I do put alot of faith in them for fishing. I put alot more faith in them for bow hunting though. For hunting I swear by lunar movement. I have shot most of my deer based upon lunar movement.I did do a test a few years back actually more like 12 years ago when i fished solid for a month and charted all the fish caught. This was along the Raquetter River in Colton, Ny (near Potsdam) The fish would hit very close to the major/minor times and a hour each way of those times with increased activity.I have some free sites for you if you need the links.Jon I would love a link or two. Thanks in advance. Jon