I've been keeping a journal for the past two years for my trout fishing. I use a Rite-in-the-Rain one:



[url=http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?memberId=12500226&productId=46917:6 788e]Campmor has them[/url:6788e].

I like it because I'll carry it on the stream, and not worry about getting it wet (use a regular pencil, or one of the special rite-in-the-rain pens). they come in all different sizes, the one I got is about 4x7".

I like to write down where I fished, time, general weather conditions (including water temp), fish caught (or not), fish seen, flies tried (and what was successful). I'm not really keeping one to know exactly what works at what time of year, but rather to relive good days (I still reread about one particular day on the W.B Ausable...).

I'm planning a move to New England this summer, and will get much more into striper fishing... in which I will keep a detailed log of tides, moon phases, water temp, etc.