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Your guide to fishing, the world’s most popular hobby.

Gear recommendations: Freshwater

Gear recommendations: Freshwater

Continuing our look at some of the best gear used by Fishbrain pro staff, we caught up with Misty Wells to talk about her bass setup. Normally known for her saltwater fishing, Misty is packing her bass gear on the way to a fishing tournament hosted by country music start, Luke Combs.

Freshwater fishing
Angler interview
Pro-Staff gear recommendations: Saltwater

Pro-Staff gear recommendations: Saltwater

We talked to Pro-Staffer and tv host Chasten Whitfield to talk about her favorite rods, reels, baits and more for red fish, snook and tarpon.

Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right

Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right

Return 'Em Right is launching its program to offshore anglers throughout the Gulf of Mexico today. By participating in a short online review of best practices anglers can receive free release gear valued at $100 to help reef fish survive release.

The captain's corner. A Q&A with Captain Jason Dozier of Fish'n Fl Charters

The captain's corner. A Q&A with Captain Jason Dozier of Fish'n Fl Charters

No one understands the sea and its fish better than the professional guides who spend over 200 days on the water every year. Captain’s corner is our newest blog series where we interview charter captain’s about their fishing background, favorite species, preferred baits and the species they still dream of catching. To kick off our series we interviewed Captain Jason Dozier of Fish’n FL Tampa Fishing Charters.

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
Fish Rules live on Fishbrain

Fish Rules live on Fishbrain

All the data from the Fish Rules App is now live on Fishbrain. Get salt and freshwater data from from all over at the touch of a button and fish with confidence, like never before.

How to pack for spring fishing

How to pack for spring fishing

When the weekend nears, we can feel the anxiety build up. We want to be back on the water and we want to be there as soon as we can. When the alarm goes off Saturday morning, we are often out the door like a shot, heading toward our favorite body of water and another adventure in fishing. With this rush, however, often comes the habit of leaving some of our precious gear behind.

Spring fishing
Fishbrain's March Madness bait bracket (final round)

Fishbrain's March Madness bait bracket (final round)

March is here and madness is in the air. Madness for the NCAA basketball tournament and madness for spring fishing. To join in the madness, Fishbrain has compiled a tournament bracket of our own. Here is the final round of the Fishbrain all bait bracket.

Fishbrain's March Madness bait bracket (round three)

Fishbrain's March Madness bait bracket (round three)

March is here and madness is in the air. Madness for the NCAA basketball tournament and madness for spring fishing. To join in the madness, Fishbrain has compiled a tournament bracket of our own. Here is round three of the Fishbrain all bait bracket.

Fishbrain's March Madness bait bracket (round two)

Fishbrain's March Madness bait bracket (round two)

March is here and madness is in the air. Madness for the NCAA basketball tournament and madness for spring fishing. To join in the madness, Fishbrain has compiled a tournament bracket of our own. Here is round two of the Fishbrain all bait bracket.

Introducing Fishbrain Reeled

Introducing Fishbrain Reeled

Introducing Fishbrain Reeled. We’re giving you a little reminder of your success from years past while adding some suggestions of fishing areas that could help you top your best catch from last year. As a cherry on top we’ve also awarded fishing nicknames for all users to wear like badges of honor.