{"id":4095,"date":"2026-04-25T08:03:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T07:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishy.nu\/?page_id=4095"},"modified":"2026-04-25T17:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T16:28:23","slug":"scores","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fishy.nu\/en\/scores\/","title":{"rendered":"Scoring and results management"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have built what we believe is the world's most complete and best system<\/strong> for scoring in fishing competitions like yours. Not just in theory, but where it actually counts, in the middle of an ongoing competition<\/em> when everything doesn't go exactly according to plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The essence of every fishing competition is simple to understand but difficult to implement in practice: the result must be fair, transparent and trustworthy<\/strong>. At the same time, many organizers want to be able to shape the competition exactly<\/em> according to their own rules, whether it is a simple club competition or a national championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fishy Live is built for just this. The system includes a very powerful and flexible calculation engine<\/strong> which can handle basically all competition formats, without you having to build special solutions or handle anything manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfaf Multiple ways to define what counts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A fundamental part of any competition is how a catch is scored. Fishy Live gives you four options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Length<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Points based on the length of the fish in centimeters. Most common in catch & release competitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Weight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Points based on fish weight in grams. Popular in trolling and boat competitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Combined<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both length and weight are included in the score. Flexible and versatile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Species hunting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each approved fish scores one point, regardless of size. Perfect for family competitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can also separate how points are calculated from how they are displayed<\/em>. For example, a competition can be ranked by length but presented as \u201dpoints\u201d in the results list, making it easier to communicate with participants and the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd04 A consistent and predictable calculation model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All results are calculated through a fixed process: collect approved catches \u2192 apply rules \u2192 calculate final result<\/strong>. It provides three important properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reproducible<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The same data always produces the same results<\/strong> \u2013 no random differences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Controllable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The results can always be checked and verified afterwards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All participants are treated by exactly the same rules<\/strong>, without exception.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2699\ufe0f Full control over the scoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fishy Live gives you detailed control over how your competition scores. By combining different settings for number of fish, daily limits and species rules, you can shape the scoring model exactly according to your competition format<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you can control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • How many fish are counted per team?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • How many fish per day are allowed to be counted<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • How many fish per species can be counted?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Whether restrictions apply per day or the entire competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Example of competition format<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Only the top 5 fish per team count<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Multi-day competition: max 3 fish per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Species focus: each species is counted only once<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Some species are more severely restricted than others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      This not only controls the outcome, but also how the participants fish. The rules shape the strategy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \u2716\ufe0f Species multipliers and bonus points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      If you want to influence which species are prioritized, you can use multipliers. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Perch gives double points<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Pike gives normal points<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • A certain species is set to zero and is not counted at all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Often used to create more balanced competitions or highlight species that are otherwise caught less frequently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Fixed bonus points per fish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Add a fixed bonus point per fish to make even smaller fish valuable<\/em>. Perfect for community and family competitions where everyone should have a chance to contribute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        \u2696\ufe0f Score adjustment and handicap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Sometimes catch data alone isn't enough to create a fair competition. Fishy Live lets you adjust individual teams' final scores with a fixed point addition or point deduction<\/strong> \u2014 without affecting the tie-break calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Handicap<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Give less experienced teams a points boost to level the playing field. Perfect for leagues and series where everyone should have a chance regardless of experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Penalties and deductions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Deduct points for rule violations without having to disqualify. A milder measure that keeps the team in the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Full transparency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        All adjustments are openly published on the leaderboard with the reason, who made the change and when. Nothing happens in the hidden.