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Tracking steps while salmon fishing

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‎07-17-2017 08:49 - last edited on ‎08-20-2020 18:17 by Fitbit Moderator

‎07-17-2017 08:49 - last edited on ‎08-20-2020 18:17 by Fitbit Moderator

This is not a really an issue, at least for me since I am not compulsive about my steps being totally accurate.....it's just interesting and amusing.

 

I live on the Oregon coast and have gone salmon fishing in the ocean with my husband twice in the last 2 weeks.  My Fitbit has recorded steps during times when I was on the boat and active minutes when we were traveling fast (as opposed to actually fishing which is slow trolling.)  So I came home with unearned steps AND salmon!

 

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‎07-18-2017 07:30

‎07-18-2017 07:30

It's great to see you around @Fisherwoman! 

 

Since Fitbit algorithms are based on the arms movement, your tracker can get steps when movement is detected. So my best advice is downloading the Drivebit app, this app allows the user to automatically or manually  log driving activities to fitbit to get more accurate daily results. 

 

Let me me know how it goes! 

 

 

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‎01-12-2018 16:58

‎01-12-2018 16:58

I had a similar issue while fishing from shore. I want my steps counted while I walk the shoreline for bass because I can put in several miles.  But there is something about the motion of cranking the reel that registers steps also.  Thinking back, I probably could have switched wrists.  Then I might get false steps each cast but not each crank of the reel.

i also found I put on thousands of steps while operating a roto-tiller in our garden.

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‎01-16-2018 13:20

In response to SwimmerB

‎01-16-2018 13:20

Welcome aboard @SwimmerB! 

 

Thanks for sharing your experience. In case you haven't downloaded the Drivebit app I recommend checking the How do I delete data? article. 

 

Keep me posted! 

Magin | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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‎05-30-2020 11:25

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‎05-30-2020 11:25

Just noticed this today for myself. I walk the shoreline fishing for striped bass, but today I was standing still in one spot for an hour and I was surprised to see I hit my 10K steps. My Fitbit charge 4 was on my reel cranking arm.  Other than switching wrists, is there a better way to avoid wrist cranks or repetitive motion while standing still?

Seems like it would not be difficult to code in a some sort of catch that if your GPS doesn't detect significant movement, but the pedometer does, then ignore the steps. Or have some sort of fishing mode or standing still mode

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