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Walleye Jigging: Vertical + Casting Jig Heads, Plastics, Weight & Cadence — The Complete System

Jigging is the most versatile walleye presentation — it works from ice-out through post-spawn, covers bottom-oriented and current-holding fish, and adapts to any depth, wind, or clarity conditi ...

Pre-Spawn Walleye Staging Map: Breaks, Points & Current Seams

Before walleyes reach the spawning gravel, they stack on a handful of high-percentage staging features — the first major break, main-lake points, inside turns, and current seams. This guide map ...

Post-Spawn Walleye Search Plan: Switching to Cranks

The spawn ends and the fish scatter. The slow-jig game that worked pre-spawn doesn't cover enough water to find them. Crankbaits are the tool for this transition — they search multiple depths e ...

Spring Walleye Water Temp Triggers (36–60°F)

Water temperature is the clock walleye run on. This guide maps every 5-degree band from ice-out to post-spawn — where fish are, how they behave, and exactly how to adjust your presentation at e ...

Matt Becker Wins MLF Stage Seven and 2023 Bass Pro Tour AOY

Matt Becker Makes History on Saginaw Bay FishUSA has been incredibly proud to have Matt Becker as a member of our Pro Staff for years, but ...

Cold-Water Walleye Jerkbait Cadence by Temperature

The jerkbait isn't the variable — the pause is. A suspending jerkbait hanging motionless in front of a cold-water walleye is one of the most effective presentations in fishing. The cadence that ...

Best Spring Walleye Plastics: Profile Guide

Most spring walleye anglers carry too many plastics and know too few. Three profiles cover 90% of situations — paddletail, minnow/jerk shad, and ringworm/curl tail. This guide explains exactly ...

Best Crappie Hooks: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

When it comes to crappie fishing, having the right hook is critical for success. Crappie have soft mouths, so using hooks designed for precision, easy penetration, and minimal damage ensures better h ...

Finding the Best Float in Your Tackle Box

You probably have floats, bobbers and indicators of various sizes, weights and colors in your tackle box. This guide will help you narrow down your choices and pick the most suitable float for your c ...

Cold-Water Walleye Jig Cadence Rules: Drag vs Snap vs Glide

Cold-water walleye bites are cadence-sensitive — a presentation that's 10% too fast or paused 2 seconds too short is the difference between loading the net and going home empty. This guide give ...

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 the wind shifts. This playbook tells you exactly what to throw in each c ...

The Best Salmon Rods: Top Picks for Every Technique

Salmon fishing is an exhilarating experience that requires the right gear to maximize your success on the water. Whether you prefer spinning, trolling, or fly fishing, having the correct rod is cruci ...

Walleye Hook & Split Ring Replacement Guide

Factory hooks on walleye jerkbaits are adequate out of the box — but they dull fast, and a dull point in cold water means missed fish. This guide covers when to replace, how to size, which hook ...

Best Trout Bait - Top 5 Irresistible Trout Baits You Need to Try Today!

Trout are an incredible species of fish. Beautiful, strong fighters, and a sometimes very challenging adversary to attempt to catch. Although artificial trout lures can work very well for all trout s ...

Top Walleye Jigging Baits

Jigging for walleyes has been an effective method since the invention of conventional fishing tackle. Whether it’s jigging live bait or new artificials, the tactic is universally known and is ...

Cold-Water Walleye Jerkbaits Cadence, Colors, and the Simple Setup

Jerkbaits are the most efficient cold-water search tool for open-water walleye — they cover water fast, trigger fish that won’t chase a jig, and reward anglers who understand the pause. T ...

Best Fall Walleye Lures for Lake Erie: Proven Picks for Day & Night

Cooling water makes Lake Erie walleyes feed hard. Fish slide shallow after dark and hold deeper by day. You need baits that cover water, track true, and call fish in low light and chop. This guide br ...

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 walleye in the boat. This decision tree walks through every variable so you can make ...

Best Crappie Floats, Bobbers, and Corks: A Complete Guide

When it comes to crappie fishing, using the right float or bobber is critical for detecting light bites and keeping your bait at the perfect depth. Whether you’re fishing live minnows, jigs, or ...

Best Steelhead Lures: Top Picks for Catching More Steelhead

Steelhead are known for their strong fight and difficulty to fool into biting, making them one of the most sought-after game fish. To increase your chances of landing one, selecting the right lure is ...

Spring Walleye Color Rules: Clear vs. Stained Water

Most spring walleye color decisions come down to one question: how far can the fish see? Clarity sets the palette — natural patterns in clear water, high-contrast in stained. Water temperature ...

The Best Steelhead Rods: Top Picks for Every Technique

Steelhead fishing demands specialized gear that can handle the unique challenges posed by these powerful fish. Whether you’re float fishing, spinning, or trolling, having the right rod can make ...

Best Soft Swimbaits for Pre-spawn Bass: Rigging, Body Selection & Presentation

Soft swimbaits have evolved from a novelty to one of the most versatile prespawn tools in a bass angler's arsenal. This guide breaks down which body style to throw, how to rig for more hook-ups, and ...

Harness Leader Length Rules for Walleyes (When Longer Wins)

Leader length is the adjustment most harness anglers never make — and it is one of the fastest fixes for short strikes. More distance between the bouncer wire and the harness gives wary fish mo ...

Gary Yamamoto Senko Review

If you are a bass angler, you have probably heard talk about stick worms, stick baits, or more commonly known Senkos. There is a lot of hype about these style of baits, for good reason… they ca ...

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 condition. This guide gives you practical starting points for leader streng ...

Catch More Trout Today: Discover the Best Trout Lures Every Angler Needs!

Trout - one of the most sought after game fish in not only the US, but everywhere in the world they inhabit. If you can figure out how to catch them with their finicky eating habits and moody tempera ...

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

Let’s give credit to the bluegill—one of the most important and enjoyable fish for anglers of all ages. Bluegills are often the first fish many of us caught as kids, and they remain a f ...

Harness Blade Size & Color Rules for Walleyes (Speed + Clarity)

Blade selection is the step most harness anglers overthink. There are two decisions — size and color — and both follow a single upstream variable: trolling speed. Set speed first, match b ...

Selecting a Perch Rod

It may not seem important to buy a specific rod to catch a fish that weighs less than a pound or two, however, there are many features to look for when selecting your next perch rod. Whether you are ...

Choosing a Noodle Rod

“Noodle” rods (also known as Salmon/Steelhead rods) are one of the best tools for Great Lakes or Coastal salmon and steelhead fishing for many reasons. And there is no better place to res ...

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, and how walleye respond to your bait. This guide covers starting speed rang ...

Targeting Pre-Spawn Walleyes

One of the most anticipated events in the fishing season is the movement of big prespawn walleyes. These fish are highly targeted by millions of anglers not only for their challenging catch but also ...

Best Smallmouth Bass Lures: Proven Baits That Trigger Big Strikes

Smallmouth bass can be aggressive, selective, or downright stubborn depending on the conditions. Whether you’re fishing deep rock piles, clear rivers, or cold northern lakes, having the right l ...

Crappie Spawning Explained: Timing, Locations, and Tips

The crappie spawn is one of the most exciting times for anglers, as these fish move into shallow waters, become more concentrated, and exhibit aggressive behavior. Understanding when and where crappi ...

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