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Old 03-03-2008, 06:00 PM   #1
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Best plug on a full moon?

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Old 03-03-2008, 06:02 PM   #2
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Old 03-03-2008, 06:04 PM   #3
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depends on the conditions and location i am fishing. a white or yellow slow sinking needle. or if there is good wave action and rocks, a yellow and white danny/junior. if there are blues in, i will throw tins
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Old 03-03-2008, 06:14 PM   #4
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Old 03-03-2008, 06:17 PM   #5
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Parrot Needlefish is my all time favorite

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Old 03-03-2008, 06:19 PM   #6
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White needle for me.Specifically Salty's white Patriot needle.
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Old 03-03-2008, 06:23 PM   #7
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Truthfully....I like my bunker colored "Prey".....chrome sided bombers are great!

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Old 03-03-2008, 06:55 PM   #8
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Best plug on a full moon

Forget the plugs!
Live pogies or eels !
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Old 03-03-2008, 06:57 PM   #9
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Anything made by bigfish larry....and of course Live eels
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Old 03-03-2008, 06:59 PM   #10
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Bill. You don't worry about loosing all your eels to the Blues on fullmoon nights?
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Old 03-03-2008, 07:01 PM   #11
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Bill. You don't worry about loosing all your eels to the Blues on fullmoon nights?

no
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Old 03-03-2008, 07:17 PM   #12
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Bill. You don't worry about loosing all your eels to the Blues on fullmoon nights?
i'm sure either of us would take our chances anyways




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Old 03-03-2008, 07:17 PM   #13
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Really can't go wrong with a live eel!

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Old 03-03-2008, 07:17 PM   #14
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Old 03-03-2008, 07:19 PM   #15
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i'm sure either of us would take our chances anyways

we would...I dont run into that problem alot, sure there are times, If its a real hassle I will move to another spot...its worth it
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Old 03-03-2008, 07:20 PM   #16
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Guess i just need to bring more eels with me then
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Old 03-03-2008, 07:28 PM   #17
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Full moon Striper fishing is a man made myth anyway.

In my 25 plus years surf fishing. The full moon has very, very rarely produced any better than any other night.

Full moon is good for jacking blue claws. That's it.

Give me a PITCH BLACK night over a full moon any time.

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Old 03-03-2008, 07:30 PM   #18
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Opposite for me.....no moon has shown me nothing......I have done well under the moonlight! All my best nights have been moonlit! Go figure?

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Old 03-03-2008, 07:34 PM   #19
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Usually concentrate on strong currents during full moon using bucktails. Olive color Mambo Minnow off the beach.
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Old 03-03-2008, 07:35 PM   #20
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Full moon Striper fishing is a man made myth anyway.

In my 25 plus years surf fishing. The full moon has very, very rarely produced any better than any other night.

Full moon is good for jacking blue claws. That's it.

Give me a PITCH BLACK night over a full moon any time.

JMO

That statement is simply not true...Some of my best nights have come on a full moon...My largest surf caught bass at 53lbs came on a full moon..The new moon is good also but I can say from experiance..The full moon is a great time to catch bass....In 2005 I had two 40lb fish one night after the full moon bright as could be...

Forget the moon, Since boat fishing I have had large fish in 5 foot of water on the sunniest of days.....There is nothing wrong with the full moon...That is a myth
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Old 03-03-2008, 07:44 PM   #21
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my largest was caught two days after the full moon on a plastic.... so i would have to say that big fish can be taken during full moons. *** right place, right time ***




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Old 03-03-2008, 07:51 PM   #22
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Opposite for me.....no moon has shown me nothing......I have done well under the moonlight! All my best nights have been moonlit! Go figure?
Same here Larry, had a few real good nights under a full moon tossing eels... Canalman can confirm...

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Old 03-03-2008, 07:52 PM   #23
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That statement is simply not true...Some of my best nights have come on a full moon...My largest surf caught bass at 53lbs came on a full moon..The new moon is good also but I can say from experiance..The full moon is a great time to catch bass....In 2005 I had two 40lb fish one night after the full moon bright as could be...

Forget the moon, Since boat fishing I have had large fish in 5 foot of water on the sunniest of days.....There is nothing wrong with the full moon...That is a myth
No, there is nothing WRONG with it. But I really don't believe that it makes a huge difference either way.

This is from personal experience.

Everyone also says that Togging on a moon tide is NO GOOD.

I had my BEST day Blackfishing on the day of the full moon.

Anything can happen.
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Old 03-03-2008, 08:39 PM   #24
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Usually concentrate on strong currents during full moon using bucktails. Olive color Mambo Minnow off the beach.
Smaller offerings on a full moon. That's the ticket!
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Old 03-04-2008, 05:42 AM   #25
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Although my "full moon experience" is much less than
25 years, the biggest BITES i've experienced have been
either on or during the 4 day window of the full ~at my
biggest producer. Two have been cloud covered and
pissing/pouring rain, but with huge tides and drastic
changes in water volume/currents ~nonetheless~ and,
there is something to "full moon fever" for feesh and humans, imho!!!

Big CHUNKS of fresh Bunker,
Live Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeels,
any wood that is parrot or yellow/white,
yellow/yellow with a red chin. jig and a pig.
throw what ya know, and believe in tha most!!

Works everytime.....................

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Old 03-04-2008, 08:36 AM   #26
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Moon Tides!!!
I have found overcast full moon to produce better than a bright full moon. Also love new moon tides.
That being said, this past October, under bright moon conditions, we hammered them for a week with big Pearl Spot Tsunami Shads.

I'd rather be fishing!
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Old 03-04-2008, 09:09 AM   #27
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I can tell you that from my own surf fishing experience that my success during the bright moon phase is limited. Sure I've had good nights during the bright moon on occasion but they are the exception. I've always needed to work harder and changed my tactics during the moon to take bass. The bass may still be there but may be a bit finicky. There are many things you can do to improve your odds such as tying direct. I've penned an article that will soon be submitted to Canalman for possible publication in his magazine - it will cover bright moon tactics that have been successful for me in the past.
Sounds like many here don't have as much a problem during the bright moon as I do - so no need to mention here what my favorite full moon plugs are. Shoot me a pm if interested.

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Old 03-04-2008, 09:51 AM   #28
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Ask 10 different guys this question, and chances are you'll have 10 different answers. It's all about what works for you. Use the plug you have the most confidence in, as what works for others may not work for you.
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Old 03-04-2008, 10:19 AM   #29
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The same plugs I use on a new moon.

And of course, eels.
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:27 AM   #30
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Idon,t care for all the weed during a big tide. eel beard.
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