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        The adjustment can be positive or negative and can be changed during the competition. It is applied after the fish score but does not affect the tie-break order, so it never gives a team an unfair advantage in the event of a tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83d\udcc5 Multi-day competitions with fair results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        In competitions that span several days, a challenge often arises. A single bad day<\/em>, perhaps due to weather, can determine the entire outcome. Fishy Live solves this by letting you choose how the days are counted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        All days count<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        The sum of all the days' catches determines the final result. Simple and traditional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Only the best days<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        The system selects automatically the days that give the highest total points<\/strong> per team. Fairer and better reflection of actual performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Additionally, a clear division per day<\/strong>, so that both organizers and participants can understand how the result was built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83d\udea4 Trolling mode \u2013 competitions with central weighing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Not all fishing competitions operate as live reporting from the water. In many trolling competitions, the catch is instead taken to a central weighing station<\/strong> after the fishing day, where organizers and judges record all catches afterwards. Fishy Live has a dedicated trolling mode built for exactly this format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Central weighing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Instead of participants reporting catches via the app, the organizer registers all catches in a quick grid tool<\/strong>. Multiple teams and catches are managed in the same view \u2013 much faster than entering report by report.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Day-based grid<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        In multi-day competitions, the grid is organized automatically per competition day<\/em>, with clearly marked sections and exactly the number of places per day that the daily limit allows. Reports are automatically placed on the correct day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Best days decide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Combine with \u201dbest X of Y days\u201d<\/strong>-model: each day's score is calculated separately, and the system automatically selects the best days per team. One bad day doesn't have to ruin the final result.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Trolling mode is standard in professional multi-day trolling competitions and is used by clubs and associations around the country. The entire flow \u2013 from weigh-in to finished leaderboard \u2013 is handled in the same system as all other competition formats, with the same scoring engine, the same tie-break rules and the same transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83e\udd1d Tie-break \u2013 clear rules in case of a tie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Ties are common in fishing competitions, especially when many teams are participating. Fishy Live offers several tie-break methods that automatically determine the placing when two or more teams have the same score. Here are some examples of methods you can choose from: Scoring and tie-break rules is published openly on the competition's public page<\/strong>, so that each participant can see in advance exactly how the result will be decided. This builds trust and minimizes discussions after the competition is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Biggest fish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        With the method \u201dBiggest fish\u201d<\/em> The team that lands the largest individual fish wins in the event of a tie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Reserve fish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        With the method \u201dReserve fish\u201d <\/em>Fish outside the points limit are also counted in the event of a tie \u2013 the entire catch is judged, not just the top list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Time for final score<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        With the method \u201d"Time"\u201d<\/em> The team that reaches its final score first wins. Rewards speed and early fishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        First catch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        With the method \u201dFirst catch\u201d<\/em> The team that reports its very first fish first wins. A simple and clear fallback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        The reserve fish method (TAIL) is the most thorough tie-break. It allows the entire catch is included in the assessment<\/strong>, not just the fish included in the final score \u2013 providing the deepest and fairest comparison between teams in the event of a tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83d\udcca Scoreboards on multiple levels at the same time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Fishy Live provides not only one results list, but several parallel ones \u2013 all produced automatically<\/em> from the same catch data. This means that different types of achievements can be highlighted simultaneously, without the organizer needing to handle separate calculations or manual compilations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Team list<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        The main list of teams, ranked by total points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Class lists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Separate lists per team class and per individual class.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Individually<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Per-person ranking in team competitions, based on each participant's own catches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Biggest fish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Leaderboard where each individual catch is ranked separately, independent of all caps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        One team can win the team competition, while an individual from another team can win individually. At the same time, a third participant can take home the prize for the largest fish. All of these lists are automatically produced from the same catch data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83c\udfc5 Classes \u2013 competition structure with its own rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The class system in Fishy Live makes it possible to create what in practice becomes several parallel competitions within the same event<\/strong>, with common reporting, common judges and the same system. There are two types of classes that serve different purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Team classes (divisions)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Divide teams into separate divisions that compete independently of each other. Each team class gets its own leaderboard. Typical examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Pro and Amateur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Kayak and boat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Regional divisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Each team class produces a complete, separate team ranking<\/strong> with the same scoring engine as the main list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          Individual classes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Divide individual anglers into personal categories with their own leaderboard. Can be used in both individual competitions and team competitions (hybrid format). Typical examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n