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A few more thoughts about fishing logs, journals, and diaries: I find that my journal is very helpful for areas that I only fish occasionally and which I’m not that intimate. For instance, I take a trip to NY for steelhead once a year. The river I fish will run at many different water levels depending on what the hydro dam releases. Many different spots on the river fish differently depending on water level. I write down what spots are “more fishable” at various levels for future reference. I even sketch where to stand at any particular location on index cards.
Logs can be helpful for novice anglers but make sure you include important factors that will help you in future trips. Include interesting and unusual observations. Here is an entry for a spot on BI (No, I won’t say where) that I made many moons ago: “Fish here the first tide cycle during a nor’east blow. Becomes dirty on second tide.” This little bit of info was invaluable to me when I first began to explore the island. Of course it’s now second hand to me.
If someone else were to read my journal I’m sure there would be a wealth of helpful info for them. Consider that your children and grandchildren will be able to refer to them and in some cases use the info.
I also have to agree with Flap, confidence when you go out is huge. New anglers will develop that aspect.
But always consider writing down your thoughts in addition to how many bass you took. Also make entries when you have a bad outing, there are times when I’ve learned a lot from a skunking.
DZ
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