Tackle and Gear

Everything You Need to Know About Ice Fishing Shelters
FishUSA Staff
January 9, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Ice Fishing Shelters

Whether you’re a die-hard ice angler or just getting started, an ice fishing shelter will help you make the most out of your ice fishing experience. Picture it this way, ice fishing without an ice hut is like camping without a tent, outside, in …
Best Flies for Summertime Trout
Dan Benefield
October 19, 2022

Best Flies for Summertime Trout

Summertime provides us with so many great opportunities to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather and all that nature has to offer. Fly fishing is one of those great things, fishermen get to leave the waders, boots, and cold weather from winter behi …
Catching Walleye: The Best Bait For Walleye on the Market
Josh Anderson
October 18, 2022

Catching Walleye: The Best Bait For Walleye on the Market

If you were to ask 50 of the best walleye anglers on the planet what the best bait for walleye was, chances are you’d get a multitude of different responses. Everyone has a favorite walleye bait or different opinion about what the best bait to …
​The 6 Best Summer Fishing Lures
Nolan Pyle
October 18, 2022

​The 6 Best Summer Fishing Lures

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 …
The 8 Best Spring Fishing Lures
Nolan Pyle
October 18, 2022

The 8 Best Spring Fishing Lures

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 …
Jonathan Dietz
January 6, 2020

Basic Must Haves for Ice Fishing

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 …
jscherrer
October 2, 2019

Choosing a Noodle Rod

“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 …
FishUSA Staff
October 2, 2019

Scotty Powerlock Rod Holder Review

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 …
FishUSA Staff
October 2, 2019

Kayak Accessories for Beginners

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 …
jscherrer
October 2, 2019

Ice Fishing with Plastics

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 …