Which Flies Catch the Most Trout? 514 Fish From 193 Logged Fly Fishing Trips
Which flies catch the most trout? Eight years of one angler's fishing log, 193 logged fly fishing trips and 514 fish, ranked by fish per trip against a 2.66 baseline. The Elk Hair Caddis beats the fly I fish most, streamers run 54% below average, and the two highest-scoring patterns are single good days in disguise.
Fly Fishing on Your Lunch Break: How to Get a Real Hour on the Water
Fly fishing on your lunch break isn't a gimmick. Here's the drive-time math that decides whether it's worth going, the go bag that lives in the truck, how to handle wet feet before a 1:15 meeting, and why one run fished properly beats a mile covered.
What Percentage of Fishing Trips Are Skunked? Honest Data From a Real Fishing Log
What percentage of fishing trips are skunked? My own log says 4%. The single best public record says 19%. The gap between those two numbers is the real answer, and it says more about how we log than how we fish.
Free Fishing Log Template: Excel, Google Sheets, and Printable PDF
A free fishing log template in three formats: a 16-column Excel/Google Sheets spreadsheet with an auto-calculating stats tab, a plain CSV, and a printable PDF. Plus what to record and why the skunked trips matter most.
How to Fish a New Lake: A First-Trip Playbook for Breaking Down Unfamiliar Water
Most anglers blow their first trip to a new lake by fishing the first pretty bank they see. Here's how to fish a new lake the systematic way: map homework before you launch, reading the water on arrival, a search-bait approach to eliminate dead zones, and logging every fish so the lake gets easier every trip.
The Best Time of Day to Fish in Summer (By Species)
The best time of day to fish in summer isn't one window. Dawn, the 10 AM shutdown, a midday re-up, evening, and night each run a different schedule by species. Here's why, and how to find your own personal bite window.
Best Digital Fishing Scales for 2026 (Bluetooth & Tournament-Ready)
The best digital fishing scales for 2026, from $14 floating hook scales to Bluetooth tournament models that log every catch to your phone. Real Amazon picks tested for accuracy.
Does Moon Phase Fishing Work on YOUR Lake? Run the Experiment
Generic solunar tables have never seen your lake. Instead of arguing whether moon phase fishing works, run your own season-long experiment: log catches against the moon, control for weather, and let your data answer for your water and your species.
Same Spot, Different Day: Why You Got Skunked Where You Slayed Them
You crushed it Saturday. Same dock, same lure, same water on Sunday, and nothing. Here is why you get skunked at the same spot on different days, the five conditions that actually changed between trips, and how a few logged outings reveal which one matters for your water.
How to Catch More Fish After a Bad Trip: Turn Slow Days Into Data
Learn how to catch more fish after a bad fishing trip by reframing slow days as your richest source of data. Discover what to log, which patterns emerge from blank sessions, and how a season of 'bad' entries reveals exactly what conditions to avoid.