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mr.bean

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sturgeon and low tide
« on: May 11, 2013, 05:15:02 PM »
people  keep telling me,  that  the outgoing tide is the best time to fish for sturgeon. i was wondering why that would be. i caught sturgeon  at high tide ,  low tide and in between.  never saw  a big increase  at   the time when the tide is going out. i would like to hear your guys opinion on this. thanks
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mikeyman

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Re: sturgeon and low tide
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2013, 06:15:02 PM »
The tide going down, the current helps spread the scent of your bait out for the fish to key in on. This can often be the case when bar fishing for coho with roe as well.
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mr.bean

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Re: sturgeon and low tide
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2013, 07:50:53 PM »
that makes sense. never  thought about that. cool. thanks
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Re: sturgeon and low tide
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2013, 08:12:19 AM »
Just like any tidal species ,peak time for Sturgeon is no different.
Slack tide is the time.
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Re: sturgeon and low tide
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2013, 11:36:10 AM »
I agree, I have my best luck as soon as the tide changes from high flood to out going. I caught a 6, 5, and two 4s, timed it to be in the same spot at the same time the next day and got 4, two 5s, and a 7 plus( couldn't get a proper measurement along side the boat but what we could measure was 84") both times the bite lasted 2 hours
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Re: sturgeon and low tide
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2013, 10:33:09 PM »
In the tidal portion of the Fraser River where river discharge current doesn't really affect the overall flow too much, both incoming and outgoing tides can be good for any type of fishing that involves bait. As long as there is a current which carries scent away from your hook, you have a much bigger chance catching something.

As you move further upstream into the non-tidal portion of the Lower Fraser River, an incoming tide works against the river discharge current so it is not as favourable. An outgoing tide would be much more productive.
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