A carp rod will chuck a large lure out but you will be much better off with a smaller rod designed for the purpose. Look at the Nash Jerk bait range. Can you use a carp rod for lures? You … Continue reading →

overfishing. The biggest threat to sharks globally is overfishing. Each year many tens of millions of sharks are landed. Fuelled by a high demand for shark products. Sharks play vital roles in marine ecosystems. What is the threat to sharks? … Continue reading →

Saltwater Strong “Spinnerbaits are very effective in windy or cold-water situations,” says Bernie Schultz, pro bass angler and designer of the Drum Roller spinnerbait. Can you use spinners for sea fishing? Spinners are the least used lure for general sea … Continue reading →

Octopus hooks are short-shank hooks that feature a round shank and bend, but it’s not as dramatic as circle hooks. Octopus hooks are often used for bait fishing when minimal hook weight and size is essential for a natural presentation. … Continue reading →

Romeo-Yankee (R over Y) proceed at slow speed when passing. What does flag Y mean? Phonetic Pronunciation: YANG-kee. Navy Meaning: Ship has visual communications duty. International Meaning: I am dragging anchor. International Code of Signal Flags have double stitched seams, … Continue reading →

Set a kedge anchor to keep yourself from being pushed further aground. Use a lead line or boat hook to check the water depth around you. Check your chart for bottom characteristics. Check the tide tables and determine the next … Continue reading →

Cut of dissipative beaches involves high setup which oscillates at infragravity frequency and allows the bores of broken waves to penetrate to the backshore. What is a cut on a beach? The “cut” is the area where water that is … Continue reading →

What to do if a shark is near you? But, if a shark is near you in the water, stay calm and don’t flail your arms. Experts say the best thing to do is to swim slowly and keep eye … Continue reading →

What causes the sand worms? Me, sand-worm or cutaneous larva migrans is caused by a dog or cat hookworm that burrows beneath the skin and causes a red winding, threadlike trail of inflammation. It is treated with worm medicine that … Continue reading →

How do Beginners start surfing? Before you get in the water First of all, don’t learn to surf all by yourself. Find a good teacher. Find a beginner-friendly surf spot. Warm up. Spend some time on dry land first. Observe … Continue reading →

A perfect 10 is competitive surfing’s ultimate goal. Surfers know that only a well-selected wave and completed maneuvers will get the maximum score. But not all waves in pro surfing can earn ten points from the judges. Why do surfers … Continue reading →

Now, a new study suggests the biggest waves there—already the world’s largest—are getting bigger, thanks to faster winds attributed to climate change. Are waves getting stronger? The energy in ocean waves has been increasing over time as the upper ocean … Continue reading →

The tension supported is the power of the rod – MF means medium power with a fast action. How do I know if my rod is fast action? A fast action rod will bend in the top third or less … Continue reading →

Pickers are shorter feeder rods 8 – 10 foot, maybe 11 foot that although short are designed to land big fish. The sizes are only a rough guide. What are Picker rods used for? Feeder fishing rods range from around … Continue reading →

What is fishing rod weight rating? Every fishing rod has a weight rating, which is also referred to as its power rating. This rating is given on a scale from Ultra Light to Extra Heavy, and indicates how much weight … Continue reading →