Fishtechy is an innovative AI-powered tool that's perfect for our fly fishing tournament, allowing anglers to measure their catches quickly, accurately, and with minimal stress to the fish. It's especially great for catch-and-release events like ours, where preserving the health of trout is key. At its core, Fishtechy uses a small, portable device called the Proof Ball (an orange, golf-ball-sized reference object) combined with a free mobile app to analyze photos or videos of your fish. This eliminates the need for bulky measuring tapes or scales, reducing handling time and potential harm to delicate species like brown and rainbow trout.

Step-by-Step: How to Use Fishtechy

1. Get Started: First, you'll need to download the Fishtechy app (Android, iOS) on the device you're using—whether it's your smartphone (available for free on both iOS and Android) or tablet. Create a quick account to unlock all features.

2. Acquire the Proof Ball: No need to buy one—we'll provide the Proof Ball to all participants at the tournament. This durable, waterproof device is easy to carry in your tackle box and serves as your key reference tool for measurements.

3. Join the Contest: Once you're set up, join our official tournament contest within the app. For detailed instructions, follow this link: Watch the Video Tutorial.

4. Capture Your Catch: When you hook a fish, follow these instructions provided by Fishtechy for capturing the fish data.

5. AI Magic Happens: Upload the image or video directly in the app. Fishtechy's advanced AI instantly processes it, using the known size of the Proof Ball as a scale to calculate precise measurements like length, girth, and even estimated weight. It supports a wide variety of fish species, including trout, and if your catch isn't in the database yet, you can request an addition—the AI learns and improves from user data over time.

6. Log and Submit: The app's SMART Log feature automatically records your catch details, including location and timestamps. For our tournament, you can submit entries seamlessly through Fishtechy's built-in contest mode, ensuring verified, tamper-proof results.

This whole process takes just seconds, letting you release the fish back into the water faster and healthier. Plus, it's eco-friendly, as you can opt to contribute anonymized data to fisheries research.

Tying It into Our Fly Fishing Tournament

We're excited to use Fishtechy for fair and efficient scoring in our event! Prizes will be awarded for:

• Total Length: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place based on the cumulative length of your catches.

• Largest Brown: The biggest brown trout measured.

• Largest Rainbow: The biggest rainbow trout measured.

By requiring all participants to use Fishtechy (with the app downloaded on your device), we ensure transparency, reduce disputes, and keep the focus on fun and conservation. Get ready to cast—may the best angler win!