Barque: A vessel that has at least three masts with the fore and main masts being square. Today many “sailing school” ships are barques. What are the different masts called? From lowest to highest, these were called: lower, top, topgallant, … Continue reading →

RIB is the commonly used acronym for Rigid Inflatable Boat, if it contains an H, it stands for Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat. Both RIBs and RHIBs are the same thing, they are light-weight, high performance powerboats constructed with a solid … Continue reading →

quarterdeck. The quarterdeck is a raised deck behind the main mast of a sailing ship. Traditionally it was where the captain commanded his vessel and where the ship’s colours were kept. What is the captain’s room called? The compartment where … Continue reading →

Yes, you can just use a small hook and make the bread pieces smaller. And you will catch really little fish you can use as bait. Is bread any good for fishing? Bread is a nice, clean sort of bait … Continue reading →

On one hand, storms may result in surface water that is fresher and higher in oxygen, bringing more fish to the surface. If new pools or flooded areas near the shore are created by rain or water movements, fish may … Continue reading →

What fish will eat chicken liver? People have used chicken liver to catch fish such as trout, bluegill, striper, and more. It’s just not as easy to use this bait as it is some other types of bait. For the … Continue reading →

How do I record video on my Nikon D850? To start recording, press the movie-record button. If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter release button (see this section), you can instead start and … Continue reading →

Waves are the rise and fall of the water on the surface of the ocean. Waves are formed when winds scrape across the ocean surface. The stronger the wind blows, the bigger the wave becomes. During the storm, the winds … Continue reading →

They are caused by the gravitational forces exerted on the earth by the moon, and to a lesser extent, the sun. When the highest point in the wave, or the crest, reaches a coast, the coast experiences a high tide. … Continue reading →

As far as which lens is the “sharpest”, it is probably one of the longer macros, but the 135mm f1. 8 and the various 85mm f1. 4 versions have the rep as being Pentax’s sharpest lenses. Which lens produces the … Continue reading →

I use nikwax on my waders every season, it keeps them nice. In the event of a leak, you can use gorilla tape on the water for a temp fix, but for something permanent, use Aquaseal when you get home. … Continue reading →

Traditional football boots were made from leather; however, new materials have evolved over time and today football boots are made from a combination of synthetic fibers, with or without additional leather. What materials are used to make football boots? The … Continue reading →

It works as a barrier between the surface of the rubber and the sun. Naturally, it will keep your rubber boots from dry rotting. Did you know that you can also apply Vaseline on top of your rubber boots while … Continue reading →

Similar to Aquaseal, Seam Grip is safe for use on natural fabrics, leather, vinyl, waterproof laminates, PVC and synthetic fabrics including polyurethane, nylon, neoprene and rubber. What can I use instead of Aquaseal? Contributor. Depending on your load bearing, Neoprene … Continue reading →

Best Thin Warm Socks: Uniqlo HeatTech Socks Uniqlo’s HeatTech technology claims to generate heat using your body’s natural moisture production and store that heat in pockets within the fabric. These futuristic socks are just as thin or thinner than your … Continue reading →