This is where fish attractant really shines. The application of scent will make your offering feel and taste alive, convincing a fish to hold on to the bait for a much longer time, ultimately allowing an angler to “feel” the … Continue reading →

Acetal plastic, also called polyacetal and polyoxymethylene (POM), is a general purpose, semi-crystalline, engineered thermoplastic. Acetal is commonly used for parts that need to be very stiff, have low surface friction and good dimensional stability. Is acetal thermoplastic or thermoset? … Continue reading →

Can you fish with just a line? Limb-lining is the simplest of all alternative fishing methods. Tie a length of strong line to a limb hanging over water where fish are likely to feed. Adjust the line’s length to extend … Continue reading →

Momoi’s Hi Catch monofilament is our top pick for most anglers because we’ve found it to be the most memory-free, tangle-resistant, and user-friendly fishing line around. Why does my fishing line always tangle? Slack fishing line is a big culprit … Continue reading →

Durability. Because it is designed to be softer and more flexible than many other plastics, PVC is less durable than uPVC. However, both plastics are resistant to sunlight, oxidation, and a variety of chemicals. PVC piping’s ability to withstand sunlight … Continue reading →

Is it possible to repair fiberglass? In comparison to traditional building materials, Fibreglass composite materials are generally easier to repair. It is important to note that once the original fibreglass laminate is damaged, any repairs to the original are considered … Continue reading →

These are versatile knots that are commonly used for snug terminal connections. The Uni Knot is also commonly used to connect two pieces of fishing line together. These are both easy-to-tie knots that can be whipped up quickly on the … Continue reading →

PVC’s abrasion resistance, light weight, good mechanical strength and toughness are key technical advantages for its use in building and construction applications. PVC can be cut, shaped, welded and joined easily in a variety of styles. Is PVC good for … Continue reading →

When daytime temperatures heat up, bass generally suspend deep off of breaks in points, ledges, and submerged islands or humps. As temperatures drop at night, they move up into the shallows to feed. Where do bass hide at night? At … Continue reading →

Shutting off the water will not keep the pipes from freezing. The water in the pipes could still freeze and burst the pipe. However, shutting off the water can prevent or reduce water damage when a pipe bursts due to … Continue reading →

PVC does surprisingly well when exposed to ultra violet rays (sunlight). Research shows little to no effect on PVC’s tensile strength or elasticity after prolonged sun exposure. The only degradation that seems to occur is impact strength.PVC does surprisingly well … Continue reading →

Do fish like heavily planted tanks? Small species such as danios, livebearers, barbs and most tetras (with the exception of Buenos Aires tetras) do well in planted tanks. Larger species including gouramis, rainbowfish, discus fish and killifish would also do … Continue reading →

Whenever possible, avoid drilling vertical holes through LVL beams unless the beam width is at least 3-1/2 inches. Prior to drilling any vertical holes, an engineer or architect qualified in wood design should be consulted. What screws to use for … Continue reading →

Do you pre drill sheet metal screws? There are both standard, as well as self-tapping, sheet metal screws. With the former, you’ll have to drill a pilot hole into the sheet metal before installing the screw. With the latter, you … Continue reading →

To summarise: Self-Tapping – a screw for securing thinner sheet metals and other substrates that cuts its own thread, but usually requires a predrilled or pre-punched hole. Self-Drilling – a screw that can, well, self-drill through various gauges of metal … Continue reading →