03 Content Architecture
Layer 1 — Core (Universal)
Included in every fishing module. Estimated size: ~500 pages text + ~500 diagrams = ~1–1.5 GB.
Knots & Rigging (~30 entries)
Essential knots: Palomar, improved clinch, uni, blood, surgeon's loop, and more. Each includes step-by-step text, strength rating, best use cases, common mistakes. Diagrams are essential — knots are inherently visual content.
Casting Techniques (~15 entries)
Overhead, sidearm, roll cast, pitch, flip, skip cast, fly casting basics. Organized by rod type (spinning, baitcasting, fly).
Fish Biology (~20 topics)
How fish sense their environment (lateral line, vision, hearing), feeding behavior, seasonal cycles (spawn, post-spawn, summer, fall, winter), understanding structure and cover, reading water (current, depth, temperature, clarity).
Gear Fundamentals (~25 topics)
Rod types/actions/powers, reel types (spinning, baitcasting, fly, spincast), line types (mono, fluoro, braid, fly line), terminal tackle, gear maintenance. Each entry includes when-to-use guidance that maps naturally to product recommendations.
Safety & Ethics (~15 topics)
Boat safety, wading safety, weather awareness, catch-and-release best practices, invasive species, leave no trace, hypothermia, heat exhaustion, lightning safety.
Fish Preparation (~20 topics)
Field dressing by type, filleting techniques (round, flat, panfish), storage, basic cooking methods (pan fry, bake, grill, smoke), recipe suggestions by species.
Layer 2 — Regional Content
Estimated size per region: ~200 pages text + ~300 species images + ~100 diagrams = ~1–2 GB.
Species Database (~80–180 entries per region)
Each species entry is a comprehensive structured document:
{
"id": "FISH-MA-FW-042",
"common_name": "Smallmouth Bass",
"scientific_name": "Micropterus dolomieu",
"identification": {
"description": "Bronze to brown, dark vertical bars...",
"size_range": "12–20\" typical, 24\"+ trophy",
"look_alikes": ["FISH-MA-FW-041"],
"distinguishing_features": ["Red eye", "Vertical bars", "Jaw below eye"]
},
"habitat": {
"preferred_structure": ["Rocky points", "Current breaks", "Ledges"],
"temperature_preference": "65–75°F optimal"
},
"seasonal_behavior": {
"spring": "Moves shallow for spawn at 60–65°F...",
"summer": "Main lake points, ledges, current areas...",
"fall": "Follows baitfish shallow, aggressive feeding...",
"winter": "Deep structure, slow presentations..."
},
"techniques": [
{
"technique": "Ned rig",
"conditions": "Clear water, pressured fish, finesse",
"bass_pro_skus": ["BP-JIG-NED-GRN", "BP-PLSTC-STCK-GP"]
}
],
"eating_quality": { "rating": "Excellent", "preparation_notes": "..." },
"regulations_ref": "REG-VA-BASS-SMB"
}Habitat Guides (~15–20 per region)
Water body types, expected species, access info, seasonal patterns by regional climate.
Regional Techniques (~20 entries)
Techniques effective in the region, adaptations for local conditions (e.g., tidal freshwater in Chesapeake tributaries).
Layer 3 — State-Specific
Estimated size per state: ~50–100 pages + regulations DB = ~200–500 MB.
Regulations Database
{
"id": "REG-VA-BASS-SMB",
"state": "VA",
"species": "Smallmouth Bass",
"effective_date": "2026-01-01",
"statewide_default": {
"daily_limit": 5,
"minimum_size_inches": 12,
"season": "Year-round"
},
"exceptions": [
{
"water_body": "New River (below Claytor Dam)",
"daily_limit": 3,
"minimum_size_inches": 14
}
],
"disclaimer": "Current as of Jan 2026. Verify with state agency."
}Featured Water Bodies (~20–50 per state)
Name, location, access points, species present, seasonal patterns, local tips.