60 OBSERVATIONS ON A SALMON RIVER 



When seafishing I have often found the 

 first day of the new moon the best day's 

 fishing during the month. There is a special 

 movement of the waters at that time with 

 very high, strong tides. This may mean 

 more food for the fish or more desire to feed. 

 The new moon affects and increases the 

 activity of all fish. 



For seafishing I always select from the 

 new to the full moon, for the reason that 

 fish feed at night, which has some effect on 

 the sport. 



On a day following a moon-lit night fish 

 are less hungry than on a day after a dark 

 night. At the time of the new moon there 

 are two flood tides during daylight, which 

 is an advantage, because the first of the flood 

 is the best time of the tide to fish for seafish. 



I have found that, providing the weather 

 and water conditions are not too bad, the 

 day of the new moon is usually a good day's 

 salmon fishing on a river. 



Why this is would be difficult to explain. 

 It is probable the fish are inspired by a 



