tidal water...

[hf]

I was hoping that someone may have an idea or two of how to fish the tidal stretch of a river when the tide is in, and, when basically it is dead water. Is it a waste of time or are there techniques that can be employed.

Thanks

hf

[conwyrod]

Some tidal stretches colour up when the tide is in - spinner and bait might still work.

Have you looked at Falkus's books, they have sections on sea/tidal fishing for sea trout.

[G Ritchie]

You could try stripping a fly, although I have generally found tidal stretches fish best on a falling tide.

[hf]

Jun 10, 2008 19:47:25 GMT G Ritchie said:

You could try stripping a fly, although I have generally found tidal stretches fish best on a falling tide.

Thanks Graham... I have had a little success as the tide is coming in and reaching a point when the fish can begin to negotiate the head of the pool and move on. (before the water loses most of its flow).

I have had some success in the early morning on a falling tide - about 2hrs before low tide.

However I have had no success when the tide is up and the water is slack. The fish will show themselves but no joy.

Conwyrod... the river is fly only at this part but it doesn't colour up. I haven't checked Falkus but will do so.

Thanks for your thoughts.

hf

[builnacraig]

Why not do what most people in Brora do, set a net, it won't pick up so much dirt during slack water!

Builnacraig

[builnacraig]

Hi HiFi,

I have tried the Brora water at high tide without success. Interesting to watch the fish cruising around though, I remember some coming very close to my feet. I think Falkus would catch them on a float fished prawn.
One local told me that fish often lie in the first run upstream of the bridge when it starts to form as the tide drops. He waited for the tide to drop to the right point then went in and often caught a fish. I think I rose one in the same place. Seems like a theory worth further investigation.

I hope I haven't publicised a well kent local secret!

Builnacraig

[hf]

Builnacraig... I managed to pick up a small finnock yesterday afternoon on a home made 'black brahn' (green body).

There are fish about so yesterday evening I went out but caught nothing. Great fun watching them come in on the tide though and milling around. I think I know the pool you mean and yes that would be a time to fish it. (It has filled in much more over the past couple of years though)

hf

[hornet]

Hi HF,

I'm fishing tomorrow at Kinnaber on the North Esk which is tidal.

With the river being very low i'm hoping that the bridge pools will be holding some fish .

I will let you know on what methods i use / try as there will be plenty .

Hopefully there will be no seals about .

Cheers

Hornet

[hf]

hornet... ATB and look forward to hearing how you catch them all. ;D

hf

[Speyducer]

Viaduct pool is your best bet, Joe, usually louping with them in the low water. The Flats below also worth a cast for the period just before the tide comes on it.

Good luck for the 'morrow

Mike