Anchor cleat provides a stable access point to secure anchors, drift chutes, bow lines and safety lines. Great for kayaks, canoes and small boats. Installation instructions and hardware included. Water proof silicone recommended, but not included. What is a cleat … Continue reading →

Loctite. In 1971, Loctite developed its own manufacturing technology and introduced its own line of cyanoacrylate, called “Super Bonder”. Loctite quickly gained market share, and by the late 1970s it was believed to have exceeded Eastman Kodak’s share in the … Continue reading →

Slotted Drive Shaft. Today, SDS stands for “Slotted Drive Shaft” and it has had many iterations over the years with different variations. One fantastic feature of SDS bits is that they don’t spin inside the drill when in use. There … Continue reading →

What is pig and jig? The jig of a jig and pig is usually a lead head jig with a fairly big hook. It is normally dressed in either a rubber skirt or hair. The pig is a trailer, often … Continue reading →

Here are a few highly recommended wood fillers that are best used for screw holes: Abatron WoodEpox Replacement Compound. Minwax 12-ounce High-Performance Wood Filler. Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Filler Tube. FamoWood Latex Wood Filler. J-B Weld Wood Epoxy Adhesive. 3M Bondo … Continue reading →

Bigeye Tuna Tactics One of the best methods for drawing bigeye to the surface is to use spreader bars along with large teasers. Like many species, they are attracted to disturbances of the water, especially near the transom of the … Continue reading →

How deep do you troll for tuna? For a typical spread, set the flat lines at 25 and 35 feet. Run a center flat line 50 to 60 feet off the transom. This forms a triangle of bait close to … Continue reading →

Be sure to use fluorocarbon leader as these fish can spot mono right away. Most Carolina rigs employ the weight ahead of a swivel with about 12 inches of fluorocarbon leader and a 1/0 to 3/0 circle hook. How much … Continue reading →

The best bait to use for galjoen is redbait. Although freshly cut redbait may be used, galjoen show a predilection for matured redbait. Most anglers obtain their redbait from the rocks at spring low tide, using a sharp knife to … Continue reading →

Choosing the Right Decking Screws The new pressure treated lumber most new decks are built with requires a coated screw, as the galvanized will deteriorate when the chemicals interact. This chemical reaction can lead to huge, unsightly black blotches all … Continue reading →

The Gulf Stream, the major surface current bordering the South Atlantic Bight (the region from Cape Hatteras, NC to Cape Canaveral, FL), is a warm current because it originated in warm latitudes. What type of current is the Gulf Stream? … Continue reading →

How do the causes of surface and deepwater currents differ? Surface currents are caused by wind; deepwater currents are caused by differences in water density. Wind and ocean currents do not move in straight lines; instead, they curve as they … Continue reading →

Aruding. An instrument made of a small piece of bamboo. This is called “jaw’s harp” in English. It is placed near the mouth and blown to produce sound. What are the Aerophone instrument? aerophone, any of a class of musical … Continue reading →

How do you set up a popper rig? When learning how to rig a popper, there are certain steps that can increase your effectiveness of this popular method. Land it as close to the target as possible. Wait for the … Continue reading →

They consist of a weighted head and a tail made of feathers or plastic, which is used to conceal a hook. Often a piece of live bait or oil-based scent will be attached to the hook to make the lure … Continue reading →