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 1, 2026

Best Jig Colors for Walleye: How to Match Color to Conditions

Walleye have some of the most studied vision of any freshwater gamefish — and knowing how they see color gives you a rea...

FishUSA Staff · June 25, 2026

Does Diver Color Matter?

If you troll with Dipsy-style divers, you’ve probably heard both sides of the debate: “color doesn’t matter, it’s just a...

FishUSA Staff · June 24, 2026

Complete Night Shore Walleye Setup

Everything you need to fish walleye from shore after dark — baits that work in low light, a braid-to-fluorocarbon system...

FishUSA Staff · June 19, 2026

Planer Boards 101: Simple First Walleye Trolling Spread (No Tangles)

Planer boards spread your lines 20–30 feet per side, keeping baits out of the boat wake and letting you cover far more w...

FishUSA Staff · June 18, 2026

Complete Walleye Trolling Starter Spread

This page gives you the complete first trolling spread — planer boards, crankbaits covering three depth zones, linecount...

FishUSA Staff · June 17, 2026

Lead Length Rules for Crankbaits (Walleye Trolling)

Lead length is one of the most powerful variables in a trolling spread — it controls depth, lure action, stealth, and sp...

FishUSA Staff · June 16, 2026

Lake Erie Walleye: Jigging vs Trolling Decision Tree (What to Do Today)

Wind, depth, fish spread, water color, and available time all determine whether jigging or trolling puts more Erie walle...

FishUSA Staff · June 15, 2026

Lake Erie Water Color Playbook (Clear vs Green vs Mud Line)

Lake Erie's water color changes faster than any other Great Lakes fishery — clear one morning, stained by afternoon when...

FishUSA Staff · June 12, 2026

When to Add Divers for Walleye Trolling (And the 3 Mistakes Everyone Makes)

Divers are the logical next step after you've mastered a basic board spread — they reach depths boards and long leads ca...

FishUSA Staff · June 11, 2026

Walleye Trolling Speed Control: What to Change First

Speed is the most powerful variable in your trolling spread — it controls lure action, running depth, board behavior, an...

FishUSA Staff · June 3, 2026

Best Senko Colors for Bass Fishing: A Complete Guide

The right Senko color can be the difference between a limit and getting skunked. Water clarity, light conditions, and th...

FishUSA Staff · May 29, 2026

Hook Size for Bass: A Complete Guide

Using the wrong hook size costs fish. Too small and you miss strikes; too large and you kill the action or make it hard...