When your kids are learning basic addition skills, you look for all kinds of ways to make learning math fun. We’ve found math card games to be a great way to practice addition and have fun at the same time. … Continue reading →

Typically, spincast reels mount on the top of the rod handle. Which way does a reel go on a rod? The correct way is making sure the spinning reel is facing downward and you are reeling forward. With a conventional … Continue reading →

This means a betta is preparing to find a mate. The first step in betta courtship is to build a nest of bubbles in which the offspring, if there are any, will live until they mature enough to swim on … Continue reading →

cleaner wrasse. Is it self-aware? The cleaner wrasse joins humans, chimpanzees, dolphins, and a select few other animals that can pass a long-standing intelligence test. It’s almost automatic—if you notice a smudge when you look in the mirror, you wipe … Continue reading →

Skipping. When skipping a swimbait around shallow like when fishing docks, a weighted swimbait hook is the ticket. You can fish the jighead, but a swimbait skips so much better with a belly weighted hook tucked into the bait. In … Continue reading →

“Finally, there’s dry-roasted peanuts. These are an exceptional bait that carp really love. If they haven’t been used on your lake, then get on them! “They are arguably as good as tigers, and there’s no preparation needed – other than … Continue reading →

www.falconrods.com – Falcon rods manufactures their high-end conventional rods in the USA. Are Scott Fly Rods Made in USA? They are hand crafted in Montrose, Colorado, and covered by Scott’s Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. Are Redington fly rods made in USA? … Continue reading →

A traditional sonar transmits about one percent of the time, but CHIRP sonars transmit ascending pulses that are ten times as long in duration. They put dramatically more energy into the water column, 10 to 50 times more, even though … Continue reading →

Big ships are generally equipped with “stockless” anchors. This type stows easily, and holds the bottom pretty well. There is a long straight shaft called the shank that is flanked by roughly triangular plates called flukes that pivot on a … Continue reading →

How do you float a nightcrawler? Make the Worm Float Stick the nightcrawler using the hook right through the head of it, and slide it up the hook. Have about an inch of the worm on the hook. Use a … Continue reading →

Use the fine sandpaper and sand back the scratched surfaces gently. Be careful not to scrub off too much plastic from one area – no one wants an uneven surface. The sanding helps smoothen the hull by removing plastic shavings. … Continue reading →

How do you secure a kayak to a roof rack overnight? The quick answer is that you can use a cable lock(Lasso lock). It Consists of a long cable and an assortment of hardware and padlocks, these cable locks will … Continue reading →

Can ratchet straps be used for lifting? No, they cannot. It is a lashing strap, but not a lifting sling. The safety factors for lifting equipment differ from those for lashing equipment. How much can you lift with a ratchet … Continue reading →

In a party boat situation with multiple anglers, there is seldom room to fish more than one rod each without asking for trouble in terms of tangles. In a party boat situation with multiple anglers, there is seldom room to … Continue reading →

Sit On Top Kayak Storage Sit on top kayaks are best-stored deck-side-down on the gunwales, using padded flat bars or straps placed about 30% of the kayak’s overall length from the ends. Sawhorses or 2x4s are acceptable support bars if … Continue reading →