When Lake Erie walleye drop into the deep basin and lock onto smelt, two trolling systems put fish in the boat consistently — segmented lead core line and Dipsy Divers. Lake Erie charter captain and FishUSA Pro Staffer Ross Robertson breaks dow …

Lure choice is only half the equation. The real difference-maker is how you move that lure — your cadence, speed, pauses, and deflections. Raise a squarebill two inches, extend a jerkbait pause by two seconds, or rip a lipless free from grass a …

Scent can be the final trigger. Scent is often the final trigger. The right attractant masks human odor, mimics natural forage, and makes fish commit when they’re on the fence. This guide covers the best options across bass, crappie, panfish, t …

Few techniques match the rush of a bass crushing a lure on the surface. Topwater baits call fish up, cover water fast, and produce big bites in shallow water. This guide highlights reliable walkers, poppers, frogs, prop baits, and buzzbaits. I explai …

FishUSA Pro Staffer and Lake Ontario charter captain Rick Hajecki breaks down the 7 trolling spoon colors he trusts most for consistent salmon, brown trout, steelhead, and lake trout — with size guidance, depth breakdowns, and the story behind …

FishUSA Pro Staffer and Lake Ontario charter captain Rick Hajecki breaks down when to run Super Slim, Regular, and Magnum trolling spoons — species by species, season by season — plus his deadly late-summer two-spoon rig. { "@cont …

The dropshot catches largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass year-round — but only when the setup is dialed in. Major League Fishing pro Matt Becker breaks down the exact rod, reel, line, and terminal tackle he relies on, and why every compone …

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River salmon fishing can be as frustrating as it is rewarding. One morning the fish are everywhere and every cast counts. The next day the same run is packed, and almost no one hooks up. The difference is almost never luck — it’s approach …

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Summer crappie fishing comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. As water temperatures rise, crappie move to deeper waters and become more scattered. Understanding their behavior and adapting your strategies can help you find success even dur …

Garmin has raised the bar again. The new LiveScope 2 Series introduces the LVS42 HD and LVS44 transducers with substantial improvements in image quality, target separation, coverage, stabilization, and installation over the LVS34. Here’s everyt …