Equipment & Gear

At a Glance: Fishing Accessories

Fishing accessories are the tools, devices and containers anglers need to enhance and maintain their tackle; land and process fish; and store the gear that they use in pursuit of their passion to be on or in the water.

Modern fishing tackle is not without expense. Storing it properly when not in use, as well as keeping up on the maintenance and repairs can extend it's life and ensure quality for years. Tools and accessories are available for all fishing tactics, as well as educational materials to shorten learning curves for new ones. Storage of bait and of the day’s catch are as important as having quality processing equipment available on the boat, in the cabin or at home. Fishing accessories available at FishUSA are gear storage, live bait storage and accessories, landing gear, creels, baskets and stringers, tools, fish processing, lure and bait accessories, rod accessories, reel accessories, line accessories, and books, videos and maps.

Gear storage includes rod tubes, hard and soft tackle containers, fly boxes, and packs/duffels for storing everything from the smallest of split shots and dry flies, to the largest of trolling paddles and flashers. Cooler and drink storage offers the best quality coolers and tumblers to keep an angler’s favorite beverages hot or cold while they reel in their catch. Live bait storage and accessories provides minnow nets and buckets to catch and store baitfish, as well as bait boxes and preservation products needed to keep your bait alive and fresh until it’s time for them to be used. Landing gear includes nets and fish grippers every angler needs to land their catch, whether streamside or on a boat. Creels, baskets and stringers are the creel pouches, metal and cord stringers, and collapsible wire baskets for storing your catches while continuing to fish for a full creel limit. Tools are the small hand tools such as pliers and forceps, cutters and scissors, multi-tools, lights, hook removers, and knot tiers to help anglers change flies and lures, sharpen hooks and knives, and snip line to get back to fishing after making changes in terminal tackle. Fish processing offers standard and electric fillet knives, cutting boards, replacement blades and safety gloves for the angler who takes their legal catch home or back to camp.

Fishing baits & lures accessories are where anglers will find bait holders, bait tying thread and netting, chain hooks, replacement skirts, and stickers for customizing bait and lure presentations. Rod accessories are rod tubes and cases, non-boating rod holders, repair parts, spring bobbers, and rod wraps that allow an angler the ability to customize, repair and store their various fishing rods. Reel accessories are the spare spools, reel cases, lubricants and reel handles for storing, repairing and maintaining all of the various fishing reels, old and new. Line accessories provides the line tenders, counters and strippers, spoolers, cleaners and dressings, leader wallets, and leader loops and connectors for customizing and storing leaders and tippet. Books, videos and maps are available to read up on new tactics and products, watch instructional videos from professionals, and purchase field guides and maps for your region all in the interest of educating anglers and encouraging new experiences. Fly fishing gear includes products for fly tying - hooks, materials, kits, tools, vises - all of the fly fishing accessories fly anglers need. Ice fishing gear is the ice electronics, augers, shelters, tip-ups and traps, and ice fishing tools and accessories. Gift items and decals are offered from some of the biggest names in the industry including FishUSA gift cards and decals.

Popular brands of fishing accessories available at FishUSA are Berkley, Rapala, Eagle Claw, Frabill, Plano, and more.