Thomas Dam. Troll dolls were created in 1959 by Danish fisherman and woodcutter Thomas Dam. Dam could not afford a Christmas gift for his young daughter Lila and carved the doll from his imagination. Who made original troll dolls? Thomas … Continue reading →

What is the best thing to fill a punching bag with? SawdustSawdust or sand is a simple, inexpensive choice if you’re aiming for a bag that makes you exert more force. Just make sure that you do not use only … Continue reading →

The reel is actually a place to hold or wind the fly line and backing. Backing serves two purposes. It fills the spool which allows the fly line to be retrieved faster and the backing provides “back up” for your … Continue reading →

Raw fish and shellfish should be kept in the refrigerator (40 °F/4.4 °C or less) only 1 or 2 days before cooking or freezing. After cooking, store seafood in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. Any frozen fish or shellfish … Continue reading →

8′ or 8’6″ is long enough. No need for a longer rod on a downrigger as it will just be in the way. Do you need a special rod for a downrigger? You’ll want to select a downrigger rod that … Continue reading →

In a Class Three Lever, the Force is between the Load and the Fulcrum. If the Force is closer to the Load, it would be easier to lift and a mechanical advantage. Examples are shovels, fishing rods, human arms and … Continue reading →

Heat slowly and pull quickly. Try it several times. If that doesn’t work, then place the ferrule in the device Jeff described, or one sold by Goldenwitch. Heat it in the device, and pull quickly but steadily. Do ferrules matter? … Continue reading →

These are visual pigments consisting of a protein, opsin, that is located across the membrane of the outer segment discs. Human photoreceptors contain 4 types of opsins; one located in rod cells and three in the cone cells. What type … Continue reading →

While they won’t be nearly as breakable as Flimsy Tools, some members of the community have reported that the Tools can last up to 200 uses, so you’ll definitely get quite a bit of use out of each tool. How … Continue reading →

Braid combats line twist better than mono or fluoro, and if used in lighter pound tests, it will outcast them as well. That’s why you see so many Elite Series pros using braid as their main line, even when drop-shotting … Continue reading →

Eventually, you may even find yourself asking the question, can you fly fish anywhere? Yes, you can fly fish any body of water that contains fish, provided you are legally allowed to do so. This includes everything from small streams … Continue reading →

How do you store metal lures? Keep lures out of direct sunlight and heat I try to leave lures out of direct sunlight when out on the water. In a boat that means keeping them in a tackle bag that’s … Continue reading →

How far should the weight be from the hook? Depending on the depth, the distance from the hook to the weight needs to be adjusted. For shallower water, it is recommended to place your hook three to six inches above … Continue reading →