Full Moon - impact when ice fishing?

[Nipfisher]

Looking at the lunar calanders it is supposed to be good fishing 3 days before and 3 days after the full moon.

 

With the drastic changes in temps over the last 2 days fishing has sucked. Marking lots of fish and can put the bait in front of them but not biting.

 

 

I was thinking about going to the hut tonight from 8 - midnite. Unfortunately, I fell asleep puting my little guy to bed and woke up after 9.

 

 

 

Question is.....anyone have better or less success fishing the full moon during winter?

Edited February 8, 2012 by Nipfisher

[Vanselena]

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Edited February 8, 2012 by Vanselena

[Vanselena]

I have fished the full moon and find that one hour before to one hour after the full moon is at it's midpoint is the best. As an example Feb 7 the moon rise was 6pm and moon set was 7am so midpoint was 12:30am. Best fishing would be between 11:30pm and 1:30am. Two days before and two days after works as well, just adjust times.

[Raf]

while lunar phases definately play a big role, i'm a believer that weather/pressure trump them. now if you get both aligned, prepare for some good fishing.

 

there was lots of wildlife moving last night, could hear/see deer, coyotes and owls out'n'about sitting on my porch.

 

btw, this is what the moon looked like last night (not my photo)

 

Edited February 8, 2012 by Raf

[mike rousseau]

while lunar phases definately play a big role, i'm a believer that weather/pressure trump them. now if you get both aligned, prepare for some good fishing.

 

 

 

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