That Idiot‭

How about this Sprit rig, which requires no hardware for the connection. The forward end of the boom is attached to the mast with another small line called a Boom SNOTTER. This short line shoul...

posted 8y ago by That Idiot‭

Take it to a knife smith. They have specialized equipment, experience, and knowledge. They'll be able to put an appropriate grind back on it and address any other issues.

posted 7y ago by That Idiot‭

When my friend planned to hike the Appalachian trail, his mother insisted he take her small handgun. I didn't think it would be a great idea in that case, but I'm sure there must be times when such...

9 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by That Idiot‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

In a situation where you don't know when you will find water again, is it better to ration the water you have over time (and ever increasing dehydration) or to drink it to quench thirst as soon as ...

5 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by That Idiot‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I have found the side cast, and here, to be very useful in the situations you describe. I spent a number of years fishing small streams in the Blue Ridge of VA, and this type of cast gave me better...

posted 10y ago by That Idiot‭

I'll start with a local favorite: great mullein or common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Introduced to the North America. I've found it from New York to North Carolina. Apparently originated in Europ...

posted 10y ago by That Idiot‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

I assume you are considering a new reel with multiple spools. The reel's performance will not be affected except that with a lighter line you will be able to fit more backing. In a 5wt setup that u...

posted 9y ago by That Idiot‭

This type of dry fly floatant powder is quite effective at drying off smaller flies. I believe it's the same silica gel that is used to keep packaged electronics dry. But I typically just press f...

posted 9y ago by That Idiot‭

Your concern for keeping the fish alive longer than necessary is valid. I used to like to club fish to kill them immediately. However I now typically bleed by cutting the gills as you describe. Thi...

posted 9y ago by That Idiot‭

If by braided line you mean something like spider-wire or power-pro, they wouldn't have the backbone to turn over a fly - especially something you are likely to throw for bass. Most bass plugs ar...

posted 7y ago by That Idiot‭

You CAN use the fluorocarbon for tippet. In fact many high quality tippets ARE made of fluorocarbon. What you get by buying the smaller roll of tippet is portability and the ability to convenient...

posted 7y ago by That Idiot‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

Here's a decent video detailing just how to do it: Basically filet it like any other fish. Remove the "dark meat" that is pungent and distasteful. Then remove the row of spines. Taste tests descr...

posted 7y ago by That Idiot‭

That looks to be what is known as a flat "Scandi" grind on the edge. There are a lot of good resources online about how to sharpen this type of grind, but basically this is considered a relatively ...

posted 7y ago by That Idiot‭

It looks like a raccoon latrine (and here) to me. We don't have skunks in my area, but perhaps you do. It could be that. In either case I'd be careful around it and try to find a way to discourage...

posted 5y ago by That Idiot‭

I am fairly confident that it is the skull plate of a Sea Robin. This link is to fossilized collection pieces, but modern ones would be the same. Not sure how it wound up in the woods of central Co...

posted 5y ago by That Idiot‭