Tackle and Gear Articles & Guides

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

Matt Becker · September 2, 2026

Best Urchin Bait Storage Box

Urchin baits get destroyed in standard tackle trays — the tentacles get crushed, bent, and deformed before you make a ca...

Jason Sealock · August 27, 2026

Bait Finesse System vs. Spinning Gear: Which Setup Do You Need?

BFS is not a replacement for spinning gear — it never was. Both systems have situations where one clearly outperforms th...

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...

FishUSA Staff · August 13, 2026

Best Topwater Lures for Bass: Walkers, Poppers, Frogs, and Buzzbaits

Few techniques match the rush of a bass crushing a lure on the surface. Topwater baits call fish up, cover water fast, a...

FishUSA Staff · July 1, 2026

Best Jig Colors for Walleye: How to Match Color to Conditions

Walleye have some of the most studied vision of any freshwater gamefish — and knowing how they see color gives you a rea...

FishUSA Staff · February 6, 2026

PowerPro on Spinning vs Baitcasting: Best Sizes, Backing, and Spool Fill

Here’s the problem most anglers run into with braid: you buy a spool of PowerPro braid, put it on your reel, and suddenl...

FishUSA Staff · January 28, 2026

PowerPro Braid Buyer’s Guide: Which PowerPro Line Should You Choose?

If you’ve ever stared at a wall of braid options and thought, “Okay… which PowerPro braid is actually right for me?” you...

FishUSA Staff · November 25, 2025

Best Ways To Store Fishing Tackle

Options for storing fishing tackle abound these days, with quite literally hundreds of options for keeping your favorite...

FishUSA Staff · November 10, 2025

Best Catfish Reels: Expert Picks for Blues, Channels, and Flatheads

Big cats punish bad reels. Blues torch long runs, channels peck then surge, and flatheads lean into structure until gear...

FishUSA Staff · November 10, 2025

Best Hooks for Catfish: Expert Picks for Blues, Channels, and Flatheads

Catfish hit hard and shake hooks at the net. The right catfish hook keeps steady pressure and lands more fish. I cover t...

FishUSA Staff · November 10, 2025

Best Braided Fishing Line for Saltwater: Inshore, Surf, and Offshore Picks

Saltwater braid must cast far, resist abrasion, and hold knots under heavy drag. I fish braid for inshore trout and redf...

FishUSA Staff · October 31, 2025

Lake Okeechobee Bass Lures: Proven Baits for Florida’s Big O

Lake Okeechobee is shallow, weedy, and full of bass that live in grass mats, reed heads, and eelgrass lanes. The lake re...