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From 10am-2pm,on surf, with rising tide, as productive as morning and evening?
Jul 12, 2020 11:42:45   #
OpielostinLA Loc: Los Angeles, CA
 
Hey guys, wanting some opinions here (dangerous I know). Do you think the afternoon 10am-2pm with a rising tide (which I thought was good) can be as productive as morning or evening at low tide? Or is it a commonly accepted knowledge the bite is normally better in the early morning or late evening? Do you think it makes a difference if there are a bunch of people swimming/boarding near by? What are surf fish doing as the sun hits its peak?

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Jul 12, 2020 12:03:14   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
OpielostinLA wrote:
Hey guys, wanting some opinions here (dangerous I know). Do you think the afternoon 10am-2pm with a rising tide (which I thought was good) can be as productive as morning or evening at low tide? Or is it a commonly accepted knowledge the bite is normally better in the early morning or late evening? Do you think it makes a difference if there are a bunch of people swimming/boarding near by? What are surf fish doing as the sun hits its peak?


Welcome to the Forum, OpielostinLA. You are going to get a lot of opinions on these questions. I'm a morning person myself. The mid-day is the worst time to fish. The evening cuts into beer time. (MHO)

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Jul 12, 2020 12:10:16   #
Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware
 
I look at midday as a multiple downtime. First you have a lot more people on the beach at that time. Secondly all the fish that live along the surf line they have to remember that death comes from above. They are a lot easier to see by ospreys and gulls and other predators. 3rd it's the best time to get a terrific sunburn because from 10 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon is the peak ultraviolet hours. If I can avoid mid-day fishing I do. As long as the tide is moving morning and evening are great times to fish.

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Jul 12, 2020 12:11:32   #
badbobby Loc: Humble Texas
 
OpielostinLA wrote:
Hey guys, wanting some opinions here (dangerous I know). Do you think the afternoon 10am-2pm with a rising tide (which I thought was good) can be as productive as morning or evening at low tide? Or is it a commonly accepted knowledge the bite is normally better in the early morning or late evening? Do you think it makes a difference if there are a bunch of people swimming/boarding near by? What are surf fish doing as the sun hits its peak?


don't get to fish the surf much since covid 19
but mornings were best for me
and I dont think folks swimmin nearby changed anything

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Jul 12, 2020 16:52:14   #
Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas
 
OpielostinLA: Well, hoss, here is an excellent opportunity to do your own research. From the above posts and my own experience, a rising tide, either in the AM or PM is better than slack time at noon.

Suggest you try going at one, then the other and over time, keep notes on your success. Within a year you should begin to see your own pattern for your own waters. Since your research will be specific for you and yor waters, it will be more valuable than all you will ever read on these posts. Just Sayin...RJS

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Jul 13, 2020 10:12:15   #
ZoeyC2000 Loc: Charlotte, N.C.
 
OpielostinLA wrote:
Hey guys, wanting some opinions here (dangerous I know). Do you think the afternoon 10am-2pm with a rising tide (which I thought was good) can be as productive as morning or evening at low tide? Or is it a commonly accepted knowledge the bite is normally better in the early morning or late evening? Do you think it makes a difference if there are a bunch of people swimming/boarding near by? What are surf fish doing as the sun hits its peak?


Hi Mr. OpielostinLA,
I would say fish them both if you can, unfortunately during the day here at Atlantic Beach NC the swimmers.
In the past we have caught fish low tide in the morning. Behind the small breakers close to the shore. We enjoy
the incoming and outgoing tides especially before and after sunrise and sunset. But I don't think you should pass

up an incoming tide between ten to two. I wish we could do that.

Zoey :)

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Jul 13, 2020 15:01:34   #
JBjr Loc: Pittsburgh PA
 
I’d think that the tide is more relevant. I’m guessing low tide is best...any opinions?

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Jul 13, 2020 15:21:20   #
ZoeyC2000 Loc: Charlotte, N.C.
 
JBjr wrote:
I’d think that the tide is more relevant. I’m guessing low tide is best...any opinions?


Hi,
Of course I do :) some say the outgoing tide right before the sun comes up is the best.
Because the bait fish cannot see the predator fish below them. But the predator can
see there silhouettes above. They in a rush to eat and get back to deeper water before
the sun comes up. Yes, they let girls on here.

Zoey :)

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Jul 13, 2020 15:31:08   #
badbobby Loc: Humble Texas
 
ZoeyC2000 wrote:
Hi,
Of course I do :) some say the outgoing tide right before the sun comes up is the best.
Because the bait fish cannot see the predator fish below them. But the predator can
see there silhouettes above. They in a rush to eat and get back to deeper water before
the sun comes up. Yes, they let girls on here.

Zoey :)

whut's a predator?
izzat sumpin like BadFisherman?

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Jul 14, 2020 08:31:51   #
ZoeyC2000 Loc: Charlotte, N.C.
 
badbobby wrote:
whut's a predator?
izzat sumpin like BadFisherman?


Hey Mr. BadFisherman,
Lol, yes it's sumpin like you! But in a good way, you're a true sweetheart :)
Thank you for not ignoring me like someone else is.

Zoey xoxoxo :)

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Jul 14, 2020 11:08:31   #
hemihappy Loc: pawleys island s.c.
 
At slack tide on either side you might as well open a beer and put your feet up. The minute the tide begins
to move (either side) things begin to pick up. I love the morning hours and at noon the fish seem to take a break.

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