How deep do you troll for tuna? For a typical spread, set the flat lines at 25 and 35 feet. Run a center flat line 50 to 60 feet off the transom. This forms a triangle of bait close to … Continue reading →

Bigeye Tuna Tactics One of the best methods for drawing bigeye to the surface is to use spreader bars along with large teasers. Like many species, they are attracted to disturbances of the water, especially near the transom of the … Continue reading →

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What is pig and jig? The jig of a jig and pig is usually a lead head jig with a fairly big hook. It is normally dressed in either a rubber skirt or hair. The pig is a trailer, often … Continue reading →

Slotted Drive Shaft. Today, SDS stands for “Slotted Drive Shaft” and it has had many iterations over the years with different variations. One fantastic feature of SDS bits is that they don’t spin inside the drill when in use. There … Continue reading →

Loctite. In 1971, Loctite developed its own manufacturing technology and introduced its own line of cyanoacrylate, called “Super Bonder”. Loctite quickly gained market share, and by the late 1970s it was believed to have exceeded Eastman Kodak’s share in the … Continue reading →

Anchor cleat provides a stable access point to secure anchors, drift chutes, bow lines and safety lines. Great for kayaks, canoes and small boats. Installation instructions and hardware included. Water proof silicone recommended, but not included. What is a cleat … Continue reading →

A kettlebell is about 1/3 the cost and is rubber coated it might work as well. Other ideas? Personally, I prefer a kettlebell to any other anchor I’ve used. I used to have a 5 pounder and actually prefer it … Continue reading →

How deep can you anchor a kayak? For a fishing kayak, having 3 to 5 times the depth of water in anchor line will accommodate the most common anchoring situations. So in 10′ of water, having between 30′ to 50′ … Continue reading →

How do you anchor? How to Anchor a Boat Determine the water depth where you want to drop anchor. Calculate the correct amount of anchor scope (a 7:1 ratio is recommended). Lower the anchor and let out enough scope, then … Continue reading →

Make sure that your hands are centered on the paddle shaft, and just over shoulder-width apart. If you were to put your paddle on top of your head while still holding on with both hands, your elbows should have a … Continue reading →

A kayak paddle, unlike a canoe paddle, has a long shaft with the rowing blade attached on either end. At rest, the paddle lays across the kayak; as you paddle your kayak, you balance and rock your grip along the … Continue reading →

right-side up. Have the part of the paddle blade that is concave or smooth facing you, the face of the paddle is the part you want to pull through the water. Have your paddle right-side up. Are kayak paddle left … Continue reading →

Firstly, you need to put the weak magnet within the magnetic field of a much larger, stronger magnet. To achieve the best result, you need to place it right next to the larger, stronger magnet, which will help realign electrons … Continue reading →

Openings in the outside of the ship are ports, not windows. Entrances from one compartment to another are called doors. Openings from one deck to another are called hatches. The handles on the watertight hatch or door are called dogs. … Continue reading →