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Loaded Cookies Melbourne – Crumbaroo

2025-11-07T19:12:00.002+08:00

Looking for thick, stuffed loaded cookies in Melbourne? 🍪 Crumbaroo bakes gourmet cookies packed with Nutella, Biscoff, and Belgian chocolate, perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply treating yourself.

Every cookie is freshly baked in small batches using premium ingredients like Dutch-processed cocoa and Belgian chocolate for that rich, gooey taste you’ll love.

Why choose Crumbaroo?

Freshly baked daily in Melbourne
Hand-stuffed with premium fillings
Perfect for gifting or personal indulgence
Available in Build Your Own Crumb Box or pre-selected gift boxes

Order your Loaded Cookies Melbourne online today and get them delivered fresh straight to your door!

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Melbourne’s Loaded Cookies Craze Everyone’s Talking About

2025-11-07T14:38:00.000+08:00

Melbourne knows how to do dessert. From laneway coffee spots to late-night gelato, the city has no shortage of sweet treats — but lately, one indulgence has been stealing the show: Loaded Cookies.

Thick, chewy, and stuffed with gooey fillings, these cookies are not your average bake. They’re bold, extra, and made for those who believe one layer of chocolate just isn’t enough.

If you’ve been hunting for the best Loaded Cookies in Melbourne, you’ve probably come across Crumbaroo. It’s the home bakery that turned chunky cookies into an art form, mixing classic flavours with creative fillings that melt right into the dough.

What Makes a Cookie “Loaded”

Loaded cookies aren’t about restraint. They’re packed with Belgian chocolate chunks, creamy Nutella centres, and bits of Biscoff or peanut butter folded through the dough. Every bite gives you something different — a little crunch, a lot of goo, and a flavour that keeps you going back for more.

At Crumbaroo, everything starts with quality ingredients like Dutch-processed cocoa for depth and butter that makes the crumb tender and rich. It’s the kind of cookie that feels homemade but tastes like it came out of a dessert lab.

Melbourne’s Sweet Spot for Cookie Lovers

The cookie scene in Melbourne has exploded in recent years. Foodies are trading croissants for loaded cookies, and dessert boxes have become the new Friday night ritual.

When locals search for “Loaded Cookies Melbourne,” they’re looking for something more than a sugar rush — they want texture, flavour, and that satisfying break in the centre when the filling oozes out.

That’s exactly what you’ll find at Crumbaroo, a small-batch bakery delivering boxes of freshly baked loaded cookies across Melbourne and beyond. You can even send them as gifts or treat yourself with a 1kg birthday cookie that’s all kinds of extra.

Our Most Loved Flavours

🍫 Nutella Core – A chewy cookie with a molten Nutella centre
🍪 Biscoff Loaded – Spiced caramel layers and cookie butter swirls
🥜 Peanut Butter Choc Smash – Salty-sweet perfection with roasted peanut crunch
🎉 1kg Birthday Cookie – One giant cookie for the biggest celebrations

Each flavour is designed to feel indulgent without being too heavy — just enough to make you pause and smile between bites.

How to Get Loaded Cookies Delivered in Melbourne

You don’t need to leave the couch for these. Order online and get Loaded Cookies shipped anywhere in Melbourne or beyond. Perfect for movie nights, birthdays, or care packages that say “you deserve this.”

Find your flavour at Crumbaroo and see why everyone’s calling these the best loaded cookies in Australia.

Fishing Trips & Loaded Cookies: The Ultimate Aussie Combo for a Perfect Day Out

2025-11-07T14:32:00.002+08:00

There’s something about fishing that calls for good snacks. Maybe it’s the early morning starts, the salty breeze, or the long hours waiting for that perfect catch but every Aussie angler knows that the best part of any fishing trip is what’s in the esky.

And let’s be honest, plain muesli bars and soggy sandwiches don’t quite cut it anymore. That’s where Loaded Cookies come in.

🍪 The Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed on a Fishing Trip

Imagine sitting by the water, rod in hand, watching the sun rise and biting into a thick, gooey loaded cookie filled with molten Nutella or creamy Biscoff. It’s sweet, satisfying, and just the right amount of indulgent.

