Lake Fishing

Casting for Walleye from Shore at Night
FishUSA Staff
April 23, 2025

Casting for Walleye from Shore at Night

Fishing for walleye at night from shore is one of the most underrated and accessible ways to connect with these elusive predators. Whether you're wading a rocky point, casting from a pier, or working a river bank, nighttime presents a prime opportun …
Suspending Jerkbaits for Cold Water Walleye
FishUSA Staff
April 21, 2025

Suspending Jerkbaits for Cold Water Walleye

While jigs are a tried-and-true presentation for cold water walleye, there’s another highly effective option that often gets overlooked—suspending jerkbaits. These hard plastic lures have a natural minnow profile, frequently include inte …
​Spring Walleye Fishing Tips
FishUSA Staff
April 15, 2025

​Spring Walleye Fishing Tips

Spring is one of the best times of year to target walleye. As fish enter their pre-spawn and spawning phases, they become heavier, more aggressive, and more predictable. In this guide, we’ll cover how to locate and catch spring walleyes using …
How To Troll For Lake Erie Lake Trout
Ryan Raines
March 29, 2024

How To Troll For Lake Erie Lake Trout

Greasers, Mud Chickens, and my favorite expression, “Slimy Dinosaurs,” are just a few of the names we’ve lovingly derived from where they live and what is left in our boats after a few of these delightful monsters make their way to …
New Fish Hawk Electronics Products for 2024
Captain Richard Hajecki
February 27, 2024

New Fish Hawk Electronics Products for 2024

Hey, have you heard? Fish Hawk Electronics recently released a revamp of their product portfolio! When I was young, I learned about speed and temperature in Lake Ontario. I was able to learn some very key details by using the Fish Hawk 840 system. I …
Pete Alex
October 2, 2019

Does Diver Color Matter?

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? …
FishUSA Staff
October 2, 2019

Late Winter Steelhead Fishing

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 …
Running the D.D.S. – Double Diver Set
FishUSA Staff
October 2, 2019

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 intimidation, prior frustration, or a lack of experience, the idea of running a 4-diver spread often seems complicated. But if you’ …