If you’re trying to cut out a section of gelcoat, mark it with a pencil or grease pencil, then use an abrasive cutting wheel. These wheels are also terrific at cutting throught rusted bolts! They’ll make quick clean work cutting … Continue reading →

Don’t Cut With a Dull Blade Cutting with a sharp blade actually extends the life of your chain saw. That’s because a sharp blade pulls itself into the wood, while a dull blade requires lots of downward pressure. That pressure … Continue reading →

Causes range from strong winds to poles weakened by age to cheap materials—and sometimes, it’s just plain old wear and tear. If this happens to you, there’s no need to panic—you’ll just have to get a little crafty in order … Continue reading →

Can pole tents be set up on concrete? The answer is yes, but there are some requirements. Here is some info about how tents typically get setup on cement. First off, the type of tent best fit for this setup … Continue reading →

How do you unscrew a stuck lure? Get tight to the snag by either walking up to it or positioning the boat above it. Slowly lower the rod tip down to the snag, and gently prod the lure until the … Continue reading →

If you have a rotary cutting tool such as a Dremel, this is a great starting point for cutting carbon fiber. A standard abrasive metal cutting wheel works, but it will degrade quickly. Can you carve carbon fiber? Carbon Fiber … Continue reading →

Can carbon fiber tubing be bent to shape like metal? No Way! Our carbon fiber tubing is built using a thermoset epoxy resin. This means that once cured the epoxy never returns to a liquid state. Is carbon fiber good … Continue reading →

The sabre saw (also saber saw) is a hand-held powered reciprocating saw. It is similar to, but larger than, a jigsaw. The sabre saw uses a toothed blade, chiefly to cut through wood and other soft materials. What can a … Continue reading →

Reciprocating saws can churn through metal, masonry, wood, plaster, fiberglass, stucco, composite materials, drywall and more. The key to a successful cut is using the right type of blade for the material you are cutting. This guide highlights the teeth, … Continue reading →

My choice for most of my feeder fishing is Cenex Sinking Feeder Braid in 0.10mm diameter, which has a breaking strain of 12lb. When you compare this to a traditional nylon mono line of the same breaking strain, which has … Continue reading →

Bait buckets help keep bait healthy and alive, which increases chances of it attracting fish. In fishing, sometimes the subtleties can make the difference between a good and a bad day on the water. Nowhere is this truer than when … Continue reading →

If you are allowed to use them, perch are an excellent bait for big catfish, pike, muskie, and even bass. You can use them either live, dead, or as cut bait. Can I use perch as bait in Michigan? Yep … Continue reading →

A ball bearing is a type of rolling-element bearing that serves three main functions while it facilitates motion: it carries loads, reduces friction and positions moving machine parts. Ball bearings use balls to separate two “races,” or bearing rings, to … Continue reading →

Ott DeFoe considers the skirted bass jig the most versatile lure in his tackle box. What is the best bass lure of all time? Top 20 Best Bass Fishing Lures Storm Arashi Swimbait. Storm Arashi Threadfin Glide Bait. Culprit Original … Continue reading →

How do you get mold off a fishing pole? One easy cleaning solution for mildew on a rod is a simple SOS pad and some water. I usually clean mine on the driveway or in the front yard. Are fiberglass … Continue reading →