Angler Resources

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

Jason Sealock · March 4, 2026

Matching Panfish Diet with Artificial Lures

I think panfish are assumed to just be easy to catch at all times of the year because of their prevalence. However, like...

FishUSA Staff · March 3, 2026

Late Winter Steelhead Fishing: Cold-Water Tactics, Gear, and Presentations That Work

When the crowds disappear and the water gets frigid, steelhead can be concentrated—and surprisingly catchable—if you adj...

FishUSA Staff · February 12, 2026

Redear Sunfish vs Bluegill: How to Tell Them Apart and Catch More of Both

Redear sunfish and bluegill share the same waters, eat some of the same food, and look similar enough that plenty of ang...

FishUSA Staff · February 11, 2026

Best Panfish Lures: Top Picks for Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, and More

If you’ve ever watched a school of bluegill peck at your bait like they’re “testing” it, or marked crappie on sonar only...

FishUSA Staff · February 10, 2026

Tip-Up Strategies: Spreading Lines, Setting Depth, and Hooking More Fish

You can tell a lot about an ice angler by how their tip-ups are set. Randomly scattered flags usually mean random result...

FishUSA Staff · February 6, 2026

PowerPro on Spinning vs Baitcasting: Best Sizes, Backing, and Spool Fill

Here’s the problem most anglers run into with braid: you buy a spool of PowerPro braid, put it on your reel, and suddenl...

FishUSA Staff · January 28, 2026

PowerPro Braid Buyer’s Guide: Which PowerPro Line Should You Choose?

If you’ve ever stared at a wall of braid options and thought, “Okay… which PowerPro braid is actually right for me?” you...

FishUSA Staff · January 23, 2026

Kids on the Ice: How to Make Ice Fishing Fun, Safe, and Comfortable for Families

Take a second and picture two different scenes. In the first, a family is laughing inside a warm shelter while a kid pro...

FishUSA Staff · January 22, 2026

Ice Fishing: Inline vs Spinning Reel – Which Setup Is Best for You?

If you’ve spent much time on hardwater, you’ve probably heard this debate: ice fishing – inline vs spinning reel, which...

FishUSA Staff · January 22, 2026

Big-Water Ice Fishing: Tactics for the Great Lakes and Large Reservoirs

So you’ve mastered small inland lakes and you’re ready to step up. Now the question becomes: how do you take everything...

FishUSA Staff · January 22, 2026

Tips for Beginner Ice Anglers: Start Safe, Stay Warm, Catch Fish

Curious about ice fishing but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Plenty of people want to try it but get overwhe...

FishUSA Staff · January 15, 2026

Tungsten vs. Lead for Ice Fishing: When Each Jig Wins

Ask a serious hardwater angler whether tungsten or lead catches more fish and you’ll start a campfire debate. The “tungs...