When to go fishing...
Here's an article for beginners on what is a good time to fish : Click here
But for the "Prime Fishing Times" based on Solunar effects are slightly more detailed .. and I try to make it simple.
Lets divide the fish feeding times into the following;
1. MAJOR FEEDING TIMES
2. Second MAJOR FEEDING TIMES
3. MINOR FEEDING TIMES
MAJOR FEEDING TIME
This happens during the Moon Transit Time. (Refers to the instant that its center crosses an imaginary line in the sky - the observer's meridian - running from north to south. For observers in low to middle latitudes, transit is approximately midway between rise and set, and represents the time at which the body is highest in the sky on any given day)
So when is today's MFT ? Click here Calculate the Moon Transit Time.
Most Major feeding times last from 2 to 2.5 hours
Second MAJOR FEEDING TIME
The Second Major for that 24 hour period will be approximately 12 1/2 hours later.
MINOR FEEDING TIME
Moonrise and Moonset times
Minor feeding times last from 1 to 1.5 hours
Sun and moon rise and set have a direct effect on the feeding activities of fish and game in all parts of the world. There is a definite correlation of feeding activities when the moon is straight overhead, (Moon Transit) and or on the opposite side of the earth.
PEAK TIMES!
When a Solunar Period falls within 30 minutes to an hour of sunrise or sunset you can anticipate great action! When you have a moonrise or moonset during that period the action will be even greater. And, finally, when the above times occur during a NEW or FULL MOON, you can expect the best action of the season!
(How do I know when's FULL MOON?) - Do not be afraid ... look at the bottom of this page for the Current Moon Phase !
WAIT! Some anglers asked me ... why do we need to calculate the Moon Transit time since it's obvious that HIGH TIDE would be where the moon is at it's transit ? Not quite ...
Since the lunar tide-producing force has the greatest effect in producing tides at most places, the tides "follow the Moon." Theoretically, high tide is at the Moon's transit over the meridian and low tide is about six hours later. Actually there is a time lag between the transit and the occurrence of the maximum because particles do not respond instantly to a time-varying force. High tide normally occurs somewhat later, due to factors such as viscosity, friction, and underwater topography.
