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New Hampshire, long been an artist’s inspiration for its calmness and natural beauty, is a golfer’s paradise. Also known as the “granite state”, it has a large number of public and private golf courses on offer .And when one is talking about golf courses in New Hampshire, it is a cardinal sin not to mention the Maplewood Golf Club. Situated in Bethlehem under the protection of Mount Washington, New England’s highest mountain peak, Bethlehem is known for its clean mountain air.

A two and a half hour drive from Boston, Bethlehem, apart from it’s tree lined fairways and historic stonewalls is renowned for a rare par six hole. So, if you are looking for a challenging game of golf, the demanding par threes and natural water hazards at Bethlehem will make sure you get what you want. For those of you who admire art, the 18 hole public golf course at Amherst Country Club will certainly please your eyes. Artistically designed with panoramic views, this 40 acre course poses a challenge to any and everyone with both wooded and water hazards present. And the ménage of manicured greens with full grown native trees and wild vegetation sure make it a masterpiece. Still looking for something else?

Fishing in the UK is a sport that’s both relaxing and exciting. The relaxing part is casting a baited hook into the water and waiting for an unsuspecting fish to happen by. The exciting part is when the fish takes the bait. Here’s some information about two types of Fishing Equipment required for this enjoyable sport.

When you are starting out as a fisherman in the UK, it is best to start with the most simplistic form of Fishing Equipment. It really doesn’t require a lot of fishing gear to go fishing. However, a rod or pole is indeed a necessary piece of equipment. The fishing pole is used to suspend the line from which hangs the bait for the fish. Bamboo, fiberglass and carbon fiber are all basic materials used to make the poles. The fishing rod is used for the same purpose but is somewhat more sophisticated. They have various lengths and also vary in action. The sizes are available from a 24-inch rod to 20 foot one. The casting is better with the longer rod.

There are many different types of fishing rods. A carbon fiber pole is a more technologically advanced pole, which is usually used for coarse fishing in Europe. Fly fishing rods are made to cast artificial flies. They are part of the Fishing Equipment used to catch salmon in the UK. Many fishermen in the UK use this salmon fishing equipment each year for a successful catch. Normally salmon is fished from the rivers in England, although it can be done well in the sea also. In addition to the right rod, you will need waders for the majority of UK Rivers in order to get to the best fishing places.