Whether you’re up at Eildon, casting off St Kilda Pier, or chilling at a hidden river spot, a cookie that’s stuffed to the brim keeps your energy up while you wait for the big one.

That’s why more people are turning to Loaded Cookies in Melbourne from Crumbaroo handmade, premium, and delivered fresh right to your door.

🚚 Loaded Cookies Shipped Online — Anywhere in Australia

Even if you’re not in Melbourne, you can still enjoy Crumbaroo’s Loaded Cookies shipped online across Australia. Pack a few for your next camping trip, road adventure, or weekend getaway — they travel well and stay soft, chewy, and delicious for days.

From Nutella-stuffed to Belgian chocolate-loaded, each cookie is baked with care and real ingredients ; no preservatives, no shortcuts.

🐟 The Best Catch Isn’t Always in the Water

Sometimes, the real reward of a fishing day is the stories you share and the snacks you bring. Whether you catch a giant snapper or nothing at all, Loaded Cookies make sure the day still feels like a win.

So before your next trip, grab a pack from Crumbaroo ; the home of Loaded Cookies Australia. Sweet, chewy, and baked fresh from a Melbourne kitchen that knows exactly how to hit the sweet spot.

Final Cast

Fishing and Loaded Cookies might sound like an odd pairing, but once you’ve had that first bite by the water, you’ll never go back.

Stock up on Loaded Cookies from Crumbaroo ;perfect for road trips, lake days, and any adventure that deserves something seriously delicious.

Best Snacks to Pack for Your Next Fishing Trip (Yes, Including Cookies)

2025-07-29T18:04:00.001+08:00

There’s nothing better than a calm day on the water, the gentle splash of the line, and a tackle box full of gear. But you know what separates a good fishing trip from a great one?

Snacks.

Whether you're heading out at sunrise or planning a full-day boat session, bringing the right snacks can seriously upgrade your fishing game. Sure, jerky and sandwiches are classics . but if you want to go next-level, don’t skip dessert.

Cookies on a Fishing Trip? Absolutely.

Trust us: there’s something deeply satisfying about biting into a soft, chewy cookie while you’re waiting for the next big catch. Especially when it’s something indulgent : like a chocolate chip cookie with Nutella filling.

If you haven’t tried Nutella stuffed cookies, you’re missing out. These things are packed with gooey hazelnut filling, wrapped in a buttery, choc-chip dough. Great with coffee, better with cold beers, and perfect for sharing (or not sharing, we won’t judge).

We recently stumbled across a Melbourne-based bakery called Crumbaroo, and their chocolate chip and Nutella cookies are exactly the kind of treat we didn’t know we needed on a fishing trip. Big, bold, and full of flavour.

Stuffed Cookies = No Mess, All Flavour

Unlike crumbly store-bought biscuits, these chocolate chip Nutella stuffed cookies are hefty and satisfying : think one cookie and you're good. No icing, no stickiness, just rich, baked goodness with a gooey centre.

They also offer a Biscoff stuffed cookie, if caramel and spice are more your thing. Either way, they’re baked fresh and travel well, which makes them a solid addition to your tackle bag snack stash.

Final Cast 🎣

You pack your rods, lures, and maybe a few beers. Why not pack a little sweetness too?

Next time you’re prepping for the water, don’t forget to throw in a couple of Nutella filled cookies. You can check them out here , trust us, you won’t regret it.

Pro tip: Hide one at the bottom of the cooler. Future You will be very, very happy.

Unexpected Finds at Ayla Lake – Fish, Fresh Air & Loaded Cookies

2025-06-12T09:46:00.007+08:00

Last Sunday, I decided to change things up and headed over to Ayla Lake in Caulfield for a relaxed solo session. It’s not your usual fishing hotspot, but sometimes the quieter, tucked-away spots surprise you—and this one definitely delivered.

The lake was glassy with barely a ripple, and I spotted a few fish cruising near the reeds. I rigged up light and landed a couple of small redfin—not monsters, but a good little fight on ultralight gear. It’s always satisfying to get bites in a suburban setting like that, especially when you least expect it.

