Our Story

BUILT BY AN
ANGLER,
FOR ANGLERS

LinkFish was born from a simple question: Why do all of these fishing apps care more about profits and paywalls rather than actually providing utility at the lowest cost possible.

WHY LINKFISH

Built for Anglers Who Want More Than a Fishing App

LinkFish combines fishing intelligence, community, and commerce into one platform designed specifically for anglers.

Access AI powered fishing insights, connect with fellow fishermen, track conditions, and discover information that helps you spend less time guessing and more time catching fish.

Whether you're preparing for your next tournament, planning a weekend trip, or buying and selling gear through our marketplace, LinkFish helps anglers make better decisions on and off the water.

OUR PURPOSE

Building the Future of Fishing Connections

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Accessible Knowledge

Fishing knowledge should not be locked away. Our platform helps anglers discover information, learn new techniques, and gain insights that improve their experience on the water.

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Built By Anglers

LinkFish is designed by anglers who understand the challenges of finding reliable information, trusted gear, and meaningful connections within the fishing world.

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Our Values

We believe fishing is better when anglers can connect, share knowledge, and learn from one another. LinkFish was built to strengthen the fishing community and bring anglers together.

Difference

Why LinkFish?

There are marketplace apps. There are social apps. There are AI tools. But there is no other app built exclusively for anglers that combines all three.

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Built for Fishing

Not a generic marketplace. Every feature is designed with anglers in mind.

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Real Community

Connect with real anglers near you, not bots or spam. Genuine fishing connections.

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AI That Knows Fishing

The Bait AI is trained on real fishing data. Not generic chatbot responses.

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Fair to Sellers

100% seller payout for just $0.99/month. The most seller friendly marketplace to ever exist.

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Location-First

Everything is filtered by location; find nearby gear and nearby anglers, not ones 1,000 miles away unless desired.

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iPhone and Android

Free on the App Store and Google Play, built for a fast, smooth experience on your phone.

The Team

Meet the Founder

Founder

William Rakes

Founder & CEO

Born in Roanoke, Virginia, William headed to West Virginia University to study business and ended up building something that reached far beyond the classroom. From a small WVU apartment, while working on the side and staying active in campus organizations, he began developing LinkFish, an app built to bring anglers together and give them real tools with unlimited potential. William built LinkFish with a simple belief: fishing apps shouldn’t drain your wallet. The core app and its utilities are completely free, and the marketplace which is the first true fishing marketplace of its kind runs on a 99¢/month model that gives anglers unlimited listings and 100% commission. No cuts, no hidden fees, no subscription traps. LinkFish was created to be honest, useful, and built for the everyday fisherman. Today, as Founder and CEO, William leads the company with the same mindset he had on day one: keep it accessible, keep it powerful, and keep building tools that make the fishing world stronger.

BUILT BY ANANGLER,FOR ANGLERS