jacob2000 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 Catt, so I know that there are lots of marshes and vegetation where I am, and I can look at tidal charts, but where can I find out what to do in correlation with the tides? Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 Here's the deal with tides, fish move in/up into cover when the tide go's up. They pull back when the tide go's out. They pull out to deeper areas and the mouths of feeder creeks since the water is flowing out and dropping so they position themselves take advantage of any bits of food coming out as well. You're gonna have to put time in to figure out areas and what the fish are doing and where they position themselves. Example....have a big flat that is 1-2ft and scattered grass with a deeper area running through it at about 5ft. When the tide drops those fish will pull off that flat and into the deeper area. When it comes back in they will venture back up onto the flat and into the scattered grass.....They follow the food. Quote
Super User Catt Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 jacob, You will need to follow the tidal movements at the Sabine Pass & Deweyville. Why 2 charts? I can estimate the tidal movement at say the I-10 Bridge or anywhere between the two. Moon Phase; New Moon strongest tidal movement Tidal bass can become rather predictable, I know some river rats who only fish 1 1/2 hrs before & after the tide. Quote
jacob2000 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Posted April 1, 2015 So how does the strength of the tide affect the bass? Quote
Super User Catt Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 Here's the deal with tides, fish move in/up into cover when the tide go's up. They pull back when the tide go's out. They pull out to deeper areas and the mouths of feeder creeks since the water is flowing out and dropping so they position themselves take advantage of any bits of food coming out as well. You're gonna have to put time in to figure out areas and what the fish are doing and where they position themselves. Example....have a big flat that is 1-2ft and scattered grass with a deeper area running through it at about 5ft. When the tide drops those fish will pull off that flat and into the deeper area. When it comes back in they will venture back up onto the flat and into the scattered grass.....They follow the food. These movements will be farther with stronger tides. The tidal movement on the Sabine can be 4' +/-, which means you can have areas with no water a low tide. Or you can have areas with 6" of water rise to 4.5'. Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 These movements will be farther with stronger tides. The tidal movement on the Sabine can be 4' +/-, which means you can have areas with no water a low tide. Or you can have areas with 6" of water rise to 4.5'. Didn't know farther up the Sabine the tides shifted that much since along the coast it may only be a couple feet at the most. I know some of the places the have us running out of if it dropped 4' I don't think I'd be able to leave. Quote
kikstand454 Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I'm not familiar with your area, but I'm very familiar bass fishing in tidal water. In MY experience: A yellow #4 hildebrandt snagless sally/ gold blade is worth twice the asking price. White or yellow floating worms, worked like topwaters- will produce like crazy. Nows your chance to understand why lure companies sell the color "bubblegum'. As long as the water is moving, the fish are biting. If it stops, so do they. Falling tide is considered "best" but that's mostly because its easier for an angler to predict where the fish will stage. Rising tide is good too. Do NOT be afraid to fish for bass where you THINK the water is too salty. I have caught many many bass within a mile of the ocean. A redfish WILL break your heart during a tournement. Good luck! Quote
jacob2000 Posted April 2, 2015 Author Posted April 2, 2015 So where is the best place to position yourself on high tides and low tides? I understand the bass go in with the tide and out into the mouths of feeder creeks when it goes out, but what specific areas should you target? Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted April 3, 2015 Super User Posted April 3, 2015 Points,dropoffs and laydowns anything that causes the water to change direction,speed and color.fishing the tides is like fishing a small mountain stream look for anything in the water that can change the flow of water thats where fish stage at. The only diff in tidal fishing and stream fishing is stream fishing its goin one way 99% of the time.tidal its moving all diff ways 6 hrs at a time and still for a hr depending where u are Quote
jacob2000 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 So the craw is a consensus pick for a good lure in brackish water, is that something you would pitch? I saw many of the bass masters pitching what looked like craws. Quote
jacob2000 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 I've heard barnacles will cut your line, is that something I should watch for? Quote
jacob2000 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Posted April 5, 2015 Also, what are the most favorable conditions for brackish water bassin'? Quote
Super User Catt Posted May 8, 2015 Super User Posted May 8, 2015 Would Gulp! Shrimp catch bass? That plus the above post Quote
SouthernBassin Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Ask the guys at your local shop or talk to friends, because every body of water is different. Quote
greentrout Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Make sure you flush your reel very well with fresh water after your fishing trip. I learned the hard way. Old school basser... Quote
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