This calculator helps estimate the catch rate of a specific fishing lure or bait based on various environmental and behavioral factors. The "Gen 5" model incorporates advanced variables for a more nuanced prediction.
function calculateCatchRate() {
var lureSize = parseFloat(document.getElementById("lureSize").value);
var waterClarity = parseFloat(document.getElementById("waterClarity").value);
var fishActivityLevel = parseFloat(document.getElementById("fishActivityLevel").value);
var preyAvailability = parseFloat(document.getElementById("preyAvailability").value);
var anglerExperience = parseFloat(document.getElementById("anglerExperience").value);
var timeOfDayFactor = parseFloat(document.getElementById("timeOfDayFactor").value);
var resultElement = document.getElementById("result");
resultElement.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous result
if (isNaN(lureSize) || isNaN(waterClarity) || isNaN(fishActivityLevel) || isNaN(preyAvailability) || isNaN(anglerExperience) || isNaN(timeOfDayFactor)) {
resultElement.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
// Example Gen 5 Catch Rate Formula (simplified for demonstration)
// This formula is illustrative and can be adjusted based on specific research or data.
// It aims to model how different factors might influence the probability of a fish striking and being hooked.
// Base attraction from lure size and visibility (affected by water clarity)
var lureAttraction = (lureSize / 10) * (1 / (waterClarity / 10)); // Larger lure, clearer water can increase attraction
// Fish strike probability based on activity and available prey
var strikeProbability = (fishActivityLevel / 10) * preyAvailability;
// Angler effectiveness (experience and how they use the lure at certain times)
var anglerEffectiveness = (anglerExperience / 10) * timeOfDayFactor;
// Combining factors to get a catch rate percentage
// This is a hypothetical formula. In reality, this would involve complex statistical models.
var rawCatchRate = (lureAttraction * strikeProbability * anglerEffectiveness) * 100;
// Clamp the result between 0 and 100 (representing percentage)
var finalCatchRate = Math.min(Math.max(rawCatchRate, 0), 100);
resultElement.innerHTML = "Estimated Catch Rate: " + finalCatchRate.toFixed(2) + "%";
}
#catchRateCalculator {
font-family: sans-serif;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 8px;
max-width: 500px;
margin: 20px auto;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
}
#catchRateCalculator h2 {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 20px;
color: #333;
}
#catchRateCalculator label {
display: block;
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-weight: bold;
color: #555;
}
#catchRateCalculator input[type="number"] {
width: calc(100% – 12px);
padding: 8px;
margin-bottom: 15px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 4px;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
#catchRateCalculator button {
background-color: #4CAF50;
color: white;
padding: 10px 15px;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 16px;
width: 100%;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
#catchRateCalculator button:hover {
background-color: #45a049;
}
#catchRateCalculator #result {
margin-top: 20px;
padding: 10px;
border-top: 1px solid #eee;
text-align: center;
font-size: 18px;
color: #333;
}