Nachako Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I was wandering how many use a fishing log and which one. I have been using MyDailyfishinglog for the last few years . You just have to remember to code your special spots of course because it is online and keep a hard copy . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraserN Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I keep track of the details of each and every trip I take flyfishing. I find my log helps me greatly. By detailing what worked or did not work on certain days and times of year on various streams, patterns emerge which are very helpful. A properly kept log enhances success greatly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowsnest Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I keep track of the details of each and every trip I take flyfishing. I find my log helps me greatly. By detailing what worked or did not work on certain days and times of year on various streams, patterns emerge which are very helpful. A properly kept log enhances success greatly. ^x2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have logs going back 20 years or so. All on paper of course, don't have to worry about a hard drive crashing. I find they are useful and also make interesting reading as I can see the changes in my technique and attitude. Plus the changes in the streams I have fished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveretteD Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I just use an excel spreadsheet. Simple and easy to reference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgib01 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I'd love to see some examples shared here (Excel or whatever), if anyone is prepared to do so. I have a very basic one right now, where I am recording general location, flies used, any hatch noted, catches (hopefully), and a comments section. In the comments I am putting things like where I was more specifically at what time of day, where/when I was when seeing any bugs, and typically (as a rookie to the sport) approx how many I lost. For me, at this stage of the game losing fish is actually one of my signs of success 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relk19 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I just use an excel spreadsheet. Simple and easy to reference. Same for me, except it is a google sheets spreadsheet. Don't keep track of my skunk days, although maybe I should. I am curious how many fish people catch a year? I am at 63 for the year as of right now, which is a pretty big improvement over the 30 something I caught last year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastBoyScout Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Been keeping a diary since early 90's, I thought I could learn the deep mysteries by keeping one. Keep track of location, basic weather, air temperature, wind speed, sky condition. I also keep track of what worked and what didn't as well as any funny, odd or ridiculous thing that happened. The thing that ended up being most important thing I keep track of is who I shared time on the water with. I never learned any deep dark secrets but I do use it to refresh my memory about a certain place and it always ends up being a walk down memory lane. Full of great times spent on beautiful waters pursuing feisty trout with the best of friends. Other wise it likely would have all turned into one big long day, it's been time we'll wasted. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcleod52 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Same for me, except it is a google sheets spreadsheet. Don't keep track of my skunk days, although maybe I should. I am curious how many fish people catch a year? I am at 63 for the year as of right now, which is a pretty big improvement over the 30 something I caught last year. I do the google spreadsheet too. One tab for each year. I record: flow, water temp, air temp, date, time, fish count and a comments area for random thoughts. Only been doing it 9 years, but the flow information probably helps me out the most. Stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I started a shared one a few years ago on google. I figured more entries, more value. It has not been active in a while, but send a pm if you want access to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My log is more like a sketch book with notes than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronanmd1 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I try to keep an electronic log. I have found this to be very useful for places I get to visit infrequently. Memory isn't what it used to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregoryV Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Second what BigMac said about water temp and flows - best info. My journal is going on 20 years and I reference it each season. Do the same for steelheadin, although much more detailed (sometimes wonder - does it really matter with those fish?!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishwell Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I'm not sure if responding to this post is onside from a forum rules perspective, but it seems topical. Ive been working on trying to solve this problem, by building a comprehensive logging solution. I'd love your feedback. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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