On my way back, I took a detour past a local Caulfield market, and that’s when I stumbled across something seriously next-level—Crumbaroo’s stuffed cookies stall. I’d heard whispers about them but hadn’t tried them myself until then. Let me tell you, these guys are baking some of the best stuffed cookies in Australia.

From Nutella stuffed cookies to their decadent peanut butter stuffed cookie, every bite was rich, gooey, and ridiculously good. If you're into loaded cookies that feel like a meal on their own, Crumbaroo is a must-try.

Fishing, fresh air, and a surprise cookie fix—sometimes the best days are the ones you don’t plan too hard.

Aseania Resort Pulau Besar: Great Fishing Resort

2012-03-25T15:18:00.000+08:00

Recently we went to The Aseania Resort Pulau Besar for a fishing trip. This time it's with family so a reasonable resort accomodation is important. This resort is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Mersing. All the modern facilities are available in all of the hotel's 47 rooms. The guestrooms are equipped with air conditioning, mini bar, separate shower and tub. Guests staying at this Mersing accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as coffee shop, poolside bar, bar/pub, meeting facilities. In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities provided on the premises: water sports (motorized), water sports (non-motorized), jacuzzi. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay. To book a room at the Aseania Resort Pulau Besar, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.
We checked price and latest offer via the Best resort asia

Banana Money

2009-03-21T12:51:00.004+08:00

BANANA MONEY

The Japanese government-issued dollar was a form of currency issued by Imperial Japan during the Japanese occupation of Singapore, Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Brunei between 1942 and 1945. The currency was also referred informally as banana money (Malay: duit pisang), named as such because of the motifs of banana trees on 10 dollar banknotes.

Following the fall of Singapore into the hands of Imperial Japan on February 15, 1942, the Japanese introduced new currencies as a replacement of those previously in use in the occupied territories of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei. The new currency in Malaya and Singapore were issued with the same value as the Malayan dollar, and first entered circulation in 1942. As with other currencies issued by Japan in occupied territories, local residents were forced to adopt this type of currency, while existing coins were allowed until a shortage of coins required the Japanese administration release issued notes for cents.

To supply the authorities with money whenever they required it, they simply printed more notes. This resulted in hyperinflation and a severe depreciation in value of the banana note. Moreover, counterfeiting was rampant due to its lack of a serial number on many notes. Increasing inflation coupled with Allied disruption of Japan's economy forced the Japanese administration to issue banknotes of larger denominations and increase the amount of money in circulation. Sharp drops in the currency's value and increased price of goods frequently occurred following a Japanese defeat in battle abroad.

After the surrender of Japan, the currency became entirely worthless, and to this day the Japanese government has refused to exchange these currencies. Some locals managed to escape poverty because they had hidden Straits dollars and Malayan dollars, the previous currencies before the Japanese invaded. Those with hidden stashes of the old dollars were thus able to use them the moment the British resumed control of Singapore and surrounding colonies, when they became valid again. A number of surviving banknotes were stamped as war souvenirs, while its use as printing paper for rudimentary calendars for 1946 was also recorded.

The present value of the currency as a collector's item remains mixed depending on their condition, the presence of serial numbers, the use of woven paper, and their use as specimens. Common notes lacking serial numbers are still worth below their printed value, while rarer versions are worth slightly over or several times their printed value. Notes stamped as war souvenirs are currently rare, while notes with 1946 calendar overprints fetch about RM3,000 (as of September 2006).

Ten dollar-sized leaflets with reprints the ten dollar note's obverse were also airdropped by British air forces during the Japanese occupation as a warning to the population on the potential worthlessness of the currency in an event the Japanese is defeated. Fear among the population of possessing the leaflet lead to the their rarity and present high value (at an estimated RM3,000 as of September 2006).

