Since 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 success that pros like Kevin VanDam, Skeet...

After 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...

The 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 my home lake...

When 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 can find the...

Recently 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 on the line that...