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Originally posted by Bruce Condello:
This is crazy but always, always, always on my ponds, the adult HSB that are fed during the day will feed way better when it's cloudy. Even one single cloud crossing the sun will create a frenzy. Too weird.
Bruce,

That is not weird at all...its standard behavior on all my ponds. BG( and HSB and any fish) will always feed better on cloudy days than bright sun...in fact, under high noon bright sun won't even show themselves. I believe it is a fish's natural protection instincts, as long as they can't be seen, they are comfortable, but turn the light on and they are terrified.

It applies equally well to fishing also...fishing is almost always better under cloudy conditions than clear...the one exception is flats fishing where you must have clear sun to see the fish or you are simply out of luck.