Hatchpedia vs Fishtechy

How long have you wished you could identify hatching insects while you're still fishing? Now you can! Hatchpedia is Your Pocket Entomologist. Hatchpedia makes precisely identifying hatching insects fast and easy. Our patent-pending search technology lets you describe the bugs that you are seeing using your own words. It's like a pocket-sized aquatic entomologist that speaks your language. BACKCOUNTRY-READY Hatchpedia is completely functional with no cell service or internet, with a grace period of up to 2 weeks past your next subscription renewal date. You will never need to scramble up a hill hoping to find a bar or two of cell service - heck, you won't even have to leave the water no matter where your adventures take you. SEARCH BY EXAMPLE Sometimes words are hard. Use our graphical Search by Example feature to build up search phrases that describe the bug that you see. CURATED PHOTOS OF ALL PHASES Hatchpedia has photos of all of the phases of the bugs' lifecycles that are important to trout. We've pored over thousands of photos and painstakingly selected over 1,000 photos that we have licensed to help you identify the bug you are seeing with the greatest certainty possible. DETAILED INFORMATION Every search result gives you detailed information about the bug including: the common name, how confident we are in the search result and why, the complete taxonomy, the approximate size of the adult, what U.S. geographic regions it is known to hatch in, and the approximate dates that it hatches. In addition, every phase of every bug has a "Learn about this phase" feature that gives you a summary of the bug's lifecycle and details about the specific phase. FROM SIMPLE TO COMPLEX PHRASES Hatchpedia's search engine is custom-built and entomology-specific (patent pending). We support searches in your own words from very simple keywords to complex phrases. A very simple description of a bug might be simply 'upright wing' or 'upright wing 1/2 inch body', while a more complex description might be 'upright yellow mottled wing 12mm light yellow body 2 tails'. Our search feature doesn't require you to enter quotes or any other special characters as it works hard to figure out complex phrase combinations and match them against a huge database of entomological data with over 520 species that trout love to eat. USE CURRENT LOCATION AND/OR DATE Hatchpedia can use your current location and/or date to find bugs that are hatching around you *now*. PLAN TRIPS You can specify a region within the United States as well as a date in order to find bugs that will be hatching whenever and wherever your fishing trip will take you! HATCHPEDIA FREE You can also use Hatchpedia free of charge to learn more about the lifecycles and behaviors of the bugs that trout love to eat. Privacy policy: https://www.hatchpedia.com/privacy Terms and conditions: https://www.hatchpedia.com/terms Join our community! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hatchpedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatchpedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hatchpedia

Fishtechy: Measure Fish with your Smartphone Measure fish in seconds with the Proof Ball, powered by AI Fishtechy transforms how anglers measure, log, and share their catches. Powered by advanced AI and the innovative Proof Ball (now available with NFC), Fishtechy delivers fast, accurate, and non-invasive fish measurements—right from your smartphone. Key Features AI-Powered Fish Measurement Place the Proof Ball next to your catch, record a photo or video, and let Fishtechy automatically measure length, girth, and weight with high accuracy. New Camera Experience (v3.0) A redesigned camera flow lets you quickly record a video while measurements are processed automatically in the background—no waiting, no manual steps. Instant Results & Smart Gallery Auto-measured catches are instantly available and clearly marked as verified in your gallery, ready to post to your feed or challenges. Conservation-First Design Reduce fish handling to support ethical catch-and-release practices and protect aquatic ecosystems. Challenges & Competitions Join public or private challenges, create teams, compete on live leaderboards, and showcase your best catches—all within the app. SMART Catch Log Automatically create a private log of the location, time, weather conditions and size of each catch - no manual data entry required. Proof Ball with NFC Register and verify your Proof Ball using NFC for added authenticity, ownership tracking, and enhanced verification. Privacy & Control Your data stays under your control, with transparent options to share anonymized catch data with fisheries for conservation and research. Community & Sharing Share verified catches, interact with other anglers, and connect with guides and fishing communities. Fishtechy brings together AI, conservation, and competition—helping anglers measure smarter, fish responsibly, and compete confidently.