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club

2009-03-07T18:50:00.004+08:00

Recently I was browsing the Falcon’s Fire website an orlando golf club website recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the finest orlando golf courses. Falcons Fire has been a regional qualifying site for the Senior PGA Tour and has received numerous recognitions including:

Best Public Course in Florida - Florida Monthly, 2006
1996, 1998, 1999 , 2004 & 2005 - honored as one of 100 Best Golf Shops by World Golf Business 100 Best Golf Shops of all Time - World Golf Business - 2005
1997 - 2005 rated 4 stars by Golf Digest Places to Play.
1994-1998 Host Course to the Senior PGA Regional Finals
1993-1997-1999-2001 Host course to the Oldsmobile Scramble National Finals

The website is easily navigated with clear intuitive top menus where visitors can check out how to be Falcons Fire's Golf Alliance where as cardholder you will receive a free round upon joining, enjoy year round savings on green fees, earn points towards more free rounds and discounts on Golf Shop merchandise and dining at both courses.
You can get information about their golf vacation packages under course information menu.

what especially caught my attention was the restaurant aptly named "Falcon's Nest" provides a diverse and satisfying menu for enjoying a quick bite before or after your round or dining with family and friends.
There is a clear Map showing you how to get to the Kissimmee golf course from the airport or from Orlando.

The better news is that in an effort to present their guests with the best possible value, this wonderful golf club in orlando discount golf greens fee by 30%. Adverse weather conditions have negatively affected the conditions of the putting surfaces therefore until their greens have recovered and are back to their optimum playing conditions they will honor the reduced rates!

Crazy Fish Pics

2009-02-28T09:34:00.000+08:00

What lurked in the depths, now is going to haunt your boat.

Be careful what you hook up. Aside from picking some vicious industrial garbage, you can bring to the surface some strange and unmentionable things. Most fishermen will happily brag about an extraordinary big fish (and we'll show plenty of those in this article). But sometimes the catch is so bizarre, that they'd rather try to forget it over a drink or two.

"Larger than life" (but hopefully still real) catches

We all know that the size of our largest catch is only limited to how wide we can stretch our arms, and how gullible your friends are. A picture would usually prove your story, if you don't mind occasional "this is Photoshop... I can tell by the pixels" comments:

(a whale shark, not that big either)

Catfish the size of a small car? Well, almost.

"The World's Largest Catfish" catch happened in Thailand:
(more info - that is a 646-pound Mekong giant catfish)

(photo by Suthep Kritsanavarin)

This is, by the way, officially the largest freshwater fish ever caught...

Here are more record catfish catches:
(images credit: euro-som.de)

This one was caught in France: 106kg, 2.5 meters

Spain: 101kg

Germany: 83kg, 2.2 meters

Kazakhstan: 130kg, 2.6 meters

"Fish in Distress" Needs Saving

According to this source an eight-inch basketball was stuck in a catfish' mouth - the 50-pound fish could not swim or dive, so Wichita resident Bill Driver used a knife to poke the hole in the ball and deflate it:

(photos credit: Michael Pearce, Wichita Eagle, 2004)

This fish is also asking for trouble:

More fish misadventures:

The Cutest of the Bunch

Aww! Look at this friendly whale! -

Here is a baby stingray that you'll remember for the rest of your week, guaranteed:

(original unknown)

(photo by Jeffrey N. Goldsmith)

White Eye Morel Eel:

(image credit: Frances Tan)

Another "alien" on Earth: pretty endearing sea dragon (a Triops) -

(image credit: Steve Jurvetson)

The Blue Dragon - pelagic sea slug:

(original unknown)

The cutest of them all: an Axolotl - a freshwater salamander:

The one with the biggest "cuteness factor" is the albino - white, almost transparent Axolotl. They are priceless creatures (made to be worshiped by Japanese schoolgirls)

Most Vicious of the Bunch

We all know this is "fish-eats-fish" world -

Sharks... awesome creatures:

The "flying sharks" pictorial is something not to be missed - see it here:

(image credit: National Geographic)

Goliath Tiger Fish:

Want to catch the wickedest-looking fish, and snap pictures that are going to be forwarded by scared grandmas all over the internet?

