The Outhaul. The Outhaul Attaches to the Sail’s Clew The outhaul is a line that connects to the clew of the mainsailmainsailA mainsail is a sail rigged on the main mast of a sailing vessel. On a square rigged vessel, … Continue reading →

Cod have large mouths, so hook size may vary, but the bait need not be large—a good sized ocean clam will do for almost any size cod. Other good baits include strip baits of squid, fish, crabs, sand eels, and … Continue reading →

How heavy is a Laser sailboat? Laser (dinghy) Development Hull weight 58.97 kg (130.0 lb) LOA 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) LWL 3.81 m (12 ft 6 in) Beam 1.39 m (4 ft 7 in) Can you row a … Continue reading →

Discussed under are some of the most common rigging hardware. Blocks & Pulleys. These are widely used across the rigging industry for lifting exceptionally heavy objects. Eye Bolts. Rigging Hooks. Wire ropes & accessories. Stainless steel nuts. What does rigging … Continue reading →

Wintertime typically means reduced current and lower water levels in these river systems. The walleyes will winter in the deeper holes, making occasional feeding forays into the shallows. The channel edges become key structure under these conditions. Where do river … Continue reading →

What is a quick set rig? Tandem Quickset rigs allow bait fish to swim naturally and can be used for both live and dead bait fishing. Extremely versatile, these rigs provide super hook sets and work well for open water … Continue reading →

How fast do you troll spreader bars? Generally, a 6.5-knot trolling speed is ideal for pulling spreader bars, but if seas are glassy flat, you may want to bump it up to 7.5 or 8 knots. How fast should you … Continue reading →

Although Redux isn’t always necessary, replacing it with a tool kit that was not made for the same purpose will not suffice. React Hooks are great but they do not replace Redux and they never will. Does React still need … Continue reading →

A fishing line is a cord used or made for angling. Fishing lines generally resemble a long, thin string, and vary in material. Important attributes of a fishing line include length, material, weight, and thickness. What are the components of … Continue reading →

How do you straighten wire on fishing leader? Have a bent leader? Straighten it in seconds with Du-Bro’s Wire Straightener. While holding the Wire Straightener in one hand simply clamp it on your leader, apply pressure and slide the straightener … Continue reading →

We are doing a remodel in our kitchen and put up fiberglass reinforced panels. We used the Liquid Nails FRP on our panels and the adhesive has held amazing well! The adhesive protects the panels from chemical effects and was … Continue reading →

The Force trolling motor can run on 24 volts or 36 volts, and the chart below shows how a 24v setting will draw higher amps then running at 36 volts.24 Volt Power Source. Throttle Level Thrust Current 10% 25 N-m … Continue reading →

Currently, there are no state laws banning the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in packaging products. Where is PVC banned? PVC packaging has been banned or restricted in a number of countries around the world, such as Canada, Spain, South … Continue reading →

Double-cut files have teeth that crisscross at opposing angles. The teeth form a diamond pattern across the face of the tool. Double-cut files clear material faster than the single-cut files, but they create a rough surface that must be smoothed … Continue reading →

Can you reshape plastic with heat? Plastic bending: how it works All thermoplastic synthetic materials can be bent when heated. Polycarbonate and PETG can also be bent (temper shaped) when cold. This technique involves forcing a plastic sheet into the … Continue reading →