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Fishbrain blog - page 8

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

ICAST highlights from Fishbrain Pro Staff

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We talked to some of our pro staff at ICAST for insights on some of the best new rods, reels, baits and fishing gear on display.

ICAST highlights from Fishbrain Pro Staff
New Feature Announcement: Fishing Trips is here

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Log your everything about a fishing trip in its entirety with the newest feature from Fishbrain. Log your fishing trips today!

New Feature Announcement: Fishing Trips is here
We used to be cool. Fly fishing Montana's Beaverhead River

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Two Fishbrainers head to the Beaverhead River in Montana to fish for brown trout on the fly and regain what it means to be an adventurous angler.

We used to be cool. Fly fishing Montana's Beaverhead River
How to start fly fishing: an intro to life on the fly

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Fly fishing may seem complicated, but picking up the sport is easier than ever. This guide will take you through the gear and steps to start fly fishing today.

Fly fishing
How to start fly fishing: an intro to life on the fly
The best summer bass lures with Monsterbass

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Summer bass fishing is here and our friends at Monsterbass let us try out some of their best bass lures for summer fishing.

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The best summer bass lures with Monsterbass
The best artificial snook lures

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Learn about the best artificial shrimp, mullet and swim bait patterns for catching snook in Florida.

Fishing gear
The best artificial snook lures
Where to Fish for free on Father's Day

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For most anglers dad was the one who taught us everything we know and inspired our passion. This Father's Day several states are offering free fishing opportunities to celebrate the man who made you the angler you are today. Learn which states are offering license free fishing weekends and which species you should be targeting with dad in tow.

Where to fish
Where to Fish for free on Father's Day
Why you should to start fly fishing this year

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Fly fishing is a great way to expand your fishing knowledge and has few barriers that stand between a new angler and their first fly rod. Fly fishing is great way to fish and by your first hook set you understand the power of being directly connected to your catch. Here are five reasons why this is the year you need to pick up your first fly rod.

Fly fishing
Why you should to start fly fishing this year
Almanac cites fishing as a top reason to go camping this year

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Campspot's first annual Outdoor Almanac was released this year with in depth data from campers across the country. The data encompasses the best National Parks, night skies, camp recipes and of course fishing. Learn how popular fishing is for campers across the U.S. and how many people go plan their trips specifically around fishing.

Almanac cites fishing as a top reason to go camping this year
Gear recommendations: Freshwater

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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
Gear recommendations: Freshwater
Pro-Staff gear recommendations: Saltwater

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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.

Pro-Staff gear recommendations: Saltwater
Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right

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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.

Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right