Kayak Positioning related to Tides/Current
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:42 pm
I'm not new to "fishing" in general, but very green with regard to saltwater(flats, bays, etc). I recently got the kayak fishing "bug" while spending nearly 1 month here in SPI. Boat positioning with regard to current has never been a big issue back home as I primarily fished freshwater rivers and lakes. Hoping you could spare some tips/techniques as to kayak positioning as it relates to the tide and current.
For example, when fishing shallow flats; is it typical for predatory fish to position themselves in deeper water and wait for bait fish who are being carried out with the tide? Is it best to position the kayak in deeper water and cast back into the flats bringing it out in the direction of the current? Is it productive to fish perpendicular to the tide and work the edges of grass? I'm currently using the fan cast methods employed in freshwater to find fish, but want to maximize my time in the appropriate zone.
After getting skunked at the crowded jetties and run off by tons of hard head catfish, I broke down and bought a kayak. Its safe to say that I now have an addiction, since have some success throwing top waters in the late evening. Any tips would be appreciated.
For example, when fishing shallow flats; is it typical for predatory fish to position themselves in deeper water and wait for bait fish who are being carried out with the tide? Is it best to position the kayak in deeper water and cast back into the flats bringing it out in the direction of the current? Is it productive to fish perpendicular to the tide and work the edges of grass? I'm currently using the fan cast methods employed in freshwater to find fish, but want to maximize my time in the appropriate zone.
After getting skunked at the crowded jetties and run off by tons of hard head catfish, I broke down and bought a kayak. Its safe to say that I now have an addiction, since have some success throwing top waters in the late evening. Any tips would be appreciated.