Selecting the Correct Gear Ratio for a Casting Reel
FishUSA Staff
June 11, 2025

Selecting the Correct Gear Ratio for a Casting Reel

When choosing a casting reel, most anglers focus on specs like spool size, line capacity, and bearing count—but few specs are more critical than gear ratio. For bass fishing in particular, selecting the correct gear ratio can directly impact yo …
Using Live Bait for Panfish
FishUSA Staff
June 11, 2025

Using Live Bait for Panfish

Panfish are often considered the most accessible fish to catch, yet they can also be surprisingly finicky. While artificial baits like Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnows or Gulp! Alive! Maggots offer excellent alternatives when live bait isn’t availa …
Minnow Fishing for Bass: A Complete Guide
FishUSA Staff
June 10, 2025

Minnow Fishing for Bass: A Complete Guide

It’s no secret that casting a “jighead minnow” to targets on your forward-facing sonar (FFS) is arguably the most utilized technique in bass fishing today. Thanks to the incredible forward facing sonar technology we have at our fing …
How to Tune a Crankbait for Perfect Performance
FishUSA Staff
June 10, 2025

How to Tune a Crankbait for Perfect Performance

Tuning a crankbait is one of the most overlooked but essential skills for any serious angler. If you've ever wondered why your crankbait veers off course or fails to trigger strikes, it may be out of tune. In this guide, you'll learn how to tune a cr …
The Best Bass Rigs Explained
FishUSA Staff
June 5, 2025

The Best Bass Rigs Explained

If you're a beginner bass angler, you've probably heard terms like Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, or Ned Rig tossed around in your research. At first, these may seem confusing, but once you understand the setup and purpose behind each one, they’ll be …
Best Swimbaits for Bass: Top Picks to Trigger Big Strikes
FishUSA Staff
May 30, 2025

Best Swimbaits for Bass: Top Picks to Trigger Big Strikes

Whether you're finesse fishing with small soft swimbaits or launching giant glide baits in search of trophy bass, choosing the best swimbait is crucial. The right swimbait helps you mimic baitfish movement and trigger big strikes. This guide breaks d …
Best Swimbait Rods for Finesse and Big Baits
FishUSA Staff
May 29, 2025

Best Swimbait Rods for Finesse and Big Baits

Whether you're finesse fishing with swimbaits or launching giant glide baits in search of trophy bass, choosing the best swimbait rod is crucial. The right rod gives you the casting distance, sensitivity, and power needed to present swimbaits effecti …