Understanding the distinction between content types is critical for proper categorization:
Articles teaching a specific fishing method, presentation style, or tactical approach using equipment as a tool. Focus is on the action and execution.
Examples:
Key indicators: Action verbs, step-by-step instructions, cadence/retrieve patterns, hookset timing, when/where/how to apply
Articles reviewing, comparing, or explaining specific equipment features, specifications, and product details.
Examples:
Key indicators: Product specs, features, durability testing, brand comparisons, mounting options
Articles teaching concepts, frameworks, or decision-making processes. Not specific techniques but foundational knowledge.
Examples:
Key indicators: "Understanding," "Choosing," conceptual knowledge, decision frameworks, "why" explanations
Articles about fish biology, behavior, life cycles, genetics, or species identification.
Examples:
Key indicators: Biology, genetics, life stages, habitat preferences, species characteristics
Articles about specific places to fish, local conditions, and regional fishing.
Examples:
Key indicators: GPS coordinates, geographic regions, access points, local regulations
Remove legacy category prefixes ("Tackle:", "Gear:", "Fishing Tips:") and use these patterns:
[Method/Action]: [Specific Technique/Style]
Examples:
[Understanding/Choosing/Guide to]: [Subject]
Examples:
[Equipment Type] for [Purpose]
Examples:
[Species]: [Aspect] or [Understanding Species Behavior/Biology]
Examples:
[Specific Location] - ([State]) [Region]
Examples:
Format breakdown:
#content_type='technique'
#methods='boat, kayak, bank, wade, pier'
#water_type='freshwater, saltwater'
#water_bodies='lake, river, reservoir, pond, bay, flat, inlet, marsh'
#species='Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Striped Bass'
#gear_category='lure'
#gear_type='topwater'
#best_months='4,5,6,7,8,9,10'
#content_type='technique'
#methods='boat, kayak, bank, wade, pier'
#water_type='freshwater, saltwater'
#water_bodies='lake, river, reservoir, pond, bay, flat, inlet'
#species='Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder'
#gear_category='lure'
#gear_type='soft plastic'
#best_months='3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11'
#content_type='technique'
#methods='boat, kayak, bank, wade'
#water_type='freshwater, saltwater'
#water_bodies='lake, river, reservoir, bay, flat, inlet'
#species='Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout'
#gear_category='lure'
#gear_type='jig'
#best_months='3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11'
#content_type='technique'
#methods='fly'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, stream, lake'
#species='Trout, Steelhead, Salmon, Grayling'
#gear_category='rod, line'
#best_months='varies by technique'
#content_type='guide'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, stream'
#methods='wade, boat, fly, bank'
#species='Trout, Steelhead, Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Pike, Muskie'
#best_months='1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12'
#content_type='guide'
#water_type='saltwater, freshwater'
#water_bodies='varies'
#methods='varies'
#species='varies by application'
#gear_category='line, rod, reel, etc.'
#content_type='gear'
#gear_category='electronics'
#gear_type='camera, fish finder, etc.'
#water_type='saltwater, freshwater'
#water_bodies='ocean, bay, river, lake'
#methods='boat, kayak, wade, bank, surf'
#content_type='fish'
#species='[Specific Species]'
#water_type='freshwater, saltwater, or brackish'
#water_bodies='[where species lives]'
#methods='[common methods for species]'
#geo_country='USA, Canada' (if relevant)
#content_type='destination'
#species='Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Cutthroat Trout'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, tributary'
#methods='bank, drift boat, wade, fly, spin'
#geo_country='USA'
#geo_state='Washington'
#geo_region='Olympic Peninsula'
#geo_specific='Clearwater River'
#best_months='varies by species and run timing'
Is it teaching HOW to fish with something? → technique
Is it about the equipment features/specs? → gear
Is it teaching concepts or decision-making? → guide
Is it about fish biology/behavior? → fish
Is it about a location? → destination
Many techniques work across multiple species. Don't limit yourself:
Pro Tip: If you're describing a technique, think broadly about where it's used, not just the "classic" application.