Go to the Congo River (or Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa) and try to catch a Goliath Tiger Fish (aka African tigerfish or giant tigerfish), or Hydrocynus Goliath. Just make sure not to go swimming in these waters, as this kind of fish indeed is known to attack humans (the only freshwater fish in Africa that would do so) -

(images source)

This company will set up a fishing expedition for you.
There is plenty of toothy fish in these waters:

The Ugliest of the Bunch

These live mostly at significant depths, so it's highly unlikely that they will be fished out. But if you do, then - don't make a false move in your boat:

This giant grouper is not really ugly, but rather imposing with its 5-foot size:

(image credit: Frances Tan)

Going Deeper - See the spell-binding gallery of "creatures of the abyss" at this link:

(image credit: Edith Widder)

(image credit: David Shale)

Here is a really ugly monk-fish (which a lot of people consider a delicacy!) -

(image credit: Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources)

Hope this aquarium has thick glass:

(art installation by Damien Hirst)

Speaking of ugly catches, you might have seen already the infamous "Mr. Blobby":

(image credit: K. Parkinson, NORFANZ)

"A Fathead (genus Psychrolutes) trawled during the NORFANZ expedition at a depth between 1013 m and 1340 m, on the Norfolk Ridge, north-west of New Zealand, June 2003"

Acobay

2009-02-11T22:38:00.001+08:00

Social networking is becoming a hot topic these days and the bigger networks are being challenged by some new and more creative ones that are coming up like mushrooms. One of those networks is Acobay.
Acobay is a consumer network that is multi-faceted and allows you to connect with people from across the world on the "Stuff" that you buy or use everyday. Stuff such as watches, games, magazines, toys, restaurants, hotels and most anything else! You can even promote your blog on the site.
I would encourage you to take a look at Acobay and see for yourself what a new and innovative social network this is. You can register free and begin today to see more possibilities for connecting with others world wide. Give them a try today!
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Funny Quotes

2009-02-10T18:20:00.000+08:00

Online Community of Designers

2009-02-10T18:02:00.002+08:00

I have just signed up for Gre.at the latest creative community where artists can participate in design contests and win cash prizes.
The website is nicely designed with pleasing layout, upon registration which is a simple one step process you will be presented to gre.at’s homepage.
The main page shows the most recent designs submitted which can be easily filtered via the tab categories (Most Recent, Top Voted, Most Viewed, Most Discussed, and Top Favorites)

Voting is even easier by clicking the love-it button at the top right hand side when viewing individual artwork.

Besides serving a platform for aspiring designers to showcase their work, win prizes this portal also serves as a networking avenue for artists/designers.
Viewers can also enter comments on individual artworks and promotes interactions among members.

Now for the best part about the contest- the prize money. Winning designs can win US$100!

gre.at is supported by the Creative Community Singapore, the creative initiative launched by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA).

So why are you waiting for? A simple registration will make you a gre.at member and have full access to all the site features

To access the website please click on the link below.

gre.at

Cool Stuff

2009-01-24T15:23:00.001+08:00

buy unique gifts at Zazzle

Legendary Snake Head

2008-12-21T21:05:00.002+08:00

I noted an interesting post in a Fishing forum :

Singapore Reservoir might not be as huge as your commercially advertise Khao Laem Dam. But that dosen't mean it is impossible. During your NS day as a diver, aren't diver's suppose to expect the unexpected in the deep?

For Your Info - Mr. Commercial Man
http://fishing.about.com/od/fishspecies/a/snakehead_facts.htm
Great Snakehead Size - World record is 9 pounds 13 ounces caught by Jean-Francois Helias in Thailand in 2006 They are the biggest of the snakeheads and grow to 66 pounds but none that big have been caught on rod and reel.

66 pounds = 29.937096420000003 ~ 30 kgs
Although none of these 30kgs toman has been caught by rod and line till date, but can you be certain that toman of such size dosen't exist?

Or to you, big fish only exist in your regular mekhong catfish pond?

I believe if we stuff growth hormones into snake heads they may one day grow to become .... a monster!

Whack Your Boss

2008-08-22T11:48:00.002+08:00

Whack your boss: Finally you have found a plce to express your rage without harming a soul. Whack your boss, here in cyberspace, so you do not have to do it in real life. The challenge is to find all 14 way to whack your boss. If you are experiencing serious homicidal thoughts we encourage you bring them immediately to your overpaid Humarn Resource person. Move around the office playing aorund with different objects to find the ultimate boss whacker, enjoy doing what you were dreaming about since day one at your job!

Largest freshwater fish caught on rod and line

2008-08-07T23:12:00.006+08:00

History Channel's MONSTER QUEST: GIANT FISH

Prompted me to write about the largest freshwater fish caught.

