Session Diary Template + Example Session: How I Approach a New Michigan Water

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If you want faster progress, keep a simple session diary. The point isn’t writing a novel—it’s building a record of what worked and why.

The 60‑second template

  • Date/time
  • Venue/swim
  • Weather (wind, temp, pressure trend)
  • Water (clarity, weed, depth, signs)
  • Plan
  • Bait (what/how much)
  • Rigs/hookbaits
  • Results
  • Notes (repeat/change)

Example (short)

Signs: bubbles on the inside weed edge, one show at dusk.

Plan: fish the edge accurately; light bait until confirmed.

Result: one take at last light; noted to return with tighter baiting pattern.


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