Trophy versions sell for 190 raw and 285 cooked. Bright: Rare fish, but can still be caught at any time of day. Can be sold for 250 raw and 375 cooked. Trophy versions sell for 625 raw and 940 cooked. … Continue reading →

The length between your thumb tip and the top knuckle of your thumb is roughly one inch. The next time you have a ruler handy, give it a quick measure to double-check. What is the measure of 1 inch? An … Continue reading →

Spinning rods will almost never have a “trigger.” Casting Rod handle on a bass rod. What is a trigger rod? It is a rod built with the reel seat on top and a “trigger” underneath. You would place your index … Continue reading →

3-4wt – Small creek trout, bream, and other small fish. 5 wt – This is your most common trout, all around fly fishing weight. If you have one rod/reel for trout fishing it needs to be a 5 wt. 6-7 … Continue reading →

I can normally cast 60-80 feet real easy and that speeds setting lines. If the fish are biting fast and furious then this is a great help. If your asking if you cast all the time like you would with … Continue reading →

The blue-green coloration of the blood plasma in some marine fishes, which is attributed to a protein bound tetrapyrrol (biliverdin), is an anomaly in vertebrates. What color do fish bleed? Fish blood is red in color as it has hemoglobin, … Continue reading →

Olive oil is one healthy option. Summary: Frying can increase the amount of fat in your fish and negatively affect its ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids. If you’re frying, pan-fry rather than deep-fry your fish, and use a … Continue reading →

It’s tricky to wet with solder, and when it does, they easily delaminate from the steel underneath. I have used paperclips many times, and I suggest against them. Also, the resistance is much higher than copper so you get more … Continue reading →

What is the point of wrapping paper? Many ancient cultures celebrated various holidays that involved the giving of gifts. The desire to hide the identity of a gift until just the right moment led people to wrap gifts long, long … Continue reading →

How do you make a wrapped present look better? How to Make Your Gifts Look Amazing #1 – Create a Wrapping Station Stash and Stock it ALL Year! #2 – Seek Out Beautiful Ribbons. #5 – Let it Snow! Flock … Continue reading →

8/4 is the standard yarn weight for warping frame looms and is compatible with a 12-dent reed on most rigid heddle looms (12.5 if you’re using Ashford) and floor looms. 8/2 brassard cotton is the same yarn as the versatile … Continue reading →

Think of your needle. Round, ballpoint needles don’t handle this lightweight fabric well, and the best style of needle to use when sewing ripstop nylon is a sharp, pointed needle. Use a universal, size 70/10 needle when sewing ripstop nylon. … Continue reading →

Graphite electrodes serve to transfer the electrical energy from the power supply to the steel melt in the EAF bath. They are typically made using premium petroleum needle coke, coal tar pitch, and some additives (Fruehan, 1998). What is use … Continue reading →

abrasion resistant. AR500 is a grade of abrasion resistant (AR) steel plate that is known for its hardness, toughness, and resistance to wear and tear. What does AR500 stand for? Abrasion ResistanceThere are many manufacturers of it. The letters AR … Continue reading →

If you jerk a suspending jerkbait into a rock pile, it’s just going to sit there.” Zaldain mainly wants his jerkbait to float when fishing around the spawn and post spawn, and then also in the fall when the shad … Continue reading →