Thomas Dam. Troll dolls were created in 1959 by Danish fisherman and woodcutter Thomas Dam. Dam could not afford a Christmas gift for his young daughter Lila and carved the doll from his imagination. Who made original troll dolls? Thomas … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mounts & Rods
Why Are Some Fishing Hooks Red?
Because bass can be triggered by a subtle flash of red like gills on a fish, red trailer hooks are outstanding on bladed baits, as well. When targeting sluggish shallow fish holding tight to cover, Stone uses red trailer hooks … Continue reading
What Size Reel Do I Need For Redfish?
If you’re fishing for inshore fish on the flats, you don’t need to go super heavy (even if there are big snook or bull redfish around). A 3000 series reel on a 7′ 6″ medium to medium-heavy rod with a … Continue reading
How Do You Respond To Hateful Comments?
How To Respond To Hateful Comments Ignore the content and instead reflect the emotion of the other person. There are many reasons why someone would engage in hateful comments. Jedi mind trick ’em. Walking away. Engage in discussion – it … Continue reading
How Do You Dispose Of Fish Guts In Minnesota?
Dispose of unused portions by burying or with household waste. Fish entrails should never be discarded back into the lake. Can you throw fish guts in the lake in Minnesota? It is illegal in Minnesota and the Boundary Waters to … Continue reading
Are Fish Gills Edible?
They’re turning bones, heads, offal and other fishy bits that many of us don’t realise are edible into dazzling dishes often more delicious than plates using familiar cuts like fillets. Crucially, gills-to-fin cooking also reduces waste and stretches precious sea … Continue reading
Can You Bury Fish?
Make sure that you dig deep enough that a dog or scavenging animal won’t smell and dig up the pet. Three feet is an ideal depth. Several fish owners have suggested the idea of burying a small fish in a … Continue reading
How Do You Fish A Shallow Water Walleye?
What depth do you look for walleye? Walleye are generally caught between 10-40 Ft. A typical mid-sized lake in the Midwest would likely hold Walleye between the depths of 10-15 Ft. during the Spring, 15-25 Ft. Can you troll in … Continue reading
Can You Use A Spinning Reel For Musky Fishing?
Spinning reels should be fairly large when fishing for musky. The Daiwa Black Gold series was designed for saltwater and works great for musky fishing. It has quality components with excellent drag and bail systems. The 4500 is a good … Continue reading
Is Level Wind Necessary?
Level wind reels are just about unnecessary if you plan to use braided Dacron line. Fishing Monofilament lines can absolutely support the purchase of a level wind conventional reel. Do I need level wind? Some anglers find that a level … Continue reading
What Kind Of Reel Do I Need For Musky Fishing?
Without a doubt the preferred choice of reel for muskie fishing is a baitcasting reel. Most muskie fishermen will opt for a level wind baitcasting reel as it will generally give the best casting performance and is also mush easier … Continue reading
Are Worms Good Bait?
Worms are very good at catching bullheads, catfish, trout, sunfish, bluegills, walleye, rock bass, striped bass, and crappie. They have erratic motions, emit great fish-attracting scent, and are visually appealing to hungry fish. Why are worms the best bait? Natural … Continue reading
What Size Fly Should I Use?
Flies are annotated by size — the higher the number, the smaller the fly. Generally, nymphs and dry flies in size 16 to 12 are the most common, but size 20 or 22 dry flies are often used. Streamers in … Continue reading
How Strong Is Pallet Racking?
The Heavy Duty Pallet Racking system is a robust warehouse racking system that is designed to take between 1 to 3 tonnes of uniformly distributed loading capacity, per tier. It is constantly in strong demand by warehousing facilities that require … Continue reading
Is Pine Good For Closet Shelves?
Pine. This is another excellent type of wood for building, and also one of the best woods to build closet shelves with. Pine is a softwood that is lighter than plywood but still sturdy enough for many closet applications. Is … Continue reading