Re: Beach Fishing - Tide Question
It really depends on the fish and the weather condtions. I used to be one of those before and after the change guys.
Over time, I've learned that the location, and where you fish it, is more important than any tides. I've caught more trophy fish at night, within an hour of low tide, than any other time of the day.
Having said that, Blues are sight feeders. Low to mid-level light levels. Like high tides and moving water. Locally, the inlets are infested with Blues on the tide changes. An hour or two on both sides of the high should produce. If fishing out front, you want the wind in your face. It pushes the bait closer to the beach. Biggest thing with Blues is the water clarifity. The water must be clear. Blues and dirty water don't mix.