TeamGogan Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 HiLooking for a good fishing log app. Any suggestion? Is there any apps out there that keeps track of your tackle and inventory?Thanks Jason Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 15, 2015 Super User Posted February 15, 2015 http://www.bassresource.com/fish/fishing_log.html 1 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted February 15, 2015 Super User Posted February 15, 2015 ^^^^ That's what I use. Quote
Weld's Largemouth Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 microsoft excel there's a mobile version Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 15, 2015 Super User Posted February 15, 2015 I use Microsoft Excel too. Each year I start a new log, and at the end of the year I cut and paste the info into a master excel spreadsheet. Right now I have about 12 years of info on my master. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 16, 2015 Super User Posted February 16, 2015 A spread sheet works well. I keep track of my reel maintenance on one but that's about it for me. I choose not to take time away from fishing to record data. Those few moments may or may not cost me a good fish, not worth the gamble. 1 Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted February 16, 2015 Super User Posted February 16, 2015 The thing with fishing logs is that you gotta bounce a crankbait into it and if that doesn't work drag a jig alongside it. 3 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 16, 2015 Super User Posted February 16, 2015 I find a log to be invaluable. I have kept one on a spreadsheet for many years. I post the info when I return from a trip or when on extended trips I take along a lap top. Quote
basscatcher8 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 You know i was suprised when I was at a Bass U class a few weeks ago the question came up and asked to the pro's and all 3 pros said they dont keep a log at all. They said they don't want to waste time looking at what happened before when they could be figuring out whats going on now. Was interesting. Its fun to record and see how many fish you've caught in a year though. 1 Quote
ward131 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Hi Looking for a good fishing log app. Any suggestion? Is there any apps out there that keeps track of your tackle and inventory? Thanks Jason I was looking for one also. I just installed "My Fishing Journal" . I haven't tried it yet (water is hard). It was free so we will see! Quote
ColdSVT Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I like to use the tried and true "wheel book" and a pen. For you non sailors thats a small tablet, ya know the black and white marble covered little tablet. i have he navy standard green hard bound version lol Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 16, 2015 Super User Posted February 16, 2015 If I were a logger this is what I would do. I'm sure every one knows this already, so this is just a reminder. Google has spread sheets and docs, once made they are automatically stored into "Drive. Google has create a map, those maps are stored into Drive automatically as well, in addition your camera can upload pics into your Drive folder. Drive syncs in both directions, pc to phone and phone to pc, again automatically. Whether at home or away you can have all your info with you perfectly updated. Quote
TeamGogan Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 Hi Guys Thank you for all the great suggestion Quote
chrisdm4 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I use excel to log numbers and Diaro app to log fishing conditions and what i did that day. With that app i can organize per body of water and and date. I can search throw all of my logs to find what I'm looking for. A note book would work but this makes it easier to find things per body of water or month. Quote
Captain America Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 It isn't an app that will instantly give you results, but I use this one FISHING LOG.pdf Quote
Robeng Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 I write down each event on the water. thought about spreadsheet. but on paper log I jot down relative info. Captain America>>>thanks for the PDF log. Quote
Patrick Morrow Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Depends on how advanced system you want. This costs, but has received a great feedback and has a lot of features: http://www.fisherslog.com/ Bassresource is one I use, because it is FREE! Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 2, 2015 Super User Posted March 2, 2015 Microsoft Word or Excel will do everything anyone could want. 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 2, 2015 Super User Posted March 2, 2015 Microsoft Word or Excel will do everything anyone could want. Sure it is and you control exactly the information you want to keep track of. I still like Goggle Drive because of the versatility and having everything at your fingertips on your mobile device. I only pin point locations on maps, I keep separate ones for freshwater and saltwater, further broken down by area as well. Google Earth does a pretty good job of pinpointing locations too that can be viewed on a mobile device, a nice advantage is satellite view. Quote
TourPT Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 My Fishing Companion Pro seems to be a pretty good log app. I played around with the free version for a couple weeks and liked it enough to purchase for $2.49. Some of the features are • View/Save/Edit your Fish, Gear, Locations and Trips• Attach photos, video and audio clips to your data• Mark fish as Favorites for quick access to your lunkers• Export Fish to CSV (Press menu on Fish list screen)• Organize your Fish by Fishing Trips• Add locations by map, zip code or current GPS location• Lookup Weather for any location in the world• Customizable Units of Measurement• Moon Phases• Share your data with others• Main Dashboard gives quick access to all your latest data• A simple, clean and easy to use interface• Import/Export your data to SDCARD Quote
FrogFreak Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I tried keeping a log last year and gave up. It felt to much like work. 1 Quote
Lasher Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 Here is a log I made in Google Drive. I used it a lot in the past and then over time I just kinda stopped caring. I guess I really did not feel the need to record my 1.5lber spotted bass, just not exciting enough to document the memory. However keeping logs is really helpful for locating fish when the bite is tough. Fish Log.pdf Quote
Hyrule Bass Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 i personally dont feel the need to keep a fishing log. when i fish i want to relax, recording data seems too much like work, and work is exactly what i get away from when fishing. i may keep fish count for a day in my head, but no need to for a year. just because something works in certain conditions one day, dont mean it will work in similar or identical conditions on the future. while some may think its useful, i find it a complete waste of time. time i could be using to fish or do other more useful things... 2 Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted March 2, 2015 Super User Posted March 2, 2015 Whenever I find a fishing log, I usually toss a jig or spinnerbait next to it. 3 Quote
FrankW Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 It seems to me some of you are way over doing it. After a trip while at home, jot down the Date, Time, Place, Baits Used, Weather, Success. Now next year and future years you can refer to you data for planning other trips. If you have a bang up day one year at a certain location there is a good chance that somewhere around that date is a good time to go again. If you have a cell phone you can send your self an Email with the information. Create a folder on your home computer and store your trip Emails in that folder. They will be organized by date. Frank Quote
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