Time for Big Bass: May’s Moon Phases, Spawn and Astro Tables
It’s the time of year when many fishermen will seek big bass as all members of the bass family move to the banks to spawn around the major moon phases during May. The astute bass angler will pay close attention to the major and minor activity periods by studying the alignment of celestial bodies compiled on astro charts or solunar tables for bass fishing.
In the following video, Doug Hannon, ESPN’s Bass Professor, explains the importance of the moon phases on fish and wildlife activity levels, especially big bass:
Next you will find a copy one of the solunar tables for bass fishing pertaining to optimal times in May provided by “primetimes2.com” for reference …
May 2010 Moon Phase Table - Click for Larger Version
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