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This is the week of the transitional period between the full moon and the last-quarter moon, and as the title implies, so will be the state of the fish which the anglers pursue -transitional. ...more
November 4, 2009
On Thursday, we officially enter the first-quarter moon phase at 2:34 p.m., and 12 hours prior to that, the moon perigee occurs heightening the lunar affects to the highest level. ...more
April 1, 2009
During the waning full moon phase two fish feeding migrations develop both in duration and intensity at the same time. This is the perfect scenario for both the early morning and late evening anglers, although the later group's success rate will be greater due to the fact that water temperatures along shoreline areas will be the optimum degree for triggering the entire food-chain to feed. ...more
March 15, 2009
On Wednesday the First-Quarter Moon phase occurs at 7:46 a.m. which means that anglers can expect an excellent later-afternoon bite rating an 8 or 9 on the 1-10 scale and a fair to good early-morning bite rating a 4 or 5. ...more
March 2, 2009
The full moon occurs on Sunday at 3:47 a.m., while the lunar perigee happens a day later. Both facts combined create the largest nighttime feeding period of the month and if the daytime weather is ideal, perhaps the largest daytime feeding period of the month. ...more
January 7, 2009
It just might be the test that determines who is the best flats angler on Tampa Bay. ...more
September 19, 2008
The Full Moon lunar phase occurs tomorrow at 9:13 a.m., which means today could be the best fishing day of the month, especially if the weather conditions come into positive play with a drop in barometric pressure. ...more
September 14, 2008
The full moon happens three days from tonight at 9:16 p.m., which means today's peak feeding migration occurs from 10 a.m. to noon and starts about 15 minutes later each day and builds in intensity as the moon's position to the earth becomes increasingly closer; influencing more fish to feed longer and in greater numbers. ...more
August 13, 2008
Today, the feeding migration is split into two peak periods of equal intensity and duration. ...more
July 23, 2008
The best time of the fishing day is from sunrise to 11 a.m., no matter which lake you fish. ...more
October 22, 2007
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