bobowski Posted August 18, 2017 Report Posted August 18, 2017 On Monday August 21st at approximately 2pm we will be experiencing a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun causing an Eclipse. I will be out fishing at this time. I was thinking about this and wondering if this will have any affect on the fishing during the time of the eclipse. On Monday it will be a new Moon phase so this in particular should make it a decent day for fishing but do you guys think that the eclipse will alter this in any way? LOL Maybe I'm just over thinking this but in my head the fish will just be jumping into the boat during the eclipse (joking).
misfish Posted August 18, 2017 Report Posted August 18, 2017 Heard today on the radio, those special glasses that make the watching safe, have been scooped up fast and hard to buy at a local store. They are sell for up to $30 on Kijiji. $3 glasses . LOL Money to be made on anything these days. UNREAL At 2 pm, I,ll be too busy working, and probly fixing some machine.
MJIG Posted August 18, 2017 Report Posted August 18, 2017 The path of totality nearest to us will be from Nashville over to South Carolina. It will actually get dark like night there for a couple of minutes. Around here, where it will be a partial eclipse, an approaching dark thunderstorm probably has a more dramatic effect on the fishing. Please do let us know if you notice any change though.
John Bacon Posted August 19, 2017 Report Posted August 19, 2017 Heard today on the radio, those special glasses that make the watching safe, have been scooped up fast and hard to buy at a local store. They are sell for up to $30 on Kijiji. $3 glasses . LOL Money to be made on anything these days. UNREAL At 2 pm, I,ll be too busy working, and probly fixing some machine. You'll probably be able to pick some up pretty cheap in a few days
woodenboater Posted August 19, 2017 Report Posted August 19, 2017 good welders glasses will do. can't remember what spec
OhioFisherman Posted August 19, 2017 Report Posted August 19, 2017 Supposedly from what I have been seeing on the news it can even damage a dog's eyes, protect your pets!
grimsbylander Posted August 19, 2017 Report Posted August 19, 2017 Whatever you do, don't throw topwater baits. When the fish look up they'll go blind!! lol
pics Posted August 20, 2017 Report Posted August 20, 2017 I have been seeing these warnings about keeping your pet inside so they don't get eye damage.. Lol.. As if they would actually look at the sun to watch it.. The only species on the planet that is dumb enough for that is the human one..
dave524 Posted August 20, 2017 Report Posted August 20, 2017 I have been seeing these warnings about keeping your pet inside so they don't get eye damage.. Lol.. As if they would actually look at the sun to watch it.. The only species on the planet that is dumb enough for that is the human one.. I'm trying to wrap my tired old brain around this, why would looking at the sun during an eclipse be any worse for your eyes than looking at it on a normal clear day?
MJIG Posted August 20, 2017 Report Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) I'm trying to wrap my tired old brain around this, why would looking at the sun during an eclipse be any worse for your eyes than looking at it on a normal clear day? It wouldn't, but there's normally nothing going on to make some people want to fix their gaze there. People are curious, and curiosity leads to risk-taking. In the path of totality during the eclipse (not in Canada this time) it will actually become fairly dark during totality and your pupils will dilate in the darkness. If you aren't careful with the timing, the sun is then going to instantly pop back into view from behind the moon, and you can certainly experience eye damage under those conditions. Edited August 20, 2017 by MJIG
Fisherman Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 Everyone should be with their noses to the grindstone at work inside, not monkeying around outside at that time of day, save for those on shift work or days off.
glen Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 Clear sky so far today. Might be able to see the effect. I would expect it to affect the fishing but by how much?
AKRISONER Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 co-worker booked a meeting at 2 lol were going to the park to check it out....not a cloud in the sky here.
captpierre Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) I'm betting that it won't be as good as the hype. Only 70 % coverage. Like a dark cloud kinda day. Saw the last one 30+ yrs ago. Disappointed We get 100% coverage with next one in 2024 Edited August 21, 2017 by captpierre
AKRISONER Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 we went for a quick peak as it started, its friggin cool...weve got the glasses. Ive never looked at the sun before...it was neat enough to just do that.
dave524 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 Pretty much a non event here , even at the height of coverage it was sunny and distinct shadows, it gets darker out with a cloud passing over the sun. All the hype leads you to believe you'd have to turn on headlights and the streetlight would come on .
AKRISONER Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 like most things in life, they are what you make of them. Christmas can be crap if you make it that way....hell i know people that can have a bad time fishing!
grimsbylander Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 That was very close to unnoticeable. There was a very slight ting of gray in the light when looking outside but honestly, if I didn't know about it, I would not have even noticed. I drove to Hamilton between 1:45 and 2:15 and couldn't tell the difference.
manitoubass2 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 Probably see some cool pics from the Midwest US. From Ontario it would only be partial anyhow. Here it's cloudy and raining so I didn't see jack, not even in a Limeyangler video
Headhunter Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 Dogs and cats are now playing together in the street! I think they must all be blind... HH
SirCranksalot Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 ...hell i know people that can have a bad time fishing! Yup----saw that firsthand!!!
misfish Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 I was waiting for the wrath of Moses, to hold thee staff up high, and make all humans believe, the world was coming to an end, if our boss didnt let us leave to watch. Well 3:30 came and work was over for me. Good enough I guess.
TennesseeGuy Posted August 21, 2017 Report Posted August 21, 2017 Got the full blown deal in Central Tennessee where weather was ideal. There were lots of free glasses and also some stores gouging the public by charging high prices. I enjoyed a similar experience in Florida during March 1970. Not as much hype and excitement for that one as it was prior to Facebook and our having 5 year old youngsters going through graduation ceremonies from kindergarten.
Kawartha Kev Posted August 22, 2017 Report Posted August 22, 2017 Watched it today at the CNE huge crowd and they gave out free viewing glasses and a star finder for viewing the eclipse and identifying the stars. Did notice a slight darkening at the max but not much great thing to see though weather was great hopefully next time the weather will co-operate again. Tried taking photos with my Ipod but could not get the exposure right very tough to do. Kawartha Kev
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