As the title says, just wondered how you record information on a venue you're fishing. Stuff like swims, identified spots, how many wraps out, baits used, times, catches etc.
Is there a decent App that can do this or do you use word/excel on your mobile phone or good old fashion Quill and parchment paper.
I'm generally really Carp with this sort of thing on phones so any help would be extremely helpful.
Is there a decent App that can do this or do you use word/excel on your mobile phone or good old fashion Quill and parchment paper.
I'm generally really Carp with this sort of thing on phones so any help would be extremely helpful.
In reply to Post #1
Memory
Memory
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Likewise, all stored in the old grey matter. Can't remember anything else in my life (birthdays, dentists or hospital appointments, what I need from the supermarket, etc) but have an excellent memory for fishing info.
Likewise, all stored in the old grey matter. Can't remember anything else in my life (birthdays, dentists or hospital appointments, what I need from the supermarket, etc) but have an excellent memory for fishing info.
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Is it because you fish the same venue all the time or are you able to remember for numerous venues? I used to note everything down in a small book I carried with me but thinking of just storing it on my phone but not sure of the easiest most convenient way of doing it.
Is it because you fish the same venue all the time or are you able to remember for numerous venues? I used to note everything down in a small book I carried with me but thinking of just storing it on my phone but not sure of the easiest most convenient way of doing it.
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I have a good old fashioned notebook and pencil.
After my dad died I found his old notebooks. And sat for a night reading through them with a decent bottle of red as I found some of the dates and venues where I could remember being there. A mobile app just wouldn't be the same
I have a good old fashioned notebook and pencil.
After my dad died I found his old notebooks. And sat for a night reading through them with a decent bottle of red as I found some of the dates and venues where I could remember being there. A mobile app just wouldn't be the same
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You're absolutely right mate. I had similar in my barrow bag which listed a good 5 or 6 years of what I regarded vital information from a couple of venues I was fishing at the time. Unfortunately it when when I had everything stolen from my garage. I just thought I might try and be a bit more up to date with the technology but it's probably just as easy to use the old book again.
You're absolutely right mate. I had similar in my barrow bag which listed a good 5 or 6 years of what I regarded vital information from a couple of venues I was fishing at the time. Unfortunately it when when I had everything stolen from my garage. I just thought I might try and be a bit more up to date with the technology but it's probably just as easy to use the old book again.
In reply to Post #1
Fishing diary, photos and my head.
Putting it onto the documents on my phone just doesn't seem as satisfying
Fishing diary, photos and my head.
Putting it onto the documents on my phone just doesn't seem as satisfying
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Multiple venues. If I look at old photos from the late 80's, I can say with 100% confidence what swim and approximately what time I caught the fish. Weird because like I say, otherwise my memory is crap!!
Multiple venues. If I look at old photos from the late 80's, I can say with 100% confidence what swim and approximately what time I caught the fish. Weird because like I say, otherwise my memory is crap!!
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these days I can remember all the words to a 1969 song but I cant remember why I walked into the bloody kitchen !!
these days I can remember all the words to a 1969 song but I cant remember why I walked into the bloody kitchen !!
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I was the same at work, would walk into the other half of the office and forget what I'd gone for!!
I was the same at work, would walk into the other half of the office and forget what I'd gone for!!
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I'm the same, although my fishing doesnt quite stretch to the 80's. I dont think it's that uncommon to remember lots about a session, dont forget you are in a swim for hours upon end, certainly distance, features and bait are the normal things for me to remember, even 20+ years ago, and more so if you walk into a swim you've fished before, things start flooding back, well, it does for me anyway
I'm the same, although my fishing doesnt quite stretch to the 80's. I dont think it's that uncommon to remember lots about a session, dont forget you are in a swim for hours upon end, certainly distance, features and bait are the normal things for me to remember, even 20+ years ago, and more so if you walk into a swim you've fished before, things start flooding back, well, it does for me anyway
Mainly from memory but I always use the notes on my phone. Each swim gets a photo taken and marked up for what to aim at and where to stand to cast. Plenty of notes typed below it.
Most of the time it's done from memory but having the photo and notes as a backup is always a good idea.
Most of the time it's done from memory but having the photo and notes as a backup is always a good idea.
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I'm with you on this. Like others have said, I can remember most things, like time of day, rig I was using, roughly where I was fishing even from 20 plus years ago. But this was all before the use of distance sticks etc. When you note it down in your phone, where do you log it. Do you use something like word or Adobe. I'm truly crap with phones so debating whether to use my phone or just go back to good old fashion pen and paper.
I'm with you on this. Like others have said, I can remember most things, like time of day, rig I was using, roughly where I was fishing even from 20 plus years ago. But this was all before the use of distance sticks etc. When you note it down in your phone, where do you log it. Do you use something like word or Adobe. I'm truly crap with phones so debating whether to use my phone or just go back to good old fashion pen and paper.
If you don't like phones just write it in a note book.
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I'd only start worrying when you carefully fold up your discarded jumper......and put it in the fridge with your slippers
I'd only start worrying when you carefully fold up your discarded jumper......and put it in the fridge with your slippers