So, what is the best trolling speed? The best trolling speed depends on several factors including the type of fish, water conditions and lure choice. In general, trolling speeds between 1.5 and 2.5 mph, as measured by GPS, are a … Continue reading →

PVC packaging has been banned or restricted in a number of countries around the world, such as Canada, Spain, South Korea and the Czech Republic. What plastics are being banned in Canada? The Liberal government has released draft regulations to … Continue reading →

One commonly recycled plastic, however, could be melted by hot water. According to T.C. Forensic, some polyvinyl chloride plastics — PVC, or recyclable 3 — melt at as low as 75 degrees Celsius (167 degrees Fahrenheit). Does hot water make … Continue reading →

A home plumbing installation isn’t completed all at once but in 3 stages, to be exact: Underground rough-in phase. Aboveground rough-in phase (top-out or stack-out) Finishing phase (Trim-out or trim finish) What are the 3 types of plumbing systems? There … Continue reading →

An acetal is a functional group with the connectivity R2C(OR’)2). Here, the R groups can be organic fragments (a carbon atom, with arbitrary other atoms attached to that) or hydrogen, while the R’ groups must be organic fragments not hydrogen. … Continue reading →

There is no question that real leather is better than PU leather. Real leather not only looks better, but it is also more durable. Real leather is also full of character and will age beautifully. PU leather, on the other … Continue reading →

Freshwater anglers can also find trolling effective. Recreational fishermen can successfully troll lakes and reservoirs for salmon and trout. It can be the method of choice for catching the elusive muskie, and a useful technique for catching walleye, black bass … Continue reading →

Polyoxymethylene (POM) plastic, also known as “acetal” or “polyacetal”, is a polyacetal (and a polyether), and a polymer of formaldehyde. 1,1-Diethoxyethane (acetaldehyde diethyl acetal), sometimes called simply “acetal”, is an important flavouring compound in distilled beverages. What products are made … Continue reading →

While fluoro has some very obvious benefits which keep it on the playing field–extreme clarity, durability, low stretch and a high density that causes it to sink, taking diving lures deeper–it can be very difficult to cast. Is fluorocarbon good … Continue reading →

Acetal is the common name for a family of thermoplastics with the chemical name “PolyOxyMethylene”, or POM. Acetal is available in two general types of resins: Copolymer acetal (POM-C), and homopolymer acetal (POM-H); commonly called Delrin®. Is Delrin POM-C? Acerin … Continue reading →

How deep do Flatfish lures go? Flatfish is generally considered a slow speed crankbait that runs shallow, which is a mistaken myth. With proper tuning this banana shaped lure can easily run speeds to about 3 miles an hour. The … Continue reading →

3 types of plastic that are considered as safer options among the others are Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High-Density Polyethylene (2-HDPE), and Polypropylene (5-PP). What is the best type of plastic? HDPE is one of the safest forms of plastic due … Continue reading →

On a national level, HDPE reached a record high of 77.25 cents per pound in March 2021. Many other regions are reporting prices currently reaching 82.00 cents per pound. Color HDPE jumped as well, from 18.91 to 23.63 cents per … Continue reading →

For exterior projects, we recommend Bondo Wood Filler. The two-part formula mixes into a wood-like medium brown hue, then restores and rebuilds rotting or otherwise damaged wood. You can even use it to fill in entire missing pieces. Is there … Continue reading →

What is a slug lure? Metals or slugs, are a lure designed for casting long distances from the shore to schools of pelagic fish either feeding on the surface or hunting below the surface. Metal lures come in a variety … Continue reading →