incoming tide or outgoing tide

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ragansm1
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incoming tide or outgoing tide

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Which is best for fishing incoming tide or outgoing for flats?
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Both.

(Really depends on where). But I prefer the incoming

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If you are targeting hardhead catfish, can't beat dead low tide. And if the wind is also slack, you can complete the experience when no-see-ums are present.
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From what I have learned recently it's more about water movement. If you look at the tides today there is only 0.4' and 0.9' of difference between the morning high afternoon low and evening high. So both outgoing and incoming tides today would not be the best times for fishing. However, before the high this morning and the outgoing tide this evening seem to be the best conditions (6 little fishes on the tides4fishing website) because of more difference in tide height.

I'm sure there are many members here that have more experience than I do, but this has been my most recent discovery. Then again, if you want catfish and sand gnats do what Gary said! :D
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Chris is right. Depends on what you’re doing. Going back in creeks you want to work with the tide. Flats can go either way depending on type structure and wind. Quiet boat control and understanding what’s happening to the bait are key. Moving is better than not moving.
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