#content_type='...' (REQUIRED)#methods='...' (for technique, destination)#water_type='...' (for most articles)#water_bodies='...' (for technique, destination, fish)#species='...' (for technique, fish, destination)#gear_category='...' (for gear, and techniques using specific gear)#gear_type='...' (for gear)#best_months='...' (for seasonal techniques, destinations, fish)#geo_country='...' (USA, Canada, etc.)#geo_state='...' (Florida, Washington, Oregon, etc.)#geo_region='...' (Tampa Bay, Olympic Peninsula, etc.)#geo_specific='...' (Clearwater River, Weedon Island, etc.)Title format for destinations:
[geo_specific] - ([geo_state]) [geo_region]
Wrong: Article about flipping jigs → content_type='gear'
Right: Article about flipping jigs → content_type='technique'
Why: It's teaching the flipping technique, not reviewing jig products
Wrong: Spooks only for largemouth bass
Right: Spooks for largemouth, smallmouth, redfish, snook, seatrout, stripers
Why: The technique works across many species
Wrong: Soft plastics only freshwater
Right: Soft plastics freshwater + saltwater
Why: Many techniques transfer between environments
Wrong: "Tackle: Lure - Jigs (Flipping)"
Right: "Flipping Jigs: Pitching Technique for Heavy Cover"
Why: Clearer, more descriptive, follows new taxonomy
Wrong: "Clearwater River Washington Olympic Peninsula"
Right: "Clearwater River - (Washington) Olympic Peninsula"
Why: Proper format is [Specific Location] - ([State]) [Region]
Content Focus: Teaching how to walk the dog, cadence, hookset timing
Decision: TECHNIQUE (not gear - it's about the method)
Title: "Walking the Dog: Topwater Spook Technique"
#content_type='technique'
#methods='boat, kayak, bank, wade, pier'
#water_type='freshwater, saltwater'
#species='Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Striped Bass'
#gear_category='lure'
#gear_type='topwater'
Content Focus: Features, mounting options, editing software
Decision: GEAR (it's about the equipment)
Title: "360 Cameras for Fishing"
#content_type='gear'
#gear_category='electronics'
#gear_type='camera'
#water_type='saltwater, freshwater'
Content Focus: Understanding river hydraulics, reading water
Decision: GUIDE (foundational knowledge)
Title: "Understanding Current Edges and Seams in Rivers"
#content_type='guide'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, stream'
#methods='wade, boat, fly, bank'
#species='Trout, Steelhead, Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye'
Content Focus: Decision-making framework for leader selection
Decision: GUIDE (not gear - it's about choosing)
Title: "Choosing Leader Material: Mono vs Fluorocarbon"
#content_type='guide'
#water_type='saltwater, freshwater'
#gear_category='line'
#gear_type='leader'
Content Focus: Fish biology, Pacific vs Great Lakes strains
Decision: FISH (species information)
Title: "Steelhead Genetics: Pacific vs Great Lakes Strains"
#content_type='fish'
#species='Steelhead'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, stream, lake'
Content Focus: Fishing location in Washington
Decision: DESTINATION (fishing spot)
Title: "Clearwater River - (Washington) Olympic Peninsula"
#content_type='destination'
#species='Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Cutthroat Trout'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, tributary'
#methods='bank, drift boat, wade, fly, spin'
#geo_country='USA'
#geo_state='Washington'
#geo_region='Olympic Peninsula'
#geo_specific='Clearwater River'
#best_months='9,10,11,12,1,2,3,4'
Print this section for quick lookups:
[geo_specific] - ([geo_state]) [geo_region]
Examples:
destination - Fishing spots and locationstechnique - How-to guides and methodsgear - Equipment and tacklefish - Species-specific informationguide - General fishing guidessaltwater - Ocean, bay, coastalfreshwater - Lakes, rivers, streamsbrackish - Mixed water environmentsocean - Open oceanbay - Bay systemsinlet - Inlets and passesflat - Shallow flatsriver - Riverslake - Lakesstream - Streams and creekspond - Pondsreservoir - Reservoirscanal - Canalsmarsh - Marshestributary - Tributary streamssurf - Surf fishingwade - Wade fishingkayak - Kayak fishingboat - Boat fishingpier - Pier/dock fishingbank - Bank/shore fishingfly - Fly fishingice - Ice fishingtrolling - Trollingjigging - Jiggingdrift boat - Drift boat fishingspin - Spin fishingrod - Fishing rodsreel - Fishing reelsline - Fishing line and leaderlure - Artificial luresbait - Live/natural baitterminal - Hooks, weights, swivelselectronics - Fish finders, camerasaccessory - Other accessoriesclothing - Fishing apparelsafety - Safety equipmentUse comma-separated numbers 1-12:
1 = January, 2 = February, 3 = March4 = April, 5 = May, 6 = June7 = July, 8 = August, 9 = September10 = October, 11 = November, 12 = DecemberExample: 3,4,5,9,10,11 for Spring and Fall
When starting a new chat about taxonomy:
This guide reflects the philosophy and patterns established through our taxonomy discussions and should be treated as the authoritative reference for FishingWiki article categorization.
