How do you make a banister sturdy? Replace the old hardware with new bolts or lag screws, depending on what you removed. Tighten well to make the stair railing sturdier. Apply a bead of heavy duty glue to any areas … Continue reading →

A ‘rogue wave’ is large, unexpected, and dangerous. The wave was moving away from the ship after crashing into it moments before this photo was captured. Rogue, freak, or killer waves have been part of marine folklore for centuries, but … Continue reading →

Locate three to five good pockets (any area that holds slightly calmer or deeper water) that are slightly wider than the rest of the river, stream or creek and rotate through those spots. With freshwater, be conscious of the seasons … Continue reading →

Swell height refers to the average size of the swell out at sea. This is measured from the peak to the trough and the seconds between one peak and the next using historical and real time data gathered from offshore … Continue reading →

The most colossal wave recorded in human history occurred on July 9th, 1958. Lituya Bay, a two mile stretch of water is a small inlet the Southeast side of Alaska known by locals as a place of refuge when the … Continue reading →

If the wind is stronger than 15 knots, don’t go, if the swell is bigger than 1.5 meters, don’t go and if the seas are bigger than 1.5 meters, don’t go. The difference between seas and swell. What is a … Continue reading →

There are, however, plenty of shallow reefs, rocky flats and sandbanks for snapper to exploit. I have found half a dozen shallow water locations within easy reach of home that consistently produce fish over the high tide, but I’m sure … Continue reading →

The inlet bite has been mostly redfish when the weather’s good enough to fish. Look for colder than normal water temps after this last cold front. The fish are going to hit the deeper water in and around the inlet … Continue reading →

Catching Spearing All you need is a net and access to the water. Using an umbrella net is the easiest way to catch spearing. It can be done alone and is as simple as dropping the net to the bottom … Continue reading →

Shylock has made Antonio sign a contract which states that if he cannot repay the loan he will instead repay Shylock with a pound of his own flesh. Shylock starts the speech by saying “To bait fish withal”, referring to … Continue reading →

As Villian: Nobody, but shylock himself was responsible. As Victim: Shylock was harmed by his daughter and Antonio. How has this person harm Shylock? Shylock is anxious to get Antonio out of Venice. In his absence he can do good … Continue reading →

New Smyrna Beach. The location with the most recorded shark attacks is New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Developed nations such as the United States, Australia and, to some extent, South Africa, facilitate more thorough documentation of shark attacks on humans than … Continue reading →

Waves in the oceans can travel thousands of kilometres before reaching land. Wind waves on Earth range in size from small ripples, to waves over 30 m (100 ft) high, being limited by wind speed, duration, fetch, and water depth. … Continue reading →

Now, there is a fish called a Nile perch — but it’s a totally different species. They look more like a snook to me (good eye; they’re related to snook and barramundi — Ed.) and can get to over 100 … Continue reading →

Powerful Pacific storms to the north drive huge swells towards the islands, creating the big waves Hawaii is known for. Waves generated from these storms can create dangerous and unpredictable conditions. North Shores: Consistent huge and dangerous swells. What causes … Continue reading →