BLS OutDoors - Fishing Software for Dedicated Anglers

The Definitive
Point & Click
Fishing Log and
  Analysis System

The Fish Tracking System


Version 8.0
Software for Windows®
XP w/SP2 & Vista

The PC Fishing Log Software Concept was first developed by BLS Associates in 1985.  Continuing feedback and improvements in computer hardware, database tools and design have led to our latest version of
The Fish Tracking System

Have you ever thought about keeping a fishing log?
Now, point & click your way to a "Winning, Fishing Game Plan".  The Fish Tracking System tracks weather and water conditions along with catch results by date, location, sub location, angler, pattern, lure, presentation, retrieve, and species of fish.  Soon, you'll have a huge pool of fishing information that can be queried, charted, interpreted, then applied on your next fishing trip. Gain an enormous advantage on your competition or quarry by preparing a well developed fishing strategy before you head out on the water.

  • Fast Data Entry.  Log a complete day's angling in just a couple of minutes.
    • Smart Defaulting.  For example, when a lure is selected color, size, line test, species, presentation, and retrieve are automatically loaded with values last used for the selected lure.  Just change the differences.
    • Smart List Boxes.  Most recently used selections are shown first.
  • Capture as Much or as Little Fishing Detail as Desired.
    • Unlimited User Defined Tables for Locations, Sub Locations, Observations, Anglers, Patterns, Fish Species, Lures/Baits, Lure Colors, Lure Sizes, Presentations, Retrieves, Location Types, Cover Types, Structures, Water Flow (Tides), and Depth Ranges.
    • Standardized Weather and Water Conditions.
    • Capture Fish Sizes by Weight, Length, or Length & Girth.
    • Record Catch Details Down to the Species and Lure Level for True Lure Analysis.
    • Optionally Tracks Strike-Hookup, Hookup-Catch and Strike-Catch Ratios.
    • Unlimited Log Entries can be made. Include your own, your friends and other tournament results, if you like, for further analysis.
    • An Invaluable "WHERE USED" Lookup for All Fishing Log Table Elements.
  • A Free-Form DiaryRecord notes, stories, expenses, etc. for each fishing trip.
  • Log Your Photos.  Catalog your digital photos and their description with your log entries.
  • Performance Analysis Tracks Angling effectiveness by Location, Sub Location, Angler, Pattern, Fish Species, Lure, Lure Color, Lure Size, Presentation, Retrieve, Month, Year, and Moon Phase based on your specified criteria.  And, produce a Graphic Chart with a simple button click.
  • Performance Charts. Produce colored Charts and Graphs for any of your customized performance analysis categories.
  • View, Print, Publish and Exchange Reports. (View Sample Reports)
    • All Fishing Reports and Charts can be displayed on your screen or printed.
    • Additionally, All Fishing Reports and Charts can be saved in Text, Rich Text, HTML, Snapshot or PDF formats for exchanging or publishing via E-mail or the Internet.
  • Database Selection Flexibility.  (Ex. Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, Form 4)
    • Base Your Analysis & Charts on Expected Conditions.
    • Selections can be Based on Any or All Elements in the Database.
    • Quantitative Elements, like Water Temperature, can be Selected by a Range of Values (Ex. 65º to 69º).
    • Select the Quality of Fishing Desired.
      • Most Weight.
      • Largest Average Fish.
      • Largest Fish.
      • Most Fish.
      • Most Fish Per Hour.
      • Greatest Weight  Per Hour.
      • and More....
  • Upgrade Your Existing Database. If you have an earlier version of The Fish Tracking System, your existing angling database can be easily imported.
  • Point & Click Easy.  On-Line Help & Documentation.

The Fish Tracking System  is only $59.95
To Order



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