Don’t store soft plastics in direct sunlight. Keep them in their original packaging. Avoid storing them in tackle trays (depending on the tray material, it may melt with the lure) Put an oil-based fish attractant like menhaden oil or Pro-Cure … Continue reading
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How Do I Activate My Osmo Phone 3?
How do I activate DJI Osmo? Step 1: Download the DJI Mimo App from the App Store or Google Play. Step 2: Press and hold the power button for 1 second. Connect the Osmo Pocket and the mobile device with … Continue reading
What Does A Twist Drill Bit Do?
Twist drill bits are used for drilling through anything from wood to plastic to metal products, but not masonry and concrete products. However, their primary use is for drilling through metal. Why twist drill is preferred for drilling a hole? … Continue reading
Is King Mackerel Same As Seer Fish?
Indo-Pacific king mackerel or popularly (spotted) seer fish (Scomberomorus guttatus) is a sea fish among the mackerel variety of fishes. It is found in around the Indian Ocean and adjoining seas. Is seer fish and kingfish same? These recent encounters … Continue reading
How Do You Drill A Hole Bigger Than A Drill Bit?
You can do this by following these simple steps: Select a tapered reamer that can fit into the hole. Insert the tapered reamer in the hole. Start twisting the tapered reamer inside the hole. Increment the hole size by using … Continue reading
How Do You Fish With Jig Heads?
Can you fish with just a jig head? Jig heads can be fished shallow; they can be fished deep and anywhere in between. Jigs can be tipped with live bait or it can be teamed with plastics to pretty much … Continue reading
When Should You Use Topwater Lures For Bass?
Here are the prime conditions and circumstances in which you might try fishing with topwater lures: Early Morning. Early morning, when the light is low, is a traditional time to fish a topwater lure. Late Afternoon/Dusk. At Night. On Cloudy … Continue reading
Can You Mount Side Imaging Transducer On Trolling Motor?
Some anglers like to have the side imaging transducer mounted on the bottom of the trolling motor, especially if they fish a lot of docks. You can see the dock posts, brush around the dock and oftentimes spot bass holding … Continue reading
What Are Walking Baits?
What is a walker. “Walker” refers to the side-to-side “walk-the-dog” surface action used to fish this type of bait. Walkers are generally long, slender stick baits, usually made of hard plastic but occasionally of wood, that include some type of … Continue reading
How Do You Use A Snap Head Rivet?
What are snap head rivets? Snap head rivets are widely used in various industries like manufacturing and construction. Snap head rivets have applications where you need a permanent joint. It is a two piece rivet that can be used to … Continue reading
How Does The Gulf Stream Work?
How does the Gulf Stream work? As warm water flows from the equator to the poles it cools and some evaporation occurs, which increases the amount of salt. Low temperature and a high salt content means high density and the … Continue reading
How Do You Rig A Pole For Saltwater Fishing?
How do you set up a saltwater rig? Saltwater Rigging Basics Attach a 3-way swivel to the main line using a clinch knot. To the bottom-facing swivel ring, tie a stretch of monofilament (1 to 3 feet) To the end … Continue reading
Can You Troll For Kingfish?
When targeting kingfish, we always troll a little bit slower than usual. For many species, 6-8 knots is fine. For kings, 3-5 knots seems to be the sweet spot. Can you troll for king fish? The most effective for larger … Continue reading
Is Fishing Low Tide Any Good?
“Many anglers see lower tides as a detriment to their day on the water,” he says. “In reality, low tides can concentrate both baitfish and game fish. The less water we have to search, the less area for fish to … Continue reading
What Size Planer Do I Need For King Mackerel?
Planers come in different sizes, and I use #2 and #3 for kings. With larger size planers I would use a hand line with the fishing line attached with an outrigger or downrigger clip. What size trolling planer should I … Continue reading