2008/03/09

The Best Time Of Day To Fish

As anglers, we want to be on the water whenever we can, right? What's interesting about this is that if you educate yourself a little bit and plan your fishing excursions accordingly, you can be a much more successful fisherperson. It seems like everyone knows that "mornings" are a good time of day to fish, but what is the best time of day to fish? Is there actually a best time?

In reality, there are times that are better than others, and these times of day can be predicted. They can be predicted by paying attention to Mother Nature, or more specifically the weather and moon. These two forces of Mother Nature play a big role in fish behavior, and thus fishing. As anglers, we can use this information to our advantage to make sure that we're on the water at the most opportune times.



As I said, the best time of day to fish can be determined by paying attention to the weather and moon, and then planning your fishing outings accordingly. Have you ever had one of those epic days fishing when you caught a ton of fish, and those fish were quite large as well? This probably had to do with you fishing at the "perfect time", rather than your prowess as an angler (sorry!). You were more than likely on the water when the weather and moon were both in your favor, and you didn't realize it.

In order to learn what you need to know concerning these subjects, it's not necessary to become a scholar either. All you need is the basics, and you'll be good to go. As a matter of fact, the information that's necessary can be gained in about an hour's worth of time. Becoming a meteorologist or astronomer isn't necessary.

The bottom line is that the best time of day to fish can be determined quite simply. Not only can it be determined simply, but the information is readily available. Even a simple search on the internet will yield the necessary information. The only problem with an internet search is that you'll have to wade through a lot of unnecessary and erroneous information.

The point is that the weather and moon hold the keys to the best time of day to fish. Begin using these two forces of Mother Nature to your advantage sooner, rather than later, and you will become a much more successful angler.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country.....Montana!

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By Trevor Kugler

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