Lund does not have a recommendation whether to have a transom saver or not. Are transom savers worth it? “There is a great deal of impact on the transom while traveling down the highway,” notes Ranger’s Trailer Engineer Rick Huddleston, … Continue reading →

One of the most obvious differences between nylon and acetal lies is aesthetics; acetal is shiny, while nylon appears dull in comparison. They also vary in regard to performance. For example: Compared to acetal, nylon offers superior tensile strength and … Continue reading →

How do you calculate aircraft drift? Flying speeds that simplify mental arithmetic can help you in many ways, such as keeping retaining situational awareness during radar vectoring. 120Kts = 2nms/min. 180Kts = 3nms/min. 240Kts = 4nms/min. 300Kts = 5nms/min. Maximum … Continue reading →

How do you approach a wave? Approach waves at an angle. To lessen their impact on your boat, approach large waves at a 45-degree angle. You may need to think like a sailboat, zigzagging with the waves toward shelter or … Continue reading →

How do float stops work? Float stops are small pieces of rubber that you slide onto your fishing line. On the line, they act as a stopper for your sliding float. Without it, the line would simply continue to run … Continue reading →

Live, fairly large baitfish, such as school Dolphin or Bonito; and 3. Rigged natural baits, such as Mullet, Mackerel, Bonito, Barracuda, extra-large Ballyhoo (“Horse Ballyhoo”). Lures are used most often, because they allow more ocean to be covered. What bait … Continue reading →

For someone who only likes milder tasting fish, the preparation is the key to making white bass into a tasty meal instead of it just being a fish you catch and release. If properly prepared, white bass is a good … Continue reading →

There is no need to sand in between layers. Kind of. When a layer of mat has cured, there will be fibers sticking up. If these fibers aren’t knocked down with a quick once-over with coarse paper, they’ll create little … Continue reading →

How far behind the boat should I troll? Every boat is different and you should make your boat your own study. Proper distance for most boats will be anywhere from 20 feet to 150 feet behind your boat. Whether you … Continue reading →

Run the teaser line through the line guide on the reel, or one affixed to the T-top, then through the outrigger eyelets. Set the drag on teaser reels just firmly enough to prevent slippage, but still lightly enough for a … Continue reading →

The feeding pattern of these tuna fishes focuses on eating small fish in their vicinity. They catch small prawns, sardines, mackerels, squids, crustaceans, larvae, and cephalopods while swimming across their marine range. What do large tuna eat? Bluefin tuna are … Continue reading →

Blackfin Rods are proud to be the fishing rod that some of the boats on the hit TV show Wicked Tuna choose to use. How much do the rods cost on Wicked Tuna? Bluefin fishing gear is relatively costly, with … Continue reading →

First, a disclaimer: As with everything in fishing this is not an exact science, but a rule of thumb you can used when setting your lines to help make a better judgment as to where those lures are running is … Continue reading →

To troll for wahoo beneath the waves — wahoo typically bite below the surface — Hunt uses 100-pound mono atop Spectra on 50-wide reels with drags set to 30 pounds. His wahoo trolling lures are rigged on four feet of … Continue reading →

The four-in-hand knot is the easiest to learn among the four most commonly used tie knots (the four-in-hand knot, the half-Windsor knot, the Windsor knot and the Pratt knot). It is a small tie knot that suits shirts with a … Continue reading →