Acrylic Clear Rod is a product with characteristics including excellent transparency, high gloss surface finish and is easily bonded, fabricated or formed. Clear. Dimensional accuracy and excellent circularity. Superior UV resistance and weather ability. What is acrylic rod used for? … Continue reading →

The SmartCraft line of products are applicable to all Mercury/Mariner OptiMax outboard engines starting with Model 2000, and all MerCruiser 8.1 liter engines for Model Year 2001. The SmartCraft line of products will not retrofit to any previous Mercury/Mariner or … Continue reading →

Generally, boats must be registered in their state if they have a gasoline, diesel or electric motor, including a trolling motor. Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) are considered motorized crafts and needs to be registered in most states. Is a trolling motor … Continue reading →

Should outboard motor be up or down when trailering? Generally, you should tow your boat with the motor down, especially if your trailer offers good ground clearance. Additionally, most manufacturers recommend that you should pull your boat down. However, you … Continue reading →

Dragging a fishing net through the water column or along the seafloor can be unsustainable if done so irresponsibly. But done so with proper management and careful placement, trawling can be very sustainable. What is the most sustainable fishing method? … Continue reading →

How do trawlers work? trawler, fishing vessel that uses a trawl, a conical net that snares fish by being dragged through the water or along the bottom. Trawlers vary according to the method of towing the net. On side trawlers, … Continue reading →

A moving current is usually a very good thing. It forces bait to work hard to stay where it wants, dislodges critters from structure they’re hiding in or around, and concentrates bait in pockets of water with more or less … Continue reading →

“They’re popular because they’re readily caught and fun to catch,” Swatzel said. “They’re aggressive and put up a good fight.” They’re also good to eat, though some special care may be required. Are bass fun to catch? Are bass the … Continue reading →

During construction, fiberglass mats are layered until the desired strength or thickness is achieved. Fiberglass mat has a higher density than fiberglass cloth. Fiberglass cloth is a layer of woven strands. It is strong, with a uniform appearance, and is … Continue reading →

To fix broken plastic, start by getting some super glue or high-strength plastic glue. Then, apply some of the glue to the broken edges of the plastic. Next, press the broken edges of the plastic together and apply constant pressure … Continue reading →

Most anglers that fish switch rods as single-handers will overline the rod by a line weight or two (i.e., 8wt line on a 7wt switch rod), allowing the rod to load more deeply and increase the ease of casting. What … Continue reading →

With something like a carbide-tipped saw blade, the main body of the blade is made of steel. The small tips of carbide are brazed on to the body. A good carbide tip might hold an edge ten to twenty times … Continue reading →

Can a Dremel cut hard plastic? The Dremel 561 cuts hard wood up to 3/8″ and soft wood up to 5/8″. Also cuts plastics, fiberglass, drywall, laminate, aluminum and vinyl siding. How do you attach a Dremel sanding band? Hold … Continue reading →

Disadvantages Inhaled slivers of fiberglass irritate the alveoli and can cause lung disease. There is some data which suggests fiberglass in the lungs may cause cancer, by slicing DNA and causing cell mutation, in the same way as mineral wool. … Continue reading →

What size bit fits in a Dremel? It is essential to use the correct sized collet for each accessory. The collets are marked with corresponding shank size: no rings – 1/8 inch (480), 1 ring – 1/32 inch (483), 2 … Continue reading →