Fishing Logs

[Slyster]

I just write in MS Word.. with dates.. and add to the writing each year.. and keep track of catches on the GPS color coded for species.. also GPS logs the date caught so I can filter out everything BUT the week I'm out to see past successes. BUT.. the danger here is getting stuck in a rut.. so I make sure to always try new areas and techniques.

[LoonASea]

Ive been using a calender but just for the amount fish caught.... this sounds like it would be more helpfull .... if you can send me a copy [email protected] thanks in advance

Randoid

[DanS]

Slick,

Please send a copy over if you have time. Thanks, Dan

[email protected]

I've kept a written fishing journal since 1990. I log the time of day, weather, location, lure/bait, size and type of fish, kept or c&r, who I was fishing with and who caught the fish. I also like logging interesting tidbits like "saw a bear on the shore" or "Fred snagged a sucker by the tail and thought he had his 10 pounder" ect. This makes it not only educational to go back and read the journal but also fun.

[SpecialK]

Slick, would you like to have that thing converted from an excel spreadsheet into a Access database or is the spreadsheet easier to locate, view and analyze the data?

[Brad N]

Could you send me a copy? I've never kept a log but decided this year I was going to start, & this would really help. Thanks [email protected]

[Cooter]

Guess I'll join the list... [email protected]

Thanks Slick.

[danwilliams]

Like to have it also....

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be especially intersting for me....I'm a month or less away from returning after 26 years of wandering in Arizona desert. Be fun to keep a log from day 1 of my return i think. Thanks.

[slick814]

Ok.. a bunch more going out in an hour or so...

To those of you with either MSN or Hotmail emails... it will most likely say that there is/are viruses with these sheets.... apparently microsoft's email doesn't like when there are Macros on an Excel sheet. I guarantee that there are NO viruses!!!!!!! I PROMISE!!!! If that was even a remote possibility, I wouldn't send them out!

Special K - give me your email..or email me... [email protected] I'll send you copies of both... I'd like to see what it looks like in Access....

[SpecialK]

Go ahead and send them to [email protected] and I'll see what I can do. Also let me know which version of Office you are currently running so that it will be compatible.

[LaZyDayZ]

I would like a copy too please and with your permission I will host them for you so people can just click a link and download.

Thanks

chris"at"tm9.net

replace "at" with @

[slick814]

Sent them to Special K and LaZyDayZ...

Lazy - if you want to host them, go for it!!!! I'd appreciate the help, to be honest!! Amazes me how many people have wanted this thing... also makes me feel good that other fishermen can use it!

Any more input from anyone is always welcome - It's been suggestions from fellow FM'ers that has made this thing better and better over time.

Slick

[LaZyDayZ]

Hey those look nice Slick. Thank you!!!!

Here is a link for anyone to download.

Only change I made was put them in a folder and zip em up.

http://www.lazydayz.org/fishing/Fishing Database 2.0.xls

[Blake]

I'd like one please!!!? [email protected]

Thanks

[LaZyDayZ]

Blake - Look one post up from yours. The link will download them.

[icegrogg]

THANKS!!!!! slick814 N LaZyDayZ, now I have

to get to work and transfer my chicken scratches form the last 8yrs on the 3mi tundra so I can find a spot for this yrs HARD H20 season THANKS AGAIN

[LMITOUT]

I like to note the barometric pressure and also if it's rising or falling. Something else you possibly could add to the sheet.

[Muddog]

I use my Lowrance IFinder as a log. I set a way point at hot spots. There I have a log. Later I can edit the names of the good ones. Iceeyes. Bass71-15 and so on. The Bass71-15 is for bass July 1st-15th. All you have to do is push a button twice!

[slick814]

Limitout -

I've added the baro to the updated version... check out LazyDayz's link, it should be up there once he gets a chance to get it on there.

Speaking of an updated version.... I redid almost the whole thing last night.... removed a couple of dropdowns, added more fish species, added baro. pressure and moon phase, made extra room to make entries, etc.... It's also a LOT smaller file... after eliminating the Macros, it dropped a bunch in size, so the download time is a lot shorter...

I'm sending it to LaZydayZ right now, hopefully he'll be able to get the new version linked as fast as he did the older version!

[LaZyDayZ]

Here ya go.

http://www.lazydayz.org/fishing/Fishing Database 2.0.xls

Updated the first link too.

Have a great weekend all...

[Splake]

Thanks for the log. How about spots for 1- fishing parteners,2 -fishing preasure or number of boats and 3- things tried ?

[slick814]

Well, how about one more spot for "Notes"... you can put your partner(s), fishing pressure, etc. in that one... I'll make it a bunch longer than the other cells...

As far as things tried, that's kind of what the technique box is for. Maybe make that longer?

[Tony Boshold]

That's a "slick" set up, thank you!

I would like to see the one for Ice fishing too please. tony dot boshold at sbcglobal dot net

The only thing I'd like is a larger note field.

I use mine on the water in a ziploc with a pen. I take a break inbetween spots and write notes for a few minutes at a time through out the day. Each lake gets a seperate page and is kept in a file of maps and logs. Nothing kept on the computer itself. This will be a nice change.

I really don't like keeping a clock while I'm fishing but I have a time piece on the fish finder to note when things are happening or not.

I have a question for you, what do you folks use to track the barometer while fishing or do you check it before and after?

Thanks again.

[Blue Kayak]

Thank you Slick and LaZyDays.

At work we use "waterproof" paper to record our field notes. You can get standard 8 1/12" X 11" sheets or bound log books made with water proof paper. The sheets can be run through a laser or ink jet printer so you could print sheets to match Slick's database.

I think the waterproof paper is available at places like Forestry Suppliers or Gemplers.

[TJFISHER]

slick , Could I get a copy of that log also. Thanks much..

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[slick814]

TJFisher - you should have both in your in box -

As far as the Baro, I usually just go to one of the multiple weather websites for it... weather underground is my personal favorite...