In general, casting upstream will improve the survival rates of fish after release. This is because the current is helping fight the fish and carry it toward the fishermen downstream. The faster you can fight a fish, the more energy … Continue reading →

Fiberglass is more durable than other materials; it resists dents and scratches and is impervious to rot and rust that plague doors manufactured from wood or steel. In addition, this type of door never bows or warps from exposure to … Continue reading →

Fiberglass resins will not stick to woods that have been treated. They only stick to untreated, clean, dry wood. Redwood is not only usually treated, but it also contains a waxy substance prohibiting adhesion. Can you put fiberglass over wood? … Continue reading →

When fishing deeper water of 20 to 30 feet, I like to use a crankbait with a longer and deeper lip that dives deeper. For these situations, it’s hard to beat the Rapala DT series. These crankbaits dive to a … Continue reading →

All persons being towed behind a motorboat or motorized device on water skis, an aquaplane, or other device must wear a USCG–approved PFD. If towing a person on skis or other device with a PWC, the PWC must be rated … Continue reading →

Boating While Intoxicated No one may operate a vessel on the waters of NYS while impaired or intoxicated through the consumption of either alcohol or drugs. New York law now prescribes heavy fines, imprisonment, and the suspension of operator privileges … Continue reading →

How do you smooth PVC trim? PVC trim boards have a cellular structure at the microscopic level. While cutting the trim boards, these cells open up, and dust gets accumulated on the surface. The best practice is to use 320 … Continue reading →

Cavitation is a word to describe the creation of gas bubbles underwater that results from a fast propeller in low-pressure environments. At certain low pressures, a vacuum can cause water to “boil” at low temperatures, thereby causing the bubbles that … Continue reading →

PVC pipe/fittings/conduit can be softened by heating. So heating with a heat gun, we can make our own dust collection fittings. When PVC is heated, softening starts at approximately 250 degrees F, material becomes viscous at 350 degrees F, material … Continue reading →

4-Stroke Outboards Pros The fuel efficiency of a 4-stroke motor can be 50% better than that of a 2-stroke motor with the same HP. As for environmental concerns, 4 stroke outboards produce far less harmful emissions, which can be as … Continue reading →

How far below the transom should the prop be? If you have a short shaft motor, the top most part of the transom and the lower most part of the boat should be about 15 to 16 inches. For a … Continue reading →

PVC pipe is more flexible than ABS, while ABS is a bit stronger and can resist a higher shock or impact. Additionally, PVC has an advantage in that it’s better at muffling the sound of water as it flows through … Continue reading →

Individuals of certain salmon species are attracted to lights, like a moth to a lantern (USFWS 2015). Aquaculturists use specific light frequencies to strategically alter the timing of sexual maturation in farmed salmon (Leclercq et al. 2007) and to alter … Continue reading →

Polyvinyl Chloride has very poor heat stability. For this reason, additives that stabilize the material at higher temperatures are typically added to the material during production. Polyvinyl Chloride emits toxic fumes when melted or subject to a fire. Is it … Continue reading →

Use a lure that has sight, sound and smell. Use any color, as long as it is green. The colors that show up in the deepest water are greens, blues and blacks. All glow lures glow green. What colours do … Continue reading →