Jon Parker

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Versatile Fishing Rods

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jan 10, 2012, 5:25 pm
Abu 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 boat for the spring. Watch as Mike Iaconelli talks about this new rod and what it could mean as far as sav...
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Sebile Magic Swimmer

Jon Parker posted an article on - Dec 31, 2011, 12:00 pm
If 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 swimbaits, but I can honestly say that these lures can produce a good number of strikes an...
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Moon Phase

Jon Parker posted an article on - Dec 24, 2011, 12:00 pm
The 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 was fishing for fun. I spent 3 days out on the lake fishing and the first 2 days I...
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Ice Fishing for Perch

Jon Parker posted an article on - Dec 17, 2011, 12:00 pm
At 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 pulling in perch and perch using Salmo Cubby Darters makes me think a...
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River Walleye – Vertical Jigging

Jon Parker posted an article on - Dec 10, 2011, 12:00 pm
Here 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. Vertical jigging can be a great way to get some nice walley...
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Preparing for 2012

Jon Parker posted an article on - Dec 4, 2011, 8:00 am
The last few months have been very long for me. With some of the warmest weather I can remember in Pennsylvania I have not been able to fish. If you recall I had been dealing with a shoulder injury for most of the summer. Well in Septmeber after the KBBC Classic I decided to go ahead and have the...
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Trolling for Winter Walleye

Jon Parker posted an article on - Dec 3, 2011, 12:00 pm
I 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 fish and a couple lures to use. Any piece of knowledge from a professional f...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 11-28-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Nov 30, 2011, 8:17 am
News Weather Blahs: Following a stretch of fairly nice weather over the holiday period, the start of a new week brought lots of rain starting on Sunday and continuing through at least Wednesday.  The Allegheny, French Creek,Erie tributaries and most inland streams are blown out.  As the open wate...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 11-21-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Nov 30, 2011, 8:12 am
News -       The weather is looking pretty good through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  After you fill your tummy on Thursday, many of you will have three days to fish before gun season for deer arrives on Monday, November 28.  According to our regular contributors, here are the current ...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 11-14-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Nov 17, 2011, 9:45 am
News Current NW PA Hotspots -      MercerCounty: The crappie bite at Shenango remains strong! -      CrawfordCounty: Pymatuning is pumping out the walleyes – including some hawgs! -      VenangoCounty: Smallmouth bass on the Allegheny are on the late fall feed, along with wal...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 10-17-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Oct 18, 2011, 12:43 pm
News -The bad news this week was all the rain, cold and wind which made fishing almost impossible or at very least, plain miserable.  The good news is we needed the rain to put water in the Allegheny, French Creek andErietributary streams and cold temperatures to cool inland lake waters down into ...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 10-10-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Oct 11, 2011, 9:03 am
News Fishing Gets Hotter as Temperatures Get Cooler: Prior to our 3 day heat wave this past weekend, everything seemed on track for a great October.  But that high-pressure, bluebird skies, 80-dgree temps and no rain soured the bite for many anglers that fish only on weekends.  However, the weath...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 10-3-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Oct 4, 2011, 2:10 pm
News -       Fantastic Fall Fishing is NOW!  October and November are two of the best months for fishing inNorthwest Pennsylvania.  From bluegill to musky, every panfish and gamefish species is putting on the feedbag.  Steelhead trout are in theErie tribs; the strongest walleye bite of yea...
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2011 Basscasters Wednesday Night Championship

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 26, 2011, 1:09 pm
Basscasters Wednesday Evening Championship 528 – September 25, 2011 PlaceOwnerPartnerGross Wgt# FishTotal WgtLunker 1John WaterbecMark Waterbec10.32410.324.07 2Scott KinardMike Doerflinger9.7149.714.57 3Keith BrownDawn Brown9.5439.544.65 4Blain Bartley, Jr.Blain Bartley, Sr.9.4349.433.44 5A...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 9-26-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 26, 2011, 8:24 am
News -       Goodbye to Summer!  Every real angler welcomes the fall season with its fantastic fishing opportunities for big smallmouth bass, hefty walleye, trophy musky, abundant crappie and of course the long-awaited steelhead.  This year I am particularly pleased to see an end to what li...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 9-12-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 13, 2011, 11:56 am
News - The upper Shenango River from Pymatuning Dam Outflow to Greenville is now clear of blockages and may be paddled by canoe or kayak – thanks to the Shenango River Watchers and both the Jamestown and Greenville Lions.  See “ShenangoRiver” section for more details.   Crawford County Wa...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #12

