Josh Schiller

Does anybody know of any fishing kayak tournaments in the western PA region? I’m looking to do tournaments for the first time this year and was hoping to get more information. All the tournaments i keep finding online are internet tournaments where you upload the picture and size. These internet tournaments are all super confusing. Does anybody use TourneyX? This app is super confusing to me. Was hoping to join a traditional tournament with other fellow kayak anglers. Im new to tournament fishing and really really want to check out the tournament scene. Thanks in advance!

Hello, I just purchased my first fishing kayak. I plan on doing some kayak tournaments in my region here up in western PA. The kayak I purchased is a Pelican Power 100. Waiting for it to arrive and can’t wait!! In the mean time, I’ve been buying Scotty attachments for a rod holder and other Scotty accessories. I have paddles coming in and now I’m just pondering what type of crate or bag I’ll hold behind the seat? I plan on storing all my fishing gear in this area. For some reason I like to store way to many fishing lures and terminal tackle in my bag. I weighed it and it’s 30lbs. Is this too heavy of a bag to store in my kayak? Also, any tips for storage for a first time kayak owner?

I just purchased the Pelican Catch Power 100. You can paddle or even use a trolly motor. Also you can stand up, sit down, 360 swivel seat.

Does anybody know of any fishing kayak tournaments in the western PA region? I’m looking to do tournaments for the first time this year and was hoping to get more information. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the information and I will definitely reach out. So during tournaments, do they just have everyone show up and select partners (kind of like dodgeball) prior to the tournament starting or is that pre determined before hand? Raystown is a huge lake and using electric motor maybe challenging but I’m up for the challenge!! I’m fired up for this fishing season. I’ve spent so much on tackle and gear this off-season.

This actually looks promising. The TMO league seems like a good starting point for me. I have an aluminum boat right now with a 10hp engine and trolly. I’m gonna join this one for sure. I’m willing travel a couple hours to a lake. No more 5-6 hours travel time. I have a 16ft aluminum boat with 10hp engine and trolly motor. However, I’m shopping for a new boat. My question is, do these tournaments allow pontoon boats? I’m liking the “bass buggy” which allows me to have it more of a family boat with fishing features and trolly. Also, when fishing tournaments, are you allowed to bring a dog with you on the boat? Are you required to have 2 people all the time? Can you fish tournaments solo? How do register as a co angler? Lastly, I would like to fish as a co-angler until I finalize my boat purchase. I’m hoping to fish many tournaments this year. I’ll review the PA Bass Nation program as well. Prob join that too. Sorry for all the questions, just wanting to understand better.

This year I really want to get into bass fishing tournaments. I just don’t have the slightest clue of where to begin. Does anybody have any familiarity, in the western PA area when it comes to bass fishing tournaments? I really really really want to get into this this year and was hoping that somebody can point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for all the feedback. So it seems for finesse t rigs, I should probably go with a longer rod. So for jerkbaits, it seems the medium, fast action rods are the way to go? For top water, will the same jerk bait rod suffice? Essentially, I can use the same rod for jerkbaits and top waters? I think I’m going to go with Phenix ML 7’1 rod for my finesse t rigs and possibly go with the Slx 6’10 medium for jerks and top water.

Does anybody own a phoenix feather bait casting rod? I’m looking for a finesse baitcaster to throw my smaller cranks, jerks, and Texas rigs. Is the phoenix feather light? Compared to Slx rod, which is lighter? Want to also use it for jerking and top water. What are your experiences with this rod and do you recommend? Specifically the 6’9 MH rod. Thanks!

The scorpion dc is the better model due to its multiple brake selections. Since both the Scorpion and Curado DC’s are around the same price point, can’t go wrong with the Scorpion. I own the newest model that came out in 2021 (i know this an older post). The newer 2021 model holds the same amount of line but has an MGL ported spool. The Curado has the regular 151 spool. However, both reels are great and provide DC capabilities. I just feel more comfortable with the Scorpion DC in harsh windy conditions. I can bomb casts directly into 30mph wind and not get a birds nest. PS: The Shimano Zodias rod and Scorpion DC reels are a perfect match for each other IMO.

I was wondering if anybody knew where to get replacement parts for a Lews Mach Smash baitcaster reel? When fishing once day, I ended loosening the tension knob on the Mach smash and it most fell of when casting. This is the second tim this happened to me. It occurred on my shimano Slx as well but their customer was great. They shipped a replacement knob without additional costs. I can’t be the only this happens too? Does anybody know where to get replacement parts for lews Mach smash? In particular a tension knob? Much appreciated!!

I know this is a super old thread but the regular Shimano SLX 151 is super light and handles light baits really well.