Zebco is the undisputed market leader in the spincast reel category, and has been for many decades. What kind of reel is a Zebco? spinning reelZebco’s all-new SPYN reels feature a continuous anti-reverse system, aluminum spool, and super tough titanium-nitride … Continue reading →

The jig (or double jig) is another common type of dance of English origin. Like the reel, the tune usually consists of two parts made of eight bars, but the time signature is 6/8. This means that there are six … Continue reading →

A lashing is an arrangement of rope, wire, or webbing with linking device used to secure and fasten two or more items together in a somewhat rigid manner. Lashings are most commonly applied to timber poles, and are commonly associated … Continue reading →

What is a rigging bridle? BRIDLE. 1) A vee-shaped arrangement of lifting equipment or rigging materials that enable load to be spread or shared between the ‘legs’ of the bridle, usually around four feet apart. What is a rigging point? … Continue reading →

When balancing a rod and reel, you should hold the stem of the reel between your middle finger and ring finger or between your ring finger and small finger, whichever is more comfortable. The balance point will be where your … Continue reading →

Platypus has been making the world’s strongest and best fishing lines since 1898! Platypus Super-100 has been crafted using a new process, allowing an outer skin to be toughened while the core remains supple and flexible. An advanced coating is … Continue reading →

Acrylic has a higher impact strength than glass and does not shatter when exposed to high strains. Shattering into small, blunt chunks is desirable for applications in which tempered glass is used, e.g. in automobiles. However, shattering is not desired … Continue reading →

A: As a jet descends toward the runway, the pilot increases the power to maintain a specific descent rate (usually around 700 feet per minute). Jet engines require time to accelerate, so the increase in thrust (known as spooling up) … Continue reading →

Square bill crankbaits are best for running in the shallows from 1 to 4 feet, while a plug with a 1-inch bill will dive to about 10 feet deep. Some crankbaits with even longer bills have the ability to reach … Continue reading →

You’ll need a sinker or a weighted jighead to get a buoyant lure like a plastic worm or tube bait to the bottom and keep it there. Here’s a roundup of the various weights BASS pros use to get their … Continue reading →

A 1/8-ounce weight is a solid choice for producing a slow-falling lure in skinny water (5 feet or less). When fishing in about 20 feet of water 1/4-, 5/16-, and 3/8-ounce options excel. This choice should be made based on … Continue reading →

How long before you can pressurize PVC? DO allow enough cure time. After holding the pipe in place for 30 seconds, give it at least 20 minutes before handling it further so the cement can set properly. Refer to the … Continue reading →

Bottled water and soft drinks might seem harmless, but TSA rules state that except in certain circumstances, you aren’t allowed to bring any liquid through the security checkpoint in a container that measures more than 3.4 ounces. Can you take … Continue reading →

Carry on restrictions A carry-on is typically something like a duffle bag, sports bag or a small suitcase. For Southwest, these bags must be smaller than 10 x 16 x 24 inches, including their wheels and handles, but there are … Continue reading →

hook point. The hook point is probably the most important part of the hook. It is the point that must penetrate fish flesh and secure the fish. The profile of the hook point and its length influence how well the … Continue reading →