The best time of the fishing day is from sunrise to 11 a.m., no matter which lake you fish. ...more

October 22, 2007

We have entered into the time of year when the majority feeding migration occurs during the night. The new and full moon events happen either very late or early in the day — this means daytime fishing decreases in intensity unless the weather conditions trump the lunar cycle. However, the season of the "early morning bite" starts whenever there is an early morning full or new moon, which happens to be the case tomorrow when the new moon occurs at 5:01 a.m. So, get out on the water as soon as possible because at safe light the "big fish" is on and should be all week. ...more

October 10, 2007

Since the Full Moon was a week ago and today marks the last quarter moon phase, which occurs at 10:06 a.m., the "Very Early Morning Bite" is "On" in a huge way. The sooner you get out on the lake the sooner you'll be landing your favorite fish. However, because the oxygen levels are still somewhat low in much of the lake areas, your presentation needs to be experimented with until you determine which action the fish prefer. ...more

October 3, 2007

We enter into a very tough part of the lunar phase — the waning of the full moon — so fishing will be poor. ...more

October 1, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left (with 'Reel Animals' partner Mike Anderson). ...more

September 28, 2007

A full moon happens today at 7:45 p.m., which means the major migration peak occurs at noon. A moderate early morning bite also starts to increase slightly. ...more

September 26, 2007

The week of the Full Moon is upon us which means one of the two best monthly periods for fishing is about to happen. Today through Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. — the time of the Full Moon — the lunar affect causes the smaller fish to school and the larger ones to migrate along areas: for the purpose of dominating the feeding area. ...more

September 23, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

September 19, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

September 16, 2007