11-27-2007, 04:40 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Asking that question to a group of diverse anglers, such as we have on Utah BFT, is like asking "How high is up"?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Everybody has their own personal opinion, based upon their own personal experiences, but those opinions are all very subjective. There are no two fishing trips in which ALL the other conditions are exactly the same, so you cannot really form a definitive opinion that will hold up on all future trips. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]While moon phase can be important for some species, especially during the spawn, it often does not have nearly as much impact as the other factors. There is always the question of water temperature (rising or falling), water clarity, availability of food, current feeding schedule, water activity during daytime hours (power squadron), etc. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Of course, the biggie is are you fishing in the right place, with the right bait or lure, and making the right kind of presentation? I am amazed at times when real dimbulbs have been doing everything wrong, don't catch fish and then try to blame it on the weather, moon phases or the fact that their brother in law is a jinx. On the other hand, anglers who know the water well and know how to catch the fish there, can go out about anytime and catch fish...even under conditions that has everybody else smelling skunk.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only thing I can honestly say about fishing under a bright moon is that it makes it easier to see things in the dark. I tend to cast up onto the bank a lot less when I can see it easier.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Everybody has their own personal opinion, based upon their own personal experiences, but those opinions are all very subjective. There are no two fishing trips in which ALL the other conditions are exactly the same, so you cannot really form a definitive opinion that will hold up on all future trips. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]While moon phase can be important for some species, especially during the spawn, it often does not have nearly as much impact as the other factors. There is always the question of water temperature (rising or falling), water clarity, availability of food, current feeding schedule, water activity during daytime hours (power squadron), etc. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Of course, the biggie is are you fishing in the right place, with the right bait or lure, and making the right kind of presentation? I am amazed at times when real dimbulbs have been doing everything wrong, don't catch fish and then try to blame it on the weather, moon phases or the fact that their brother in law is a jinx. On the other hand, anglers who know the water well and know how to catch the fish there, can go out about anytime and catch fish...even under conditions that has everybody else smelling skunk.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only thing I can honestly say about fishing under a bright moon is that it makes it easier to see things in the dark. I tend to cast up onto the bank a lot less when I can see it easier.[/#0000ff]
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