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[fishmonk]

Hey guys, I created a free app for iPhones for newbies to identify salmon species when they are out there this fall. I will post it on the app store soon. I will also add some functionality which will outline the regulations for each fish in the different waters.

[dobrolub]

Looks cool. Do you imagine the app will be used to ID a fish just caught?

[halcyonguitars]

I'd use it.

[fishmonk]

I'm thinking a fishing partner could use it or the person fishing.

[dobrolub]

I'd consider wizard type interface e.g.

black gums -> chinook
white gums -> tail spots ? etc. -> coho ...

[fishmonk]

I'd consider wizard type interface e.g.

black gums -> chinook
white gums -> tail spots ? etc. -> coho ...

Sweet...I like that idea. Choose what you see....

[Knnn]

Many have talked about this.  Great you have the skillz to do it and offer it for free.  Thanks.

[jessestmars]

This sounds like a great app. I'm all for fishing education in any shape/form.

A challenge you may face is the upkeep of the regulation info. E.g. What we saw from the DFO this past summer changing the Salmon opening in a very short time frame on the Fraser river.

But if you're able to help clarify these ongoing reg changes, I think that would be a huge help for many anglers. Look forward to checking out the app!

[NothingToSnagAbout]

Is android a possibility?

[Johnny Canuck]

Good looking app, however anglers should know what they have before they land the fish. If you're unsure snap a quick pic and release it.

[bobby b]

Would be good too if one could use it while offline , meaning ....if there was some sort of 'built in' data ( pics etc.. ) so as to be able to access info on a fish if in an arae with no reception. As many fishing spots are out of range of cell/data reception

Another thought would be if the app could use your current location to give regs ( and maybe updates ) on the system that you are currently fishing.

[BC Fishing]

Great idea!

I second the idea to make the whole or partial app database available offline. Including a mobile friendly time stamped version of the local fishing regulations with each location will be a huge bonus. It certainly will require a lot of coding, but it is about time someone came up with this.

I believe that anglers should also know about all of the non sport species, such as sculpins, crayfish, and those creepy lampreys.. And what about including photos of the nymps / insects found in certain locations? I started my own photo-database (most recent one was photos / video of surprisingly LARGE cased caddis, some sort of baetis nymphs and yellow scuds chased around by trout fingerlings in the glacial waters of Garibaldi lake... will post it to youtube some time)

Maybe the people in charge of the fisheries may be interested in funding this app if it will include a user friendly interactive version of go-fish-bc's stocking reports and Rodney's fishing locations

I can also offer to help with any illustrations. Users are less likely to uninstall the app within a few days if they see some sort of minimalistic eye candy. In addition to those generic and un-representative illustrations of the fish that we find on google, real photogenic photos of the fish are also a must.

I was also previously asked to make several very basic info-graphics on local fish types and illustrated fishing methods / equipment set ups on this subject. Here's an example:

[DragonSpeed]

Following - looking forward to seeing this come to fruition.