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chivatojoe
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biggrin.gif posted on 9-23-2010 at 11:51 AM
Attention Fish Hunters


Here's a question for all you fisherman out there. Does anyone take into consideration the Flow, Ebb and Slack tides when planning a fishing expedition? In regards to how hungry the fish are? I'm trying to educate myself and so far I have heard statements like... " The pelagics ( Marlin, Dorodo ) like to feed on the Slack tide which is usually a half hour before and after a high or low tide. And some hunters like to fish on the Flow ( rising ) tide as these ocean movements bring nutrients up to the surface and the fish follow ?
Like to hear if any of you do consider the tides and if so what species are you targeting. If you want you could also share your thoughts on the phases of the moon as it relates to the tides as well. So come on Roger P , Russ B, Jim A and Bill E lets hear what you have to say and all you other hunters out there. As you can tell where I have a house I'd be especially curious about local conditions. Thanks , hope to have some fun with this.
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[*] posted on 9-23-2010 at 12:02 PM


Tides affect surf fishing in a big way. But, it doesn't sound as that's what interests you.

The large predators that hang around reefs feed better during a moving tide. You'll notice in the 'Baja Catch' that he advises you to fish the large slicks and rips that appear on the surface. That's caused by currents going over a rocky bottom and being forced to the surface. Predators like these spots because the baitfish are more at their mercy. They struggle more in the current and are easier to run down.

We have the same situation here in the 'Delta' with striped bass. Even though it's only 10' deep the stripers hang out in the rips ready to pounce. Nobody fishes during a slack tide.

The time of the month with the largest tide changes give the best results.
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[*] posted on 9-23-2010 at 12:30 PM


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Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Tides affect surf fishing in a big way. But, it doesn't sound as that's what interests you.

The large predators that hang around reefs feed better during a moving tide. You'll notice in the 'Baja Catch' that he advises you to fish the large slicks and rips that appear on the surface. That's caused by currents going over a rocky bottom and being forced to the surface. Predators like these spots because the baitfish are more at their mercy. They struggle more in the current and are easier to run down.

We have the same situation here in the 'Delta' with striped bass. Even though it's only 10' deep the stripers hang out in the rips ready to pounce. Nobody fishes during a slack tide.

The time of the month with the largest tide changes give the best results.


Well put Skipjack. If I may add....water temps and winds to be considered. Delta? You a Sacto Valleyian?




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