Standard 4-6kg spin tackle loaded with 20-30lb braid is ideal when targeting snapper in water from 30-50m. How strong is 20Lb fishing line? Pound test, also known as line test, refers to the fishing line’s strength in terms of pounds. … Continue reading →

Yet bottom trawls and other kinds of unselective fishing gear cause harm to other fisheries and to the marine environment by catching juvenile fish, damaging the seafloor, and leading to overfishing. Bottom trawl nets can also harm coral reefs, sharks, … Continue reading →

Thus, at new moon or full moon, the tide’s range is at its maximum. This is the spring tide: the highest (and lowest) tide. Which phase of the moon causes the highest and lowest tides? new moonThe highest and lowest … Continue reading →

Due to the summer flounder’s, large mouth and aggressive nature, 4/0 to 6/0 sized-hooks work well and reduce the risk of gut hooking a fish. Wide gap hooks are most often associated and most popular with summer flounder anglers. At … Continue reading →

How do VMC sinker stops work? Designed to keep weights pegged in place, the VMC Sinker Stops provide an easy and effective way to prevent weights from moving while pitching and flipping. To attach the VMC Sinkeer Stops, simply run … Continue reading →

Trawling is a method of fishing that involves pulling a fishing net tied to one or two boats, called trawlers, through the water. The annual trawling ban, which started from June 10 this year, grounds around 3,800 fishing boats operating … Continue reading →

This is no surprise for depths down to 1,500 metres, where commercial fishermen operate, targeting species such as the orange roughy and grenadiers. But the declines were also dramatic at greater depths, as deep as 3,000 metres in some cases. … Continue reading →

KAYAK FISHING TIPS Select the right type of kayak. When selecting a kayak for fishing, you’ll need to think about size and width. Wear moisture-wicking clothes. You are much closer to the water in a kayak, so be prepared to … Continue reading →

The drogue is deployed into the face of the wind either via a quick throw or a controlled feed. The anglers then fish using the wind to help with casts as the boat drifts broadside to the wind, the retrieving … Continue reading →

Should you tow a boat with the motor up or down? Generally, you should tow your boat with the motor down, especially if your trailer offers good ground clearance. Additionally, most manufacturers recommend that you should pull your boat down. … Continue reading →

If your boat leans to one side under power, then you are most likely dealing with propeller torque. Torque is the twisting force of any shaft, including the propeller of your boat. When going forward, the propeller turns clockwise. Why … Continue reading →

6 Best Salmon Lures for River Fishing Spinners. For some anglers, standalone in-line spinners are tops among the best salmon lures for river fishing. Winged drift bobber rigs. These are buoyant floats with wings and are a component of drift … Continue reading →

Substitutes for PVC include traditional materials such as clay, glass, ceramics and linoleum. In those cases where traditional materials cannot be used as a replacement, even chlorine-free plastics are preferable to PVC. What is cheaper than PVC pipe? PVC pipes … Continue reading →

Is Acrylic Plastic Toxic? It is not toxic in its final form but it’s the manufacturing process where there is a relatively small amount of toxic fumes whilst it is being produced but not on the same levels as many … Continue reading →

A trolling motor shaft can be too long. If the trolling motor shaft is too long, you risk the propeller hitting bottom or the inability to stow the motor properly. Too long of a shaft can not only damage the … Continue reading →