Ranger 48 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 We all know the moon influences the tides and the fishing, plus the best times to fish are a new moon or a full moon.Tonight the moon is closer and brighter than it has been or is gonna be for umpteen years, so I've just been sitting back contemplating what effect tonights moon will have on the fishing.I'd be most interested in your thoughts, and I'd also like to hear from anyone who was out there tonight, and how you think the fishing compared. Jack. and afishyfish 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 My recent snapper catches have been spreadsheeted and results are showing that we are bagging out when the moon is plus or minus 30odd percent either side of a full or new moon.So the snapper are definately biting on full and new moon down south.I think tonight would be a great night to be out there.up until this year I had never even paid attention to the moon phase but now im keen to take note before planning the trip. ;) afishyfish, chunky and Jack. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fullysikwog 6 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 paying attention to the moon phrases with local bronzies this year, showed a reall pattern, proberly the best thing about having a fishing dairy.moon looks huge tonight Jack. and afishyfish 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catchno 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Hasn't affected my fishing at all, I still catch nothing good subject though Jack. and afishyfish 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 i dont have much success fishing during the night while there is a full moon and a clear sky, im only talking landbased by the way but i have though found that day time fishing is better during this time, and i usually do better during the day rather than the night .also the night before and after a full moon...i try to avoid.i rekon i do better 4 nights b4 the full or 4 nights after ....yall think im crazy ..i bet! afishyfish and Jack. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I fished today and a bit tonight. Managed a mixed bag of 30 tommys and mullet which will be used for snapper and mulloway baits on monday night. Had a few live baits out as well but bloody crabs took care of them. afishyfish and Jack. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 paying attention to the moon phrases with local bronzies this year' date=' showed a reall pattern, proberly the best thing about having a fishing dairy.moon looks huge tonight[/quote']It does after all the wine and Port I've had tonight.Good job I can't turn a boat key Jack. and afishyfish 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly 1 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 went to my normal spots fail totally crabs crabs and wait crabs other spots not even a bite never happened before full moon for me = pretty but not good for my shallow areas 12-30 ftwill try again sunday nite Rickster, Jack. and afishyfish 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I don't like the full moon cycle for whiting fishing,theory being they can feed over the 24 hr period and aren't very hungry.I also prefer either side of it for mully but still had some good full moon sessions cheers brenton Jack., afishyfish and Rickster 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Went out for a fish with Moggy on this full moon, and fished either side of the high tide. Used all good quality and proven baits as we always use and did not even get a touch, not even a sniff on getting any livies in which we found to be very unusual.And also noticed all the boats out there around or near us were in the same situation. So i would be interested to hear whether this was the case for anyone else.I also agree with Brenton, that i too have had some good Mully sessions on a full moon.Still trying to get over how extraordinary quiet this fishing session was, and believe this moon had a great impact on the fishing. :ohmy: Jack., afishyfish and Moggy23 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I went out with my little boy yesterday arvo. We went to my best bream spot for this season. It also happens to be the most kid friendly spot.My 5 year old had an awesome time paddling around, playing cars and going on the playground.I should've just spent the whole time playing cars with him because the fishing was woeful :(A couple of people came and went for not even an undersized bream.I had my favourite bait and it was barely touched. We stopped off and returned most of the little crabs to where they came from.First time in about 6 visits that I didn't capture at least one legal Bream.So I'm using this moon as my excuse and I'm stickin to it afishyfish and Rickster 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Great Topic Ranger The moon definiteley has appeared that bit brighter to me, especially last night before the cloud moved in. You have to wonder if it's proximity has had some affect on the tectonic plates too :S :pinch: I hadnt planned a trip, but then when talking to a neighbour about this topic, we both thought it may be an all or nothing type scenario with the fish, so made a very late , last minute decision for a look around out there.Ourt first stop produced zippo, and shortly after that we moved another 5 ks or so out to sea, and had a good showing on the sounder over a ledge Lines were quickly sent out, and not long after we started pulling in almost legal snapper. After a half hour or so of this, it seemed we werent achieving anything apart from stressing the little fellas out, so we headed for another ground.This time the sounder showed virtually flat bottom, with no obvious fish signals coming up, but we decided to give the area a crack by drifting it.Soon enough we had more bites hammering up our lines, mainly from more undersize ruggers, but by the end of the night we managed a couple of KGs and a bag of legals, and I got to christen the new Tekota So overall for me, it was a pretty good night. :) Once I get to wake up, I';ll get some Pics up :)Pity I missed you Firefly the chop was just that bit big down my way to make the run easy enough Jack. