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Steelhead numbers, wins and struggles with the Wild Steelhead Coalition

Steelhead numbers, wins and struggles with the Wild Steelhead Coalition

Fishbrain sits down with the Wild Steelhead Coalition to discuss news regarding wild steelhead in the Pacific Northwest. We talk numbers coming up rivers, any success stories from 2022, struggles and community engagement.

Fishbrain's 2022 highlights

Fishbrain's 2022 highlights

2022 was a great year for fishing and the fishing community. Here we delve into some of the highlights from the Fishbrain community in 2022. We look at most caught species, favorite lures and live baits, bodies of water and more!

Winter fly fishing tips

Winter fly fishing tips

Winter comes with new and arduous challenges. Fish move to deep and slow water, your breathable waders may not be good enough and you may be sending in an order for a new rod tip. Learn how to extend your fishing season with the tips you need to stay out longer and catch more fish all winter long.

Holiday Gift Guide with the ZOE ANGLING GROUP

Holiday Gift Guide with the ZOE ANGLING GROUP

We sat down with the ZOE ANGLING GROUP to talk about their beliefs on making ethically sourced products and fishing gift options for the holidays.

Gift guides
Fishbrain's ode to fall fishing

Fishbrain's ode to fall fishing

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.

How to start fly fishing: an intro to life on the fly

How to start fly fishing: an intro to life on the fly

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
Where to Fish for free on Father's Day

Where to Fish for free on Father's Day

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.

Why you should to start fly fishing this year

Why you should to start fly fishing this year

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
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
Great Lakes steelhead tips with Fishbrain

Great Lakes steelhead tips with Fishbrain

Catching your first steelhead is a major milestone in any anglers career. Here we look into some of the gear and tips that will help anyone land their first steelhead, or improve their days casting for them.

The state of steelhead with The Wild Steelhead Coalition

The state of steelhead with The Wild Steelhead Coalition

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.

How to choose the right fly lines

How to choose the right fly lines

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.