What is the best rig for bottom fishing? The sliding sinker rig a.k.a. the Carolina rig, is one of the most effective bottom fishing rigs you can find. It consists of a simple barrel swivel connected to a single leader, … Continue reading →

Bamboo eating utensils, except serrated knives, are allowed in a carry-on bag. Knives must be packed in a checked bag. Can you bring utensils on a plane? Almost all kind of utensils can be carried in a checked baggage. But, … Continue reading →

How are HDPE tanks made? HDPE. Mass-produced chemical process tanks are created using a process called Rotational Moulding also known as roto-moulding.The crystallisation process creates a denser product which makes HDPE stiffer and more rigid, enabling the design of tanks … Continue reading →

Painting and staining cork are two different processes. While staining doesn’t work well because cork doesn’t take stain well; it is not porous like wood. But painting does not require porosity. Steel can be successfully painted. Can you stain cork … Continue reading →

Breeding. When breeding, the male swims just behind the female, chasing away rival males. The female will spawn 200 to 300 eggs and scatter them on plants and on the substrate. How many babies do cherry barbs have? The males … Continue reading →

Most plumbing codes and building codes require support for horizontal pipe lines every 3 feet for pipe in 1/2”-1” diameters, and every 4 feet for pipe with diameters greater than 1”. Support spacing should be in accordance with applicable plumbing … Continue reading →

How do you keep a fish skeleton? Prepare a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Soak the bones in this solution for up to three days to bleach them. Glue the bones together using clear-drying glue. Spray the skeleton with … Continue reading →

Lew’s KVD Baitcast. Made to The Master’s specifications, Lew’s KVD Baitcast Reel leverages Kevin VanDam’s expertise to give you a solid, sweet-casting reel that emphasizes problem-free performance in tournament situations. What rods and reels does Kevin Van Dam use? For … Continue reading →

China. In an attempt to rectify this situation, the manufacturer imported their JDM line, Expride, and last year, they introduced a new series of rods with an even more JDM feel – Zodias. Shimano Zodias 172MH Specifications Material Advanced Hi-Power … Continue reading →

What type of fishing reel is suggested for beginners? Spincast Reel. The spincast is by far the simplest modern fishing reel out there. With it’s basic design, this guy is ideal for beginners or anglers on a budget. You don’t … Continue reading →

A top lure for river bass is a soft plastic crawfish either Texas-rigged on a worm hook or attached to a lightweight jig. Heavier jigs tend to fall to the bottom whereas a lightweight model or a light sinker on … Continue reading →

Manufacturer X makes a fly rod that it believes should sell for $100. So they offer the rod to fly shops for $60 (plus shipping). Thus, the fly shop owner makes a little under $40 every time they sell that … Continue reading →

Composites are usually classified by the type of material used for the matrix. The four pri- mary categories of composites are polymer matrix composites (PMCs), metal matrix compos- ites (MMCs), ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), and carbon matrix composites (CAMCs). What … Continue reading →

What makes a good jig rod? Ideally, high quality jig rods for bass need to have two main characteristics: casting accuracy, and enough power to pull a hard fighting fish away from cover as fast as possible. In addition, they … Continue reading →