These factors will be based on the type of fish that you want to catch. Short rods provide power for fish that give more fight while longer rods cast further. The power of a rod is how much weight in can lift, from light to extra heavy. Rods can also be chosen based on the weight of the lure or the pound-test line that they are designed to be paired with. Choose a graphite rod if you want a stiff yet sensitive experience and a fiberglass rod for a tough and powerful one. Reels are classified as high or low speed where the latter is used when needing more power to fight large fish. Some reels allow you to push a button to switch between high and low speed. Spinning rod and reels work well with top-water poppers and high-speed plugs. Use your dominant hand to hold the rod as you use your other hand to crank the handle. Make sure you change the handle of your rod depending on which is your dominant hand. Spool the line by laying the rod on the floor and ensure that the line is going onto the reel at the same direction that the line is leaving the spool. Pinch the line and crank the reel handle a dozen times. With a slack line, drop the tip of the rod to check if the line starts to twist and spin. If it does, you have spooled the line in the wrong direction. Flip the spool over and continue in the right direction as you fill the reel. These rods work best when bottom fishing, jigging, long casting, or when using big baits. Use an open-face reel for casing or jigging to let out and retrieve the line quickly. Use a closed face reel when using lighter lures and baits. Make sure to use your thumb to control the speed of the spool and keep it slow. Baitcasting rods easily get tangled because the spool turns faster than the line as it leaves the rod. If the tangle isn't too bad you may be able to untangle it by pulling more line off the reel. However, most baitcasting reel have either a centrifugal, magnetic, or electronic cast control to keep your line from getting tangled. Saltwater trolling rods carry a lot of line and their large bodies allow them to take extreme pressure for fighting large fish. These rods are shorter and stronger than casting rods. They may also come with a notched butt for a fighting belt or chair. Rods that are longer with a short butt are meant for use with a fighting belt or chair. Pair the rod with an appropriate line-test where a 20 pound rod and line combo works for sailfish, dolphin and marlin. Use 130 pound rod and line combo for billfish and bluefin tuna. These rods work best for either hovering over a target or to retrieve your line at high speeds. Use specialized tackle to work your lure at the correct speed, either very quickly or slowly depending on the fish. Use vertical jigging with high-speed rods and metal lures for fast retrieval. In contrast, use rubber jigs to hover over the target or for slow, deliberate retrieval.

Summary: Consider the length, power and action of your rod. Utilize a spinning rod and reel when casting lighter lures and baits. Employ baitcasting rods and reels. Work a saltwater trolling rod for larger fish. Use saltwater jigging rods and reels.

Get bags made from silk, muslin, cotton or lace. You can find them online or at craft stores. Herbal sachets cost around $3 or $4. You could also sew your own herbal sachets with burlap. Cut the burlap into small rectangular pieces. Sew three sides together. Leave an opening on one side, so that you can put the herbs inside. Lavender is a popular herb for sachets. You could also try peppermint, chamomile, eucalyptus or lemon balm. You might try mixing different herbs to suit your mood. Dried flower petals could also be added. If you are making herbal sachets to put in clothing drawers, you could mix lemon verbana, theme, spearmint, citrus peal, rose and lavender. Add a drop of pine essential oil. For protection, add a mix of hyssop, Saint John's wort and sage. To encourage positivity, mix rosemary, sunflower and basil. For serenity, mix lavender, myrrh and sage. Try a blend of lavender, mint, sage, thyme, calendula, lemon verbena and any other herb that you find has a pleasing smell. Put half a tablespoon of each herb you want to use. Then, add half a tablespoon of sea salt. Finally, a small cinnamon stick can be thrown in for purification. Pull the drawstring closed. If you like, you can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oils. Be careful not to put too many essential oils, since they could easily overpower the other herbs. If you need to suck bad odors out of something like shoes, you could also add some baking soda. There is no recommended amount but you could start with one tablespoon. To let the sachets cure, they should be stored for a few weeks in a dry place, such as underneath a bed or in a drawer. Afterwards, you can use them wherever you want to bring a fresh scent, such as a cupboard or wardrobe. You can tuck your sachet into a linen closet, underwear drawer or under your pillow.

Summary: Purchase some small bags with drawstrings. Choose your herbs. Fill the sachets with herbs, sea salt and cinnamon. Store the herbal sachets in a dry, warm, dark spot.

The simplest way to find out exactly how long your top piece needs to be is to subtract 2" (5cm) from the sill length. That way, you can ensure that the rest of the trim will be proportional to the sill. A window that's 28" (71cm) wide might therefore have a head casing that's between 30-33" long. It's common for the upper casing to be about an inch (roughly 2.5cm) shorter than the sill on either side. If you're using the same casing for the top and sides of the window, the distance that the top piece extends on either side should be equal to the width of the trim. Draw a line with a pencil to indicate the appropriate length of the top piece. Make a perpendicular cut straight across the casing. Mark the length of the top piece from the end of the casing to save yourself an unnecessary cut. For windows with a uniform trim on the top and sides, you'll need to cut the edges of the top piece at a 45 degree angle. This can be accomplished using a miter saw. Cut the casing one one side, then turn it over and make a second cut in the opposite direction. Before you cut your sloped casing, mark your window measurements on your trim piece. Then, cut your 45 degree angle moving away from the measurement lines on both sides of your trim. The shorter part of your head casing piece needs to match your window measurement. The edges of the finished top piece should now fit together perfectly with those of the side casing. If you don't have access to a miter saw, you can also use a miter box and a normal handsaw to achieve a precise angle. Rather than aligning the top piece flush with the upper edge of the window opening, raise it up by " (.32cm) to leave a subtle reveal line. Fasten the head casing using finishing nails, remembering to space them out every few inches across the length of the board. Use a level to confirm that the top piece is even before nailing it down. The reveal line will lend the appearance of added depth to the finished window. If your side and head cases look a little misaligned, you can fix this with a long finish nail. Drive the long finish nail into the top of the side casing and into the head casing, which should straighten them.
Summary: Determine a length for the head casing. Cut the head casing. Use a miter saw to cut sloped casing. Nail down the head casing.