What…you may ask…exactly is a fishing notebook. Well ~ the obvious answer would be a notebook about fishing. The more specific answer is…”where Lizzy keeps all her research about all things fishing….”

A couple of years ago, when I began really getting into fishing, I wanted to research every camp and lodge available to me all around the world. I started looking at the internet and different fishing sites and ordering travel information, and then one day, I realized that I had about a thousand sites saved on my computer and no idea what any of them were. It was so confusing. I wanted to look up all the information I had gathered about Peacock Bass Fishing…but I had to sort through Pike Fishing sites to find it. What a MESS!!!

So I started my fishing notebook. I started first with a small notebook devoted to Canada fishing only. But as I started really finding out how much I love to travel and fish, I realized I would need more areas in which to write notes.

I have recently decided that I need a new fishing notebook. I realized I really did need much more space and I want to evolve it into not only a fishing notebook but also include information about places I would like to travel (and of course places to fish while there).

My new notebook will be divided by species of fish. That way when I want to fish for Peacock Bass I can just flip to that section of fish. I also think that I will subdivide each species by destination. This time I have decided to use a 3 ring binder so that I can insert loose paper where needed. This will make it easier to add pages when they are needed because a section or subsection has filled up. And believe me…There are so many places I want to fish those sections fill up pretty fast. I am also going to add a section on interesting new lures and gear. I always find that keeping notes on new items is handy when it comes time to replace something old or worn out.

For each lodge, camp or fishing location I write a short description that includes the camp name, name of the owners, cost of lodging and meals, cost of travel, address, phone number, website, the name of the body of water serviced, and any other information that I think is valuable. Its usally about a paragraph that I write but I always include all the information I would need to book the trip.

I am very excited about this new fishing notebook. It will take my fishing hobby to a whole new level and put all of my information at my fingertips in a place that is easy to sort through and is organized. It is so easy just to throw it in your suitcase and take along on trips in case that you end up someplace unexpected and want to throw in a line.

Well I am off to the store to purchase my binder, dividers and loose paper. This is a very exciting day!!!

Happy Organizing ~

LIZZY aka The Fisherbabe