The /build command supports the comprehensive taxonomy system. Use this structure:
/build Your article prompt here
#field_name='value'
#another_field='value1, value2, value3'
/build Write a comprehensive guide about fishing for $species at $geo_specific in $geo_region
#content_type='destination'
#title='Clearwater River - (Washington) Olympic Peninsula'
#species='Steelhead, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Cutthroat Trout'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, tributary'
#methods='bank, drift boat, wade, fly, spin'
#geo_country='USA'
#geo_state='Washington'
#geo_region='Olympic Peninsula'
#geo_specific='Clearwater River'
#keypoints='Smaller system tactics, Ideal water levels, Fly and spinner approaches, Best months for steelhead and coho, Access routes off Highway 101'
Another Destination Example:
/build Write a comprehensive guide about spring fishing in Tampa Bay
#content_type='destination'
#title='Tampa Bay - (Florida) Gulf Coast'
#species='Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon'
#water_type='saltwater'
#water_bodies='bay, flat, inlet'
#methods='wade, kayak, boat'
#best_months='3,4,5'
#geo_country='USA'
#geo_state='Florida'
#geo_region='Gulf Coast'
#geo_specific='Tampa Bay'
#keypoints='Best times to fish, Recommended tackle, Tide considerations, Hot spots'
/build Explain how to effectively walk the dog with topwater spooks for bass and inshore species
#content_type='technique'
#title='Walking the Dog: Topwater Spook Technique'
#methods='boat, kayak, bank, wade, pier'
#water_type='freshwater, saltwater'
#water_bodies='lake, river, reservoir, pond, bay, flat, inlet, marsh'
#species='Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Striped Bass'
#gear_category='lure'
#gear_type='topwater'
#best_months='4,5,6,7,8,9,10'
#keypoints='Cadence and rhythm, Hookset timing, Best conditions, Lure selection, Rod and line setup'
/build Write a detailed guide about flipping jigs into heavy cover for bass
#content_type='technique'
#title='Flipping Jigs: Pitching Technique for Heavy Cover'
#methods='boat, kayak, bank'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='lake, river, reservoir, pond'
#species='Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass'
#gear_category='lure'
#gear_type='jig'
#best_months='3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10'
#keypoints='Pitching vs flipping, Weight selection, Trailer options, Detecting bites in cover, Best rod and line setup'
/build Create a comprehensive guide about shakey head finesse fishing
#content_type='technique'
#title='Shakey Head Technique: Finesse Worm Fishing'
#methods='boat, kayak, bank, wade'
#water_type='freshwater, saltwater'
#water_bodies='lake, river, reservoir, pond, bay, flat'
#species='Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout'
#gear_category='lure'
#gear_type='soft plastic'
#best_months='1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12'
#keypoints='Head weight selection, Best worms, Retrieval technique, When to use shakey head, Line and rod recommendations'
/build Explain the differences between Spey, Skagit, and Scandi casting techniques
#content_type='technique'
#title='Spey Casting Styles: Traditional, Skagit, and Scandi'
#methods='fly'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, stream'
#species='Salmon, Steelhead, Trout'
#gear_category='rod, line'
#best_months='1,2,3,4,5,9,10,11,12'
#keypoints='Casting mechanics, Line setup differences, When to use each style, Rod length considerations, Best applications'
/build Write an educational guide about understanding current edges and seams in rivers
#content_type='guide'
#title='Understanding Current Edges and Seams in Rivers'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, stream'
#methods='wade, boat, fly, bank'
#species='Trout, Steelhead, Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Pike, Muskie, Carp, Catfish'
