{"id":52,"date":"2024-10-04T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/\/?p=52"},"modified":"2024-10-11T21:09:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T21:09:48","slug":"fishbrain-a-techie-boost-for-greenhorn-anglers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/fishbrain-a-techie-boost-for-greenhorn-anglers\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Fishbrain? A Techie Boost for Anglers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It had been years since I\u2019d fished for largemouth bass. Fly casting for trout and steelies had devoured my angling time. However, when my husband David and I moved to a small town on the banks of a notorious bass fishery, we took the \u201cwhen in Rome\u201d attitude and made a pact to set ourselves up for this coveted warm water species.<\/p>\n

Thus began the Googling: \u201cWhat lures are best<\/a> for largemouth bass?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Pages and pages of results listed all sorts of fancy stuff, like topwater lures, swimming lures, and crankbaits. I took a deep dive into YouTube video tutorials and promotions hosted by big-name fishing pros and convinced myself the learning curve was more intimidating than I\u2019d ever presumed.<\/p>\n

After all, once you find the right lures for the conditions, you have to learn how to work them.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, David kept collecting whichever lures fascinated him. I\u2019d tease that he was just in it for \u201cthe shiny.\u201d Either way, neither of us was getting results, no matter which lures we tried out \u2014 and we were having a tough time getting good fishing advice from the locals.<\/p>\n

You know the saying: Ask six experts for an opinion, and you\u2019ll get a dozen . . . and none might be right for you. Eventually, I stumbled across a fishing app that changed everything: Fishbrain.<\/p>\n

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What is Fishbrain?<\/h2>\n

What if there was an app that could tell you the best places to fish for the type of fish you’re after on waterways in the U.S.? There is! It’s called “Fishbrain.”<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Imagine sitting at your desk. Your phone emits the subtle\u00a0whirr\u00a0of a fishing reel, informing you that one of your fishy friends has just scored a catch. You tap the screen and check the app; your buddy posted a selfie with a gorgeous lunker and a caption that reads, \u201cCaught him on the third cast out!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

You tap the \u201cthumbs-up\u201d icon and leave a comment: \u201cNice fish, shouldn\u2019t you be working?\u201d<\/em> You click on an \u201cinfo\u201d button and see the app-generated timestamp, location-based weather stats, and water temperatures.<\/p>\n

Your friend shared the lure model he used, selected from his profile\u2019s \u201ctackle box,\u201d but unfortunately, he didn\u2019t make his location public. He could have, and it would have appeared on a detailed map where you can toggle between topography, depth soundings, and satellite imagery.<\/p>\n

You make a mental note to pry the information from him with the help of a beer or two.<\/p>\n

This guy happens to live in your area, but you regularly interact with anglers from around the world. The app is set up much like other popular social media sites but with fewer ads \u2014 and those you do encounter are actually relevant to fishing sports.<\/p>\n

As far as anyone knows, there are no factions setting up fake accounts to extol the virtues of the fly fishing camp over so-called \u201cworm drowners.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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You can download iOS and Android versions of Fishbrain for free to access its most popular features and use it for as long as you\u2019d like. However, for improved mapping and pinpointing your fishing honey holes, you\u2019ll need to pay for their premium service.<\/p>\n

This is $12.99 USD per month or $79.00 USD per year if you pay annually. I went for the year-long membership and haven\u2019t regretted it, but not too many users post their actual catch locations, and who\u2019d blame them?<\/p>\n

Fishbrain\u2019s biggest benefit is the members\u2019 willingness to give advice<\/a>. Not all of them do, but enough to convince me that I could have saved a ton of money with a pouch of Senko-style artificial worms (watermelon with black flakes is my jam) and a few minutes on YouTube learning about wacky rigs.<\/p>\n

If I filter recent catches by species and select for largies, time and time again, that\u2019s the setup that gets results. (For topwater, look into River2Sea\u2019s Whopper Ploppers \u2014 another popular lure.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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David is content to play with his ignorantly chosen, bling-y lures, though he\u2019d have better luck catching a cold on a hot August day than he would catch anything with fins. Just last weekend, I caught him casting an ice fishing spoon.<\/p>\n

He doesn\u2019t seem to mind that I\u2019m landing fish after fish, and he\u2019s patient while I make him break down our gear and load up the truck while I share my catches with my Fishbrain friends. After all, we\u2019re fishing \u2014 not working \u2014 and we\u2019re enjoying one another\u2019s company.<\/p>\n

And if there\u2019s one thing we\u2019ve both learned in our marriage, never say, \u201cI told you so!\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Use the Wavve Boating App for Better Navigation to Your Fishing Spot<\/h2>\n

With Fishbrain helping you find the best spots for catching your next big catch of the day, you still may face the challenge of getting to that spot. Sometimes, the best fishing holes require skill to get there by water.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, with your Fishbrain app, we also love using the Wavve boating app<\/a>. Delivering tidal maps, nautical charts, and weather forecasting (all on your phone), you can plot the best path and weather conditions<\/a> to reach the ideal fishing spot for the fish you are after.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Like Fishbrain, you can also connect with Wavve community members to learn about boating the waterways from firsthand experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Take an Online Boater Education Course to Be Fully-Prepared for Fishing Season<\/h2>\n

With apps like Fishbrain and Wavve, your phone becomes a valuable tool to help you find more fish and get there safely and quickly. Did you know you can also pass the boater safety requirements for licensing on your phone?\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Using apps to find fish and navigate the waters is just part of modern fishing, but make sure you also make safety a priority every time you hit the water in your fishing boat. BOATsmart! is here to help you boat safely with our online boater education courses!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

When fishing and boating in the U.S., choose the course that applies to your state<\/a>, work through our fun and informative course, pass your exam, then get your boating education card (or license) and hit the waters! We hope you reel in the big ones you’re after this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Originally published in December 2018. Content most recently reviewed and updated for relevancy and accuracy October 11, 2024.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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