Angler Resources

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

FishUSA Staff · August 12, 2026

Best Trolling Spoons for Lake Ontario Salmon & Trout

FishUSA Pro Staffer and Lake Ontario charter captain Rick Hajecki breaks down the 7 trolling spoon colors he trusts most...

FishUSA Staff · August 12, 2026

Best Trolling Spoon Sizes for Lake Ontario Salmon & Trout

FishUSA Pro Staffer and Lake Ontario charter captain Rick Hajecki breaks down when to run Super Slim, Regular, and Magnu...

FishUSA Staff · August 10, 2026

Best Flipping Rod, Reel & Line Setup for Bass Fishing

Flipping and pitching into heavy cover is one of the highest-percentage ways to catch big bass — but the setup has to be...

FishUSA Staff · August 10, 2026

Best Dropshot Setup for Bass Fishing

The dropshot catches largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass year-round — but only when the setup is dialed in. Major L...

FishUSA Staff · August 9, 2026

Ten Tips for Catching Salmon in Rivers

River salmon fishing can be as frustrating as it is rewarding. One morning the fish are everywhere and every cast counts...

FishUSA Staff · August 5, 2026

The Best Rod, Reel & Line Setup for Urchin Baits

Urchin-style soft baits demand a specific setup to get the most out of their action — the right rod power loads and snap...

FishUSA Staff · July 20, 2026

Summer Crappie Fishing: Where to Find Them, What Works, and When to Go

Summer crappie fishing comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. As water temperatures rise, crappie move to dee...

FishUSA Staff · July 9, 2026

Garmin LiveScope LVS34 vs. LiveScope 2 (LVS42 & LVS44): Is Garmin’s New Live Sonar Worth the Upgrade?

Garmin has raised the bar again. The new LiveScope 2 Series introduces the LVS42 HD and LVS44 transducers with substanti...

FishUSA Staff · July 7, 2026

Braid vs Mono vs Fluoro for Walleye (When to Use Each Line)

Braid, mono, and fluorocarbon each do something the other two don't — and picking the wrong one for the job costs you bi...

FishUSA Staff · July 6, 2026

Snaps vs Direct Tie for Walleye (When to Use Each)

A snap saves time. A direct tie can save the bite. Knowing which one to use — and which size hardware won't kill your lu...

FishUSA Staff · July 3, 2026

Walleye Leader Strength + Length Guide (Jigging, Jerkbaits, Trolling)

The right leader is a balance between stealth, strength, and control — and that balance shifts by technique and water co...

Jason Sealock · July 1, 2026

Creek Fishing Guide: Modern Tips for Bass, Trout & Small Streams

A lot of us grew up fishing creeks. The scaled-down nature of small streams teaches you to be efficient on the water whi...