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Fishbrain's March Madness fishing bait bracket

Fishbrain's March Madness fishing bait bracket

March is here and madness is in the air. Madness for the NCAA basketball tournament and madness for spring fishing. To join in the madness, Fishbrain has compiled a tournament bracket of our own.

Common fishing injuries

Common fishing injuries

Fishing is our gateway into the outdoors. It’s a passion that gives us fresh air, exercise and memories to last a lifetime, but it's not always safe. The dangers involved in fishing aren't as extreme as whitewater kayaking, or free climbing, but there are some injuries that you can look out for and prevent.

Fishbrain's guide to snook

Fishbrain's guide to snook

Learn about where to target, which bait to use and the gear needed to catch snook in Florida. Snook are one of the most readily found and exciting fish to fight in Florida and we cover night fishing, live baits, lures, line selections and more.

Night fishing
Great Lakes steelhead tips with Fishbrain

Great Lakes steelhead tips with Fishbrain

Catching your first steelhead is a major milestone in any anglers career. Here we look into some of the gear and tips that will help anyone land their first steelhead, or improve their days casting for them.

Fishbrain partners with fishing license leader

Fishbrain partners with fishing license leader

Fishbrain knows fishing’s legacy and its future rely on dedicated, licensed anglers and we are making partnerships to help retain and grow those numbers. Fishbrain is ecstatic to announce a new partnership with Aspira, the largest hunting and fishing licensing management software provider in North America. Together, the partnership will enhance conservation efforts by encouraging engagement and retention in the angler community. By leveraging both unique platforms and reach, anglers will receive special access to tools that meaningfully enhance their fishing experiences. 

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The state of steelhead with The Wild Steelhead Coalition

The state of steelhead with The Wild Steelhead Coalition

Steelhead numbers hit another low this winter, prompting state wildlife and fisheries officials to close catch and release fishing for all native runs. Fishbrain talked to the Wild Steelhead Coalition to determine the state of these amazing fish and what can be done.

How to choose the right fly lines

How to choose the right fly lines

There are many differences between fly fishing and conventional spinning tackle, but the predominant difference is the use of fly line and the different varieties.  Choosing the proper fly line is not always obvious, as they come in several different varieties and some can be used for overlapping situations. Below is Fishbrain's guide to the diferent fly line types and which kind you should choose for each fly fishing situation.

Fishbrain's all fish playoff bracket

Fishbrain's all fish playoff bracket

Its playoff season and to join in the excitement, Fishbrain has come up with our fresh vs saltwater playoff bracket. Follow along as we decide which all time favorite species win in a head to head matchup, ultimately declaring one fish species the champion.

Fishbrain's 2022 fishing bucket list

Fishbrain's 2022 fishing bucket list

A new year is here and we are already thinking of our dream destinations and those magical species that top our bucket list. Check out some of the species the Fishbrain staff dream of catching one day.

Fishbrain's 2021 highlights

Fishbrain's 2021 highlights

We take a look at some of our best highlights from 2021! Check out an amazing amount of catches logged, the most popular species caught, new features and Fishbrain in the news!

A Q&A with Rick  Blalock of Fish Rules

A Q&A with Rick Blalock of Fish Rules

We sit down with Rick Blalock, the co-founder of Fish Rules and newest member of the Fishbrain family, to discuss the groundbreaking Fish Rules App, Fishbrain and all other things fishing.

Angler interview
A Q&A with Dr. Albrey Arrington of Fish Rules

A Q&A with Dr. Albrey Arrington of Fish Rules

We sit down with Dr. Albrey Arrington, the newest member of the Fishbrain family, to discuss the groundbreaking Fish Rules App, Fishbrain and all other things fishing.