Client Project

Revolutionizing Recreational Fishing with Fish-Trak

How AYS Labs built a feature-rich mobile application and backend system to empower recreational fishers and tagging programs.

The Challenge

Fish-Trak aimed to create a comprehensive platform for recreational fishers to:

• • Record and track comprehensive fish catch data.
• • Share historical catch information and connect with tagging programs.
• • Contribute to conservation efforts by providing accurate data for scientific research.

This ambitious project required:

• • Data Aggregation and Sharing: A system to collect, manage, and share data with tagging programs like the American Littoral Society’s program.
• • User-Friendly Experience: A seamless mobile app for fishers to log and view their catch history.
• • Backend System Integration: Building an admin dashboard for managing user, tag, and catch data.

Our Solution

AYS Labs partnered with Fish-Trak to design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive mobile and backend platform:

• 1. Mobile Application for Recreational Fishers:
• • Designed a clean, intuitive mobile app for fishers to log catches, including species, location, and other details.
• • Built interactive features to visualize historical catch data and track tags.
• 2. Integration with Tagging Programs:
• • Developed a system for fishers to share data directly with tagging programs.
• • Enabled tagging programs to access and analyze data for research and conservation purposes.
• 3. Administrator Dashboard:
• • Built an internal dashboard for administrators to manage user accounts, tag data, and catch information.
• • Included tools for generating reports and analyzing trends.
• 4. Scalable Backend Infrastructure:
• • Implemented a robust backend to handle large datasets and real-time data processing.
• • Supported future integrations with additional tagging programs and conservation initiatives.
• 5. E-Commerce and Blogging:
• • Briefly incorporated the Shopify store for selling fishing equipment, tags, and merchandise.
• • Added a blogging feature to share tips, stories, and updates about recreational fishing.

The Outcome

• Empowered Recreational Fishers:  Delivered a user-friendly app for logging and managing fish catch data.
• Enhanced Conservation Efforts:  Provided tagging programs with accurate, accessible data for research.
• Improved Operations:  Equipped Fish-Trak with an admin dashboard to efficiently manage users and data.
• Increased Engagement:  Enabled fishers to connect with tagging programs and contribute to conservation.

Key Takeaways

AYS Labs developed a comprehensive solution that:

• Empowered recreational fishers to log, track, and share catch data.
• Built bridges between fishers and tagging programs to support conservation efforts.
• Combined a mobile app, admin dashboard, e-commerce, and blogging for a full-featured platform.

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