[shortbus]

I always look at the solunar tables or prime times or anything like that when they go fishing?

I always look at the solunar tables or the peak fishing times when fishing, and I always try to make note of whether or not it was accurate, but there are too many variables to ever really tell.

I'll keep checking the peak fishing times when I go even if it's just for fun, or out of superstition, but I'm not going to rely on them as if they are gospel.

I know there is science behind it, or at least they say there is, but I'm skeptical.

[D Winkler]

I'm skeptical as well. I know we have done well on the peak fishing times but usually its not that accurate. I will have to do some further investigating and let you know.

[oucorry]

I have never really checked them up against when I caught fish and when I haven't. But I have noticed in tourneys fish do seem to just "turn" on and off like a light switch. I have always wondered if it had to with the solunar tables or not.

I agree with Coop there are just too many variables.

[oucorry]

Man, did I just say I agreed with Cooper?:

[D Winkler]

Originally Posted by oucorry

Man, did I just say I agreed with Cooper?:

I know, I try not too as well.

[shortbus]

There's nothing wrong with being right all the time. I don't know why you guys don't try it more often.

[D Winkler]

Now thats funny.

[oucorry]

About the tables

Astro Tables 2008 are far more effective than "moon tables" because they take into account critical solar energies as well as lunar. Some tips on their use:


The "Best Days" column is based on the ever-changing positions of the sun and the moon, rating each day on a scale of 0 to 100. The higher the number, the more solar/lunar influence that day is experiencing (see "Value" column or corresponding black bars).


The "Lunar Periods" section lists the times the moon is overhead and underfoot each day. The length of a lunar period can range from one hour to three-and-one-half hours, depending on a number of important lunar cycles, such as how close the moon is to the earth that day and how high its orbit is. Also, the section uses solar symbols (see key at bottom of each month) to alert you when a lunar period is occuring at the same time as a solar period (eg, dawn, high-noon and dusk).


PrimeTime data are based on solar/lunar research at a leading college of astrophysics and our own research pond/wildlife area. Annual data is supplied by the U.S. Naval Observatory. All lunar times are adjusted to the center of your time zone and for Daylight Saving Time.


The table shown here is from the PrimeTimes Pocket Calendar. It is a scaled-down, quick-reference version of its parent publication, the PrimeTimes Wall Calendar, which is recommended for those wishing to find more complete data on the best days and times to go fishing and hunting for the entire year. Visit "PrimeTimes Calendars and Software for best time to fish and hunt" for more information.