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Learn to Fish 4 Tides to Catch More Bass

McKeon Roberts
Dec 08, 2021

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A deeper understanding of all 4 tides for bass fishing — low, high, incoming and outgoing — will lead you to better fishing. Tidal fisheries are different equations to figure out in bass fishing, and it’s not just enough to find good spots. Anglers have to understand the timing related to the water levels and the movement of water in and out of areas. Bass will stage, move, and feed at various times in all 4 versions of the tide.

Our friend and Savage Gear pro Nick Smith is a longtime California Delta angler, and he spent time breaking down how he learned the 4 tides for bass fishing and how understanding the timing of spots and the changes to areas related to the water levels made him a more efficient angler on a tidal fishery like the Delta.

Some really good insight on how he approaches a diverse tidal fishery like the California Delta.

McKeon Roberts

McKeon Roberts is a videographer specializing in multispecies angling and kayak fishing. He loves to teach and tell a story through film while exploring and pursuing his lifelong passion for catching fish. He served as a natural resource professional for six years, working with the limnological and biological aspects of lakes and wetlands across northern Minnesota. This subject matter is often woven into his how-to fishing content, and his love for tinkering with new angling techniques and gear. McKeon enjoys traveling to fishing destinations and playing music in his spare time.