Angler Resources

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

FishUSA Staff · April 15, 2025

Spring Spawning Bluegills: How and Where to Catch Bluegill in Spring

Spring is the best time of year to catch bluegill. As water temps climb and fish move into the shallows to spawn, the a...

FishUSA Staff · April 15, 2025

Spring Walleye Fishing Tips

Spring is one of the best times of year to target walleye. As fish enter their pre-spawn and spawning phases, they becom...

FishUSA Staff · April 15, 2025

Bass Fishing in the Rain: Tips & Techniques for Success

Many anglers avoid fishing in the rain, but it can actually be one of the best times to catch bass. Rain changes the be...

FishUSA Staff · April 15, 2025

Best Color Whopper Plopper for Bass Fishing: A Complete Guide

The Whopper Plopper is one of the most effective topwater lures for catching bass. Its unique propeller-style tail crea...

FishUSA Staff · April 15, 2025

Spring Bass Fishing: A Complete Guide

Spring is one of the best times to catch bass. As water temperatures rise, bass become more active, feeding aggressivel...

FishUSA Staff · April 3, 2025

Largemouth vs. Smallmouth Bass: Key Differences & Fishing Tips

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are two of the most popular freshwater game fish in North America. While they share simi...

FishUSA Staff · April 3, 2025

Dice Baits Explained: A Breakdown of the Hottest New Bait on the Bass Fishing Scene

There’s a new trend taking the bass fishing industry by storm, and it may be the most bizarre one that we’ve ever seen....

FishUSA Staff · March 25, 2025

How to Catch Suspended Bass: Tips and Techniques for Success

Suspended bass can be one of the most challenging fish to catch because they are not relating to the bottom or structur...

FishUSA Staff · March 25, 2025

Pond Fishing for Bass: A Complete Guide

If you love to bass fish, chances are you got started fishing a pond. Ponds are easily accessible and, unlike large lak...

FishUSA Staff · March 24, 2025

Best Jigging Rods: Expert Picks for Walleye, Panfish, and Bass

Jigging is one of the most effective techniques for catching fish, whether you’re targeting walleye, panfish, or bass....

FishUSA Staff · March 24, 2025

Spoon Fishing for Bass: A Complete Guide

Spoon fishing for bass is an often-overlooked but highly effective technique that can produce excellent results in both...

FishUSA Staff · March 5, 2025

Light Tackle, Big Fun: The Best Rods for Panfish Fishing

Whether you're targeting crappie, bluegill, perch, or sunfish, having the right panfish rod makes all the difference. P...