Sturgeon were plentiful in West Florida until they were hammered by gill nets into near oblivion in the 1930s, but we don’t remember hearing of a behemouth like this one which was caught recently at the mouth of Rainy River in Minnesota.

Four anglers took turns for six hours reeling in the 11-footer that weighed more than 1000 pounds.

A limited non-commercial take is allowed and stocks are making a slow comeback according to fishery managers. Florida is also nurturing a program to bring back the unusual fish famed more for its caviar though the meat is excellent too.

White sturgeon of this size are certainly not unprecedented. In fact, according to information on the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission website, the white sturgeon is the largest freshwater fish in North America. The article notes that they can grow to 20 feet (6.2 m) in length, weigh over 1500 pounds (680 kg) and live for over 100 years.

Video of a large green sturgeon....

SEA Regional Weather Chart (Updated)

2008-08-06T16:40:00.006+08:00

Hooked on Numbers...

2008-08-06T16:09:00.004+08:00

I've noticed that many new anglers are always intimidated by the myrid array of fishing hooks with weird sizing numbering system... There is no clear history on how the current hook sizing came into existence. The measurements used today use a twofold numbering scheme that measures from the smallest hook to the largest hook. It depends on what species of fish your are targetting for. It also depends on the condition of the water and how the fishes are feeding at that moment.

Here's a chart showing you the measurement scale of the common bait hooks and recommendation based on species. (click for larger version)

Also there is a very useful sizing chart for those who wants to build their own lure.

Mine Link

2008-08-01T15:15:00.009+08:00

Taimen

2008-08-01T12:14:00.001+08:00

Taimen is a fierce predator that Mongolians call river wolf. They can live to about 50 years and they have a strike that will take your breath away. Picture yourself casting a mouse fly across a wonderful riffle. As your fly skitters across the surface, you can feel yourself leaning into the cast in anticipation of the impending strike. Then, it happens. The water erupts with a colossal head and mouth that demolishes your fly. In 2005, the biggest fish caught measured 58 inches

Frames!

2008-08-01T12:01:00.005+08:00

Nowdays Designer Glasses have become a fashion accessory, with celebrities leading the way with think, with rimmed optical frames to Jackie O style sunglasses. Glass frames are great for enhancing the facial features and can be seen as a fashion statement.
But often designer glass frames comes at a cost and to be honest great frames should not be costing a bomb to own.
I've come across a cool site called ZenniOptical.com. They have stylish perscription glasses and you can order them online. The best part is that it cost is very low ..as low as $8 ! They maintain a huge selection of frames with single vision lens, sunsensor (potochromic)lens, tinted suglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens. The Secret to Zenni’s Low Prices is that they sell only their own manufactured frames direct to the customer, with no middlemen and virtually no advertising budget
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Kiasi Kiasu...fishing

2008-08-01T09:27:00.001+08:00

Okay these terms describes some of the anglers you may find in Asia – specifically Singapore … we call them Kiasu Anglers.

KIASU(kee-ah-soo)Hokkien adjective literally meaning, "afraid of losing". A highly pejorative description beloved of Singaporeans. Possibly our defining national characteristic. The nearest English equivalent is "dog in a manger", though even that is pretty mild.

Kiasu anglers are often very uptight while fishing. It’s all about winning and coming in ahead of other angers. They have to have the first bite and won’t stop until they are convinced that they have the biggest catch.
It really takes the fun out of fishing. They will spend their time looking at other anglers to see if they are getting better bite rates… ogle at what others are doing differently and will want to follow suit.

Country Music

2008-08-01T09:11:00.005+08:00

All throughout my teenage life I have been listening to Rock music and didn’t like country music. Only after I became a father and decided that loud music doesn’t help reduce the amount of stress I am getting from work, I began to really appreciate country music. I must say that most Country music production is extremely good in many ways. Country music touches me in the sense that it talks about the things close to our hearts and the things that really matters.
I chanced upon the site called Countrymusicperformers.com. It has a nicely designed layout with featured artist, new releases and the best part; news and gossips.
It also allows you to download country music ringtones directly to your mobile phone via thumbplay.
You can practically get anything you ever wanted about country music on this site. My favorites are the featured videos and the Top 10 listing. Also they cover all the latest country music news in Country Music News
You can also join forum discussions and talk about your favorite artists or albums.
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Do check out lyrics for your favourite country songs here at "Country Music Lyrics"

This is a site definitely worth visiting for Country music lovers and those who wants to know more about country music.

