Construction of Amaya’s karakoa was headed by the series’ production designer Rodel Cruz. Over 50 shipwrights from Olongapo City were contracted to build the boat, a process that took over two and a half months and cost almost a million … Continue reading →

The bottom part consists of single piece of hollowed-out log (essentially a dugout canoe, the original meaning of the word bangka). At the sides were two planks, and two horseshoe-shaped wood pieces formed the prow and stern. What are the … Continue reading →

First, the ends of the tree were carved to form the bow (ihu) and the stern (muli). The bow is the front part of a canoe (or any boat or ship) and the stern is the back part. Next, the … Continue reading →

In addition to bananas and coconuts, the Polynesians brought taro, a root fromwhich poi is made; plantain, the starchy cooking banana; breadfruit, a globe-like fruit that is eaten cooked; yams; and sugarcane. For meat, the Polynesians brought along pigs, dogs … Continue reading →

Wa’a kaulua were the main type of double canoe in pre-European Hawai’i. They were crewed and paddled by many men but were also sailed throughout the islands in the archipelago. By the early twentieth century, wa’a kaulua were virtually non … Continue reading →

How do islands without rivers get fresh water? – Quora. Because fresh water is not as dense as mineral laden salt water, a bubble or lens of fresh water occurs under and sometimes around the island. The heavier salt water … Continue reading →

Do crappie bite in the rain? Yes, they do. Now, before you throw a tantrum and drive home without hitting the water, keep one thing in mind: you can absolutely catch crappie in the rain. Is crappie fishing good after … Continue reading →

What is an ice chisel? Definition of ice chisel : a long-handled chisel for cutting holes in ice (as for fishing) or splitting blocks of ice. What is a spud bar for ice fishing? A spud bar is a long … Continue reading →

White and green wavelengths of light are most attractive to plankton. Plankton is a primary food of many baitfish, so when plankton gather in water around your crappie light, baitfish move in to enjoy the banquet. The baitfish in turn … Continue reading →

Although both types contain fish from tropical (warm) climates, the freshwater fish are from the rivers in these climates and so live in fresh (unsalted) water. Tropical marine fish are from the sea in these areas, and therefore live in … Continue reading →

The Outer Banks, North Carolina have some of the most outstanding bodies of water to go surf fishing in. The Oregon Inlet is one of the most popular places to be during both the off-season and spring season. Cape Point, … Continue reading →

When you’re fishing in very rough weather, with lots of wind and possibly rain, the bass will feed actively. The way to solve the problems associated with fishing in rough water is to have all your equipment ready for fishing … Continue reading →

36 mm by 24 mm. A full-frame sensor is most simply defined by its sheer size—36 mm by 24 mm—and the distinctive look it makes possible. Compared to a Super 35 mm sensor, a full-frame sensor has over twice the … Continue reading →

You don’t get access to any developer features or hidden commands on the phone. It cannot break the GSM-CDMA limitations of the phone. So, unlocked phones from GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile will let you fit SIM cards from … Continue reading →

LTE, sometimes known as 4G LTE, is a type of 4G technology. Short for “Long Term Evolution”, it’s slower than “true” 4G, but significantly faster than 3G, which originally had data rates measured in kilobits per second, rather than megabits … Continue reading →