Frequently Asked Questions about ABFI
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ABFI is a decision-support tool built to help offshore fishermen understand why fish set up where they do. It analyzes multiple ocean datasets together — temperature, water color, currents, and structure — to highlight areas where conditions align.
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ABFI uses trusted satellite and oceanographic datasets, including:
• Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
• Chlorophyll (water color)
• Ocean currents
• Bathymetry and structure
• Location and distance from your selected port
ABFI also shows how complete and recent each dataset is, so you always know what the analysis is based on.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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The confidence indicator reflects how strongly the available data agrees at a given time. Higher confidence means more high-quality signals are aligned. Lower confidence doesn’t mean “bad” — it means fewer confirming factors are present.
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Yes. You select a port or location and a distance offshore. ABFI limits the analysis to that geographic area so results stay relevant to where you actually fish.
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ABFI supports offshore analysis up to long-range distances, depending on your selected plan and region. You control how wide the search area is.
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ABFI uses the most recent available satellite and ocean data. Some datasets update multiple times per day, while others update daily. ABFI always shows you the freshness of the data used.
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Both.
• Beginners benefit from clearer explanations and reduced guesswork.
• Experienced fishermen benefit from faster pattern recognition and better decision confirmation.
ABFI supports experience — it doesn’t replace it.
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No we don’t guarantee actual fish, but we increase your odds of being in the right spot at the right time.
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No. ABFI runs in a web browser and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Formatted mobile for ease of use and round the clock access.
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Yes, as long as you have an internet connection. Many users plan at home and reference ABFI again while offshore.
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ABFI focuses on why conditions matter, not just showing layers. It’s built by offshore fishermen and designed around real-world fishing decisions, not generic mapping tools.
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ABFI adjusts the analysis based on what data is available and shows you transparency indicators so you know what was used and what wasn’t.
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If you have feedback or questions, you can contact ABFI directly at team@alwaysbent.com.