Full moon shore fishing - yea or nea?

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by JLH

Structure like big boulders and jetties cans offer dark shaded spots when the moon isn't directly overhead and I think the fish like using those areas as cover. I also find that areas that have dark bottoms covered on weed fish better for me than light sandy bottoms when the moon is bright.
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Brilliant post. I've never thought about looking for natural shadow lines under a full moon. Something well worth trying.

[ecduzitgood]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Brilliant post. I've never thought about looking for natural shadow lines under a full moon. Something well worth trying.

Frank Diagnault gets into shadows in one of his books....I can't recall the title, which is strange because I must have read it at least three times..I recall a picture of him looking down from a bridge shielding his eyes while checking the bridge shadows.
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[FishermanTim]

keep a variety of lures at the ready so that you will have options.
Some will swear by dark colors, others by light, some say plastics, others hard bodies, and some swear by full and others by hew moons. They key overall is that you HAVE to get out and see what works for you!

If you are fishing near a dock or bridge, the shadow area can be really productive.

[Dick Durand]

Quote - Frank Diagnault gets into shadows in one of his books....I can't recall the title, which is strange because I must have read it at least three times..I recall a picture of him looking down from a bridge shielding his eyes while checking the bridge shadows.

Back in the '70's Frank and many others used to fish the west end of the Jamestown Bridge, ordinarily using Smilin' Bill bucktails. The bridge lights attracted bait, while the predators (bass, blues, squateague), lurking in the shadows, would strike lures entering their zone. A bridge gaff would be employed to hoist one's catch. The bite was good, but the police often chased fihermen off the bridge, which had a narrow sidewalk on the south side only, making the incoming tide advantageous.

Ordinarily, I don't like the full moon from the surf, but guys have made several good points.