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Hello there fellas,
just wanted to again say hello to everyone. Finally spring has arrived and we can get out to blow of the winter blues. Many of you have commented on the site about how user friendly it is. All we have to do now is us it.
One of the ways we can help each other is to put a post up on how your last trip was. Everyone has the good days out there that we like to post about, but sometimes we run into the bad ones to. They happen, thats fishing. Nobody kills them out there all the time. By posting about the good days, and yes, those bad days we try to forget about, we can all be helped by sharing the information. The new fishermen, the old fishermen, we all have one thing in common. WE ALL LOVE TO FISH AND CATCH FISH. So please post and don't feel that your information will not help. If we all share we can all narrow things down some and make what we all share in even more enjoyable for everyone.
Tight Lines and screaming reels,
Ed

I couldn't agree more. Sometimes the bad reports are just as, if not more valuable than the good reports. The more information we all share, the more success we all have.

Also, there is no such thing as a dumb question. This board has everything from seasoned veterans to guys just getting out on the lake for the first time. Chances are if you are looking for an answer, so is somebody else. Never be afraid to ask!

Well put guys!!

My last few trips have sucked. I planned to go and the weather was so bad I left the boat in the garage! Usually we get a couple decent days each week. Had to put a space heater in the engine compartment to weather the next couple days of weather.

This a guide of useful information that should be in your report.

Always start your report with the port you are fishing out of for the title.
Add the times(you can use AM or PM) you were out.
Number of fish caught and lost. example.....6 for 9
How many FOW(foot of water)
SOG(speed over ground) or speed at the ball.
Water temp at ball.
What depth your baits were down or set up used. example....rigger at 45', wire diver on 3 with 185' of line out, full core, or 300' of copper, etc, etc, etc....
Baits your caught the fish on.
Direction of troll
Wave conditions

Everyone loves to look at pictures. Try to include pictures in your post.

You do not have to fill in all the details, but as much information as possible is very much appreciated!

A fishing report without any details is just a bragging post.