Activity for B540Glenn‭

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Question	—	Nails in an emergency/survival kit After reading this question about emergency kits, I noticed that no one mentioned nails. Why shouldn't we include 10 or 12, common 6d (2", 6 penny) nails in the kit? Ten 6d nails weigh about an ounce (28g) and could be useful in many situations. (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What would the basic gear for fly fishing be? As I'm going through a minimalist phase of fishing right now, I suggest this as a functional minimum. License; Your location determines if this is actually needed. Rod Reel; Not absolutely necessary, but it helps manage the line. Fly Line Tippet/Leader; One length of mono is what I'm using now. ... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What type of Sunfish is this? Most Likely, you are correct and it is a Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Though, pan fish interbreed and it could be mixed. The fish identification page (PDF:20/ Printed:37) in the 2019 Michigan Fishing Guide has the Pumpkinseed Sunfish looking the closest to your fish. Warning, the link opens a PDF. (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Question	—	Driving in Alaska - Antispray device While researching a driving trip to Alaska, I came across an Alaskan motor law, 13 AAC 04.265. Antispray device (a) No person may drive a motor vehicle unless it has a device which effectively reduces the wheel spray or splash of water or other substance to the rear of the vehicle. (... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I do to get garden birds back after hawk has made my bird-feeder his hunting ground? The hawk will leave after its food source is gone. It may not be after the small birds you are feeding, but it may be after the rodents that eat the birdseed that falls to the ground. (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Yellow Overboot Repair I have a cut in the ankle of my boot (see pic). I'm concerned that any glueing/patching will not hold due to movement and flexing while walking. What is the proper method of gluing and patching that will hold and remain watertight? Which glue? Which patch material? (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	Fish Flasher - Reading Bottom When using a flasher type fish finder, a hard bottom is displayed as a wide red band on the screen indicating a good return signal. The wide red band in the picture below covers between 10 and 12 feet. Exactly where is the bottom? 10 feet? 12 feet? or in the middle at 11 feet? (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What sort of glue (if any) to use to fix replacement tips onto carbon fibre trekking poles? There's a website that give advice on gluing different materials. For gluing plastic to metal, it states, LePage's Metal Epoxy J-B Weld Faststeel Epoxy Putty if you have gaps to fill Clamping can make the difference between success and failure here. Whenever you are gluing metal it's a... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What could I keep in rucksack hip pocket? Stuff happens when least expected. You day hike could turn into an overnight stay quickly and unexectedly. Be prepare for that situation. Use that pocket to hold an emergency item such as, but not limited to, an extra lighter and/or tinder, space blanket, folding knife, hand sanitizer, water purif... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What tool(s) would be useful for trimming fishing line? Why not just use these. Most people hat a set of these with them all the time ;-) Source (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Searching and reading back issues of Climbing and Rock and Ice The site Archive.Org has copies of magazines that had internet versions. A search for "Rock and Ice" produced a magazine called Rock and Ice Climbing. Rock and Ice results There is a possibility that your article could be there. (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What advantage would noodling have over fishing with rod and reel? For adventure seekers, catching a big catfish with a rod and reel may not get the adrenaline flowing as wrestling a 100 lb (45 kg) catfish in its native environment with the possibility of losing that match and drowning. That, and have you seen the price of heavy duty fishing tackle these days? ;-... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the best practice to secure a 17ft open canoe to the roof of a vehicle? Position the canoe centered between your cross bars. You can use foam padding (e.g. pool noodle) between the crossbars and gunwales if you want to protect your gunwales. With stout cordage using a truckers hitch knot or Cam Straps, tie the canoe to the cross bars. Tie the bow and stern to the outs... