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Fishing Tips

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.

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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
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
Best destinations for fall fishing

Best destinations for fall fishing

Fishbrain looks at some of the best locations around the country for fall scenery, solitude and fishing opportunities. Hungry fish, migrating species, cool temperatures and bright foliage await your next fishing adventure.

Fall fishing
Fall fishing: 7 best species to target this fall

Fall fishing: 7 best species to target this fall

Fall is a great time to be on the water. Cool weather, changing leaves and hungry fish make for the perfect time to fish. Take a look at some of our picks for the best species to target during this beautiful time of year.

Freshwater fishing
Fall fishing
Fishbrain's guide to sunfish

Fishbrain's guide to sunfish

Our fisheries biologist, Ryan Hearn, goes through how to use key characteristics to properly ID different species of sunfish.

How to
Fall fishing tips with Fishbrain

Fall fishing tips with Fishbrain

Learn which Fishbrain features can be used specifically for the changing fishing conditions and migrating species in fall.

Fall fishing
Night fishing during a heatwave

Night fishing during a heatwave

When the summer heatwave halts the bite on your favorite water, don't give up. It's time to go nocturnal. Learn why night fishing during a heatwave can not only be productive but a chance for some rare fishing solitude during the busy season.

Night fishing
Safe fish handling this Summer

Safe fish handling this Summer

Summer is here and we asked our fisheries biologist Ryan Hearn how you can handle fish safely during the summer heat.

Conservation
Fish handling
Summer fishing
Early summer bass fishing tactics

Early summer bass fishing tactics

Early summer brings fishing stability, but also the challenges of changing weather, hotter temps and lethargic fish. Read about some of our best tips and techniques from our own fisheries biologist on how to change with the weather and keep your rod bent all Summer.

Fly fishing
Summer fishing
Topwater fishing
Kayak Fishing tips with Chuck Earls

Kayak Fishing tips with Chuck Earls

An introduction into the gear and knowledge needed for kayaking America's Great Lakes. Learn about fishing for walleye, steelhead, small mouth bass and other species from a kayak in The Great Lakes.

Kayak fishing
Great Lakes Fishing
Angler interview
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