Lake Fishing Articles & Guides

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

FishUSA Staff · September 11, 2026

Running the D.D.S. – Double Diver Set

Many trolling anglers overlook the power of a Double Diver Set (D.D.S.) on each side of the boat. Whether due to intimid...

FishUSA Staff · September 10, 2026

Captain Casey Prisco of Dirty Goose Sportfishing and Captain Nick Sokolowski of Soco Baits break down how to find, set u...

FishUSA Staff · June 25, 2026

If you troll with Dipsy-style divers, you’ve probably heard both sides of the debate: “color doesn’t matter, it’s just a...

FishUSA Staff · June 11, 2025

Planer board fishing is one of the most effective ways to cover water and target suspended fish, especially when trollin...

FishUSA Staff · May 15, 2025

Targeting walleye in deep water can feel like finding a needle in a haystack, especially during the late summer months....

FishUSA Staff · April 23, 2025

Night shore fishing is one of the most underrated ways to connect with walleye — no boat required. Here's how to time i...

FishUSA Staff · April 21, 2025

When walleye metabolism slows and jigs stop producing, a suspending jerkbait that hangs in the strike zone can be the a...

FishUSA Staff · April 15, 2025

Spring is one of the best times of year to target walleye. As fish enter their pre-spawn and spawning phases, they becom...

Ryan Raines · March 29, 2024

Greasers, Mud Chickens, and my favorite expression, “Slimy Dinosaurs,” are just a few of the names we’ve lovingly derive...

Captain Richard Hajecki · February 27, 2024

Hey, have you heard? Fish Hawk Electronics recently released a revamp of their product portfolio! When I was young, I le...

FishUSA Staff · July 19, 2023

Fishing a Dipsy Diver is an extremely effective way to target many species while trolling, especially walleye, salmon, a...