How deep are the scratches? Most sit on top kayaks are made from polyethylene (either LPDE or HDPE), which are durable – and fairly easy to repair. While the material is resistant to most sealants and adhesives, it does not … Continue reading →

You can use several 2 by 1/4″ strips of duct tape to stiffen the action,” he says. “You can make a medium action rod medium-heavy pretty easily by placing a strip between guides No. 3, 4, 5, and 6.” Is … Continue reading →

The most common way to dry bamboo for commercial purposes is “air drying“. Once the bamboo poles are harvested and chemically treated, all poles should be stacked and stored under cover. How do you dry bamboo without cracking it? After … Continue reading →

A single bag fits tree trunks from 1 inch to 3 inches in diameter. Continuously provides water for approximately 5 to 9 hours. Refill once every 5 to 7 days for most new tree plantings. How often should gator bags … Continue reading →

Mercury is in the edible (fillet) portion of fish. Therefore, you cannot lower your exposure to mercury by cooking or cleaning the fish. Large fish usually have the highest levels of PCBs and mercury. If you have a choice, eat … Continue reading →

Working your nondominant hand can increase your brain function. This may come as a surprise, but adding nondominant hand exercises to your routine may improve brain function and make your life easier. If you ever get injured and become unable … Continue reading →

Overall, the healthiest cooking methods limit the loss of healthy omega-3 fats, retain the most nutrients and minimize the formation of harmful compounds. In general, this means that sous vide, microwaving, baking, steaming and poaching your fish are your best … Continue reading →

There is a liberal bag limit for surfperch (up to 15 fish per day including all species). But since we don’t know a lot about surfperch populations, we recommend you keep only enough for a good meal (they are excellent … Continue reading →

“When the fish ‘won’t bite,’ you’re often just in the wrong location or fishing too fast or slow,” Lindner explains. “But what happens is you tie on a bunch of different baits, throw ’em six or seven times and then … Continue reading →

Anglers can now record their catch of salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and halibut by using the MyODFW Mobile Application or on a valid ODFW paper angling tag. Anglers will choose which method they use at the time of purchase. Do I … Continue reading →

Hook and line fishing involves setting fishing line in the water with baited hooks and is done by hand or using a rod and reel or longlines. How is a hook and line used? Hooks and lines are gear where … Continue reading →

Early in the year, bluegills feed on the vegetation in the shallows. Anglers should stalk them in their shallow feeding areas. They feed slowly so slow presentations of ice fishing lures like a Lindy Tungsten Bug work well under these … Continue reading →

They all had to work together to meet challenges, like a sudden drop in demand for bluefin tuna because of restaurants being closed or only open at a lower capacity. It all resulted in lower demand and lower prices for … Continue reading →

Bluefin tuna prices waver dramatically depending on the quality of the meat, so every step they take upon pulling the fish in is crucial. Essentially, direct contact with the ice can affect the color of the fish’s skin and meat … Continue reading →

20 perch. Currently, anglers across Minnesota can keep a bucket full of 20 perch of any size, although most anglers won’t keep them until they get to be about 8 inches or so. What are the fish limits in Minnesota? … Continue reading →