Solunar Tables

Hi all,

For those of you that have used the solunar tables, what has been your
experience? I know that there are many factors influencing fishing. I was
just wondering how much stock people put into these tables. The theory
behind it sounds very interesting. A couple of years ago, my neighbor and I
were lake fishing for trout and the trout were going nuts. All over the
lake, you could have at least a solid hit on every cast. Went home and
checked the solunar tables and sure enough, there was a very strong period
for that time. That craziness on the water lasted about 90 minutes.

I am a firm believer that any time is a good time to go fishing if you get
the chance. Just curious if any of you plan your day around these tables.
I figured I would play with them here for a few weeks just to see what
happens.

Thanks,
Jeff

I shore-fished a small farm pond (it was catch and release only) in north
central ohio for the last 3 years. My experience was that I didn't
necessarily catch the MOST fish during those periods, but generally speaking
I did catch my BIGGEST fish at those times (3-7 pounders!)... Didn't always
catch fish during those periods, but when I did, it more often than not
seemed to be the big girls.

Nate

I have not noticed a particular difference in my fishing based on Solunar
Tables. Sometimes I look at them and sometimes I do not.

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"Jeff Durham" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

For those of you that have used the solunar tables, what has been your
experience? I know that there are many factors influencing fishing. I
was
just wondering how much stock people put into these tables. The theory
behind it sounds very interesting. A couple of years ago, my neighbor and
I
were lake fishing for trout and the trout were going nuts. All over the
lake, you could have at least a solid hit on every cast. Went home and
checked the solunar tables and sure enough, there was a very strong period
for that time. That craziness on the water lasted about 90 minutes.

I am a firm believer that any time is a good time to go fishing if you get
the chance. Just curious if any of you plan your day around these tables.
I figured I would play with them here for a few weeks just to see what
happens.

Thanks,
Jeff

fwiw, Field & Stream has been publishing them for many years. Then
again, in this months issue they show us how to drag a canoe over a
beaver dam in a trout stream rolling eyes I wrote them a little note
asking them what was next...'How To Tie Your Shoes' or 'Learning Your
ABCs---
Not As Hard As It Looks'

Perhaps combining the solunar tables with stabilizing weather patterns is a
good approach if you can only fish a certain amount in a given week and you
are flexible in when that can be.

I have started paying attention to these tables this week and both times the
weather was less than optimal. For instance, just as we started fishing
Monday night when a peak solunar time started, a massive thunderstorm
(fortunately, no lightning) ripped through with 40 MPH winds for 20 minutes.
Then it cleared and we saw a really intense double rainbow. That made the
whole trip as the shoreline was well lit with sunlight catching the redbuds
and dogwoods blooming. We caught a few crappie, but the fishing was pretty
dead. Last night, I went trout fishing during the solunar peak period, but
did not have much luck. The temperature dropped almost 20 degrees from the
day before because of the cold front that came through with the
thunderstorms the day before.

I may learn more on Thursday evening as I am going back out crappie fishing.
The temperature will be back to normal, the weather will be stable, and
there is a peak solunar period that evening. We'll see how that combination
works! :-)

Jeff

"Jeff Durham" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

For those of you that have used the solunar tables, what has been your
experience? I know that there are many factors influencing fishing. I
was
just wondering how much stock people put into these tables. The theory
behind it sounds very interesting. A couple of years ago, my neighbor and
I
were lake fishing for trout and the trout were going nuts. All over the
lake, you could have at least a solid hit on every cast. Went home and
checked the solunar tables and sure enough, there was a very strong period
for that time. That craziness on the water lasted about 90 minutes.

I am a firm believer that any time is a good time to go fishing if you get
the chance. Just curious if any of you plan your day around these tables.
I figured I would play with them here for a few weeks just to see what
happens.

Thanks,
Jeff

For those of you that have used the solunar tables, what has been your
experience?

I have seen fish become active and animals start to move on schedule based on
them too many times not to think there is something to them. I don't really
plan my day around them but do try to be on my best spot at the best feeding
time. Especially on riprap - that really seems to pay off.
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

Last night we tried this. We were in a major period, the weather was good
and stable, but only one crappie. We did pickup a bass, saugeye, and
bluegill on leadhead jigs, but the crappie was the only keeper. I think the
crappie are still somewhat inactive. It has been a cold spring in
Southwestern Ohio. The main lake temperature is now just approaching 60.
Last year, it seems like the crappie fishing became much better when the
water temperature was closer to 70. Early April, the lake temperature was
still in the 40s where as last year at that time, it was already in the 60s.

Jeff


"Jeff Durham" wrote in message
...
Perhaps combining the solunar tables with stabilizing weather patterns is
a
good approach if you can only fish a certain amount in a given week and
you
are flexible in when that can be.

I have started paying attention to these tables this week and both times
the
weather was less than optimal. For instance, just as we started fishing
Monday night when a peak solunar time started, a massive thunderstorm
(fortunately, no lightning) ripped through with 40 MPH winds for 20
minutes.
Then it cleared and we saw a really intense double rainbow. That made the
whole trip as the shoreline was well lit with sunlight catching the
redbuds
and dogwoods blooming. We caught a few crappie, but the fishing was
pretty
dead. Last night, I went trout fishing during the solunar peak period,
but
did not have much luck. The temperature dropped almost 20 degrees from
the
day before because of the cold front that came through with the
thunderstorms the day before.

I may learn more on Thursday evening as I am going back out crappie
fishing.
The temperature will be back to normal, the weather will be stable, and
there is a peak solunar period that evening. We'll see how that
combination
works! :-)

Jeff

"Jeff Durham" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

For those of you that have used the solunar tables, what has been your
experience? I know that there are many factors influencing fishing. I
was
just wondering how much stock people put into these tables. The theory
behind it sounds very interesting. A couple of years ago, my neighbor
and
I
were lake fishing for trout and the trout were going nuts. All over the
lake, you could have at least a solid hit on every cast. Went home and
checked the solunar tables and sure enough, there was a very strong
period
for that time. That craziness on the water lasted about 90 minutes.

I am a firm believer that any time is a good time to go fishing if you
get
the chance. Just curious if any of you plan your day around these
tables.
I figured I would play with them here for a few weeks just to see what
happens.

Thanks,
Jeff

fwiw, Field & Stream has been publishing them for many years. Then
again, in this months issue they show us how to drag a canoe over a
beaver dam in a trout stream rolling eyes I wrote them a little note
asking them what was next...'How To Tie Your Shoes' or 'Learning Your
ABCs---
Not As Hard As It Looks

I saw that this morning and thought it was interesting - I have never crossed a
beaver dam in a canoe. Guess it is basic, but a lot of young kids read those
magazines. Not everyone is an expert in all aspects of fishing.
Ronnie

http://fishing.about.com

I saw that this morning and thought it was interesting - I have never
crossed a beaver dam in a canoe. Guess it is basic, but a lot of young
kids read those magazines

True, but in the same issue there was a whole section devoted to kids on
fishing.
They could have put it there. Trust me, it ain't that hard...paddle up
to dam, climb out of canoe, stand on dam, drag canoe over, get back in
canoe. LoL

Jeff Durham wrote:

Hi all,

For those of you that have used the solunar tables, what has been your
experience?

Jeff,

I'm a firm believer in them...Casio makes a watch that displays the majors and
minors right on the face and I have been able to observe wild life in my back
yard that their activity lines up with the feeding times very closely. Its not
just fish!!


FWIW
BD