FishUSA Staff · August 13, 2026
Best Fish Attractants: Proven Scents, Gels, and Cures That Trigger More Bites
Scent can be the final trigger. Scent is often the final trigger. The right attractant masks human odor, mimics natural...
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FishUSA Staff · August 12, 2026
Best Trolling Spoons for Lake Ontario Salmon & Trout
FishUSA Pro Staffer and Lake Ontario charter captain Rick Hajecki breaks down the 7 trolling spoon colors he trusts most...
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FishUSA Staff · August 12, 2026
Best Trolling Spoon Sizes for Lake Ontario Salmon & Trout
FishUSA Pro Staffer and Lake Ontario charter captain Rick Hajecki breaks down when to run Super Slim, Regular, and Magnu...
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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...
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FishUSA Staff · June 25, 2026
Does Diver Color Matter?
If you troll with Dipsy-style divers, you’ve probably heard both sides of the debate: “color doesn’t matter, it’s just a...
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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...
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FishUSA Staff · March 3, 2026
Late Winter Steelhead Fishing: Cold-Water Tactics, Gear, and Presentations That Work
When the crowds disappear and the water gets frigid, steelhead can be concentrated—and surprisingly catchable—if you adj...
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FishUSA Staff · October 31, 2025
Best Trolling Rods for Steelhead: Great Lakes Tested Picks and Setup Tips
Steelhead demand smooth power and clean pressure during a wide, fast run. Your trolling rod must load deep, protect ligh...
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Karl Weixlmann · October 27, 2025
Why Streamers? A Complete Angler’s Guide to Streamer Fishing for Steelhead
Why streamers? It’s really a simple question to answer. It’s because I like absolute violence unleashed at the end of my...
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FishUSA Staff · October 8, 2025
Plugging for Steelhead: Complete Boat Control, Gear, Spread, and Tuning Guide
Plugging lets you place a lure in front of traveling steelhead and keep it there. You control speed, angle, and coverage...
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FishUSA Staff · October 8, 2025
Back Trolling for Steelhead: Speed, Boat Control, Rigs, and Spreads
Back trolling puts your lures or bait in front of moving steelhead and keeps them working in the strike zone. You point...
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FishUSA Staff · October 8, 2025
Clear Water Steelhead Tactics: Stealth, Small Baits, and Smart Boat Control
Clear water rewards precision and punishes noise. Steelhead see more. Steelhead spook easier. You must cut flash, downsi...
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