How Much Does Full Moon Effect Day Fishing?

[Catt]

4 hours ago, Tennessee Boy said:

I'm not following you on this.  Can you explain?

 

@scbassin & @roadwarrior pretty much explained it

 

I've said it a thousand times & will continue saying it, pre-spawn starts long before most anglers realize.

 

If you're sitting around waiting on a moon phase or watching a thermometer you're missing out!

 

It was said the bass feed better during the full moon because they can see better.

 

I don't know about your bass but mine have a lateral line allowing them to zero in a my lure easily regardless of ambient light.

[the reel ess]

Bill Dance broke down some data on one of his Q&A shows (really, that's what most of his shows are now) and the overwhelming evidence showed that bigger bass bite better around a new moon than any other time of the month.

[Catt]

Friday December 21st is the first day of winter 

 

Look outside, winter has been here ?

[the reel ess]

Just now, Catt said:

Friday December 21st is the first day of winter 

 

Look outside, winter has been here ?

And I, for one, am already tired of it.

[scaleface]

I pay no attention to the moon phase what-so-ever during day light outings .  

[Heartland]

The only thing that I believe I have ever noticed is that sometimes I have fished during periods of full moon at certain places during the day and done a whole lot less than expected.    I have tended to blame it on the fish feeding at night more and being a little less interested in my offerings.  

 

How do you prove that?   

[TOXIC]

Regular fishing.  Not so much.  During the spawn.  A lot.  

[Tennessee Boy]

4 minutes ago, Heartland said:

How do you prove that?   

Yeah,   that's the difficult question that most people never ask,  probably because it's almost impossible to prove it.

[Catt]

8 hours ago, Heartland said:

How do you prove that?   

 

The fish are always biting somewhere... it's our job to find somewhere!

[Mobasser]

I like 3 days of consistent weather, regardless of the moon phase

[Deleted account]

On 10/12/2011 at 4:06 PM, dday07 said:

How Much Does Full Moon Effect Day Fishing?

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[new2BC4bass]

I fish when I can get out....which isn't often and hardly at all this past year...and the heck with the moon phase.  Now if I could fish several days a week, then I might pay more attention to the moon just to see if it did affect my success.

[IgotWood]

The moon may be more specific to the body of water, and also the season. Spring thru fall, you have all kinds of critters hatching; bugs, baitfish, leeches, etc. The moon effects reproduction cycles more than it effects the mentality of the fish. However, bass forage is likely to been feeding on the hatches, which, in turn could get the bass riled up on the forage.

[gobig]

On 10/14/2011 at 4:09 AM, Catt said:

Pay attention to when the moon raises and sets

Example for today:

The time for the first major feeding period is an hour and a half prior the moon reaching its apex which is now.

The time for the first minor feeding period is an hour and a half prior to the setting of the moon.

The time for the second major feeding period is an hour and a half prior the moon reaching its perigee.

The time for the second minor feeding period is an hour and a half prior to the raising of the moon on the horizon.

This does not take into account weather, seasons, or your ability to locate fish!

Bingo. 

[N Florida Mike]

What I have experienced is good fishing 3 days before and after a full moon., and similar around a new moon but not quite as good.

I caught a 6 pounder on a full moon once, but usually the day of the full moon isnt great.

Bass definitely will be bedding more actively around full moons and new moons in spring. Ive seen them on beds as early as december, and as late as april or early may in my area.

I rarely check on the moon anymore, except full moons in the above months.

I believe the minor and major feeding times based on the moon is significant, but I just fish whenever I can and usually do alright .?

If Im planning a trip out of town to fish, I check it to see what the best day(s) may be.

I tend to spend more time on cloud cover and wind . Barometer is a hole 'nuther can of worms.

[soflabasser]

Full Moon during the spawn = big bass might be on a nest

Find a big bass on a nest = easy way to get a new personal best bass