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Old 03-04-2008, 05:42 AM   #1
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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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Happy Hunting to ALL!
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:36 AM   #2
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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   #3
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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   #4
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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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