Catch Counter Software
Dateline 9/14/98
I have always kept up with the bass I caught, logging them in and studying the logs to help me catch more. During the past few years software has been developed to help you do this and use the information better.
Good software not only gives you a way to keep a record of your catch, it allows you to look for patterns that may help you know what to do when you get to the lake. The Bass Guide actually predicts what you should use based on conditions you give it. It is shareware and you can download it for free. Registration costs only $20.
BLS Outdoors offeres several software packages for anglers. A tournament management program helps track of all aspects of it for you, from standings to number of competitors. The Fish Tracking System is a very good log that allows you to track your catch and learn from it. SkyCalc allows you to track solar and lunar times through you computer.
Keeping up with you catch is fun and can be a valuable took in learning about fishing. Although much of the software is for bass, it can be adapted for other species. And there probably is some developed specifically for other game fish.
Start recording your catch. Do a web page about it like Levi and his dad do. Track the fish you catch and enjoy the memories year after year.
Links are repeated below for your convenience.
Fishing Log, part 1
How to use a calander and a fishing log to improve your catch.
Fishing Log, part 2
More information on keeping records to help you catch more fish.
The Bass Guide
Keep a record of your catch but also help decide which lures to
use - in advance!
BLS Outdoors
BLS produces software for tracking your catch. This site explains the software
and has some good pictures.
Fish
Counter
Cute site where a father and son keep a record of all their fishing
trips. The story of the phirst phish is very good!
Any comments on catch counter software? Tell me about any experiences you have. Do you keep up with your catch? Do you have any stories about your results? If so, you can also post information about it for others on my message board - you must register to post but can read the board as a guest. Also, if you have a story about keeping up with your catch, let me know about it at fishing.guide@about.com. for a "Fishtale"or discuss it in the chat room on every night at 8:00 EST. Tell others what you like.
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