“Add some baking soda and water to a crock pot and let it sit uncovered on low for a few hours to overnight. it takes away every smell you could ever imagine, and is much less time intensive!” — melissa … Continue reading →

Hardhead catfish. The hardhead catfish (Ariopsis felis) is a species of sea catfish from the northwest Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, and similar to the gafftopsail catfish (Bagre marinus). It is one of four species in the genus Ariopsis. Hardhead … Continue reading →

Take time to respond and respond to criticism graciously. Pause Before Replying – Never hit reply in a fit of rage. Stay Calm – Don’t respond in anger. Ignore – Just because someone criticizes you doesn’t mean they really care … Continue reading →

To begin with, Crappie have much larger mouths than Bluegill. Bluegill also have a more rounded shape, partly due to their small mouths and heads. Beyond all that, Crappie grow to be a lot larger and heavier than Bluegill. Bluegill … Continue reading →

Snip the Gills The gills will impart a bitter flavor to your fish and will make it spoil faster. Remove the gills by cutting them where they attach at either end of the arc that they form. What parts of … Continue reading →

A boat’s deadrise is the amount of angle that forms between the boat bottom and a horizontal plane on either side of center keel. The deadrise angle is the least (meaning flattest) at the transom and gradually increases (more vee) … Continue reading →

Can you catch any fish on a fly rod? Popularized as the trout fish fishing method, fly fishing is a freshwater angling technique to catch salmon and grayling.Fly fishing combined with the appropriate gear, fly, and casting method can catch … Continue reading →

Heavy duty ventilated wire shelving allows for visibility of items and is not affected by humidity or sudden fluctuations in temperature. When installed per ClosetMaid’s specifications, the weight capacity is 100 pounds per linear feet. How much weight will a … Continue reading →

Dot painting originated from aboriginal Australia and a mandala in Sanskrit means a circle representing the universe. Here, you get to blend both these art forms in a therapeutic fashion. No experience is needed for this fun class with artist … Continue reading →

While wahoo can be found from inshore waters to well over 100 fathoms, their preferred depth is 30 to 40 fathoms. They are warm-water fish, primarily inhabiting blue Gulf Stream waters, but can tolerate temperatures as low as 65 degrees … Continue reading →

Braided line is a great choice when bass fishing with crankbaits. What line should I use for crankbaits? To avoid these problems without a specialized crankbait rod, I’d recommend monofilament line. I use 12-pound for flat-sided plugs and smaller squarebills, … Continue reading →

In order to repair a damage in your cork, fill a hole or crack, use a neutral color wood fill and apply with a putty knife. Allow to fully dry and lightly sand. We often recommend a clear wood sealer … Continue reading →

Why does my fishing line always tangle? Slack fishing line is a big culprit when it comes to line tangles. As you reel in slack line, this creates loose coils on your spool. When you cast, these loose coils will … Continue reading →

During rainy times, walleye fishing can be really good. Rain events can really trigger walleye to become active and hunt. What weather is best for walleye fishing? Gord Ellis with a big walleye caught on a low light day. The … Continue reading →

Polycarbonate is even stronger than PVC (apparently it’s almost impossible to break it, but we don’t want to tempt fate…). This means, of course, that it costs more. PVC has another advantage: polycarbonate can scratch, whereas PVC rarely does. Whats … Continue reading →