Versatile Fishing Rods
OnAbu Garcia has come out with a fishing rod that may be one of the most versatile I have ever seen. I have not used the new Verdict series rod yet, but I promise you that I will have one in my…
Category: Tip of the Week
Sebile Magic Swimmer
OnIf you are not a swimbait guy that’s ok. They are expensive, hard to find locally, and take a lot of practice to get to know when and how to use these lures. I have been using soft swimbaits more than hard…
Moon Phase
OnThe moon phase has a lot to do with the way fish feed, spawn, and react to conditions. The most noticable time of year is when fish are spawning. I have experience this myself at Chautauqua a few years back while I…
Ice Fishing for Perch
OnAt fishpittsburgh we pride ourselves at being honest. I have never ice fished. The last couple of years friends of mine have been trying to get me out with them and things just didn’t line up. Footage like this where guys are…
River Walleye – Vertical Jigging
OnHere is a great little clip that goes into detail about how the baitfish move in river current and why vertical jigging mimics that movement. The clip also goes into details about the tackle and equipment that will help you be successful….
Trolling for Winter Walleye
OnI know Western Pennsylvania has some great walleye fisheries. From one of the best in the world, Lake Erie, to the not so common small lakes such as Woodcock and Wilhelm. Here is a little advice on how to troll for those…
VMC Spin Shot Drop
OnCheck out this new idea for drop shot fishing from VMC. The hook is on a swivel so it’s going to do two things: 1) it’s going to reduce line twist and 2) it’s going to keep the hook in prefect positions at all time.
Berkley Hollow Belly Swimbaits
OnThis is a great video on how to rig soft plastic swimbaits. The Berkley Hollow Belly Swimbaits are some of the best on the market. I have been using them for about 3 years now and I have experienced a good deal…
Flourocarbon
OnI am a huge fan of flourocarbon fishing line. Whether I am fishing for panfish, trout, walleye or bass this is my line of choice about 90% of the time. Certain techniques make braid, monofilament, and copolymer lines better, but most applications…
10″ Berkley Powerworm
OnHere is a little clip from Byron Velvick on Berkley Powerworms. These baits have been out for a little while now, but if you haven’t tried them then you are missing the boat.