Always been taught that fishing is best in early morning or late afternoon. I have never tried fishing in the middle of the day. I would think the fish feed more depending on the tide and not the time of day? What say you inshore guides or anyone in the know?
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I’ve always wondered if fishing was better or worse when there is a fuller moon, versus no moon. I know about the Solunar Tables, but that is a theory, not science! I just figure that fish will feed more during a higher/brighter moon phase, versus darker phase. More light they can see bait easier, so they would feed more during the night:question:
I’m no guide, but tides and atmospheric conditions are more important to me than time of day. Early in the morning and late in the evening are better if they coincide with the right tide and the barometer falling.
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Tigerfin’s statement is exactly what I have always been taught. Just wondering if anyone has success outside of the norm?
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quote:I have had much success fishing at night with a full moon. Live finger mullet under a popping cork. Caught my biggest red (38") and biggest trout (24") at night. Never tried going without a good moon.
Originally posted by EasyI’ve always wondered if fishing was better or worse when there is a fuller moon, versus no moon. I know about the Solunar Tables, but that is a theory, not science! I just figure that fish will feed more during a higher/brighter moon phase, versus darker phase. More light they can see bait easier, so they would feed more during the night:question:
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An old salt told me that fish don’t have eyelids, so they prefer low light for foraging and feeding. The fish mostly respond to the cycle of the tide, but when you can match the right tide cycle with low light conditions I’ve found more success. I prefer an early morning low tide, but I’ve had success with a high tide falling in the morning as well. I believe the movement of the water acts as a chow line for the fish and they position accordingly to feed. There are always exceptions and fish have been caught regardless of all the “significant” factors, and I’ve been blanked many a time when it was supposed to be perfect. I’ve developed my own “system” and it seems to work for me.
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I think time of year and target species are important inputs to this question.
Just as a quick for-example for targeting trout:
In general, in summer I mostly fish predawn till 9 or 10AM. Once the sun comes up in summer, my productivity goes way down. Evenings are also good, but I can’t do evenings very much. In winter, I think afternoons/evenings are better. This has to do mostly with water temp. In summer, the air and water have significantly cooled overnight. In winter the air/water have significantly warmed during the day.
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fish when you can.
go alot.
you’ll figger out the details.
Off topic, but does this translate to offshore bottom fishing as well? Were talking about 100/200 ft of water!
Yes the tide does effect the water at 200’ and deeper! I think the fish feed more at night on a full moon and its best to go early and late!
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Originally posted by PeaPodfish when you can.
go alot.
you’ll figger out the details.
This!
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It all seems random to be, have had good days when I least expected it and bad days when it was supposed to be good. The more you fish, the better your odds I guess.
For summer red fishing I find the best time to be in the afternoon. Incoming tide once it hits the marsh. I rarely fish mornings though. I will bottom fish in 6" to 4’ of water depending on where I see the movement.
The only thing that I know for sure is helpful about fishing in the afternoon or morning is that the wind will generally lay down. This calms the water so you can see/hear bait and strikes.
I never really bought into the moon hype for fishing or hunting. Though logically I can agree that if their reproduction is based off of lunar cycles it could be slightly influential but besides that these are living creatures that have to eat about the same amount of food today as they do tomorrow or next week . And don’t believe people who say you can’t catch fish in the heat. I’ve caught reds when it’s 100 degrees out in August in 6" of water at noon.
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Originally posted by Great WhiteAnd don’t believe people who say you can’t catch fish in the heat.
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>unless you don’t try.
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Originally posted by CooperRiverManI have never tried fishing in the middle of the day.
I’m all about stacking the odds, but I’m not going to let poor odds keep me off the water- that’s why PeaPod calls it fishing and not catching. Maybe everybody else calls it fishing and he calls it drinking, I get confused sometimes.
He shouldn’t be drinking while fishing. He can’t stay on his poling platform when he’s sober
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that’s it.
i’m skipping normal protocol of filing a protest with admin. going straight to the top. that’s right. i’m going to penny. once i make the call, it’s outta my hands
you know what happened last time.
you two were warned.
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Originally posted by OptikerHe shouldn’t be drinking while fishing. He can’t stay on his poling platform when he’s sober
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>that’s fancy talk for standing on the capt’s chair, right? the swivelly ones always throw me off when I’m about to make the perfect roll cast with my merkin crab. I’ve heard golf shoes help.
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Originally posted by PeaPodthat’s it.
i’m skipping normal protocol of filing a protest with admin. going straight to the top. that’s right. i’m going to penny. once i make the call, it’s outta my hands
you know what happened last time.
you two were warned.
Uh oh wang, sounds like we are in trouble - - the only way to retaliate is to post mid-week catch pics
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Looks like Pod pushed the “Mommy” Button.
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