Fishing Log

Rebbasser · 11-21-06, 12:44 AM

Bassintom mentioned this on another post-how many of y'all keep a fishing log?

I started a few years back and it can really make a difference. Conditions, baits, what worked, what didn't-whatever you want to keep track of. Case in point-Flyrod and I are hitting a lake south of here, and we went this time last year with almost identical conditions. I looked at the log, saw what worked and have a starting place our trip. I use one I made using Microsoft Works but there are commercial ones available which I also use-still haven't found the "perfect" one for me, but regardless I highly recommend keeping one if you don't already.

scrap · 11-21-06, 03:42 AM

nope, cant even keep a checkbook straight. probably should keep one as a reference though.

Christopherkeene9 · 11-21-06, 07:20 AM

I do. I don't have enough entries though to make a difference yet!

JB · 11-21-06, 08:19 AM

I kept a fishing log of conditions and what happened, then after a few years of doing that, I felt no need to continue, the same patterns kept repeating themselve and I had a better handle on what to do..moving from lake to lake each weekend is a dif story, I think location logs really come in handy if you're new to a lake..for that I put markings on lake maps for 10-15 years, instead of the daily logs on what to do and where to go and what to use..
I'd recommend keeping logs to anyone, it helps. With computers in everyones house these days, its even easier..

skeeter944 · 11-21-06, 10:19 AM

i do! they really help alot,i suggest everyone to do it.

betursweetbass · 11-21-06, 12:17 PM

I agree with JB in this matter, I too kept a log for few years, making notes on the weather, and the water temp and the lures I was using. I made notes of where on the water I was fishing and my success or lack thereof.
But, after a few seasons of doing this, I too became less and less interested in keeping notes about my outtings. I would say it's a good idea for anyone though, who is trying to learn as much as they can and improve themselves when it comes to bassin.

texasbasser · 11-21-06, 06:18 PM

i do, and i use microsoft powerpoint. only got 4 entries though!

ToPwAt'R GuY · 11-21-06, 11:13 PM

I started one awhile ago. I recomend to all new anglers in starting one.

CAHughes · 11-24-06, 12:20 AM

This is a good idea, I do believe that I'll start one...

11-21-06, 12:44 AM	#1
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Fishing Log Bassintom mentioned this on another post-how many of y'all keep a fishing log? I started a few years back and it can really make a difference. Conditions, baits, what worked, what didn't-whatever you want to keep track of. Case in point-Flyrod and I are hitting a lake south of here, and we went this time last year with almost identical conditions. I looked at the log, saw what worked and have a starting place our trip. I use one I made using Microsoft Works but there are commercial ones available which I also use-still haven't found the "perfect" one for me, but regardless I highly recommend keeping one if you don't already. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

11-21-06, 03:42 AM	#2
scrap BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 217	nope, cant even keep a checkbook straight. probably should keep one as a reference though.

11-21-06, 07:20 AM	#3
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	I do. I don't have enough entries though to make a difference yet!

11-21-06, 08:19 AM	#4
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I kept a fishing log of conditions and what happened, then after a few years of doing that, I felt no need to continue, the same patterns kept repeating themselve and I had a better handle on what to do..moving from lake to lake each weekend is a dif story, I think location logs really come in handy if you're new to a lake..for that I put markings on lake maps for 10-15 years, instead of the daily logs on what to do and where to go and what to use.. I'd recommend keeping logs to anyone, it helps. With computers in everyones house these days, its even easier..

11-21-06, 10:19 AM	#5
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	i do! they really help alot,i suggest everyone to do it.

11-21-06, 12:17 PM	#6
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	I agree with JB in this matter, I too kept a log for few years, making notes on the weather, and the water temp and the lures I was using. I made notes of where on the water I was fishing and my success or lack thereof. But, after a few seasons of doing this, I too became less and less interested in keeping notes about my outtings. I would say it's a good idea for anyone though, who is trying to learn as much as they can and improve themselves when it comes to bassin.

11-21-06, 06:18 PM	#7
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	i do, and i use microsoft powerpoint. only got 4 entries though!

11-21-06, 11:13 PM	#8
ToPwAt'R GuY BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 930	I started one awhile ago. I recomend to all new anglers in starting one.

11-24-06, 12:20 AM	#9
CAHughes BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hobbs, NM Posts: 50	This is a good idea, I do believe that I'll start one...

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