bluegills. Like all members of the sunfish family, bluegills have a very round, pan-shaped profile. True bluegills are the largest of the Minnesota sunfish, growing to 4 to 8 inches in length and a half pound in weight on average. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mounts & Rods
What Does Swim Against The Current Mean?
Go against prevailing opinion or thought, as in I’m voting for him even if that is swimming against the current. How do you swim against the tides? If you swim against the tide, you do or say the opposite of … Continue reading
How Do You Spin Fish In A River?
Can you spin cast in a river? Depending on how wide the river is, it may be just as easy to cast as far as you need with a fly rod. Another distinct advantage spin fishing has over fly fishing … Continue reading
What Are The 3 Types Of Musical Instruments?
There are three basic categories of musical instruments: percussion, wind, and stringed instruments. What are the top 3 instruments? Top 10 Most Popular Instruments To Play The Electric Guitar – It wasn’t until recently that the electric guitar became the … Continue reading
What Water Temp Do Spanish Mackerel Like?
70 degrees. Spanish mackerel are one of those migratory fish that come around when water temperatures are 70 degrees and above. They like their warm water and move up and down the coast of Florida based on water temperature and … Continue reading
How Do You Catch A Fish Off The Beach?
What’s the best bait for beach fishing? Cut bait is effective for all saltwater fishing, whether you are offshore, on shore, or surf fishing. Eels, ballyhoo, and pilchards are commonly used to catch saltwater game fish. Anglers often choose this … Continue reading
Can I Use Galvanized Bolts On Aluminum Boat?
Only if teflon or another insulating material is used between each bolt and the aluminum because any conductor, especially salt water, will cause the aluminum to oxidise. In the short term, they are ok. Does galvanized bolts react with aluminum? … Continue reading
Do Fish Bite When Rivers Rise?
There’s an old saying that goes, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” Although it was originally used in an economic sense, it’s actually very applicable to bass fishing in high water. Rising water means more flooded cover, and also increased … Continue reading
Do Deck Screws Need A Pilot Hole?
No. The deck screws I use are self-tapping and do not need pilot holes. The underside of the screw head also has a “thread” of sorts that counter sinks the hole so the head settles in nicely. The screw heads … Continue reading
What Wood Screw Is Bigger #8 Or #10?
The diameter or gauge of the screw will be indicated by a number, with the most common wood screws being the #6, #8, and #10. Is a #8 or 10 screw bigger? Machine screws are often found in sizes of: … Continue reading
Are Galvanized Screws Stronger?
The more complex the alloy, generally the greater the strength, the higher the price, and the greater the labor costs. In general, galvanized steel is more ductile, and easier to work than stainless steel. Stainless steel is stronger and more … Continue reading
How Do You Rig A Spreader Bar For Tuna?
How do you use a tuna spreader bar? Spreader Bars for Tuna Run at least two spreader bars, one on either side of the propwash, in your late fall spread. Keep flat lines closer to the boat and inside of … Continue reading
What Is Paternoster Rig Good For?
The paternoster rig is a multi-hooked bottom fishing rig best used from an anchored boat or a pier when there’s not much tide running. Slack line should be avoided with this rig, as a biting fish will feel the resistance … Continue reading
Are Float Stops Reusable?
Here is how you can reuse your float stops in a quick and easy way: Cut your mainline a few inches above the float stop. Take the cut piece of mainline and tie a small loop in the end above … Continue reading
Do You Need A Toddler Guard Rail?
This is typically the time most kiddos switch to a bed, and those low rails are easy to scale in comparison to the taller ones on a crib. The main reason rails are necessary is because toddlers are such wild … Continue reading