High tides at night

[Flyingfish]

I've been fishing the salt for 3yrs now and have a question regarding high tides after 2 or 3am. In my small but extensive fishing experience with Eels at night I have notice that when the moon is either a new moon or a full moon the fishing tends to be great. But only when the high tides are around 10-130am. at night. Why is this?
Everytime I try to fish the high when it's after 2 or 3am i don't tend to do so hot. Is it because the fish have already had their midnight snack? It's still dark at these times. I have read that first light is supposed to be the best time for BIG stripers. I still do the same things at 2 and 3am as I do when it's 10pm-1am. Is this just me or has anyone else experienced this?
Also, Should I still be using Eels at first light? Just wondering.

[Roccus]

it's all about location.... nothing else....I've done well at every hour.it's all about the patterns the fish are following.... most people find a time that works for them and go with it, time and time again... me, I fish when I want, the tide is never my master....somewhere, some place there are fish feeding...
at any time dusk to dawn big bass prowel....

first light is time to call it a night and go to work... ( eels still work at grey dawn)

[47onthewall]

I'd let Roc handle this one. I haven't flung an eel in anger since that fish on my wall inhaled one about nineteen years ago! I'm usually toes up by 11 most nights, so I 'm not the guy to ask. Sorry.

[Flyingfish]

Thanks Roccus, I always find myself fishing the same areas I know at night but I'll start looking elsewhere when things get slow.