A boat can be left in the water during the winter or year-round if you take necessary precautions to tackle the challenges of a boat being in the waters for long periods. However, you need to keep in mind that … Continue reading →

24v hooked to 12v will spin for a while on a full battery but there will be no torque. You could stop it with your hand. It is like running your motor with half the spark plugs missing. Can you … Continue reading →

They also typically have a longer life-span: a lead-acid wet cell battery might last two years, while an AGM cell can last up to four. How long will a trolling motor run on a battery? 6-8 hours seems reasonable with … Continue reading →

Its double-layer design is pliable and can easily be cut, bent, or shaped using common tools without cracking, tearing, or breaking. Corrugated plastic is lightweight. Compared to aluminum, acrylic, or paper-based materials used in sign making, corrugated plastic is significantly … Continue reading →

What is the best rig for mackerel? There are numerous feather rigs, tinsel rigs, sabiki rigs, hokkai rigs and more available which are effective for mackerel. I favour tinsels, feathered sabikis and luminous hokkais. I tend to choose rigs with … Continue reading →

In general, adhesives that cure faster have lower final strength than those that cure more slowly. The major advantage of two component epoxy adhesives is that they are suitable for bonding nearly all substrates – metal, plastic, glass and ceramic, … Continue reading →

While simple bread can attract fish (and can be used as bait like a dough ball), dough balls are likely to attract species of fish that like to scavenge and can be particularly attractive to carp and catfish. Can you … Continue reading →

Monofilament stretches more than other line types, making it more difficult for bass to spit your lure during the fight. As such, it’s a great choice for treble-hooked lures, including lipless and diving crankbaits. It also floats better than fluorocarbon … Continue reading →

Registered. WD-40 is an oil based lubricant…. though it does work on many species of fish: Bass, Catfish, Pike, even Walleye ( I know from experience )… It is also illegal to use in some states as it contaminates the … Continue reading →

Acetal (POM) is considered a high performance plastic. This particular plastic has excellent chemical resistance, solvent resistance, wear properties and is self-lubricating. Is Delrin a food grade? Despite having a relatively high cost when compared to unfilled Acetal, it is … Continue reading →

What is the best bait for boat fishing? Catch More Saltwater Fish with These Four Baits Shrimp. Shrimp is a go to bait for saltwater anglers. Shellfish. Lots of different species of fish eat shellfish like clams, mussels, or crabs. … Continue reading →

Obviously, you can fish bacon however you normally would fish bait for catfish. The best thing about using bacon is that it’s greasy and it has a strong smell so the cats can find it. That’s especially true when the … Continue reading →

POM is often mistakenly said to have self-lubricating properties. However, it simply has a high abrasion resistance and a very low coefficient of friction, making it appear to be self lubricating. Is POM plastic self lubricating? Acetal resin more commonly … Continue reading →

Nylon plastic (PA) is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer commonly used in injection molding applications. It’s a versatile, durable, flexible material often used to as a more affordable alternative other materials like silk, rubber, and latex. Some other benefits of nylon … Continue reading →

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries recommends a high-quality reel spooled with a 200-pound test line. According to one sport-fishing website, a large bluefin tuna can take about 200 yards of fishing line as it tries to get away from … Continue reading →