This Thursday, August 20th is a new moon

[redearhoosier]

Aren't new moons supposed to be good fishing, similar to the full moon?? I think I'll take the wife redear fishing Thursday morning and see if we can get a mess. It's been rather slow around here because of the hot weather. What's everyone think about a new moon for fishing?

[deathb4disco]

I'm aware of the moon phases, but it seems like most of the "prime times" occur when I can't possibly fish. So, I just fish whenever I can. If a trip happens to coincide with a good moon phase, so much the better.

[Illinoisgiller]

redearhoosier, The moon phases on the full and new moon have been good fishing for me if the storms don't mess it up.
Most important is that if you are more confident that it will improve the catch, it probably will.
It has been a strange year here in the midwest. Normal year I would say the bedding is all but over. This year everything is different.
Wish you the best, Illinoisgiller

[2yrsnluvinit]

i'm waiting to see crappiepappy's response to this thread i have watched and learned alot from him i trust your input here as one of the most knowledgeable fishermen on this site.Fishing has been really slow here in the Fort Wayne Indiana area fishing spots i like to go, i can't wait to have another big weekend.