#best_months='1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12'
#keypoints='How to identify seams, Why fish hold in seams, Drift presentation techniques, Swing presentation techniques, Seasonal considerations'
/build Create a decision-making guide for choosing leader material
#content_type='guide'
#title='Choosing Leader Material: Mono vs Fluorocarbon'
#water_type='saltwater, freshwater'
#water_bodies='bay, flat, inlet, river, lake'
#methods='wade, kayak, boat, surf, bank'
#species='Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, Bass'
#gear_category='line'
#gear_type='leader'
#keypoints='Visibility differences, Abrasion resistance, Stretch properties, When to use each, Leader sizing tips'
/build Compare the best 360 cameras for filming fishing adventures
#content_type='gear'
#title='360 Cameras for Fishing'
#gear_category='electronics'
#gear_type='camera'
#water_type='saltwater, freshwater'
#water_bodies='ocean, bay, river, lake'
#methods='boat, kayak, wade, bank, surf'
#keypoints='Top camera models, Mounting options, Editing and reframing, Waterproof features, Battery life comparison'
/build Create a detailed guide about Steelhead genetics comparing Pacific and Great Lakes strains
#content_type='fish'
#title='Steelhead Genetics: Pacific vs Great Lakes Strains'
#species='Steelhead'
#water_type='freshwater'
#water_bodies='river, stream, lake'
#methods='fly, boat, bank'
#geo_country='USA, Canada'
#keypoints='Genetic differences, Run timing variations, Size and growth rates, Habitat preferences, Conservation status'
/build Explain the different life stages of Steelhead from ocean phase to adult returns
#content_type='fish'
#title='Understanding Steelhead Life Stages: Ocean Phase and Adult Returns'
#species='Steelhead'
#water_type='freshwater, saltwater'
#water_bodies='ocean, river, stream'
#methods='fly, boat, bank'
#keypoints='Smolt migration, Ocean feeding behavior, Return migration triggers, Spawning behavior, Post-spawn survival'
You can use these variables in your prompts for dynamic content:
$species - Will be replaced with the species field$geo_specific - Specific location name$geo_region - Regional area$geo_state - State name$water_type - Water type$water_bodies - Water body typesExample:
/build Write about fishing for $species at $geo_specific using $methods
destination, technique, gear, fish, guidesaltwater, freshwater, brackishocean, bay, inlet, flat, river, lake, stream, pond, reservoir, canal, marsh, tributarysurf, wade, kayak, boat, pier, bank, fly, ice, trolling, jigging, drift boat, spinrod, reel, line, lure, bait, terminal, electronics, accessory, clothing, safetyFollow these patterns based on content_type:
DESTINATION:
#title='[geo_specific] - ([geo_state]) [geo_region]'
Examples:
Clearwater River - (Washington) Olympic PeninsulaTampa Bay - (Florida) Gulf CoastTECHNIQUE:
#title='[Action/Method]: [Specific Technique]'
Examples:
Walking the Dog: Topwater Spook TechniqueFlipping Jigs: Pitching Technique for Heavy CoverGUIDE:
#title='[Understanding/Choosing]: [Subject]'
Examples:
Understanding Current Edges and Seams in RiversChoosing Leader Material: Mono vs FluorocarbonGEAR:
#title='[Equipment Type] for [Purpose]'
Examples:
360 Cameras for FishingBest Spinning Reels for Inshore SaltwaterFISH:
#title='[Species]: [Aspect]'
Examples:
Steelhead Genetics: Pacific vs Great Lakes StrainsUnderstanding Steelhead Life Stages: Ocean Phase and Adult Returns❌ Wrong title format: Tackle: Lure - Jigs (Flipping)
✅ Correct title format: Flipping Jigs: Pitching Technique for Heavy Cover
❌ Too narrow: species='Largemouth Bass'
✅ Broad application: species='Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Redfish, Snook'
❌ Missing content_type
✅ Always include: #content_type='technique'
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