The 3 “Drinking While Fishing” Rules on the Salt Strong boats: You can’t have a beverage until you have caught a fish. All fish caught on a line count except catfish. It is highly recommended that you crack open (or … Continue reading →

You can do this with a hot glue gun. Apply the glue to the pitcher and then lay the fishing line through it. In order to help your glue dry faster, you can spray it with an air duster can … Continue reading →

What is the best Rapala for sea trout? The 1-1/2” SR04 and 2” SR05 are perfect for trout and panfish, while the 2-1/2” SR06 to 3-1/2” SR09 are reliable picks for bass, walleye and other large predators. Do you use … Continue reading →

What size hole do you drill for a 6.5 speaker? 5”Most 6.5” round speakers have 5” hole opening. If you are installing these in a new place – meaning no hole yet – use a 5” hole saw. If you … Continue reading →

Vinyl coated screws are great too. In most cases you can purchase these in rather small quantities. No matter which screw you buy, make sure it is a Phillips head screw because they are the easiest to use. Obviously, you … Continue reading →

What is the best bait for bass in clear water? Clear: In clear water, it’s more important to imitate the actual forage species that fish are feeding on. Try crankbaits in natural colors like shad, bluegill, perch, or crawfish. Round … Continue reading →

HSS bits can be used to drill iron, steel and other metals such as brass, copper and aluminum alloy. They can also be used to drill plastic. Can you drill steel with HSS? As mentioned above, you can use high-speed … Continue reading →

Lever Drag Reels The lever drag reel is king if you’re chasing big game fish. The drag on these reels are set by a lever near the top, which allows you to set the drag quickly and give you a … Continue reading →

High-Speed Steel (HSS) drill bits are used for drilling wood, light metals, fiberglass and PVC. Black oxide-coated drill bits are more durable than standard HSS bits and the coating helps the drill bit resist rust. Can you use a metal … Continue reading →

Yes, Fiberglass Entry Doors Are Solid Their interior polyurethane core creates an energy efficient insulator to prevent undesired fluctuations in temperature. They come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, and sizes, and require less maintenance than other materials. Does … Continue reading →

This can vary among households, but the average height is between 4 and 5½ feet from the ground. Anyone who would open the door should be able to comfortably look through the new peephole. What height should a door peephole … Continue reading →

One of the simplest set-ups you can use for whiting is the running sinker rig. It requires only the use of a blood knot and is simple to tie. It requires a ball sinker running down to a swivel with … Continue reading →

A strainer is created by a manmade or natural obstruction such as a tree, root system, fencing, or guard rails. An obstruction allows water to pass through but stops and holds objects such as boats and people. Bouncing twigs may … Continue reading →

John, our redfish in SW Fl are plenty leader shy, however, they’re more boat shy from noise. Rest assured the guide will take care of all leader and boat noise issues. I generally use a 20 pound fluoro leader on … Continue reading →

Hot-dip galvanizing, in which steel fasteners are dipped in a hot bath of zinc, is a particularly effective way to form a protective layer of zinc that offers excellent defense against corrosion, including outstanding durability, uniformity of coverage and longevity. … Continue reading →