Tackle and Gear

Table of Contents Intro Walleye Trolling plugs Worm Harnesses Smallmouth Bass Dropshot Baits Tube Jigs Largemouth Bass Frogs Skirted Jigs It’s tough to beat a beautiful summer day of fishing. Warm weather and a calm lake more often than no …

Table of Contents 1. Walleye 2. Smallmouth Bass 3. Largemouth Bass 4. Crappie Intro No matter where you are in the country or what species you’re fishing for, spring is a great time of year to be on the water. In this article, we’re going …

Introduction   Have you ever tried to explain to someone what you do when you go fishing? Of course, you have, anyone that really fishes have tried to give that dialed down explanation of the gear, time and tactics that are all described by t …

“Noodle” rods (also known as Salmon/Steelhead rods) are one of the best tools for Great Lakes or Coastal salmon and steelhead fishing for many reasons. And there is no better place to research and shop for a noodle rod than FishUSA! So …

Whether you are fishing from a small kayak or trolling from a large cruiser, keeping your fishing rods secure and in the optimal position will make for a more successful day on the water. The Scotty Powerlock Rod Holder is a low cost, durable way t …

Once you have chosen which style of kayak best suits you and your needs, the next step is to find the proper life vest and paddle. Just like kayaks, there are many different styles of life vests offered on the market. Some are designed specifically …

The dominance of plastics that prevails for bass and walleye fishermen, with swim baits and all forms of plastic worms, has come to the ice fishing world. But instead of baits large enough to choke a large bass, ice fishermen use miniatures that pass …

All ice fishermen have their favorite lures, but one type of bait that should be in every ice fisherman’s tackle is “Swimmer Jigs”. The unique thing about Swimmer Jigs is…well, they swim. Shaped like a minnow in a myriad of c …

Whether you are a novice ice fisherman or have decades of experience, my recommendations for essential ice fishing lures and baits may help you catch more fish this winter. Rapala Jigging RapsNo matter what body of water I am going to, or whatever …

Bay de Noc Swedish Pimple Bay de Noc’s Swedish Pimpleis one of the most well known ice lures of all times. It’s a heavy lure, but it has enough action that it can be used in several of conditions. When ice fishing, it’s always nice …

Anyone who hikes knows that the right pair of hiking boots is essential for a long day out. The same can be said for anglers who wade. Having a great pair of wading boots is necessary for a multitude of reasons. The most important of which is comfor …