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Guide tips for fall bass and crappie

Guide tips for fall bass and crappie

September 10th, 2024

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

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

Fall fishing: 7 best species to target this fall

September 3rd, 2024

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
Best destinations for fall fishing

Best destinations for fall fishing

September 3rd, 2024

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
Fishbrain's guide to sunfish

Fishbrain's guide to sunfish

August 20th, 2024

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

August 13th, 2024

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

August 12th, 2024

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

July 1st, 2024

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
Fishbrain's complete guide to trout fishing

Fishbrain's complete guide to trout fishing

June 18th, 2024

The Complete Guide to Trout Fishing is your ultimate resource for learning how to catch trout successfully in rivers, lakes, and streams. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the best trout fishing gear and bait to proven techniques for fly fishing, spin fishing, and trolling. Discover tips for identifying popular trout species like rainbow, brown, and brook trout, plus advice on reading water and seasonal strategies. Whether you're a beginner or experienced angler, this trout fishing guide will help you catch more fish and enjoy the great outdoors like never before.

Freshwater fishing
How to
Fish handling
Fishing gear
Fall fishing
Spring fishing
Summer fishing
Winter fishing
Fly fishing
Early summer bass fishing tactics

Early summer bass fishing tactics

June 13th, 2024

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

June 4th, 2024

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
Topwater tactics with Erik Luzak

Topwater tactics with Erik Luzak

May 21st, 2024

Learn some of the tactics and baits used by pro angler and Lunkerhunt sponsored athlete Erik Luzak. Luzak has 25 years of competitive fishing experience and participates in the Major League Fishing circuit.

Topwater fishing
Angler interview
Fishing for post spawn pike

Fishing for post spawn pike

April 23rd, 2024

How to find and target northern pike after they spawn.

Spring fishing