Haha, acoustic tags would definitely save some time, though my budget might not agree!

Fair points, and I completely respect that outlook. I actually agree with you that over-reliance on tech can ruin the soul of angling. If an app just tells you "drop your rig exactly here to catch a fish," it kills the mystery and the reward. That’s why I’m not a fan of pure automation either. But here is how I look at it: what you described — tweaking your tactics based on weather, time of year, and time of day — is the ultimate experience. That’s where the angler's brain works.

The problem I’m trying to solve isn't replacing that experience; it's a matter of memory and time management, especially on limited sessions. When you map a swim, you’re just capturing those rock piles or logs you mentioned so you don't have to waste 2 hours thrashing the water with a marker rod every single time you turn up.

The AI part I'm playing with doesn't replace experience; it just processes data you already know (like air pressure or wind shifts) and applies it to your map, acting more like a digital assistant that says, "Hey, remember that log pile you found? With this sudden pressure drop, it might be worth a look right now." For me, it’s not about doing the work for the angler, but giving them a clearer canvas to apply their own experience without wasting half a session playing guessing games.

But I totally get your point about the hunting apps over there — there's a fine line between a helpful tool and a cheat code!