A wetsuit is a piece of clothing designed to keep you warm in cold water. Wetsuits are made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber that insulates against the cold and also provides some buoyancy. Wearing a wetsuit while swimming can help you stay warm in colder water, as well as provide some extra buoyancy. If you’re…
Yes, crappie do eat crawfish, especially when other food sources are scarce. This is confirmed by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Delaware’s Division of Fish & Wildlife, and plenty of fishermen who’ve found crawfish or shells in their stomachs. 1. Do crappie eat crawfish? The truth of the matter is that crappie do…
There are a few ways to raise your handlebars. A common method is to loosen the stem, loosen the headset spacers, move them up or down, and then tighten both the stem and spacers. Another way is to loosen the headset and then lift the handlebars upward. One more way is to loosen the headset…
If you’re looking to escape the cold weather and enjoy some sunny days, Texas is a great destination for December fishing. The average temperatures in December range from 52°F to 67°F, making it a comfortable time to be outdoors. Snook can be found in deeper passes and channels during the winter months, so keep an…
If you’re new to mountain biking, it’s a good idea to start slow. If you feel you’re ready, you can try one of the following techniques: Rolling: this is the basic technique for beginners. Your legs are in a V shape. Your front foot is on the ground, your rear foot is in the air,…
In a nutshell, the technical difference between fly fishing vs regular fishing is that with the former you use a weighted line (fly line) to cast or otherwise present to a fish an unweighted object (some type of “fly”), whereas with the latter, you use a weightless line to present to a fish a weighted…
There are some people who refer to tandem (two person) kayaks as “divorce boats”. Mainly because of the arguments that can occur when the front paddler and the rear paddler aren’t in sync as to their destination, direction or paddling stroke. Who goes in the back of a double kayak? When turning a tandem kayak,…
You might be wondering whether you need an underquilt in the summer. After all, it can get pretty warm out there! In general, you’ll start to feel a bit cold after a few hours without any bottom insulation in temps as high as the mid-60s. So on many summer nights, you’ll need something for bottom…
No, fishing line and monofilament are not the same thing. Monofilament is a type of fishing line that consists of a single strand of material, as opposed to multi-filament lines, which are strung from multiple strands that are fused, braided or bundled together. When should you use monofilament fishing line? Monofilament fishing line is a…
The stronger paddler should sit in the stern. The draw stroke is used to turn the canoe, and can also be used to move the canoe sideways, such as when you’re pulling alongside a dock. Reach out as far as possible with the shaft hand and place the paddle into the water. Where should the…