Although a shorter trip means a fresher fish, the nature of fighting with the fish as it tries to escape causes the core temperature of the fish to rise. This results in what’s reffered to in the industry as “burned” … Continue reading →

Ways to Add Buoyancy to a Jon Boat Add flotation pods. Move some of the heavier items to the front. Add PVC tubes. Built-in air cavities for buoyancy. Adding buoyancy using foam. What does adding foam to a jon boat … Continue reading →

How does it work? The AnchorLift uses the flotation of a buoy (not included) and the forward movement of the boat to float the anchor to the surface. The AnchorLift uses the flotation of a buoy and the forward movement … Continue reading →

How do you scoop ice cream perfectly with a spoon? For home scoopers, Dennis recommends poking a spoon into your pint. “If the spoon goes in easily, you should scoop with less pressure. The more pressure you put in soft … Continue reading →

How do you know if ice is safe for ice fishing? Ice thickness 4 inches – a minimum of 4 inches thick is considered safe for ice fishing and other recreational activities on foot. 5-7 inches – at 5-7 inches … Continue reading →

Does gear ratio affect horsepower? – Quora. It does not affect the engine / motor brake horsepower, but it can definitely effect the power levels at the wheels which propel the vehicle. No. That is the prime reason that horsepower … Continue reading →

Gear that is attached to the end of a fishing line is called terminal tackle. This includes hooks, leaders, swivels, sinkers, floats, split rings and wire, snaps, beads, spoons, blades, spinners and clevises to attach spinner blades to fishing lures, … Continue reading →

Does soaking fish in milk take away the fishy taste? Before cooking, soak the fish in milk for 20 minutes In this scenario, the protein in the milk binds with the compounds that cause that fishy odor, in essence extracting … Continue reading →

A tip soft shaft is one that is designed to be more flexible in the tip portion of the shaft which we define as the last 16” to 21” of the shaft. Likewise there can be any number of variations … Continue reading →

Method 1 – Hole Punch Pliers Start by using a centre punch and hammer on a steel block to create a small dent where the metal has been previously marked. Punch the hole on the side of the sheet metal … Continue reading →

Most light feeder rods are around 10ft and this gives you a little more reach for going further, say up to 35 or 40 yards. What length feeder rod should I buy? If you’re only casting to islands a short … Continue reading →

wheel and axle. wheel and axle The can opener has three simple machines. The turning knob on the can opener is a wheel and axle. The hinged handles form a lever, and the cutting part is a wedge. What class … Continue reading →

What is the purpose of a running sinker? Sinkers can either be running (with a hole) or fixed (with a swivel). They help your baited line to sink down to the bottom and heavy sinkers also allow you to cast … Continue reading →

Drowning involves breathing a fluid into the lungs. Since fish have gills they wouldn’t drown but die of suffocation. Some can buccal pump water through the mouth and out the gill slits, but this wouldn’t be effective if being pulled … Continue reading →

How do I stop my rigs from tangling? When tying your rigs, try using a coated braid straight through to the hooks eye. By leaving the coating intact you are reducing the movement near the hook, which should stop it … Continue reading →