your line into the water as far as you can. You want to cast far when fishing for eels because they like to spend time in deep, murky water. Press down on the reel release button and raise up your casting arm over your shoulder. Release the button to make your cast!   To make your cast, move your arm quickly and consistently. Try to keep your feet stationary and raise your rod by moving your hips. That way, your rod will have a bit more momentum as you make your cast. Most eels don't venture too far from their hiding place when feeding, so they are more likely to find your bait if it reaches the bottom of a lake or river. This can help you notice any small tugs on the line. Eels often nudge at bait before biting it, so small bobs in the tip of your rod may be an indication that a bite is coming! While this is not required, it will help you see any movements on the tip of your rod. Eels usually nibble on bait quickly, so if you don’t get a bite within the first few minutes of your cast, try casting again. Eels will spend time hiding out rather than swimming about, so they may not notice your bait the first time you cast.  Try casting in a spot 1–2 ft (0.30–0.61 m) away from where your first cast landed. Recasting helps the eels notice fresh bait. When you have an eel on your line,  pull back quickly and firmly on the tip of the rod. This helps secure the fish on your hook. Your eel will start to pull back and escape as soon as you set them, so be ready for any sudden jerks or pulls. Eels will nibble on their food before they take large bites, so wait until after you feel 1 tug before you make your move. As the eel fights back, reel in your rod a few times (for about 5 seconds or so) to bring it closer to the surface. Then, reel a little bit more until you can see it from the surface of the water. It will continue to pull your line as you reel it in, though don't give up! Eels put up a fight when caught, so gradually reeling them in works best to bring them in without damaging your line, reel, or rod. Eels can be challenging to bring in because they often fight for awhile before you reel them in. They will tug your line and thrash back and forth to try to escape. Stand with your feet firmly on the ground, and keep your rod in your hands at all times. They can even snap your line! As you gradually reel it in, bring the eel towards the shoreline you are fishing from. Pick up your eel from shore rather than through the water, as the eel can continue to fight and twist on your line.  Eels are long and sometimes heavy, and they are much easier to pick up and take out of the water from a shallow area. The easiest way to bring in your eel is to slowly bring it towards the shore. the eel when you reel it to shore. After you finally get your eel to shore, lift up the eel by your line, and firmly grasp the eel’s head. Grip the hook with your hand or with a pair of pliers, and take it out of the eel’s lip. Be prepared for the eel to trash back and forth as a final escape attempt! You can now either bring the eel home to cook or release it back into the wild.
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One-sentence summary -- Cast Let your rig settle to bottom after you make your cast.The split shots weigh down your rig and bring your bait to the bottom, where the eels primarily eat, swim, and sleep. Aim your flashlight at the tip of your rod and look for subtle changes. Recast if you don’t have a bite within 2 minutes. Set the hook when you feel 2 tugs on the line. Reel in the eel gradually as the eel tires out. Be ready for the eel to pull back and thrust about! Beach the eel on the shore as you reel it in. Unhook


Friends are typically loyal to one another, meaning that you shouldn’t reflect back to countless occasions when they have betrayed you, and vice versa. It’s hard for two people to be friends and not ever let one another down. But, betrayals shouldn’t be standard in the relationship. If this person never talks about you behind your back, spreads rumors about you, or disappoints you repeatedly in other ways, they probably are your friend. Friends are infamous for taking secrets to the grave. If you shared information that you did not want known by the general public, your friend keeps their lips sealed. One of the positives about going through a breakup, losing a loved one, or having a setback in life is that you can count on your friends to be there. This person shouldn’t only be around during the good times, if they are truly your friend.  Think about a time when you were having a really hard time in your life. Was this person there for you? A true friend should be with you through the good, bad, and ugly. They should offer to help you however they can, and bring you back from the darkness into the light again. A true friend would never think of leaving you during a difficult time in your life. A fake friend, or someone who you are not close to, will probably only stick around when things are going well. They might even think or say that your problems are a burden to them. That's the mark of a fake friend. A true friend will not be jealous when you share any achievement or success in your life. They will celebrate your accomplishments instead trying to tear you down. To decide if this is an authentic friendship or not, pay attention to see if your friend sticks around while you reach new goals and high points in your life. If you know that you can count on this person at the drop of a dime, they probably are your friend. Good friends prioritize their pals over other relationships and situations, especially when they know you need them. For example, even if your friend is away on vacation, they’ll still make time to call back and check in on you when you’re sick.
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One-sentence summary -- Reflect on how you treat one another. Determine if they keep your secrets. See if they have your back during hard times. See if they are happy when you achieve your goals. Notice if they prioritize your friendship.


Distribute your weight evenly and keep your feet flat on the floor. If the ball’s the right size for you, your hips and knees should both be bent at about 90 degrees, and your thighs should be horizontal. Your upper body should be vertical with your ears, shoulders and pelvis aligned. Don’t lean in any direction to avoid creating a counterbalance. It's not enough for the ball to fit your body; it also needs to be properly inflated. A properly inflated fitness ball should compress about 6 inches when you sit on it.  If the ball fits your body but compresses more than 6 inches beneath you, it's not the right size ball for you; it's a larger ball that's been under-inflated. You can exercise on such a ball, but may find that the extra-soft ball feels awkward and makes balancing too easy. Don't over-inflate a smaller ball to make it fit your body; the extra pressure makes it more likely to burst. When fully inflated, you should be able to press 2” into the fitness ball with your finger. Fitness balls lose pressure with use and age. As your ball ages, you may need to inflate it more often. Manufacturers provide fitness ball sizing charts that correlate ball diameter with body height. These are only estimates and vary widely between the various ball manufacturers. Give how the ball actually fits your body higher priority than the sizing charts. You may be able to successfully use a smaller or larger sized fitness ball as you gain experience.
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Sit down on the fitness ball. Check for proper compression. Check a sizing chart.