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Leaves rattle, a chill fills the air, the crowds are gone and the fish are hungry. The casual anglers may have hung up their rods for the year, but we know the bite is just beginning. Trout, stripers, bull redfish and walleye fishing are just heating up when the temperatures drop and we want to celebrate every second of the beautiful season that is fall. We know and you know that fall is for fishing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Steelhead numbers hit another low this winter, prompting state wildlife and fisheries officials to close catch and release fishing for all native runs. Fishbrain talked to the Wild Steelhead Coalition to determine the state of these amazing fish and what can be done.

There are many differences between fly fishing and conventional spinning tackle, but the predominant difference is the use of fly line and the different varieties.  Choosing the proper fly line is not always obvious, as they come in several different varieties and some can be used for overlapping situations. Below is Fishbrain's guide to the diferent fly line types and which kind you should choose for each fly fishing situation.

Its playoff season and to join in the excitement, Fishbrain has come up with our fresh vs saltwater playoff bracket. Follow along as we decide which all time favorite species win in a head to head matchup, ultimately declaring one fish species the champion.

Check out some of Fishbrain's best deals on gear specifically for the trout fanatic in your life. Warm weather clothes, gift bundles and eye protection are all key pieces of gear for a successful day on cold water streams and rivers. Make sure and explore the rest of our fishing gear during our massive Black Friday sales starting this month!

Fishbrain’s content specialist Cavan Williams floats a secret section of Montana's Clark Fork River, with a local guide, targeting brown trout on the fly before the fall snows fell.

We sat down with Jessi Cole from Mossy Oak Fishing, to discuss the company's relationship with fishing, her favorite streams the future of conservation and the sport.

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