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Your guide to fishing, the world’s most popular hobby.

Spinning rods vs casting rods: understand their differences

Spinning rods vs casting rods: understand their differences

Take a look into the differences between spinning rods and casting rods and understand which kind you should buy for your next fishing trip.

Fishing gear
Lures every angler needs by situation

Lures every angler needs by situation

Make sure you have these essential lures in your tackle box! These lures will ensure you're prepared for anything.

How to
A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing: How to Land Your First Catch

A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing: How to Land Your First Catch

Take a look at this detailed guide about fishing for the first time, picking the right gear, and safely handling your catch.

How to
Getting familiar with Navionics HD depth maps

Getting familiar with Navionics HD depth maps

Learn to get an underwater view of whichever water you're fishing with Navionics Depth charts on Fishbrain. Navionics gives you HD sonar depth charts for a detailed view of the bottom of your favorite bodies of water. 🎉 Read on to learn more about how to access and use this new addition to your tackle box.

Where to fish
A guide to free fishing on Veterans Day

A guide to free fishing on Veterans Day

Veterans Day allows for free admission into all of America's National Parks and license free fishing in New York State. The fishing may be slowing down in many northern parks, but we have picked some of the best options for fishing while celebrating those who sacrificed for their country.

Where to fish
Mental health benefits of fishing

Mental health benefits of fishing

We love fishing, but it turns out fishing can love us back. During the winter months when the sky is gray and the thermometer won't get above 30, serious mental health problems can arise. Check out how our favorite past time can help with our struggles this time of year and why it is worth it to hit the water during the coldest time of year.

health
The History of Sportfishing with Michael Fowlkes

The History of Sportfishing with Michael Fowlkes

Fishbrain's interview with writer and director of The History of Sportfishing documentary, Michael Fowlkes.

fishing interview
Fall fishing tips from Bobby Sherman

Fall fishing tips from Bobby Sherman

Bobby’s one of the passionate community advocates on Fishbrain and has been since he started. He joined the Fishbrain Pro Staff family in 2019, he loves sharing and helping other anglers and last week we sat down with him to get to know him even more. 

Where to fish
Steelhead on the fly with Mad River Outfitters

Steelhead on the fly with Mad River Outfitters

Learn about fly fishing for Great Lakes steelhead with the experts at Mad River Outfitters.

Freshwater fishing
Fall Fishing for Bull Reds

Fall Fishing for Bull Reds

Every fall, anglers in the gulf and Atlantic become obsessed with pumpkins. Not because of the looming Halloween holiday, however, but the presence of bull redfish. Learn more about why these giant fish are one of the most sought after species in saltwater this time of year.

Saltwater fishing
Surf fishing fall stripers

Surf fishing fall stripers

Don't let lack of a boat keep you from catching stripers. Learn where and when to target stripers from the beach during the fall migration.

Fall fishing
Guide tips for fall bass and crappie

Guide tips for fall bass and crappie

Learn how target bass and crappie this fall from Captain Angie Douthit, one of the top guides on the historical Lake Okeechobee.

Fall fishing
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