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 12, 2011, 4:27 pm
Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #12 528 – September 7, 2011 PlaceAngler(s)# FishWt. 1stChuck Walker / Cole Walker35.54 2ndJason Kneidinger / David Elswick24.58 3rdDave Landerfield24 4thTim Byers / Scott Casper23.92 5thShawn Brown / Jeff Hall23.57 6thPaul Iman / Joe Iman23.52 ...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 9-5-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 6, 2011, 3:55 pm
News Cool News – It’s been a long hot, dry summer.  But cooler temps are now in the forecast; with water temps on the way down various fish species are responding positively.  If you’ve been on hiatus from fishing all summer due to hot weather, it’s the time to get back onto the water.  ...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 6, 2011, 7:34 am
Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #11 528 – August 31, 2011 PlaceAngler(s)# FishWt. 1stShaun Brown / Jeff Hall38.82 2ndPaul Anderson / Ken Anderson37.43 3rdJeff McMaster / Rick Gavula35.59 4thKeith Brown / Dawn Brown35.21 5thScott Treaster / Will Morgan25.01 6thMark Errico, Jr /...
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Land Big Fish Labor Day Sale

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 2, 2011, 2:16 pm
Wanted to pass this along in case anyone is ordering. Land Big Fish Labor Day Sale is a post from: Fish Pittsburgh Related PostsNo Related Post
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KBBC Southside Tournament

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 2, 2011, 8:54 am
Last Saturday was the final regular season tournament in the Keystone Bass Buddy Circuit (KBBC). Dad and I decided that because we were sitting in 11 place in the standings we were going to take an all or nothing approach to fishing the event. Which meant to us that we were going to try to lock tw...
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TBF District 6 Pymatuning and Conneaut Lake

Jon Parker posted an article on - Sep 1, 2011, 4:30 pm
June 11th PA TBF District 6 held their second tournament of the year at Pymatuning Lake.  Team members Brad Bressler, Derek Severns and Robert Severns, fished this event.  The guys were welcomed with a perfect morning, but the promise of a windy afternoon was in store.  Brad started out the morn...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 8-29-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 30, 2011, 7:33 am
Venango County Waters Allegheny River Mike Horrobin (CLTackle.com and Jigger Wholesale): “Overall this week’s fishing was a little better than it has been, but still difficult.  As the weather cools, it will get better and better.  Many anglers were fishing live bait for bass in the Alleghen...
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Summertime Smallies

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 29, 2011, 3:20 pm
It’s been a unusual summer where lakes that have been traditionally good, in Western Pennsylvania, are not fishing all that well. The up-side to this is that it forces anglers to adapt and find new waters or techniques to capitalize on. With the nights cooling off now, in the end of August and ear...
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Waiting Out The Storms

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 29, 2011, 3:11 pm
Recently I went out for a very stormy evening with the hopes of catching a few nice Largemouth Bass. After being pounded by several evening thunderstorms, I did manage to get a couple hours of fishing in. To my surprise, the bite was a bit slow, but still managed four nice largemouth in the 4 lb cla...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #10

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 2:04 pm
Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #10 528 – August 24, 2011 PlaceAngler(s)# FishWt. 1stJohn Grystar / Chuck Palace48.68 2ndShaun Brown / Jeff Hall48.46 3rdBrian Divito / Jard Drover37.46 4thRone Feits / Terry Feits27.43 5thJohn Keene Jr / Renee Keene47.08 6thJeff McMaster / Rick...
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Where Have I Been?

