Fishing Tips Articles & Guides

Expert fishing articles, pro staff gear breakdowns, and technique guides from FishUSA anglers.

Jason Sealock · October 1, 2026

Mastering Fall Crappie Fishing: Patterns, Best Lures & Locations That Produce

Fall can produce the best crappie fishing of the entire year — bigger groups, well-fed fish, and cooling water temperatu...

FishUSA Staff · August 24, 2026

The Best Bass Fishing Retrieval Methods for Different Lures & Conditions

Lure choice is only half the equation. The real difference-maker is how you move that lure — your cadence, speed, pauses...

FishUSA Staff · August 9, 2026

Ten Tips for Catching Salmon in Rivers

River salmon fishing can be as frustrating as it is rewarding. One morning the fish are everywhere and every cast counts...

Jason Sealock · July 1, 2026

Creek Fishing Guide: Modern Tips for Bass, Trout & Small Streams

A lot of us grew up fishing creeks. The scaled-down nature of small streams teaches you to be efficient on the water whi...

FishUSA Staff · June 3, 2026

Best Senko Colors for Bass Fishing: A Complete Guide

The right Senko color can be the difference between a limit and getting skunked. Water clarity, light conditions, and th...

FishUSA Staff · May 29, 2026

Hook Size for Bass: A Complete Guide

Using the wrong hook size costs fish. Too small and you miss strikes; too large and you kill the action or make it hard...

FishUSA Staff · May 28, 2026

Rod Length Guide: Casting Distance, Accuracy & Hookset

If you’re searching for a fishing rod length chart or wondering what length fishing rod is best for your style, you’re a...

FishUSA Staff · May 7, 2026

How to Reduce Lure Snag: Proven Tactics to Fish Heavy Cover Without Losing Baits

If you’ve ever watched a favorite crankbait disappear into a rock pile or felt a jig lock up in a laydown, you know the...

FishUSA Staff · April 9, 2026

Best Spring Bass Fishing Lures: What to Throw (and When) to Catch More Bass

Spring is the most exciting—and most confusing—time to bass fish. One day they’re roaming and feeding, the next they’re...

FishUSA Staff · March 27, 2026

Understanding and Reading Current for Steelhead on Lake Erie Tributaries

Steelhead don’t spread out evenly across a tributary. They concentrate in specific water types based on flow, clarity, p...

FishUSA Staff · March 26, 2026

Crappie Fishing with Slip Floats: Best Tips, Rig Setup, and How to Fish Them

Few things in fishing are more exciting than watching a float twitch, pause, and disappear under the water. That moment...

FishUSA Staff · March 25, 2026

Bottom Fishing for Winter Trout: Rigs, Baits, and Cold-Water Strategy

A practical, winter-ready guide for Great Lakes tributaries and similar cold-water rivers. Learn where trout and steelhe...