Tides

Post by **Atticus** » June 11th, 2003, 5:31 pm

So I am thinking about wade fishing some accessible spots this weekend (anyone with a boat and no partner give me an email), what tide conditions should I be looking for?

"Incoming tide near the grass line"

That is what I have been told, is this the best tide for me?

I was thinking today that outgoing would pull food out of the grass and the predators would be around to take advantage, it just seems contrary to what I have been told.

Post by **Chalk** » June 11th, 2003, 8:56 pm

As long as the water is moving your okay....But you need to know the strength of the tide, if the difference from High to Low is only .5 or vice versa, thats not much water movement. Your thoughts about an out going tide are logical thoughts.....A rule of thumb I follow is out going tide fish the outside of structure, incoming tide fish the inside of the structure....Water moving is good, but I have caught fish at slack tide too....This handsome

fellow is CSMarine, this trout was caught near slack, if my memory serves me correctly

Fish when you can, but planning around tides helps on catch'n

Post by **Atticus** » June 11th, 2003, 10:03 pm

That is a nice trout

Maybe I need to worry less and fish more

Thanks for the tips

dowawoo · Post by **dowawoo** » June 11th, 2003, 10:13 pm

I used to really worry about the tides, now I just worry about time to go...if the tide is right fine, if not, well , enjoy injoy the time on the water..

Post by **Ken K** » June 11th, 2003, 10:20 pm

"Worry less, fish more" that is a motto to live by!

nitrofish · Post by **nitrofish** » June 11th, 2003, 10:22 pm

Have a extra seat for St.Marks probaly Sat a.m Let me know some flats sone alittle out in the rocks for cobias etc

Post by **CSMarine** » June 12th, 2003, 7:47 am

Your memory is correct it was right at slack tide. Throwing to the grass he ate it ten feet from the bank, and about ten feet from the boat. I hunted a partner all week for Keaton. No takers, now I can't go this weekend.

Doing the Papa thang with chillen and grand-chillen for Papa's Day.

Post by **Chalk** » June 12th, 2003, 8:03 am

How about Friday are you scared

eat_mo_crawfish · Post by **eat_mo_crawfish** » June 12th, 2003, 11:32 am

Be careful Thursday and Friday later afternoon / early evening. We've got some low, low tides late this week. Barely enough water at sundown last night for a 14' tunnel hull aluminum to make it back to the lighthouse ramp. I'll be looking for ya'll on Friday late, and Saturday and Sunday at St. Marks. 15' Whaler with 50hp Honda 4S.

Post by **CSMarine** » June 12th, 2003, 12:56 pm

Scared? Heck yes I'm scared. I done obligated myself for Friday with a hot tempered little lady from the Philippines.

She still remembers how to use a butterfly knife pretty good.

So I guess I'll keep my date with her.

Post by **Chalk** » June 12th, 2003, 1:07 pm

I'll wear the whig

this time, come on

Post by **CSMarine** » June 12th, 2003, 1:36 pm

Folks, having nothing to do with the whig, Chalk done talked me into braving the filipina typhon at home, and the low front on the Gulf tomorrow, so it's been nice knowing ya'll.

Post by **Sir reel** » June 12th, 2003, 2:01 pm

CS... RIP

Where should we send the flowers....

Hope you guys really get into'em. While I was home at lunch, tried to get the wife to agree to go tomorrow . She pointed out that company was coming in Friday evening.... you know the rest! The three W's all have to be aligned.

Post by **Chalk** » June 12th, 2003, 2:10 pm

I'm ready, I have my swimmies

to put on and an old german WWII helment with a spike (lightning rod) for CSMarine to wear

...I called SEATOW and got reservations

Coast Guard said they would be looking for us.....FMP said they would come by and check us since we were from Georgia

Post by **CSMarine** » June 12th, 2003, 2:17 pm

Just remembered the direction of your luck this week Chalk. Anyone else going to Keaton, Warrior, or Steinhatchee tommorow?
Chalk, Bring your GPS.