Put simply, a current seam is the junction between pieces of water moving at two different speeds….fast/slow, fast/still, or even downstream/upstream. Finding current seams will help you find and catch more fish. What is a current on a river? A … Continue reading →

Yes, I always use a snap swivel with jigging spoons. I use a small swivel at all times with the possible exception of tiny tungstens in shallow water. Haven’t noticed any negative effects. When should you not use a swivel … Continue reading →

Filling Nail Holes Nail holes in exterior surfaces, just as with cracks or gaps, can be dealt with using a good caulking. Take the time before you apply any paint on your next project to fill all of the gaps, … Continue reading →

You can fit a cat flap into solid uPVC doors fairly easily, since you can simply cut a hole in the door. Remember to check that your flap is large enough for your cat, and ensure the height is appropriate … Continue reading →

But thread cutting 3mm acrylic (Perspex) using these taps works just fine in a cordless drill/driver, going slowly, with WD40 as lubricant. Some of the threads look really nice. How do you tap plastic threads? Tip Drill the correct sized … Continue reading →

Both zinc and aluminum are very resistant to corrosion, so it will not be problem for you. Can I use zinc bolts with aluminum? In the case of zinc and aluminum, there is only a slight chance of a reaction … Continue reading →

The Basics. Your drill should come with a rechargeable battery, a plug-in charger, and, of course, the drill itself. A kit with a handful of basic drill bits (for making holes) and driver bits (for screwing and unscrewing screws) should … Continue reading →

According to one of the biggest authorities in the angling world, Ken Schultz, the general rule is to fish: The rising tide an hour or so before the high tide, and. The falling tide an hour or so after the … Continue reading →

If ocean currents were to stop, climate could change quite significantly, particularly in Europe and countries in the North Atlantic. In these countries, temperatures would drop, affecting humans as well as plants and animals. In turn, economies could also be … Continue reading →

Ekman transport occurs when ocean surface waters are influenced by the friction force acting on them via the wind. As the wind blows it casts a friction force on the ocean surface that drags the upper 10-100m of the water … Continue reading →

boat-lute. The kutiyapi, or kudyapi, is a Philippine two-stringed, fretted boat-lute. It is four to six feet long with nine frets made of hardened beeswax. The instrument is carved out of solid soft wood such as that from the jackfruit … Continue reading →

Do not reuse snap parts as they are damaged; discard and start with new parts. Our Perfect Hammer is ideal for snap removal because of the screwdrivers imbedded in the handle. Can you fix snap buttons? In order to fix … Continue reading →

Since surface poppers come in a variety of sizes and colors, learn the best popper for the species you want to catch, like the best popper lure for bass. Know how to rig a popper lure so that it will … Continue reading →

“If you have one blow up and miss your bait, you can throw a popper in there and you don’t pull it straight through the strike zone. Pop it once or twice and 9 times out of 10 they’ll eat … Continue reading →

Example 1: When chasing leatherjackets in the estuaries the main thing I found when using this rig is that you need to keep the overall length of the rig to about half the length of the rod you are using … Continue reading →