gas tank is on is to look at the gas gauge; in many cars the gas gauge shows a small arrow pointing to the side of the car the tank is on. While it's not the end of the world if you pull up on the wrong side, it can be frustrating to switch sides at a busy gas station.
- It also doesn't hurt to look for the latch to open the fuel tank, if there is one. Sometimes these can be hard to find, and it's annoying to everyone if you spend 15 minutes trying to find yours at the pump. Usually it's by the trunk release.
- Make sure your car is in "Park" and turn off the engine. In many gas stations, if you're paying cash, you need to go inside. Before you head in, look at the pump and remember the number. When you talk to the clerks, tell them how much money you're paying and at what pump. If the pump can process credit and debit cards, simply swipe your card and follow the instructions. Sometimes you'll be asked for a signature or a PIN.
- If you're smoking put out the cigarette and don't light up again until you're done. The spark can easily start a fire. Remember, gasoline vapors are extremely volatile!
- Make a habit of following the steps in How to Get out of a Car Without Getting Shocked by Static Electricity to avoid generating sparks.
- There's significant debate over whether a cell phone can start a gas station fire. While this was by the TV show Mythbusters,[1] many people avoid using one while pumping gas, just in case. Some states ban cell phone use at the pump areas. Look at the warning stickers at the pumps!
- Open your gas tank. Be careful to put your cap down where you can see it (if it isn't attached to the tank). Never put the gas cap under the nozzle trigger. This will bypass the automatic shut off in case of emergency, and is illegal in some states.
- Remove the nozzle and put it in the tank.
- If required, push the gas pump's lever up. The lever will be where the nozzle was. This is something that can easily stump you at older gas stations if you're not used to it.
- Select a fuel grade: 87 (Regular), 89 (Premium), and 93 (Super). There are different grades of gasoline usually available at a single pump, (hence the name Multiple Product Dispensers) and there is significant debate over whether it makes any difference.
- Check the car's manual. If the car needs premium gas, it will state that it is "required" or "recommended." If recommended, you have some leeway. For example, a car that calls for mid-grade gasoline will usually run on regular without knocking, but its performance and fuel economy will suffer slightly.[2]
- If you find that the gas you use causes the engine to knock, switch to something better. That knocking is very bad for your engine![2]
- Cars that are older than 15 years are more likely to be damaged by using a lower grade of gas than is recommended.[2]
- If the car calls for regular gasoline, there is no benefit to using premium.[2]
- Press the handle on the gas nozzle to start pumping. Keep your grip. Sometimes there is a small latch in the handle that you can use to keep pumping without having to keep your hand on it. The pump will automatically stop when you've reached the amount of cash you gave to the clerk, or when the tank is full. You can also stop it by releasing the handle. Do not, however, try to pump more gas into the tank after it's clicked off. This is called "topping off" and is not recommended. The extra gas you try to sneak in will end up getting sucked back up by modern handles, spilling, or evaporating into the air, but you'll still have paid for it. All gas tanks are vented. Over filling just means that it's gas, not vapor, that will be vented out. Plus, you need extra room in your gas tank to allow the gasoline to expand or your car won't work as well.[3]
- If you keep your hand on the handle so that the gas pumps very slowly, you can minimize evaporation and save a bit of money over time.[4]
- Don't tap the gas pump against the gas tank before pulling out. This will only add the last few drops to your tank instead of the side of your vehicle or clothing, but it may generate a static spark if you are not grounded.
- Put the gas pump back in its holster. You may need to lower the lever first.
- Put the gas cap back on immediately and close your gas tank. Sometimes people forget to do this and lose the cap. Take your receipt, if there is one.
Video Tips - It is best to keep your keys with you while pumping fuel, even if passengers are in the car; this way you offer less temptation to a would-be quick-getaway thief.
- If you happen to have a excitable breed of dog in the car, the possibility of getting locked out while getting gas is very real.
Warnings - In a number of cities, towns and regions in the United States and Canada, you won't be able to fuel up without paying first! You could get your driver's license suspended if you do this, so be aware of the rules.
- If you get gas on you, wipe it off. It can be a skin irritant and the vapors are toxic, but the gas evaporates quickly.
- If there's an emergency, press the "emergency pump stop" button on the gas station's wall, and dial 911.
- Some stations charge a fee for debit or credit cards - look for a warning on the pump. It may be cheaper to pay for the gas in cash.
- Materials on the gas nozzle are non-sparking. That usually means they are non-ferrous, or non-magnetic. It does not necessarily mean they are non-conductive. Be careful about getting in your car while gas is pumping. This generates static sparks, and is the #1 cause of gas station accidents.
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