How to Read Tides for Fishing | Basics of Tide Graphs and Tide Cycles [For Beginners]
[This article is published on the blog]
Even in the same spot with the same rig, there are days when you catch fish and days when you don't. The answer often lies in the "tide". Skipping the complicated stuff, I've summarized only what you need for fishing on the blog.
What I cover in the article👇
The best time to catch fish is when the "tide is moving."Rather than high tide or low tide themselves, the "time when it's moving" before and after is the real deal
For the differences between spring, neap, and intermediate tides, you don't need to memorize them; just knowing "whether it's a day with good movement" is enough
For tide graphs, looking at just three points is enough. You don't need to read the whole thing
Also, tide levels are also a safety check. On rocky shores or tetrapods, the path back can disappear during an incoming tide, so please be sure to check this.