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Would dry or wet flies be easier for a beginner fly fisherman? I suggest taking the target species, season and location into account as the deciding factors. I started with wet flies because I was targeting bass and panfish in a small inland lake during the summer. The lake was just a convenient place to fish and a muddler minnow was productive. If your ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Are elk and deer colorblind to blaze orange/pink clothes? Humans have trichromatic vision. Deer, Elk (wapiti) and some other animals have dichromatic vision. It's not that deer and Elk can't "see" oranges and reds, they just perceive them differently. Here is an explanation from Polk County Iowa Deer Color Blindness Are deer are color-blind? Is ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is this blob found at the edge of a puddle on a forest logging road? The pool of water they are in is called a vernal pool. Amphibians and other woodland creatures take advantage of these temporary pools while they last. Not having anything for scale in the picture, they appear to be salamander eggs similar to those shown on this site: (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How much weight can a bald eagle carry? According to the Alaskan Fish And Game department, "The wings of an eagle need to support the eight to 12-pound bird as well as whatever the bird is carrying, and best estimates put the lifting power of an eagle at four or five pounds. ..." But as the article continues, "Lift is depen... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Knot to tie a hook onto the middle of a line I've used a standard Palomar knot before. Pass a loop through the eye of the hook. Tie the loop into a standard overhand knot. Pass the hook through the loop. Tighten the loop and knot. There's no rule that says the loop HAS to be at the end of the line. (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What can I use an old tent for? Use it for shade at the beach? Cut off a side so you have something to sit under for shade or to protect yourself from the wind. (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the responsible way to sell a firearm? You can require the purchaser to fill out a Form 4473 that the BATFE requires FFL holders to file. Make sure the purchaser fills out the form and signs it. Even though you're not an FFL holder, the form holds it's own weight. It states on the form 18.c. I also understand that making any fals... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I clean my knife sharpener? According to the owners manual here, it says to Always clean your sharpener after use. Clean with damp cloth or mild brush. Do not rinse with water. Store in a drawer or cabinet. Since you have a build-up of material that can't be removed, the manual suggests, When the carbide blades o... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What should I bring home foraged mushrooms in? I propose an onion bag or any other sack with a loose mesh fabric. Along with allowing air to circulate around the mushroom, it allows any spores the mushroom may release to return to the wild. By allowing the spores to escape, you're allowing the mushroom to reproduce and be there for the next har... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Restore knife to factory sharp condition The next time a Gun & Knife show or an Outdoor Gear show comes to your area, take the knife. Visit a vendor who is selling knife sharpeners and giving demonstrations. Use the line, Your sharpener won't be able to get THIS knife sharp. If the knife comes out sharp, then buy the product. ... (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Practical uses for urine It's useful for extinguishing your campfire. Stir the coals, add the "liquid", then stir again. (more)	—	about 7 years ago
Question	—	Are square or rectangular tarp shapes more versatile? I'd like to try tarp camping. 3m x 3m (9ft x 9ft) and 3m x 4m (9ft x 12ft) tarps of differing material are plentiful and many are even affordable. Which tarp shape is more versatile in the number of setup configurations? Configurations should include a simple roof, lean-to-type or a fully enclos... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What would be a good knot to tie a clothesline to a tree? I'm partial to the Anchor Hitch myself. It's simple, secure and you will be able to untie it when you're done. (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Undoing an over tight Clove Hitch? How about a pencil? I use a pencil to add a little play into stubborn knots. Don't use a very sharp point, use one that has a rounded point to avoid puncturing the line. I don't climb so the line I use is nautical in nature. You may want to treat your climbing line more carefully. (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Rigs for carrying axes and machetes How about using a couple frogs on your belt. The type of frog I suggest is similar to a bayonet frog. It's usually a piece of leather looped around your belt with a holder for a tool. In the case of a bayonet frog that tool is obviously a bayonet. But why can't it be an axe or machete? The disa... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Difference between tippet and plain old mono or fluorocarbon? Yes. You can use whatever you want for the tippet. There is no fly fishing police that enforce tippet rules. Not like the police who enforce the fishing license rules, the barb-less hooks rules, or the targeting fish out of season rules. Granted, your choices of tippet material may produce differ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Non-gun hunting tools for small game Another option would be a throwing stick. In general a throwing stick is a stout stick about the length of your forearm. It's one of the most basic forms of hunting weapons. They're easily found in wooded areas and easy to use. For your requirements: Effective - People have been hunting with th... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Baking with backpacking stoves If you don't mind packing the extra weight (you didn't say that you were backpacking), bring along a cast iron dutch oven. You can do all those things and more. Their utility is matched only by their weight. (more)	—	almost 8 years ago