Full Moon Fishing Myth Total BS? Fishing Experiment

Quick Overview

The experiment suggests that the full moon myth, which claims it negatively affects fishing, is likely false, as the anglers caught both small whiting and a larger red drum during the full moon period, utilizing specialized gear like the DroneMax for spotting fish in the shallow water sandbars.

Key Points: The anglers successfully caught whiting and a red drum despite fishing during a full moon, contradicting the myth that a full moon kills the bite. The primary technique involved using specialized bait (salted shrimp secured with elastic thread) and a custom high-low rig with 4oz and 2oz sinkers. The main strategy for success involved using a SwellPro DroneMax waterproof drone to scout the shallow water for holes and structure where fish, like the spotted red drum, were feeding. The angler noted that the fish were feeding actively on sand fleas and that the tide movement was a critical factor, with incoming high tide proving more successful than the outgoing tide. The red drum caught was substantial enough that the angler joked it 'put up a good fight' and that they were 'not leaving' until the tide forced them to pack up. The group prepared a meal using the catch, involving boiling bluefish fillets and mixing them with cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and relish to make a dip served with crackers.

Context: The video documents a surf fishing trip undertaken by a group of anglers during a full moon, specifically to test the common fishing superstition that full moons negatively impact fish feeding behavior. The primary angler uses advanced techniques, including a specialized drone (SwellPro DroneMax) to spot fish structure in the shallow water, and they utilize long surf rods set up on specialized stands to fish the incoming tide.

Detailed Analysis

The video tests the myth that full moons negatively affect fishing. The anglers, including the main narrator (wearing a neon yellow shirt and black shorts) and his companion (in a light blue shirt), fish from the surf using long rods and specialized gear. The narrator uses a waterproof SwellPro DroneMax to scout the shallow water for fish-holding structure, specifically noting sand-bar holes where fish were actively feeding, even catching a small whiting and a red drum during the full moon period. The narrator uses salted shrimp as bait, noting that the bait must be secured with elastic thread to prevent it from washing off during long casts. The bait setup included a high-low rig using 4oz and 2oz sinkers. The success of the trip, catching multiple fish including a red drum, suggests the full moon myth is likely false, especially when fishing the incoming tide, which they found more productive than the outgoing tide. Later, the group prepares a fish dip using the bluefish caught earlier, combining the cooked fish with cream cheese, mayonnaise (Kraft Olive Oil Mayo), Worcestershire sauce, lemon, and relish, served with Club crackers, concluding that the results were surprisingly good.