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.
Kayak Fishing Starter Guide: What to Know Before You Launch
This kayak fishing starter guide covers everything beginners need: hull selection, rigging for stability, electronics mounting including forward-facing sonar, safety gear, and how a fishing log helps you track productive drifts and anchor spots.
Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing: A Temperature-by-Temperature Field Guide
Pre-spawn bass fishing water temperature is the most important data point on the lake. Learn the four temperature windows, where bass stage, which lures to throw, and how to log your way to predicting the spawn on your home water.