Traditional canoes weigh over 400 pounds. Unlimited canoes range in weight and our Unlimited Malolo (Kuakea) weighs about 145 pounds. They are around 45 feet in length! How heavy is an outrigger? OCC Koa Canoe Specifications Canoe Leilani Kaoloa Current … Continue reading →

They were able to construct impressive boats, and navigate the ocean using only stars and ocean currents to guide them. Yet they suddenly stopped sailing. Some of the theories put forth by researchers to explain the cause of The Long … Continue reading →

But the narrow kayak will paddle more easily because it has less wetted surface area (and therefore, less friction) than the canoe. Ease-of-paddling (not superior speed) is a major reason why some people prefer kayaks to canoes. Why are kayaks … Continue reading →

Fish tongues however do not resemble the muscular tongues of humans. The tongue of a fish is formed from a fold in the floor of the mouth. In some species of bony fishes the tongue has teeth which help to … Continue reading →

What is the best jig to catch crappie with? Crappie Love Jigs, Grubs and Spinners Try using a crappie jig. The Bass Pro Shops Maribou Jig might be one of the oldest, most well-known crappie baits out there. It’s a … Continue reading →

How do you seal a 5 gallon bucket? 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 press … Continue reading →

What should I look for when fishing at the beach? Beach fishing can be challenging because a lot of areas do not hold or attract fish. What you need to look for is darker, deep-looking water, more commonly known as … Continue reading →

The Best Carolina Rig Rod We recommend using a 7’5” or 7’8”, medium to medium-heavy, fast-action rod when fishing a Carolina Rig. Here’s why: Using a 7’5” or 7’8” casting rod helps you make longer casts with the intent of … Continue reading →

As the tide begins to rise, and water flows over the saltwater flats, fish begin to patrol these areas in search of food. A good technique to try on an incoming tide is to fish between the deeper water beyond … Continue reading →

How do you catch shrimp for bait? Use a small headlamp or flashlight and slowly wade or paddle around looking for shrimp and their reflective eyes. Most of the time, the shrimp do not flee, and you can simply walk … Continue reading →

Earthworms are often used in lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams to catch a variety of freshwater fish, but many sea fish will chomp on worms, too. Will saltwater fish eat nightcrawlers? Few anglers even give a thought to soaking these … Continue reading →

You can use earthworms for sea fishing as well as freshwater fishing. Earthworms such as nightcrawlers, bloodworms, lugworms, mealworms, and waxworms are popular for ocean fishing. Next time you head out sea fishing with worms, you could hook flounder, striped … Continue reading →

Natural Scent and Action Worms bring a natural smell to your fishing presentation, which is always a plus. They can also survive for a few hours in and out of the water, allowing them to wiggle and entice fish for … Continue reading →

An 8 second wave period is fairly typical for a local 1′ – 3′ wind swell. With 5’+ wave heights, that same 8 second wave period becomes an abnormally uncomfortable head sea. What is a comfortable wave period? Posts: 45,016. … Continue reading →

Although the magic scent of fresh chicken livers will draw stripers from afar, anchoring up in a known bass honey hole is the way to go. Breaks off main-lake points are good bets, especially if you mark baitfish. Pure-strains and … Continue reading →