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Lure fishing

2008-07-29T22:26:00.005+08:00

For me, nothing is more dynamic and no sport with more evolving learning curve than the art of Fishing. In fishing, you will never seem to stop learning something new with every single fishing trip.
Fishing covers many changing variables and needs utmost skills to adapt and make use of the constantly changing conditions.
With every experience and techniques gained we have to be on the learning curve and change our tactics and strategies. That’s where the fun begins, the uncertainties faced and the strategizing starts.

Here we have talked a lot about general fishing but in particular Lure fishing and the actual action of lure casting is more an act of active hunting rather than passive fishing.
Many believe that baiting tend to have a higher change of landing a catch but I firmly believe now that a right lure in the hands of a good angler will definitely land a sizeable catch relative to baiting.
Ardent baiters will tend to disregard luring as they believe that luring is too tiring and “fishes don’t eat plastics”
I have thought about this seriously and have studied the advantage of luring.

First of all a lure being retrieved right displays an aggressive motion where the fish is at its comfort zone will tend to strike the lure as a defensive measure.
All animals especially predators tend to have their own territories. In luring we call them strike zones. And when we cast our lure into that area we are mimicking another fish invading the fish’s “zone” enticing an attack.
A lure imitates a baitfish and a hungry fish will strike
Even though at an area where there are sufficient bait fishes available .. certain lures imitate an injured or wounded baitfish which is relatively an easier meal for the fish.
Amidst the schools of bait fishes a lure will be singled out as a different animal/fish and anything that stands out from the crowd usually will be singled out and attacked first.

I read somewhere in a magazine that it’s a generally accepted statement that 10% of anglers catches 90% of the fish.
There are published research that indicates the professional lurers have certain abilities or traits.
They have the instinct or knowledge that allows them to locate the target fish through years of practice.
The ability to impart action to their lure when retrieved or trolled very slowly so as to stay within the fishes strike-zone for as long as they could. Instead of just whizzing by the fish.
To vary and change the lure retrieval speed and depth as often as required.

My color is better than yours!
Remember my statement that we need to keep an open mind with fishing? When it comes to choosing a lure ..many of us will decide on color but are often unsure of which to choose and will go with the one that looks “good”.
We need to keep learning and stay on the learning curve.

There is however a rule of the thumb.
Dark Day = Dark Color
Bright Day = Bright Color

I have also discovered that purple/black lures and spinners work well in all conditions.
Orange color tinted lure is also very effective all rounder.

What about dirty water – casually known as Teh Tarik (Milk Tea) here locally.
Obviously the fish needs to be very close to the lure to see it. Hence color doesn’t matter. We need to make use of two things- Noise and vibration.
Use lure with strong action – Chug bug works well.

Also like the Kranji reservoir, when the water is thick with sediment or algae, the oxygen concentration is far greater near the surface of the water so we need to start popping the poppers.
Many anglers tend to choose lures to match the bait fishes …but if there are plenty of bait fishes around why would the fish choose your lure then? I believe anything that stands out will have a higher chance of being attacked.
Have you ever seen people landing huge snakeheads using poppers that look like your son’s toy or a marker pen?

Many anglers I speak to go for lures with red under the gills and near the tail – bleeding and injured fish. Also as I mentioned before – orangy tint at the belly is good.
But with all these theories and suggestions … think like a fish and choose the lure you like. Don’t bother with one that irks you because most likely you are going to keep using the one you like.

Check out bargain lures Fishing Great Deals!

fleas control

2008-07-29T22:15:00.003+08:00

If you live in an area which fleas are largely populated, it may be difficult to control their spread. Especially the environment and weather contributes to their prevalence.

Pets are one of the primary carrier of fleas and they will lay their eggs in your carpets or on your furniture.

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The site covers general information about the different types of fleas, the carriers and the diseases it causes.

Flea control guide carefully reviews some of the common flea control products available so that you can better understand what's out there before purchasing them.

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