Fishing after full moon?
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scott craven
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Usually big tides/currents around a full moon.
other than that, can't see a problem.
some say they feed at night during full moons
other than that, can't see a problem.
some say they feed at night during full moons
casper5280
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Always seems the best days are the ones you can’t go. Lol. “You should of been here yesterday, it was on fire.” How many times have we all heard that.
advTHXance
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If the night sky is clear I find the early dawn patrol bite isn't as consistent as would be if the night sky is cloudy because they have a chance to feed at night. As well the tides are big so slack tide bite doesn't last very long. I prefer the back end of full moon tides. I think new fish get pulled in on the big tides and then hang for a few days if there is bait around. Just speaking from experience from inside east van isle waters.
Aces
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That's true everywhere i think
Fishing: everything matters, some things matter more, what matters most changes often.
IMO excellent run timing for that area offshore; a little early for the Stamp run. High possibility of offshore restrictions due to run timing with Fraser river runs.
IMO run timing is more important than tides in that area. Find the bait & stick it out til the bite comes on.
IMO excellent run timing for that area offshore; a little early for the Stamp run. High possibility of offshore restrictions due to run timing with Fraser river runs.
IMO run timing is more important than tides in that area. Find the bait & stick it out til the bite comes on.
Where we fish in JDF in the summer for big Chinook with a full moon/big tide and the related strong current, we have found that being ready for the short secondary bite times during mid-dayish tide changes is critical. With the current ripping they are often not feeding and may be hiding out deep or in the lee of structure, waiting for the current to slow down and then feed heavily for 20 minutes or so on the tide change. Make sure you are on one of your good proven spots for the change and your gear is weed free, and the chovies etc. are working. Have replacements ready and pre-rigged to snap on and work the gear quickly. That is often the difference between one big salmon in the boat and several.
As to the decision to fish or not, the wind/sea state is a much bigger factor in the decision for us, than full moons. It is just more fun and comfortable not to mention safer and we don't want to be out their fishing in the bumpy water unless we already paid for Derby tickets, especially if the wind is pushing against strong current.
As to the decision to fish or not, the wind/sea state is a much bigger factor in the decision for us, than full moons. It is just more fun and comfortable not to mention safer and we don't want to be out their fishing in the bumpy water unless we already paid for Derby tickets, especially if the wind is pushing against strong current.
High Time
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