Southwest allows each passenger to have both a carry-on and a personal item onboard for free, so pay attention to those dimensions and bring both if you need the extra space! Southwest lists no weight restrictions for personal items. How … Continue reading →

Unlike other species of fish, walleyes will hold tight to vegetation or wood at times, and haunt the rocks or cruise the sand or mud. They can be on the bottom of the water column, near the top or anywhere … Continue reading →

To be absolutely safe in a remote area you should have 200% more water than you need for survival, which is 2-3L drinking water per person per day. What you need for a 4WD trip? Camping essentials Tent, swags, and … Continue reading →

Schedule 40 is the most common PVC type. Schedule 80 PVC is thicker and stronger, which enables it to handle higher pressures. Usually, PVC is only used for cold water pipes since hot water can eventually break down the plastic … Continue reading →

The main difference between walleye and pickerel is that walleyes are olive or golden in color and are larger while pickerels have a greenish color on their sides and are smaller than walleyes. Walleye is a freshwater perciform fish that … Continue reading →

How do you get stubborn walleye to bite? Slow, methodical lifts of a bucktail or twistertail will do the trick, and the addition of a minnow or worm may coax the inactive walleye to become more co-operative. If you are … Continue reading →

Crankbaits for Fall Bass: Deep to Shallow Crank the lure down into the piles and then just work it as slow as you would a worm or jig through the brush. Cranking is an effective way to catch bass as … Continue reading →

What is a jointed Rapala? With a slight exaggeration of the unique Rapala “baitfish in distress” swimming action, the Jointed® gets the undivided attention of otherwise disinterested gamefish. This articulated, or “broken-back” bait can be fished top-to-bottom. Is a Rapala … Continue reading →

Circular saws can be used on acrylic sheets of all thicknesses. Use jigsaws with metal cutting blades of reduced depth and sharp teeth (5-6 teeth per cm) – use the finest blade you can. Be sure to allow the blade … Continue reading →

When should you throw crankbaits? Crankbaits work best in the spring, summer, and fall, except during the few weeks a year fish are spawning. Use medium-diving crankbaits when waters are about 50-60 degrees. As the season moves along and the … Continue reading →

Spinners for walleyes really kicks into gear as the water begins to warm up. Normally when water starts to hit the mid 50’s, it is time to start considering drifting or trolling with spinners. Are spinners good for walleye? Walleyes … Continue reading →

Does Fishing Line Color Matter? As already mentioned, fish can see the fishing line. So YES, the color really matters. You also have to consider how a certain color looks underwater, not on the ground. Does color really matter in … Continue reading →

Are buzzbaits good for bass? This classic topwater lure is perfect for covering water and targeting bass around shallow cover. Buzzbaits are old-school topwater lures that are simple to fish and deadly effective in the right situations. They’re relatively weedless … Continue reading →

Aquarium fish do not need light and it is best that you turn it off during the night. Leaving the light on can cause stress to fish as they need a period of darkness to sleep. Too much light will … Continue reading →

Strength Comparison: The amount of weight a 3-foot 1×12 shelf can hold without sagging more than ¼ inch: Oak: 313 lb. Pine: 200 lb. Plywood: 129 lb. How much weight can wood shelves hold? For every stud your bracket is … Continue reading →