Do you keep a fishing journal 🤔
Mar 1, 2024 18:04:59 #
Mauwehu
Loc: Norwalk Ct
Commander Bell wrote:
Hello stagers, br I'm thinking of having a fishing... (show quote)
I’d rather rely on my imagination it’s more accurate
Fish Tales?
Mar 1, 2024 20:07:25 #
Commander Bell wrote:
Hello stagers, br I'm thinking of having a fishing... (show quote)
I once thought it was a good idea but I’ve decided that for me it’s not worth the effort or the time and trouble doing it, I’d rather just go out and fish
Mar 1, 2024 21:05:51 #
We keep one. It has the following in it.
Target species:
Moon phase:
Tide phase:
Air temp:
Water temp:
Wind speed:
Salinity:
Species caught and released/tagged:
Target species:
Moon phase:
Tide phase:
Air temp:
Water temp:
Wind speed:
Salinity:
Species caught and released/tagged:
Mar 2, 2024 15:05:00 #
Whitereb
Loc: Lake Guntersville Alabama
I have calendars that I put fishing info on for future reference. It has moon phases on it.
Mar 2, 2024 15:32:59 #
Stingray1965
Loc: Coastal NJ
I keep a log with location, water temperature, fish caught, misses, and bait used. It’s interesting to review and see patterns, especially year over year when fishing has been very good or not so much, also helpful when sending in reports to the state for bonus tags.
Mar 2, 2024 15:51:58 #
rhoadda1
Loc: Southwestern. Utah
I just started one last year when I bought a bass boat to help keep track of engine hours. But I also record weather data, fish caught and baits used. Hopefully it will help me on future trips; but it doesn't matter cause I follow the old adage " Even a bad day fishing is better than a good day [you fill in the blank]."
Mar 2, 2024 23:58:25 #
Chuck56
Loc: Texas
Commander Bell wrote:
Hello stagers, br I'm thinking of having a fishing... (show quote)
Can’t say I’ve ever done something like that . I guess if I had a journal , it would be in my head , and would only pertain to remembering the times I’ve caught really big bass, exceptional catches, or really wild or scary events while I was on the water. And I can remember most of those right now like it was yesterday…my 2cents
Mar 3, 2024 22:39:27 #
Eagleclaw-06
Loc: Russellville, AR
Hey Commander - I use a fishing journal published by journalsunlimited.com They also make them for hunting and travel. The ones I have for hunting and fishing are 3" x 5-1/2" x 1/2' thick and fit in your pocket. They're spiral bound with thick cardboard covers. They have subject lines for what you are hunting/fishing for, date, weather, companions, location, results, etc.
On my computer, I set up spreadsheets to track the gas mileage in our cars, mileage on my boat trailer, and runtime on my outboard. Force of habit, I guess; I had a college professor that encouraged us to keep detailed records in our careers. From my first day on the job, i did that and it paid off numerous times. Like one of the previous commenters experienced, my log book kept our company out of a lawsuit one time.
On my computer, I set up spreadsheets to track the gas mileage in our cars, mileage on my boat trailer, and runtime on my outboard. Force of habit, I guess; I had a college professor that encouraged us to keep detailed records in our careers. From my first day on the job, i did that and it paid off numerous times. Like one of the previous commenters experienced, my log book kept our company out of a lawsuit one time.
Mar 5, 2024 18:49:35 #
I have a journal that I use for fly fishing. Temp of water, cloud coveer, flies used, bites and fish caught and a few other things. I do not use one for bass fishing yet, but I am going to start. And I like the prepared journal rather than print my own. It makes me reflect on the trip. Always wanting to improve.
Mar 6, 2024 00:11:21 #
Wahoo lat 18
Loc: St Thomas USVI
Myself n friends keep logs for saltwater fishing.if you’re going to live somewhere for multiple years it helps you learn fish movement in The Ocean.Simple things like date, water depth, Moon phase, weather, water temp if possible, and bait or lure used. I was amazed after keeping one for three years how much it could help find the fish movement That being said I have never kept one for freshwater fishing
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