Shaky Head Worm
OnSince the 2009 fishing season has come to end I thought I start writing about some of the things that I used in 2009. Let’s start with the shaky head rig. The shaky rig is not a new rig but with the…
Lake Dardanelle-Weekend Series National Championship
OnAfter the regional competition at the Potomac River I started getting ready for the national championship at Lake Dardanelle. For those who don’t know Lake Dardanelle is a man made lake on the Arkansas River system. It is located about 2 hours…
Final Tournament of the Year – Lake Arthur
OnThe final bass tournament of the year has come and gone. The bass club I fish in, West Penn Bass Hunters, had there final tournament of the year on Lake Arthur last Sunday. I had not pre-fished for this tournament, but Lake Arthur is…
Lure Advice
OnWhen using or purchasing a specific lure from a company you should try to contact them and ask for color suggestions and other tips that my help you select the right lure. Most companies have a forum or message board now and you…
Potomac River – Regional Championship
OnRecently I competed in the Bassmaster Weekend Series regional championship at the Potomac River. The tournament was held on October 16 and 17, but I decided that with a new triton boat on the line and a bid to the nation championship…
Fall Smallmouth Bass Fishing
OnWe all know that fall is here… leaves are turning… weather is getting cold… water temp is dropping… but the fishing is getting hot! Fall is always to short and seems to be gone before it even starts. While most have already…
Another Tough Day at Wilhelm
OnTook at trip to Lake Wilhelm on Sunday with my Dad. It wasn’t the warmest day on the water but it is October so fishing in the cold comes with the territory. It was 38 degree with 15-20 mph winds, brrrr. Water…
Great Lakes New Proposed Laws
OnI found this article on the bassmaster website. Seems that we could be in danger of losing some of our favorite fishing spots because they are lumping recreational fishermen in with commercial fishing. I am all for conservation, but the average angler…
ABA New York West Division on Oneida Lake
OnThis past weekend I fished as a rider in the last divisional event for the bassmaster weekend series, New York West Division on Oneida Lake. This was the championship so it was a two day event held on Saturday and Sunday. Much…
Clear Water Powerfishing
OnIn clear water conditions such as most of the finger lakes in New York, Presque Isle Bay or any of the northern section of the Allegheny River power fishing can be very productive. There are a couple things to remember though. First,…