Inspired by the concept of “partial application”, we can try to return a component with props that have been partially bound from a custom hook. However, the naive implementation will return new component definition when bound props changed, and that … Continue reading →

Trolling Speed Six to seven knots is a rule of thumb with naturals or when mixing naturals with artificial lures. Rigged bait should look like they’re swimming in the water, whether you’re pulling ballyhoo, mullet, mackerel, or squid. How fast … Continue reading →

How do you store carp rigs? Rig wallets, or cases, are handy for storing all your carp rigs safely. They keep your rigs protected, and often have top bars and pins so you can keep them straightened out ready for … Continue reading →

How do you end a daisy chain necklace? To finish off the chain you just need to connect the first daisy to the last daisy. To do so, you must make a slit in the last daisy on the chain. … Continue reading →

Attach a float to your line and a weight where you would normally put the hook. Let it sink and the bobber will give you an idea of how deep the water is. If it’s too deep, it will pull … Continue reading →

An air pump simply bubbles air through your tank. Air pumps serve two purposes. First, they insure that your tank maintains an adequate concentration of oxygen. An air pump is NOT required for this purpose, as long as your tank … Continue reading →

Fishing in shallow water requires a completely different set of techniques. Everything from the way you cast to the lures you use will play a role in whether or not you finish out the day with a successful catch. Do … Continue reading →

It takes 10 to 11 days for eggs to hatch and grow into fry and subsequently disperse from the nest (Carr 1942). Thus, male Florida bass will remain on the nests for up to two weeks. How long are bass … Continue reading →

What is the best way to cut up a fiberglass hot tub? Plug in a reciprocating saw and cut the fiberglass tank into small, manageable pieces. The fiberglass tank is manufactured in a single piece of poured fiberglass resin and … Continue reading →

Some common prey include plankton, insect larvae, insects, small shrimp, crabs, and more. Adults hunt for larger plankton, such as krill, as well as squid, shrimp, herring, pilchard, sandlance, and other fish. What do salmon eat in the river? In … Continue reading →

A rounded corner on one side of the axe blade (bit), is almost certainly the top (toe). What is the head of an axe? The head of an axe has two ends — the bit or blade on one side, … Continue reading →

What size rod do I need for striper fishing? I typically would recommend pairing a medium power rod with a 4000 or 5000 class reel filled with 30lb test braid and a 12 or 15lb test fluorocarbon leader. This is … Continue reading →

Assuming it is well past the curing stage, FRP is pretty inert. Just about any glue would work on it. Contact cement is just fine, probably one of the better choices. What adhesive can I use on FRP? Cyanoacrylate – … Continue reading →

First developed from wire, modern-day bail arms are thin metal components that are affixed to the reel body itself. Well designed reels should have bail arms that are easy to open and close, have little resistance and are solid enough … Continue reading →

Carbide-tipped blades are much harder and more heat and impact resistant, making them deal well with steel and lasting up to 200 times longer than the basic carbon steel blade. What advantage do carbide tipped blades give you? Carbide-tipped router … Continue reading →