Bass rarely jump out of the water. So it is understandable why some people consider jumping a curse or a blessing. However, that said, the jumping really is less about blessings and curses and more about the fish jumping for … Continue reading →

The drag equation states that drag D is equal to the drag coefficient Cd times the density r times half of the velocity V squared times the reference area A. For given air conditions, shape, and inclination of the object, … Continue reading →

Tides help trade by making rivers navigable for trading ships. During high tide, the depth of water at the mouth of some rivers increase. This helps the ships to reach ports located on those rivers. Tides help the fishermen too. … Continue reading →

Bottom trawlers are used to catch shrimp and prawns as well as a variety of fish that live on the bottom (like skate, flounder, sole, cod). Mid-water trawlers are used to catch “pelagic” fish – species that live up in … Continue reading →

The best way to slow down is to “spill wind” from your sails by letting out the sheets until the sails are luffing, or even further if needed until they start flapping. This means they’re not working efficiently to drive … Continue reading →

Fluorocarbon sinks ~2.5x faster than monofilament. This matters more if you’re using one of these as a main line, but probably not as much if you’re using one of them for just leader material with braided line for your main … Continue reading →

Approach slowly, parallel to the dock. Let the wind or current carry your boat to the dock. Shift into gear briefly if you need to adjust position. Secure the bow and stern lines. How should you approach a dock when … Continue reading →

As nouns the difference between acetal and acetyl is that acetal is (organic chemistry) any diether of a geminal diol, r2c(or’)2 (where r’ does not = h) while acetyl is (organic chemistry) the univalent radical ch3co- derived from acetic acid. … Continue reading →

Most king salmon have a flesh color that ranges from reddish orange to pinkish-red. Not too long ago the white-fleshed king salmon was considered a less desirable fish by commercial fishers and restaurateurs. Today, the white or ivory king is … Continue reading →

As long as you have it reasonably secure and are not traveling at high speeds, you should be perfectly fine. The real debate as to whether or not to leave your cover on when towing is when you are planning … Continue reading →

130°F.. The maximum recommended temperature for Schedule 40 PVC is 130°F. PVC Schedule 40 pipe and fittings can be joined using solvent cements. How much heat can schedule 40 PVC take? Explanation: PVC is a thermoplastic, and therefore, at some … Continue reading →

Counter rotating props means that the prop walk created by either engine are cancelled out, and the boat will track better. With two props rotating the same way the boat will always be turning one way or the other (depends … Continue reading →

All-wheel drive is best for towing. It gives power to all the wheels, which improves traction. Better traction helps the car to keep moving despite the extra weight in the back. Front-wheel drive vehicles lose their tractions in the front … Continue reading →

Favorite Lake or River The other day I bought a pack of 50 gummy worms for a dollar and used them for fishing a relatively large pond (6 acres) and caught 10 bass in an hour and ended with a … Continue reading →

Flat-bottomed and vee-bottomed hull shapes act as planing hulls. Most small power-driven vessels, including personal watercraft (PWC), and some small sailboats have planing hulls, allowing them to travel more rapidly across the water. Does a trawler have a planing hull? … Continue reading →