Usually sunrise or sunset Buzz. The fish can see the bait from an angle and the sun is not yet hot enough to drive them deep. For some reason I've never figured out, fish don't bite as well during a New Moon period.
I think one reason I prefer stills to video is that a still image is a moment in time preserved -- if it's one that we like and/or can relate to, we can keep it it's a "time/place" so-to-speak. But the irony and the oxymoron of that phenomenon, is that every time we look at it, WE ARE IN A DIFFERENT "TIME/PLACE"!
It may be because the earth, sun and moon are in syzygy and their gravitational pull on the earth is increased because of that alignment. Just a theory, but that may cause lethargy.
Entirely possible Mac; at least as good as any other explanation. That's certainly why tides (including tides of blood in the brain) are higher during that period of the month, and could produce lethargy. No question that the opposite condition exists, at least among humans; a full moon brings a higher level of activity (not always rational activity). Ask any cop and he'll tell you that a full moon brings out all the wackos.
Another, much simpler, theory is that, during the New Moon, the fish can't find food during the night and, therefore, become more lethargic generally at that time. That seems to be the case with other cold blooded animals such as reptiles. When the food supply is cut in half, they slow down until it rises. Seems to work differently with warm blooded animals. With them, inability to find food at night seems to trigger a higher level of activity during the day to make up for the lack. That might be because the hunger reflex is triggered differently in warm blooded animals because they need a constant level of food energy just to maintain body temperature and stay alive. Also just a theory; I don't have the expertise or equipment to check it out. It may be that some fish biologist has done so and nobody ever read the report.
I remember your incorporation/overlay of that clock in the past. Always nice images. Sometimes your hand was there.
Fishing - amazing how loud quiet can be - in a good way, of course. The quiet causes me to listen harder, pay attention to all of the quiet noises - little ripples, bugs' buzzes, as well as the really noisy complete silence! Fishing is simultaneously active and peaceful at the same time. Sometimes you're actively at peace and other times, you're peacefully active. Time seems to stand still because despite having moved forward, you're still in the same place...sort of. ..Hope that makes as much sense to all of you as it does me!
The best time to go fishing is any time you can.
Mike,
Headlights frighten the fish.
That's why I park on land usually.
I see you are putting your time to good use!!!! Couldn't pass that one up, sorry. Great composition AMac as always.
Just so you know......Dark thirty is actually 0:30 AM which is thirty minutes past midnight on a 24 hour military clock,....just so you know
That's an absolutely fabulous image, A.Mac. I'm really impressed.
As for the best time for fishing, I always thought it was at sunrise.
Usually sunrise or sunset Buzz. The fish can see the bait from an angle and the sun is not yet hot enough to drive them deep. For some reason I've never figured out, fish don't bite as well during a New Moon period.
I think one reason I prefer stills to video is that a still image is a moment in time preserved -- if it's one that we like and/or can relate to, we can keep it it's a "time/place" so-to-speak. But the irony and the oxymoron of that phenomenon, is that every time we look at it, WE ARE IN A DIFFERENT "TIME/PLACE"!
A very timely remark Larry.
It may be because the earth, sun and moon are in syzygy and their gravitational pull on the earth is increased because of that alignment. Just a theory, but that may cause lethargy.
Great pic Mac!!! Very colorful and creative!! Thanks for sharing your gift!!
Maybe that's when the Lamprey Eel vampires come out of their caves to suck the blood of the fish.
Or is that full moon rather than
Entirely possible Mac; at least as good as any other explanation. That's certainly why tides (including tides of blood in the brain) are higher during that period of the month, and could produce lethargy. No question that the opposite condition exists, at least among humans; a full moon brings a higher level of activity (not always rational activity). Ask any cop and he'll tell you that a full moon brings out all the wackos.
Another, much simpler, theory is that, during the New Moon, the fish can't find food during the night and, therefore, become more lethargic generally at that time. That seems to be the case with other cold blooded animals such as reptiles. When the food supply is cut in half, they slow down until it rises. Seems to work differently with warm blooded animals. With them, inability to find food at night seems to trigger a higher level of activity during the day to make up for the lack. That might be because the hunger reflex is triggered differently in warm blooded animals because they need a constant level of food energy just to maintain body temperature and stay alive. Also just a theory; I don't have the expertise or equipment to check it out. It may be that some fish biologist has done so and nobody ever read the report.
Very Cool Effect Mac!
I remember your incorporation/overlay of that clock in the past. Always nice images. Sometimes your hand was there.
Fishing - amazing how loud quiet can be - in a good way, of course. The quiet causes me to listen harder, pay attention to all of the quiet noises - little ripples, bugs' buzzes, as well as the really noisy complete silence! Fishing is simultaneously active and peaceful at the same time. Sometimes you're actively at peace and other times, you're peacefully active. Time seems to stand still because despite having moved forward, you're still in the same place...sort of.
..Hope that makes as much sense to all of you as it does me!
Beautiful image and the perfect place to contemplate time )that which we have experienced and that which we have left)
Thanks for sharing
And thanks for thanking me.