Head into the wind or current. Reduce speed and reverse the engine. When the boat starts to make a slight sternway through the water, lower – do not throw – the anchor. After you’ve let about a third of your … Continue reading →

The US accounts for about 5% of the global bluefin tuna catch, and over half of the US catch is exported, mainly to Japan. About 3/4 of the global bluefin catch goes to Japan where its fatty flesh is consumed … Continue reading →

In short: The various sizes and shapes of anchors are due the type of sediment/”bottom conditions” that one is hoping to anchor to and the size of the boat they are in. There are many types of anchors, including, fluke, … Continue reading →

How do you open a 5 gallon metal bucket? Turns out, the best way to open a 5-gallon bucket of paint is with a tool specially made to do so—the bucket lid wrench. Most bucket lid wrenches are inexpensive and … Continue reading →

How do you make a 5 gallon bucket airtight? Your 5 gallon buckets can’t be truly airtight without a rubber sealed lid. The lids I use most are snap lids with a rubber gasket. You have to make sure you … Continue reading →

Where do you tie off an anchor? Attach the line to a bow cleat. Never tie the line to the stern: the additional weight could bring on water. Slowly lower the anchor from the bow, rather than the stern, to … Continue reading →

In most cases, the female drops eggs in the water which are immediately fertilized by sperm from the male. Another way is for fertilization to occur within the females body before she drops them into the water. With the third … Continue reading →

In that case, all you need to do is purchase a basic groundbait mix from the game store and add some water to it. In just a few moments, you’ll get some effective, ready-to-use chum. All done! How do you … Continue reading →

A hacksaw or Jeweler’s saw can be utilized to make larger holes in sheet metal, although the distance from the edge of the metal sheet to the required hole in it will be limited by the size of the saw … Continue reading →

Spinning rods are often the best type to start with for casting baits, as they are less prone to tangles for inexperienced casting. Some techniques are best served with a spinning rod for finesse tactics. Can I use a spinning … Continue reading →

What rods use bells fishing planet? The bells are used on the feeder rods (and probably on the bottom rods, haven’t brought one yet). Might be best to put them in home storage until you get that sort of tackle. … Continue reading →

Noise and Vibration Are Key Spinnerbaits, wobbling jigs (i.e. “Chatterbaits”), crankbaits with rattle chambers, and crankbaits or other swimming plugs that produce a distinctive wobble, are prime muddy water fishing lures. Spinnerbaits and wobbling jigs are most appropriate for bass … Continue reading →

The best fishing weather is usually dusk or dawn, as the sun rays filtering through the water aren’t too hot. By midday, particularly on sunny days, fish are more likely to have dived a little deeper to cooler water3. Do … Continue reading →

Fishing requires lots of focus and awareness. This takes your mind off internal conflict and stress, similar to meditation. As a result, it helps to reduce anxiety, fight off depression, and promote relaxation. Studies have shown that fishing lowers your … Continue reading →

The salt will draw all of the moisture out of the fish, and starve bacteria so they won’t be able to grow. Modern technology means you can make fish this way in a dehydrator or even make smoked fish using … Continue reading →