What's your opinion on surfcasting for Stripers on a new moon?

Question

I'm in southern Maine

Thanks!

Answer 1

As far as the new moon theory goes, it's hogwash. If the stripers are there and if they are hungry, you'll catch them. If there are not there, you won't catch them. The moon does have an effect on the tide, but you still need to locate the fish. Plenty of stripers off of the Saco River jetty.

Answer 2

If you look at the solunar tables available, alot of fish are caught 2-3 days before and after a full or new moon. The moon position, up -down- rising or setting, also makes all the creatures active in the food chain. Yes, the fish have to be there, but I like the new moon phase (moon overhead or underfoot) for the hottest bite. Look for Maori Chart info and do some personal research. Why is my bird feeder empty for hours then every bird in the area there at a certain time? If you check the moon phase and position you can get a picture as to what the charts are trying to predict, activity!

Answer 3

I FISH FOR FRESH WATER STRIPERS IN LAKE MEAD ,SOUTHERN NEVADA 5 OR MORE TIMES A MONTH.IN LAKE MEAD THE MOON IS A FACTOR AS THE STRIPERS OFTEN FEED TOP WATER AND THE MOON HELPS THEM TO SEE THE FISH ABOVE THEM.THEY HERD THE SHAD INTO SCHOOLS AND ATTACK FROM BELOW MAKING THE WATER TO "BOIL". WITHOUT A MOON THIS ALMOST NEVER OCCURS AT NIGHT AND THE FISHING IS SLOW.