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 24, 2011, 1:44 pm
For those who follow the blog, know I haven’t posted anything in a while on my personal blog. I have worked on other parts of the website, but just haven’t posted much on my blog. There is a very good reason for this….Memorial Day Weekend I tore muscles and cartlidge in my shoulder. Althoug...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 8-22-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 24, 2011, 7:31 am
News -          Not news to the anglers who have been out, but we are in the late summer slump.  However, there is a noticeable drop in water temperatures by several degrees this past week.  As temperatures slide downward, fishing success for many species will climb over the next couple ...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #9

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 18, 2011, 9:22 am
Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #9 528 – August 17, 2011 PlaceAngler(s)# FishWt. 1stMike Morgan / Alan Morgan311.62 2ndChuck Walker / Cole Walker47.74 3rdGreg Spirk / Jim Tomas35.59 4thDave Landerfield25.27 5thAaron Dickey / Mark Keene24.19 6thJeff McMaster / Rich Gavula23.95 ...
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VMC Spin Shot Drop

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 17, 2011, 11:46 am
Check 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. VMC Spin Shot Drop is a post from: Fish Pittsburgh Related PostsOctob...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 8-15-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 16, 2011, 7:35 am
Erie County Waters Lake Erie Mike Tome (B.A.C. Bait) says the weather has been pretty rough on the lake late last week, with winds on Thursday through Saturday, and heavy rain storms on Sunday as well as expected for Monday. “Head boats for perch have had to cancel again today, Monday, which re...
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KBBC – Lake Arthur -2 2011

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 14, 2011, 1:06 pm
Lake Arthur – 2 Results PlaceAnglers# FishWt.Lunker 1Wozniak / Wozniak / 616.13.92 2Genter / Potts / 615.614.86 3Covert / Walker, Jr / 412.774.83 4Harbaugh / Stiegler / 411.665.56 5Tipler / Fox / 410.813.71 6Moran / Lambert / 49.724.27 7Wagner / Wagner / 49.032.99 8Clapperton / Kle...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #8

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 11, 2011, 2:34 pm
Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #8 Bear Run – August 10, 2011 PlaceAngler(s)#FishWt. 1stMike Kelly / Bob Gaskill413.46 2ndBlain Bartley Jr / Blain Bartley Sr47.1 3rdMark Keene / Aaron Dickey36.88 4thJon Parker / Derke Severns36.19 5thLarry Schmeider / Tim Mitchell35.31 6thGreg...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 8-8-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 9, 2011, 7:50 am
News August Dog Days? The so-called Dog Days of Summer can actually be rewarding from a fishing perspective if you choose your species and waterways carefully.  Check out this week’s Report to see what is being caught and where.  Don’t whine.  Go Fish!   Crawford County Waters   Pymatu...
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Basscasters Evening Tournament 2011 AOY

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 8, 2011, 7:50 am
Basscasters with being having a Points Champ(s) for the Wednesday Night series.  The scale is 8 points for 1st, 7 points for 2nd, etc……. down to 1 point for 8th PointsAngler123456789101112 22Alan Morgan778 22Mike Morgan778 20Brian Divito7481 20Jeff McMaster8363 20Rich Gavala8363 17Mark K...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #7

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 5, 2011, 7:42 am
PlaceAngler(s)#FishWt. 1stRon Feits / Randy Rose410.79 2ndMike Morgan / Alan Morgan37.85 3rdBlain Bartley Jr / Blain Bartley Sr47.33 4thErine Pate / Ken Pate36.85 5thScott Treaster / Will Morgan36.72 6thDan Lynn / Danny Lynn26.33 7thJoe Wozniak / Hunter Wozniak26.12 8thTyler Branca / Jeremy ...
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There are no Tuna in Pittsburgh

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 2, 2011, 2:28 pm
It’s a true statement that “There are no Tuna in Pittsburgh”. You can fish your whole life in the burgh and I can guarantee that you will not hook into one! We seem to always make blog posts on how and where to fish in the Western Pennsylvania region but ignore the best option when the fishin...
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Allegheny River Bass Team Tournament #1

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 2, 2011, 12:30 pm
Come support the faternal order of police tri-city lodge #50. These guys put on a great tournament on a fantastic fishery.   Sunday September 18, 2011 ENTRY FEE:  $100 per team (Team is two LIMIT: 5 fish 12” minimum. BOAT CHECK: 5:30 am Oil City Boat Launch TOURNAMENT HOURS:  7 am to 3 pm ...
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Allegheny River Bass Team Tournament #2

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 2, 2011, 12:23 pm
Come support the faternal order of police tri-city lodge #50. These guys put on a great tournament on a fantastic fishery. Sunday October 16, 2011 ENTRY FEE:  $100 per team (Team is two LIMIT: 5 fish 15” minimum BOAT CHECK: 6:30 am Oil City Boat Launch TOURNAMENT HOURS:  8 am to 4 pm To Down...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 8-1-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Aug 1, 2011, 12:00 pm
News -       Weather & Water: Although the temps have dipped slightly and there were a few more thundershowers recently, it wasn’t enough rain to help surface water conditions.  Water levels are critically low and too warm – from the smallest streams to the Allegheny.  Lakes are near re...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #6

