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Boost Your Catch Rate Using Solunar Tables

Boost Your Catch Rate Using Solunar Tables

Mack’s Lures Pro Tip - Fishing and Hunting Solunar Time Pro App

By Eric Braaten, Mack's Lure Pro Staff

Solunar tables are a tool anglers can use to predict the feeding times of various types of fish and wildlife based on the position of the moon, its phases, and the sun. This app helps determine the best times for hunting and fishing by allowing users to select their location via a map. It includes a calendar that shows optimal and less favorable periods for fishing and hunting, based on moon phases. 

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The Fishing and Hunting Solunar Time Pro app offers an hourly schedule indicating the best and worst times to fish throughout the day, along with a percentage of success based on these times. Days above 50% are generally average, with peak times accurately reflecting high activity periods for fishing. The app also highlights major and minor time periods throughout the day and provides tide information for saltwater anglers. Additional weather information such as barometric pressure, wind speeds, humidity, precipitation, and daily charts are available to aid in planning.

This app is useful for pre-fishing for tournaments, determining the best days to fish, or choosing optimal launch times. The free version is available, while the pro edition costs a few dollars and includes added features such as an interactive map where users can set pins at fishing spots. The forecast calendar has a three-star ranking system to visually indicate potential good fishing days. Clicking on a calendar day directs users to detailed fishing times, making it easy to use. The app does not include topographical maps but offers aerial photos of water bodies.

Key Features

Location Selection: Users can set their location using auto GPS or manual entry, allowing for precise local forecasts. The app also enables saving favorite locations for quick access to solunar data.
  • Solunar Forecast: The app calculates major and minor feeding/activity periods based on the moon’s position, phases, and the sun’s position.

  • Day Rating System: A star-based rating system helps users identify the best days for fishing or hunting.

  • Weather Information: The app provides current weather conditions and a 5-day forecast, including essential data such as:
    • Barometric pressure
    • Wind speed and direction
    • Humidity
    • Precipitation chance
  • Tides and Moon Phases: For coastal fishing, the app offers tide charts and detailed moon phase information.
  • Calendar View: Users can access a calendar to check solunar data in advance, allowing for better trip planning.
  • Activity Chart: The app features daily charts to aid in planning the most opportune times for fishing or hunting.

Optimizing Your Fishing Experience

To make the most of the app for fishing tournaments and general angling:
  • Plan Ahead: Use the calendar feature to identify high-percentage days (80% or above) for increased fish activity.

  • Time Your Trips: Focus on the major and minor feeding times provided by the app to maximize your chances of success.

  • Consider Weather Factors: Pay attention to the detailed weather forecast, especially barometric pressure, which can significantly affect fish behavior.

  • Utilize Tide Information: For coastal fishing, align your trips with optimal tide conditions as indicated by the app.

  • Track Patterns: Over time, compare your catch results with the app’s predictions to refine your understanding of local fish behavior.

  • Adapt to Conditions: While the app provides valuable guidance, be prepared to adjust your strategy based on real-time observations and conditions.
By leveraging the comprehensive data provided by the Fishing and Hunting Solunar Time Pro app, you can make more informed decisions about when and where to fish, potentially increasing your chances of a successful outing
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