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Fly fishing for spring lake trout

Fly fishing for spring lake trout

Lake trout are usually a creature of the deep, far away from the pull of a fly. Spring provides a a short window where these lake monsters travel closer to the surface well within the reach of fly anglers. Learn how to target lakers on the fly this spring and the gear and fly choices needed to pull one of these massive trout out of a cold water lake and into your boat.

 Spring lake trout fishing tips

Spring lake trout fishing tips

Between winter and summer is the perfect time for targeting large lake trout in the shallows. Learn more about lake trout, the specific conditions and areas you should be targeting to set your hook on an absolute monster this spring.

Spring fishing
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
The best National Parks to fish on Veterans Day

The best National Parks to fish on Veterans Day

Veterans Day allows for free admission into all of America's National Parks. 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.

Winter boat storage tips from Fishbrain

Winter boat storage tips from Fishbrain

Check out some tips from Fishbrain on how to properly service your engine and store your boat for winter. Also check out some of the products from the Fishbrain Store, which will help keep your boat ing great condition and firing on the first try in spring.

Winter fishing
Fishing 101: Catching your first fish

Fishing 101: Catching your first fish

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

Species profile: Getting to know red drum

Species profile: Getting to know red drum

Get to know one of the most popular salt water species to catch: The Red Drum. This species can be found from Virginia to Texas and offers one of the best pound for pound fights of any fish species.

Know your water: Fishing Tampa Bay

Know your water: Fishing Tampa Bay

Get to know Tampa Bay, one of the premiere fishing destinations in Florida and the U.S.

Best topwater fishing tips

Best topwater fishing tips

Learn the best topwater fishing tips for bass, saltwater and trout from the Fishbrain team

Topwater fishing
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The float fishing technique

The float fishing technique

Learn more about when and how to use the float fishing technique, and best practices for catching more and bigger fish.

Guide to fishing for snook

Guide to fishing for snook

Learn the best tips and tricks for catching Snook, from where to find Snook to the best gear to use.

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