What bait is best for flounder? Using live bait is essential for many flounder (fluke) fishermen around the country, and can be extremely effective for picky flounder (fluke). Shrimp, crabs, smaller flounder, sardines, shad, mullet, and mud minnows can all … Continue reading →

What is the best bait for white bass? Best baits for white bass are floating jigs tipped with a minnow or 1/8 and 1/4 oz. lead-head jigs (size depends on river flow, in lower flow use lighter lead) tipped with … Continue reading →

The industrialisation of European fisheries after World War II led to overfishing across the North Atlantic. This in turn drove the decline and collapse of many commercially important stocks, with predictable cost to marine life and fishing communities. Why are … Continue reading →

Atlantic Dawn. Atlantic Dawn as it is today, renamed the Annelies Ilena. Atlantic Dawn was (and still is today under its new name) the worlds largest trawler – and the most controversial fishing vessel ever built. What is the largest … Continue reading →

There are only a couple of ways to get into this sport, and they all start at the grassroots level, in $200 and $300 tournaments. Fishing through FLW there’s a very simple path to becoming a professional fisherman. That starts … Continue reading →

What is the best way to bring a boat to a stop? Docking with the wind at your back… Approach the dock at a shallow angle of about 10 to 20 degrees, stop the boat and allow the wind to … Continue reading →

Head up into the wind Sail onto various points of sail. Then turn fast, head up into the wind, and slack your sheets to luff sails. Become familiar with how long it takes your boat to slow down to a … Continue reading →

Using Drift Socks and Trolling Bags Drift socks and trolling bags can also slow your trolling speed. Like parachutes, these devices increase drag, and that’s what reduces speed. How do you control trolling? 5 tips for dealing with trolls Starve … Continue reading →

Maybe the wind shifts or you need to run a circuitous route with one or more legs that face steep waves. When this occurs, you can smooth the ride by lowering the bow so the boat’s sharper forward entry knives … Continue reading →

How do you secure a boat from theft? Secure It. “Locks, locks and more locks,” says Fort, “preferably made of good-quality hardened steel.” Lock the engine to the vessel; lock a chain around the tires and wheels; and lock propellers, … Continue reading →

PVC contains harmful carcinogens, most notably VCM. Other chemicals such as dioxin and phthalates, both carcinogenic, may also be released into an indoor environment, endangering the people who work and live in buildings that use PVC. Is PVC toxic to … Continue reading →

Many people don’t realize that PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a plastic. They also don’t realize how many uses it has aside from piping. It is commonly used in imitation leather, shower curtains, window frames, and curtains. Is PVC considered … Continue reading →

PVC has an extremely durable nature and lightweight, making it an attractive material for construction, plumbing, and other industrial applications. Additionally, its high chlorine content makes the material fire-resistant, another reason why it has gained such popularity across various industries. … Continue reading →

approximately 200 degrees F.. At what temperature does PVC soften? Softening starts at approximately 200 degrees F. Material becomes viscous at 350 degrees F. At what temperature does PVC bend? between 170 degrees and 220 degreesThe temperature range for bending … Continue reading →

An 8′ section of 4″ flexible pvc pipe can be bent to about 90 degrees by hand, more with some determination and power equipment. The 6″ by 8′ section can go to about 45degrees by hand, and 90 degrees with … Continue reading →