One of my early mentors in the wide world of fishing once told me that man has yet to create an artificial bait with the same look and nutritional value as a natural fish egg. There’s something about these literal balls of energy, whether it's …

A continuation of “Back To The Future For Great Lakes Tributary Fishing,” here are some specific tactics for bottom fishing for winter trout. What are some bottom baits for trout and how do you rig them? Roe! If you do a little research a …

When the subject of trout streams is brought up, many anglers envision large rivers and streams such as the Yellowstone and Bitterroot in the West or the Beaverkill or the Delaware in the East. Large hatches of mayflies, wading belly button deep and …

“Noodle” rods (also known as Salmon/Steelhead rods) are one of the best tools for Great Lakes or Coastal salmon and steelhead fishing for many reasons. And there is no better place to research and shop for a noodle rod than FishUSA! So …

The seemingly unrelated ideas of using a fork to eat tomato soup and fishing with an out of tune crankbait are more similar than you might think. With a fork, you might be able to get some soup, but not enough to be satisfied. You will likely get fr …

Whether you are fishing from a small kayak or trolling from a large cruiser, keeping your fishing rods secure and in the optimal position will make for a more successful day on the water. The Scotty Powerlock Rod Holder is a low cost, durable way t …

I have been asked to write up a detailed list of my top ten tips for catching migratory salmon in Lake Ontario tributaries. Well, here you go. Treat salmon like a fish. You don’t wade out waist deep in the water and get on top of the fish and d …

Let’s face it low, clear water for steelhead fishing is not ideal. Fish become spooked easily, making it difficult to present your bait. While these conditions can be challenging, there are several ways to increase your hookups and catch more f …

With the fall steelheading season in full swing on the Great Lakes tributaries, anglers will be targeting the runs of fresh steelhead entering the creeks. While most anglers will be found fishing deep holes and runs loaded with pressured fish, and o …

As the hot summer months take hold over western Pennsylvania, its many rivers will be experiencing rising water temperatures and changing fish activity. These rising water temperatures are the trigger to a predator lurking in the depths. Even thoug …

This is a very common question and one that I am asked to answer occasionally. At the conclusion of the article, my answer will be very clear. Let’s start with these questions for you. Would you run any color flasher to attract and catch fish? …

Winter steelhead fishing is upon us. With some of the best fishing of the season, dedicated anglers can take advantage of catching feisty chromers in these not-so-ideal conditions. I want to talk about some important tips for being successful at this …