Traditionally, fish were cleaned or filleted at sea, often on the way back to port. I like to fillet fish at sea where it’s easy to clean up the mess, but you need to ensure the fillets are large enough … Continue reading →

Safe Boat Wave Height Table Wave Height In Meters Boats 3.5m (12 Feet) Boats 6m (19 feet) 1 Meters DANGEROUS SAFE 0.8 Meters DANGEROUS SAFE 0.5 Meters CAUTION SAFE 0.2 Meters SAFE SAFE How big a wave can a boat … Continue reading →

Surfing is usually best when it’s wind-free. A surfer values glassy conditions―a calm surface of the water without gusts of wind―the most, but tough surfers learn to manage even the worst conditions. In surfing, there are two primary wind conditions: … Continue reading →

Cut the worm. Worms can sometimes wiggle violently in the water and depending on what kind of fish you are going after, you might present a meal that is somewhat intimidating. Trout especially like manageable portions, so consider cutting your … Continue reading →

As shallow flats turn choppy, fish migrate to deeper water less affected by wind. As such, fish the nearshore depth changes first, moving incrementally deeper until you find biting fish. Throwing noisy top waters are great “search baits” for covering … Continue reading →

Are all hot tub jets removable? Not all jets in a spa are removable. Some may be fixed euro jets or other fixed type of jet and others may actually be air injectors/air jets that are fed air from the … Continue reading →

Light: Also sunrise and sunset hours are ideal for stripers. Also, as importantly, boat traffic is at a minimum during these times. Depth: Your focus is on bottom dwelling fish. Have gear for the depths you’ll be fishing, say 10′ … Continue reading →

What rod do I need for tuna? These “smaller” fish don’t necessarily require the same type of rod used for an 800 pound marlin, but an unlimited class rod can ensure you are ready for anything. The reel – A … Continue reading →

Blue-White Combinations are utterly devastating to the fish in clear blue waters. The blue/white Ilander is a classic lure, but at times blue and white cedar plugs, skirted ballyhoo, and similar color combos will prove to be a top choice. … Continue reading →

How do you rig a Swimbait for bass? Most swimbaits come pre-rigged and have an exposed top hook. To rig this style yourself, simply slide the hook into the nose of the bait and poke the hook through the back … Continue reading →

A spreader bar is a metal or wooden bar that helps keep your hammock’s fabric spread out, flat, and taut. There are a lot of benefits of spreader bar hammocks, as they are easier to get into, and tend to … Continue reading →

If you put braided line right onto your spinning reel, you could risk get spooled and wasting money, but a base of standard monofilament line can stop that. Here’s why you should put mono backing on your spinning reel when … Continue reading →

Instead, always use Hooks at the top level of your React function, before any early returns. By following this rule, you ensure that Hooks are called in the same order each time a component renders. That’s what allows React to … Continue reading →

Hours after breaking the 100-year-old race record for crossing the Atlantic, the helmsman Mike Sanderson could afford to reflect on the 9 days, 15 hours, 55 minutes and 23 seconds he had spent at sea aboard Mari-Cha IV, one of … Continue reading →

In the 20th century, sloops became the most popular rig for yachts. Grand Bank Fishing Schooner. Schooners have two or more masts with fore and aft sails. Two Masted Fishing Schooner. Two Masted Fishing Schooner in winter rig. Square Topsail … Continue reading →