Fluke Vs. Tide

[Waresthefish]

Great information. Thank you. I always wondered when guys commented on being in a wind against current situation how they knew. I always thought they were making observations while on the water. Observations that I could never figure out.

[Capt. Debbie]

From what I've read fluke lay on the bottom awaiting ambush facing into the oncoming water flow. That's what you want your bait or presentation to do.

The wind does what ever it pleases, and the wind effect boat drift a lot.

That's wind v current. Even if the line up some times its additive. Your bottom presentation drifts by at 3 knots with 8 oz on it. Hook ups are going way down.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by Waresthefish

Great information. Thank you. I always wondered when guys commented on being in a wind against current situation how they knew. I always thought they were making observations while on the water. Observations that I could never figure out.

I was fishing for a few years before I figured it out. When I got my first boat I'd go out to spot I was told there were fish and nothing.... Problem is I was there when the conditions were not right for that particular area.

A few simple rules.

- First is conditions. Look at the tide, currents and winds see how you think it will effect your drift and choose a general area where you think you will have the best conditions.
- Once you've figured out where that area is look for structure around it. Structure will hold fish so that where you want to concentrate your drifts.
- Conditions change during the day so pay attention and move when you don't have the right conditions.
- Fluke will typically look for a comfortable water temp and therefore will stick to certain depths.... If you find a depth that your catching fish try that same depth in other areas as well.

[TheFishSlayer]

Gerry,

Thanks so much for that invaluable information. Truly awesome stuff!

Best,

TFS

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by TheFishSlayer

Gerry,

Thanks so much for that invaluable information. Truly awesome stuff!

Best,

TFS

My pleasure Slayer... Hope it helps you and others put a few more fish in the box.