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Super Moon Spring 2012

May 2, 2012 at 1:07 pm Leave a comment

Super Moon – The largest moon of the year will raise above the horizon on Saturday, 5 Ma 2012. Not only will it be a phenomenal sight but when it coincides with a high tide period, it tends to produce outstanding fishing. This large moon appears once per year when it is closest to the earth.

Some anglers, including myself, monitor for this combination of full or new moons and high or low tides throughout the year. We are always trying match the moon and tides. But once a year, when these two – Super Moon and high tides – occur at the same period – GAME ON.

I have found when both of these occur, the bite is tremendous. As usual, best times can be early in the morning or early evening.

With the advent of this huge super moon, fishing will start to improve on Thursday, peak on Saturday and slowly wind down by Monday. There is usually a 5-7 day window on each side of the full or new moon.

If you get a chance to get out this weekend, you might find fish bite better than other times.

Oh, and don’t forget your camera. This should be a “super sight”. See you on the beach.

Until next time, Tightlines

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