What do Taiwan catch records show? 8 studies
Mostly not yet: 7 of 8 are inconclusive on current data.
DudeFishinG studies use voluntarily submitted catch records. Each study has its own sample, time period, method and limits. Historical records do not measure current fish abundance or guarantee a catch.
Available studies
- InconclusiveDoes moon phase affect fishing?
Not known yet: catches are logged, but trips with no catch aren't.
Do Moon Phase and Tides Affect Catches? Inconclusive on Current Data
- InconclusiveDo anglers release invasive fish?
Not known yet: 77% were released, but invasive status isn't in the data.
Do Anglers Release Invasive Fish? Inconclusive on Current Data
- InconclusiveDo anglers spread invasive fish between waters?
Not known yet: the data has no invasive-species label to trace.
Do Angler Moves Carry Invasive Fish Between Waters? Inconclusive on Current Data
- Question reframedMethod or spot: which decides what you catch?
Mostly the spot: water body says more about the species than method.
Method, Place and Species: 11,364 Taiwan Catches
- InconclusiveDoes air pressure affect fishing?
Not known yet: verified pressure covers just 32 days.
Do Fish Bite Before a Front? Pressure and Catches Are Inconclusive on Current Data
- InconclusiveIs fishing better at dawn and dusk?
Not known yet: only 537 trips are usable so far.
Is the Bite Better at Dawn and Dusk? Within-Trip Rates Are Inconclusive on Current Data
- InconclusiveDo anglers still fish during typhoon warnings?
Can't tell: blank trips look like staying home. Follow official warnings.
Do Anglers Stay In During Typhoon Warnings? Inconclusive on Current Data
- InconclusiveHow many fish are caught before they mature?
Not computed yet: maturity reference lengths are still unchecked.
How Many Fish Are Caught Before Maturity? Inconclusive on Current Data
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The full research directory (Traditional Chinese) also includes material without a reviewed English edition.