How To

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.
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: …
How to Set Up a Fishing Rod
FishUSA Staff
December 13, 2024

How to Set Up a Fishing Rod

Setting up a fishing rod properly is essential for a successful and hassle-free fishing experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, ensuring your rod, reel, line, and tackle are correctly assembled can enhance your performan …
How to Fix a Broken Fishing Rod
FishUSA Staff
December 13, 2024

How to Fix a Broken Fishing Rod

A broken fishing rod doesn’t have to mean the end of its use. With the right tools, techniques, and patience, you can repair many common rod issues and get back on the water. This guide covers how to fix different types of damage, from broken t …
How to String A Fishing Pole and Spool a Reel
FishUSA Staff
November 8, 2024

How to String A Fishing Pole and Spool a Reel

Spooling a fishing reel is a crucial step in preparing your fishing gear. Whether you’re setting up a new rod and reel combo or replacing old line, doing it correctly ensures smooth casting, tangle-free operation, and a better overall fishing e …
How To Troll For Lake Erie Lake Trout
Ryan Raines
March 29, 2024

How To Troll For Lake Erie Lake Trout

Greasers, Mud Chickens, and my favorite expression, “Slimy Dinosaurs,” are just a few of the names we’ve lovingly derived from where they live and what is left in our boats after a few of these delightful monsters make their way to …