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Ethics of fishing the fall spawnsLoading...

Fishing for spawning fish raises ethical questions—some see it as unfair, others as tradition. Explore the grey area where sport meets conservation.

Ethics of fishing the fall spawns
Highlighting women anglers on international women's dayLoading...

Women make great anglers and on International Women's Day we are highlighting three women from different regions of the country who's lives revolve around fishing and water.

Highlighting women anglers on international women's day
The History of Sportfishing with Michael Fowlkes Loading...

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

The History of Sportfishing with Michael Fowlkes
Steelhead on the fly with Mad River OutfittersLoading...

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

Steelhead on the fly with Mad River Outfitters
Fall Fishing for Bull RedsLoading...

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.

Fall Fishing for Bull Reds
Fishing legends: Fishbrain's Q&A with Patrick SebileLoading...

"There are between 22,000 and 24,000 fish in the world and I want to be the guy who caught the most. That means I have around 23,000 to go."

Fishing legends: Fishbrain's Q&A with Patrick Sebile
How to take better fishing photosLoading...

Fishing is full of moments that make us come back for more. Don't sully these moments and the fish we catch with bad photos anymore. Learn some of the basic tricks that will add new dimensions and light to your shots. They may even make your fishing buddies look acceptable.

How to take better fishing photos
Fishbrain in the field: Ohio's unsalted steelLoading...

The Fishbrain team heads to Ohio to try their hand at Lake Erie Steelhead and question whether you can have steel without salt.

Fishbrain in the field: Ohio's unsalted steel
Merry Christmas from all of us at FishbrainLoading...

A Christmas card from all of us at Fishbrain.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Fishbrain
Fishbrain in the field: An education in Wisconsin Loading...

The Fishbrain team took their fly rods to test the waters of Wisconsin in search of smallies, pike and the legendary muskie.

Fishbrain in the field: An education in Wisconsin
Free fishing on the 4th of JulyLoading...

Fishing is as American as baseball fireworks and apple pie. Check out these states that offer free fishing opportunities this Independence Day

Free fishing on the 4th of July
On fatherhood and fishing: A Q&A with Fishbrain's Rick BlalockLoading...

A Father's Day Q&A with Fishbrain's Rick Blalock on raising three angling daughters and what fishing means to them as a family.

On fatherhood and fishing: A Q&A with Fishbrain's Rick Blalock
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