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Highlighting Women Anglers on International Women's Day

Highlighting Women Anglers on International Women's Day

March 7th, 2025

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.

Angler interview
The History of Sportfishing with Michael Fowlkes

The History of Sportfishing with Michael Fowlkes

October 7th, 2024

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

fishing interview
Steelhead on the fly with Mad River Outfitters

Steelhead on the fly with Mad River Outfitters

September 24th, 2024

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

Freshwater fishing
Fall Fishing for Bull Reds

Fall Fishing for Bull Reds

September 24th, 2024

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.

Saltwater fishing
Fishing legends: Fishbrain's Q&A with Patrick Sebile

Fishing legends: Fishbrain's Q&A with Patrick Sebile

July 5th, 2024

"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."

Angler interview
How to take better fishing photos

How to take better fishing photos

May 7th, 2024

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.

Photography
Fishbrain in the field: Ohio's unsalted steel

Fishbrain in the field: Ohio's unsalted steel

February 13th, 2024

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

How to
Merry Christmas from all of us at Fishbrain

Merry Christmas from all of us at Fishbrain

December 20th, 2023

A Christmas card from all of us at Fishbrain.

Business
Fishbrain in the field: An education in Wisconsin

Fishbrain in the field: An education in Wisconsin

July 10th, 2023

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

Free fishing on the 4th of July

Free fishing on the 4th of July

July 3rd, 2023

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

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

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

June 8th, 2023

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.

What's new on Fishbrain

What's new on Fishbrain

April 12th, 2023

Find out the new functions and features from Fishbrain, just in time to start your fishing season.