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TABLE 4
PROGNOSTICATORS FOR FAVORABLE
TROUT FISHING PRODUCTIVITY
A GRADING SYSTEM (Revised)*
Each category is assigned a factor and score based on relative importance in predicting fishing activity - best time and conditions to fish. Circle one in each category and add for sum total grade.
Scale:
80 -100
 = good fishing
50 - 80
 = fair fishing
0- 50
 = poor fishing
However, most of us go fishing when we can get time off, not because it is the best time.
CATEGORY
FACTORS
SCORE
1.
Season
Spring
12
  
   
Fall
7
  
   
Summer
4
  
   
Winter
2
  
2.
Feed Selection
Hatch Identification
25
  
   
Stomach content
20
  
   
Seining the water
20
  
   
Look under rocks
10
  
3.
 Lure Selection - Match the feed (hatch, gastric contents, etc.)
(Size is more important than shape, shape more important than color)
   
Size
10
  
   
Shape
5
  
   
Color
3
  
4.
Fly/Lure Presentation
   
Drag free
5
  
   
Natural action
5
  
5.
Angle of light on surface of water
   
Early morning "rise"
10
  
   
Late evening "rise"
10
  
6.
Turbidity of water
   
Off color
10
  
   
Clear
5
  
   
Dirty
0
  
7.
Moon Phase
New to full moon
5
  
   
Waning moon
0
  
8.
Sky Brightness
Overcast clouds
5
  
   
Clear sun
0
  
9.
Barometer
Just before a rain
10
  
   
Steady
5
  
   
On the rise
5
  
   
Falling
0
  
     
   
TOTAL SCORE
  
*This scale does not assess skill or fishing pressure (number of fisherpersons per area). This formula is not based on any scientific data or on the results of this survey. A short cut is to use the H-BS system: "Hey buddy, what are you catching them with?
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