When I mark forage and bigger fish in a specific area, I’ll give them 45 minutes or more to bite before moving to a new setup. Drift-fishing at night can be productive, but I seem to catch more big fish, … Continue reading →

This expression, first recorded in 1865, alludes to a fish swallowing not only the baited hook but the leaden sinker and the entire fishing line between them. Why do people say hook line and sinker? You can use hook, line, … Continue reading →

If you’ll only be fishing wide, slow-moving rivers, an all-around fishing kayak will provide you with the performance and features you need. However, narrower, windier and faster-moving rivers are more safely and enjoyably navigated on a river fishing kayak. Can … Continue reading →

Fear of fish or ichthyophobia ranges from cultural phenomena such as fear of eating fish, fear of touching raw fish, or fear of dead fish, up to irrational fear (specific phobia). Selachophobia, or galeophobia, is the specific fear of sharks. … Continue reading →

When we think of fish, we often see them as a collective without much variation between individuals. Recent research, however, is showing that fish do, in fact, have their own unique personalities — some are bolder and more eager to … Continue reading →

Do I need a rod holder? Fishing rod holders are an integral part of a fishing boats setup, and for very good reason. The most obvious use is for trolling. Whether it is with a downrigger or when flat lining, … Continue reading →

Can you use a saltwater fly rod in freshwater? Light tackle saltwater rods can be used in freshwater, but you would not want to use a freshwater rod in a saltwater environment because freshwater rods and fishing gear may not … Continue reading →

Unlike humans who don’t smell much underwater, fish actually do have rather good olfactory abilities. Fish use their sense of smell to find food, avoid predators, identify each other, spot safe habitats, and even locate spawning grounds. How can fish … Continue reading →

Stressed Guppy Fish Stressful keeping conditions are another reason why guppy fish may be inclined to stay out of sight. And stress can be induced in guppy fish because of a variety of reasons including bad tank mates and improper … Continue reading →

A vehicle or combination of vehicles may not carry a load that extends more than three feet beyond its front or, except as permitted by other law, more than four feet beyond its rear. What is the maximum overhang on … Continue reading →

Why are my stick welds not holding? This weld is a result of too little current. If you’re welding with amperage set too low, your electrode will be especially sticky when striking an arc, the arc will keep going out … Continue reading →

The best place to find Woodlouse Bait is in the bushes. In fact, this goes for all types of bait, ranging from Bread Bait to Fresh Water Bait. Currently, you’ve got a 10% chance of getting bait when you’re searching … Continue reading →

1. Yes, you’re allowed to skip the scale. There are some circumstances where your doctor might want to know your weight, right then and there (more on that later). But you have every right to ask to skip the scale … Continue reading →

Researchers went through the trouble of testing the average weight clothing added when participants weighed themselves and found that clothes added an average weight of around 1.8 pounds among women and around 2.6 pounds among men. How much extra weight … Continue reading →

Piston compression height is the distance between the centerline of the pin to the flat part of the top of the piston. What is piston compression? The compression ratio is defined as the ratio between the volume of the cylinder … Continue reading →