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Question on tidal currents
« on: February 18, 2021, 11:42:59 AM »
So this saltwater thing is all new to me. One of my questions is, how much difference is there in tidal currents at different depths?
Does A flow substantially faster than B and C?
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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2021, 11:49:06 AM »
For sure.  It depends on a bunch of factors how much but as a general rule the current on the bottom will be less.  How much depends on the amount of current, depth and stuff like bottom structure and where you are on the salt.  Puget Sound tidal movement is incredibly complex and rules of thumb often don't apply.

Wind can effect current at the surface as well as obviously pushing your boat.

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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2021, 11:55:08 AM »
 :yeah:

Get a good blow against just overflow for the most simple example.

The applications of what your asking about are likely most applicable for shrimping...
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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2021, 12:04:20 PM »
Look up the rule of 12's. The tide moves over an extended period of time. Usually about 5-1/2 hours per tide swing. The rule of 12:s will explain how much water moves and when. Remember some days you may have a 5' exchange other days it may be a 9' change.

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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2021, 12:14:22 PM »
Don't get "tide" confused with "current". Tide is vertical movement and current is horizontal movement.  :twocents:

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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2021, 12:27:29 PM »
I'm getting seasick just thinking about this subject!!   :chuckle:
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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2021, 12:29:52 PM »
Is the tide going in or going out now? :chuckle:
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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2021, 12:32:17 PM »
It's currently going down on skint bay, an the water is gonna get real skinny about 430
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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2021, 12:38:58 PM »
It's called "flood" for the incoming and "ebb" for the outgoing and then there's the "holdover".  :chuckle:
And then there's "max flood" and "max ebb".  Oh and don't forgot "slack".  :chuckle:

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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2021, 12:46:56 PM »
It's called "flood" for the incoming and "ebb" for the outgoing and then there's the "holdover".  :chuckle:
And then there's "max flood" and "max ebb".  Oh and don't forgot "slack".  :chuckle:

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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2021, 01:01:34 PM »
Nah, don't wanna jack the thread.  :chuckle:

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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2021, 01:35:37 PM »
A ton of factors...
Often along a shelf or bench C will actually be stronger. Water movement controlled by structure and topography builds momentum.  Where as surface water flows at a pretty consistent pace.

That's why people loose pots on deep drops for shrimp and deep water halibut fishing can be tricky.

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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2021, 01:42:36 PM »
Incoming tide also typically doesn't run as hard as an outgoing tide as well.
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Re: Question on tidal currents
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2021, 08:03:19 AM »
Thanks all. Lots to learn? I was basically wondering if, assuming no wind, I'm drifting with a 3MPH current, and I drop a 3 way rig with a spinner in 100' of water, will it be spinning, or hanging vertical (ish).
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Re: Question on tidal currents
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