Spinning Rod vs. Casting Rod: Key Differences and Best Uses
FishUSA Staff
February 18, 2025

Spinning Rod vs. Casting Rod: Key Differences and Best Uses

Choosing between a spinning rod and a casting rod can impact your fishing success. While both types have their strengths, understanding their differences will help you select the right rod for your fishing style, target species, and techniques. This …
Crappie vs. Bluegill: Key Differences and Fishing Tips
FishUSA Staff
February 17, 2025

Crappie vs. Bluegill: Key Differences and Fishing Tips

Crappie and bluegill are two of the most popular panfish in North America. While they share some similarities, they have distinct differences in appearance, habitat, behavior, and diet. Understanding these differences will help anglers identify and c …
How To Spool A Casting Reel
FishUSA Staff
February 14, 2025

How To Spool A Casting Reel

Spooling a baitcasting reel correctly is essential for optimal casting performance and to minimize issues like backlashes. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure your baitcasting reel is properly spooled.
Seven Must Have Pieces of Ice Fishing Safety Gear
Ross Robertson
February 7, 2025

Seven Must Have Pieces of Ice Fishing Safety Gear

When many of us hear the word safety we immediately tune it out like we're back in class and just too cool for school. The reality is that while caution needs to be exercised in all outdoor activities, ice fishing has to be at the top of that list. H …
Choosing The Right Ice Fishing Auger
Ross Robertson
February 7, 2025

Choosing The Right Ice Fishing Auger

It would be easy to say we don’t need a lot of the fishing equipment that we buy and use. When it comes to ice fishing though, an auger is not one of those. While we can all agree that we need an ice fishing auger, choosing just the right one c …
Ice Fishing Augers 101: Which Auger is Best For You?
FishUSA Staff
February 7, 2025

Ice Fishing Augers 101: Which Auger is Best For You?

    The ice auger is undoubtedly the most crucial piece of any ice angler’s arsenal. An ice fishing auger is a tool used to drill a hole in the ice for the purpose of fishing, so without one, it’s pretty much impossible to ice …
How To Spool A Spinning Reel
FishUSA Staff
January 24, 2025

How To Spool A Spinning Reel

Spooling a spinning reel correctly is essential for optimal casting performance and to minimize line-related issues such as twists and tangles. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure your spinning reel is properly spooled: …