Tested the water 7-11

[Slimjim1]

I wish that I would have read the post about the moon before I went out. But as usual, I was a day late.

I hit the boat ramp at first light and headed to the bridge to see if I could jig up some action. Nope ! Moved around a little. Still no action.

OK, time to do some scouting ! There were some areas the I haven't tested yet. Managed to find a new grass bed and tried working that. Pulled 3 small gills. Moved down river. Nothing ! It was getting hot, called it a day.

It was still a good day an the water, just not as much action as I would have liked.

[slammingjack]

Your day of fishing was a lot better then my day at work. Thx for the report. You'll get them next time.

[huntinslabs]

I wont go so far as to say I will not fish or hunt a full moon, just do not expect great things on those days. Except shrimping, 5 days before to 5 days after are the best typically for me. Exact opposite of everything else outdoors it seems.

[Slimjim1]

I wont go so far as to say I will not fish or hunt a full moon, just do not expect great things on those days. Except shrimping, 5 days before to 5 days after are the best typically for me. Exact opposite of everything else outdoors it seems.

No problem !! For me the very best time to go fishing is when ever I can go. After that, anything that improves the odds is just icing on the cake. Does the 5 day rule work on summer shrimping too ?

[huntinslabs]

No clue. Never summer shrimped to give an opinion.

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[huntinslabs]

No problem !! For me the very best time to go fishing is when ever I can go. After that, anything that improves the odds is just icing on the cake. Does the 5 day rule work on summer shrimping too ?

I hear ya! I go whenever I can, regardless of moon, or tide. I only watch for rain and heavy winds.

[pescador]

For me the very best time to go fishing is when ever I can go. After that, anything that improves the odds is just icing on the cake.

GREAT Answer !

[downtime]

Thanks for the report as I'm trying to get a little ahead as my wife and I will be down in the Welaka (St.Johns river) area the month of April next year. As our Daughter and family live just north of Jacksonville and I can't go to the beach ,eat and shop with the family every day. Besides how at the kids going to learn about fishing and nature is someone who does it doesn't show them ?