Tackle and Gear

The Top Five BFS Fishing Reels
FishUSA Staff
July 27, 2023

The Top Five BFS Fishing Reels

A BFS casting reel isn't just any ordinary casting reel. As soon as you pick one up, you'll notice it's quite a bit smaller and lighter than what you may be used to. You'll also notice the spool is much shallower than that of a standard casting reel. …
Everything You Need to Know About Ice Fishing Shelters
FishUSA Staff
January 9, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Ice Fishing Shelters

Whether you’re a die-hard ice angler or just getting started, an ice fishing shelter will help you make the most out of your ice fishing experience. Picture it this way, ice fishing without an ice hut is like camping without a tent, outside, in …
Best Flies for Summertime Trout
Dan Benefield
October 19, 2022

Best Flies for Summertime Trout

Summertime provides us with so many great opportunities to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather and all that nature has to offer. Fly fishing is one of those great things, fishermen get to leave the waders, boots, and cold weather from winter behi …
Catching Walleye: The Best Bait For Walleye on the Market
Josh Anderson
October 18, 2022

Catching Walleye: The Best Bait For Walleye on the Market

If you were to ask 50 of the best walleye anglers on the planet what the best bait for walleye was, chances are you’d get a multitude of different responses. Everyone has a favorite walleye bait or different opinion about what the best bait to …
​The 6 Best Summer Fishing Lures
Nolan Pyle
October 18, 2022

​The 6 Best Summer Fishing Lures

Table of Contents Intro Walleye Trolling plugs Worm Harnesses Smallmouth Bass Dropshot Baits Tube Jigs Largemouth Bass Frogs Skirted Jigs It’s tough to beat a beautiful summer day of fishing. Warm weather and a calm lake more often than no …
The 8 Best Spring Fishing Lures
Nolan Pyle
October 18, 2022

The 8 Best Spring Fishing Lures

Table of Contents 1. Walleye 2. Smallmouth Bass 3. Largemouth Bass 4. Crappie Intro No matter where you are in the country or what species you’re fishing for, spring is a great time of year to be on the water. In this article, we’re going …
Jonathan Dietz
January 6, 2020

Basic Must Haves for Ice Fishing

Introduction   Have you ever tried to explain to someone what you do when you go fishing? Of course, you have, anyone that really fishes have tried to give that dialed down explanation of the gear, time and tactics that are all described by t …
jscherrer
October 2, 2019

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 research and shop for a noodle rod than FishUSA! So …