Angler Resources

Expert fishing articles, pro staff gear breakdowns, and technique guides written by anglers who fish the same water you do.

FishUSA Staff · July 31, 2025

Best Bass Lures for Night Fishing

When the sun goes down, bass don’t stop feeding — but you need the right lures. Buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, jigs, and vibra...

FishUSA Staff · July 30, 2025

Best Squarebill Crankbaits to Trigger Shallow Water Strikes

Squarebill crankbaits deflect off cover, trigger reaction bites, and cover shallow water faster than almost any other lu...

FishUSA Staff · July 30, 2025

Best Crankbait Reels for Bass Fishing

The right crankbait reel delivers the gear ratio, smooth drag, and ergonomics needed to fish effectively all day. Shiman...

FishUSA Staff · July 29, 2025

Best Reels for Flipping and Pitching: Precision Tools for Close-Combat Bass Fishing

Flipping and pitching demand baitcasting reels with fast gear ratios, powerful drag, and tight casting control for preci...

FishUSA Staff · July 29, 2025

Best Bass Lures for Shore Fishing: Bank-Friendly Baits That Catch

Shore fishing for bass is just as productive as fishing from a boat — if you have the right baits. This guide covers the...

FishUSA Staff · July 28, 2025

Best Rapala Lures for Bass: Proven Picks That Catch Fish

From balsa crankbaits that have earned legendary status to modern CrushCity soft plastics built for tournament fishing,...

FishUSA Staff · July 18, 2025

How To Become A Better Spinner Fisherman

Three FLW Walleye Tour legends — Dean Arnoldussen, Tom Keenan, and John Gillman — share more than 60 years of combined s...

FishUSA Staff · July 10, 2025

ICAST 2025 New Products

ICAST week brings the industry's best new gear to light. Here's everything FishUSA is carrying from the 2025 show — from...

FishUSA Staff · June 19, 2025

How to Rig a Crankbait: Tips and Tricks for Every Angler

Crankbaits mimic baitfish and trigger aggressive strikes — but to get the most out of them, you need the right line, kno...

FishUSA Staff · June 19, 2025

Summer Fishing Tips: 6 Ways to Catch More Fish in Hot Weather

Sunny skies and calm conditions are great for boaters, but hot summer weather can make fishing tough. Here are 6 proven...

FishUSA Staff · June 19, 2025

Best Places to Fish for Crappie: Grenada Lake, Mississippi

Grenada Lake is considered the crappie capital of the world — a 35,820-acre reservoir in Mississippi where fish over 3 p...

FishUSA Staff · June 18, 2025

Fly Fishing vs. Spin Fishing for Steelhead: Which Will Work Best For You?

Both methods catch Great Lakes steelhead — but each has a home water. Learn when to reach for the fly rod, when to rig u...