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Topic: Rockfish/ling fishing around tidal changes  (Read 1926 times)

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Widgeon

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So, it totally seems like the bite picks up big time around high tide. What about low tide? Don't think I've fished on the ocean during an afternoon LOW tide. Is it just as good? Low tide tomorrow is at like 2 pm on the north coast....wondering if it's worth the trip. Is it the actual tidal *change*, or is it just high tide when they really turn on?
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Widgeon

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Cannot believe zero replies.....ppl? Anyone?!
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ThreemoneyJ

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No science behind this but I would guess that during the slack tide and slower tide the fish that live in the rocks are more likely to venture further from their holes to grab food so you don’t have to hit them right in the face to get a bite.
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jonesz

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I've accutualy found the opposite to be true. A good moving tide is when food is being swept by and they chow down. When it stops they stop. That's when you drop the salmon or halibut gear... :smt003


Jonasoi510

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Was at timber cove last weekend and got in the water around 1140 low tide was at 2ish and bite was hot up till like 6-730 when the tide was suppose to be high.  Came out with limits  so I’m guessing low tide work and then after slack tide. So I’m
Going with as long as there’s water moving in or out is when it’s a better bite. Atleast in my experience.
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