How do you store rods? Store in a Dry Place If left in a damp or humid area, the reel, reel seat, and guide rings may corrode. One way to keep your rods away from damp is to store them … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mounts & Rods
Can You Put A Worm On A Jig?
Also called shakey head worms and jig worms, these are great bass bait. What is a jig head worm? It is a way of rigging a worm on a jig head that has become very popular in bass fishing the … Continue reading
What Are The 3 Types Of Levers?
There are three types of lever. First class lever – the fulcrum is in the middle of the effort and the load. Second class lever – the load is in the middle between the fulcrum and the effort. Third class … Continue reading
What Is Not A Lever?
Human forearm, forceps, broom, fire tongs, fishing rod. Wheel and axle. wheel – on the car, on your skateboard, or on a bicycle. Pulley. Simple Pulley, Compound Pulley. What are the 3 lever types? There are three types of lever. … Continue reading
What Class Lever Is A Wheelbarrow?
second class lever. A wheelbarrow is a second class lever. Below is data from using a wheelbarrow to move a 30 kg rock. The effort (lift) is always applied at the end of the handles, 150 cm from the fulcrum. … Continue reading
What Is Good Luck For Fishing?
A fisherman always throws the first fish he catches back in the water for luck. A good time to go fishing is when you see a chicken oiling its feathers. A rabbit crossing your path when you are going fishing … Continue reading
What Do You Soak A Fishing Reel In?
I give my reels a full service every year, whether they need it or not. The maintenance in between relies on the circumstances. Soaking it in a bucket of water and letting it dry is not the way to do … Continue reading
Why Do People Kayak Fish?
The kayak offers a relatively inexpensive solution. Most fishing kayaks are of the “sit on top” variety, which makes it easy to get in and get out. The fisherman that’s accustomed to wading can still do that, only now he … Continue reading
How Do You Stop A Boat Yawing At An Anchor?
An anchor bridle or snubber will reduce the boat swing at anchor to some extent (not fully, though). Connecting the two ends of the bridle (rope) to the cleats far away from the bow and the center of the bridle … Continue reading
Can You Pull A Tube With A 15 Hp Outboard?
While it’s possible to tow a small child under 45lbs with a 15HP outboard engine, skiing behind a boat with such little engine power is typically challenging. Can you pull a tube with an outboard motor? You can either wait … Continue reading
What Reel Is Best For Salmon?
The Best Salmon Reels On Amazon #1 – Shimano ST4000XGFL or Stradic FL. #2 – Abu Garcia Revo SX Spinning Reel. #3 – Penn – Conflict II Spinning Reel. #4 – Pflueger President XT Spinning Reel. #5 – Pflueger President … Continue reading
What Is Palopaque?
PALOPAQUE is a flat UV-stabilized PVC sheet, with over 40 years of manufacturing experience that is reflected in its high quality. Easily formed and fabricated, PALOPAQUE is ideal for a wide variety of applications. What is PVC sheet? PVC laminates … Continue reading
What Is The World’S Strongest Plastic?
Polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is the strongest plastic that is 200 times stronger than glass and is warranted against breakage or cracks. With its high impact strength, it is ideal for structures that are in places where there is snow or hail … Continue reading
What Is Acetal Carbon?
An acetal is an organic molecule where two separate oxygen atoms are single bonded to a central carbon atom. Acetals have the general structure of R2C(OR’)2. Where is the acetal carbon? The functional group 1 in an organic molecule is … Continue reading
What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Pvc?
Plastic pipes are light in weight, tough, resistant to chemical attack and available in large lengths. They reduce the cost of handling, transportation and installation. Less number of joints facilitates the speed and reduces chances of leakage. They are rust … Continue reading