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke_southoz 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Great Topic Ranger You have to wonder if it's proximity has had some affect on the tectonic plates too :S :pinch:Funny enough you said that, i was reading something the other day about and it apparentlythe ocean doesn't weigh as much with the moon being soo close thus meaning less weight on the plates, Not sure of its credibility though..I'm pretty glad i took someone out last night and blowing abit of cash instead of goin fishing, Probably would have been luckier fishing though:pinch: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Went out for a fish with Moggy on this full moon' date=' and fished either side of the high tide. Used all good quality and proven baits as we always use and did not even get a touch, not even a sniff on getting any livies in which we found to be very unusual.And also noticed all the boats out there around or near us were in the same situation. So i would be interested to hear whether this was the case for anyone else.I also agree with Brenton, that i too have had some good Mully sessions on a full moon.Still trying to get over how extraordinary quiet this fishing session was, and believe this moon had a great impact on the fishing. :ohmy:[/quote']Thanks for a good evening Rick, Yea that would have to be the first time that I can remember, not catching one single fish, not alone a bite. I just checked my dairy, the snapper and whiting catches were mostly caught on the last quarter. My turn next, thanks again Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snake 1 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 i prefer new moon when targeting mulloway they tend to come in closer too shore and with the full moon alot more of those shitty fish such as rays,fiddlers,crabs etc tend to be more prevalent.. my 2cents worth!! Rickster and afishyfish 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly 1 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 [quote="afishyfish" Pity I missed you Firefly the chop was just that bit big down my way to make the run easy enough well its not like you missed much :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 One thing i have noticed is that the super moons are closely tied to river murray floods and other natural phenomenon. Super moon 1955, 1974, 1992, 2005, 2011 Supermoons, in fact, have a historical association with strong storms, very high tides, extreme tides and also earthquakes, chuckemback and afishyfish 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 One thing i have noticed is that the super moons are closely tied to river murray floods and other natural phenomenon. Super moon 1955' date=' 1974, 1992, 2005, 2011 Supermoons, in fact, have a historical association with strong storms, very high tides, extreme tides and also earthquakes, Those stats are spookily spot on Weavs. cheers brenton chuckemback 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catch-nun 2 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 was planning on an early sun morning session on semmy jetty.so went for a walk on semmy jetty last night to check out the crabbing action.just after high tide, and net after net, nothing. no action from the rods either was an eerie feeling. bugger all boats out in the vicinity even though it was a beautiful night.the lines were all taught heading south with the strong tidal movement.I was puzzled by the lack of action, but couldn't explain it. :unsure: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Bit off topic here, but my other 1/2s mother's a nurse, and they DO get an influx of injuries and incidents caused by people being a bit nuttier than normal :whistle: :pinch: :silly: bugger all boats out in the vicinity even though it was a beautiful night.Definitely was CN WB ramp only had 2 other trailers there at 1030 last night, very surprising ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluegoose 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 When i fish the Murray i always prefer a Full MoonThe fishing seems a bit more consistantBUTThe mossies seem less if any Quote Link to post Share on other sites
protactic 0 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Just been down the local (Henley Jetty and Saturated) and the Bream are going Ape Droppings......Never seen Bream so Silver.1 fella had a bucket of decent 30cm Plus fish.Almost convinced they were Yellow Fin Bream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catchno 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hasn't affected my fishing at all' date=' I still catch nothing good subject though[/quote']Took the boat out this morning to test the moons affect and you wouldn't believe it....I caught 2 Port Jacksons, 2 slimey macks and 1 flat head. Thats an improvement of 500% as a result I have decided to move to the planet Saturn, can't go wrong with 18 moons ,Will need a fishing journal with bigger pages though Jack. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hasn't affected my fishing at all' date=' I still catch nothing good subject though[/quote'] I have decided to move to the planet Saturn' date=' can't go wrong with 18 moons ,Will need a fishing journal with bigger pages though[/quote']Good thinking :clap: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackJew 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Ranger i heard it was the closest it has been for over 125 years?? and that night we did get alot of big hits from some good bream and young jewies but no big ones unfortunatly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckemback 0 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Yepp....once in a blue moon...i get to go fishing :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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