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jul 28, 2011, 9:33 am
PlaceAngler(s)#FishWt. 1stDavid Elswick / Jason Kneidinger48.36 2ndPaul Nord / Rick Kidd48.00 3rdJeff McMasters/Rich Gavula37.87 4thChuck Walker47.35 5thPaul Anderson / Ken Anderson36.29 6thJustin Richardson / Kyle Richardson45.97 7thFick Schubert / Dan Lynn35.34 8thJohn Keene Sr / Jim Bran...
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Northwest Pennsylvania Fishing Report 7-25-11

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jul 25, 2011, 12:00 pm
News Hopefully the high temperatures and humidity are about to take a slight downturn.  The weather of the past two weeks has not been good for fishermen or fish in smaller waters.  Our trout fishing contributors have repeatedly warned anglers that trout in our smaller streams are stressed and re...
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Land Big Fish Summer Sale

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jul 22, 2011, 10:57 am
We wanted to pass this on to all of our followers.  For those of you who don’t already buy from them they are a great online fishing retailer.  Free shipping on orders over $50, great selection, and with them being in Ohio you get your orders pretty quickly.   Land Big Fish Summer Sale is a p...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #4

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jul 14, 2011, 4:32 pm
Week #4– 528 Launch PlaceAngler(s)#FishWt. 1stRay Reges / Brian Morgan49.73 2ndDave Landerfeld49.56 3rdMark Keene / Nate Smith48.32 4thDarly Young / Ian Young48.21 5thErine Pate / Ken Pate37.86 6thChuck Palace / John Grystar26.12 7thJosh Schliter / Jim Masgrave35.59 8thJohn Keene Jr. / R...
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2nd Annual "Walts Tavern Bass Buddy Tournament" – Conneaut Lake

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jul 14, 2011, 4:16 pm
2nd Annual “Walts Tavern Bass Buddy Tournament” at Conneaut Lake,  benefits Three Rivers Adaptive Sports Sat August 27th, 2011 Fish Commission Launch 6:00 am to 2:00pm 100.00 per two man team 5 fish limit   Cash prizes for the top 5 teams 1000.00 dollars to win base on 30 teams   Aw...
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July 4th Weekend

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jul 8, 2011, 1:30 pm
Just a quick post on this past July 4th weekend. Went out for some time on the water in search of a few big post spawn Largemouth. Not many bites, but they were quality bites! Been testing out the Backstabber Lures provided by Keith Ray of Alabama… took a little tuning of the baits, but very good ...
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Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #3

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jul 7, 2011, 12:04 pm
Week #3– 528 Launch PlaceAngler(s)#FishWt. 1stMacko / Zawder49.32 2ndCasper48.74 3rdKneidinger / Parenti48.39 4thTreaster / Frantangeli48.09 5thDivito48.05 6thSpirk / Reich47.86 7thSteiner / Steiner47.81 8thCooper / Traggai26.7 LunkerCooper / TraggaiLunker4.84   Basscasters Wednesday ...
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Reynoldsville Wilhelm Open 2011

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jul 5, 2011, 12:05 pm
Where: Lake Wilhelm, Launch #4 Date: July 24, 2011 Time: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm (boat checks start at 4:30 am) Cost: $80.00/boat (per 2 person team), $10.00/boat optional lunker Download Application   For full rules please visit: http://reynoldsvillebassclub.sports.officelive.com/LakeWilhelmOpen.asp...
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Regatta Bass Tournament

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jun 24, 2011, 1:50 pm
To download an application CLICK HERE. Regatta Bass Tournament is a post from: Fish Pittsburgh Related PostsJuly 14, 2011 -- Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #4July 7, 2011 -- Basscasters Wednesday Evening Tournament – #3April 12, 2011 -- Spring Breakout Buddy TournamentApril 4, 2011...
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Berkley Hollow Belly Swimbaits

Jon Parker posted an article on - Jun 21, 2011, 7:00 am
This 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 of success at multiple locations. There are always more ways to rig these baits and it...
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