This tip is paraphrased and appeared on our forums at one time, source unknown. Extinctions happen to these gentle giants. This helps see the subtle bites. We request the data at intervals and we calculate the CPUE. 3, left), there is a single pulse of upriver migrants towards spawning grounds in the upper Sacramento River, consistent with other observations (Steel et al. Dave Textor, TIP #9 Anchor release. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 74: 1260-1274. The timing of outmigration in both groups is significantly related to river flow conditions such that early migrants are cued by higher discharge values in the spring/early summer whereas late migrants begin outmigration when the hydrograph begins to rise in the fall. Sturgeon like to roll up in the line. 2022). The mill was founded in 1914 and has been restored, it's an authentic time capsule of a late 19th and early 20th century sawmill. California water experts have long known the amount of surface water granted by water rights far exceeds the state's average supplies. In the US, 1,350 metric tons of sturgeon meat and 15-20 metric tons of caviar were produced via aquaculture in 2012. Put in your fishing time, try to get that magic window in. Newer molds are made of silicone (highlighted in blue) and the head is then cast in plastic. Posted by johnthefisherman69 I will discuss materials and hook styles later. You must watch your tip as much as possible. The current California state-record sturgeon is a 468-pounder caught in San Pablo Bay. During slower tides or windy conditions, I sometimes go to a flat weight so it will slide across the bottom easier if you are swinging. The sturgeon would likely not have made it to the boat. When the soft nibbling sturgeon actually does take bait, the grand scheme of fooling the monster is complete and everything next depends on the hookset. Traffic Reports TIP #20 Hookset. The average White Sturgeon captured in the Delta in recent years is approximately 109 cm. Dont put anything out. Handle them as little as possible and return the fish to the water as soon as possible, preferably not on a rope. After years of using coated wire I have switched to mono. 3. Any fish marked on your FF has a greater chance of flowing downcurrent to your bait. Fangue. Bags, TIP #31 Scouting. They tend to be on the long side and I prefer to shorten them. Check your net regularly for breaks and weakness. Got a shaker and a keeper. Sheppard, D.R. Under rules currently in effect for most waters of the state, anglers may retain only those white sturgeon with a total length of 42 to 60 inches. It had been observed that enough telemetry data had accumulated that a synthesis science effort could contribute additional value beyond the original purposes of previous studies. The next time Im uncertain of a sturgeons length, I will set the ribbons in the water next to the fish and have a fairly accurate idea of its length. The basic setup I use is 18 24 inch with double, opposed hooks. I cannot tell you how many times I have watched people sturgeon fish, with their rignoton the bottom. Sturgeon harvest. We like to use 60-pound test mono for the main line with 80-pound test leaders. Mora, E.A., R.D. The American Fisheries Society considers the survival of sturgeon to be dependent on conservation measures taken to protect them. ranking Delta website 2021. He, H. Du, J. Wu, C. Wang, and Q. Wei. Don't go too heavy, but make sure you're on the bottom where sturgeon will be feeding. Always have the cameras ready so you are not fumbling around for it with the fish on the deck. How to measure Sturgeon in Oregon and Washington Sturgeon AS of Jan. 1, 2009, the new way of measuring sturgeon to keep will take effect statewide. Now pull back on your rod as you would with normal a hook set, and see the line stretch substantially. As fish move in to feed and run into rising bottom they will follow the contour of the bottom swimming around the perimeter of the shoal rather than swimming over the top. What is the biggest sturgeon ever caught? Dave Textor, When Dave wrote this tip on 7-24,2000, he already had caught and released 27 keeper sturgeon so far that year. Six species of sturgeon are raised in the US, but approximately 95% of production is white sturgeon Acipenser transmontanus raised in California and to a lesser extent in Idaho. I prefer octopus style. 2017. Scott F. Colborne was a postdoctoral researcher at University of California Davis and is currently a Research Specialist at the Quantitative Fisheries Center at Michigan State University. (Note: Minimum depth for this is about 15 feet. Currently, anglers with a report card can keep one fish per day, three fish per year, between 40-60 inches fork length. I prefer to use a low or no-stretch line for sturgeon. Its rare (but really neat ) to have the fish bite all the way through a tide. TIP #27 Finding sturgeon holes. [Editor]. The slower the better. Knots work well also but crimps leave less to tangle on during a cast. You need a long-handled, large hooped, deep net. Some of us call this the suicide run; its probably caused by one sturgeon running from another to keep his find. Gently lift the fish and take the photo. Roberts, Y. Sturgeon are very long-lived animals, and it may take decades to show the effects of pollutants concentrating in their tissues. Although you can fish with heavy braid (150-pound plus), I don't like to use it because when it wraps around fish it can cut into them. The larger the bait the more it will rise. The often neglected sturgeon net is a critical part of a sturgeon fishermans tackle. The best advice I can give (without giving away my secret spots) is spend your time scouting. Brooks, N. Young, R.J. Lennox, N. Haddaway, F.G. Whoriskey, R. Harcourt, and S.J. Mitch, TIP #41 Reel. The California Sturgeon Report Card program was initiated in 2007 to help CDFW gather good quality data about the White Sturgeon recreational fishery. White sturgeon are among the biggest and oldest fish in North America. Singer, J.T. 2022) synthesizing 12 years of acoustic telemetry data for Green Sturgeon in the Sacramento River and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Idle up to the targeted fishing spot slowly. The upriver migration occurs during March and April, but fluctuates within that time range across years. White Sturgeon in the Sacramento-San Joaquin system represent the southernmost spawning population of the species. The shallower the water, the more this applies. If the applicant's total scale score is at least 1350 but less than 1390 after one reading, their answers are . Use a strong leader. Gently roll the sturgeon belly up, and use a tape measure stretched across the belly (Example 2). Inland fisheries habitat management: Lessons learned from wildlife ecology and a proposal for change. 2). Measures Open drop down menu. You lose thatfishing time while running from spot to spot all day long. Hes probably over a productive hole or trench. Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation as Scotland's first minister, amid a drop in popularity. The top Reflections on Californias Recent Flood-Drought Combo. Hard long-term work, but there are many examples for how this can work successfully. I put the rods end down, thumb on the reel, set the bale, and after about 3 pumps, I set the hook as hard as my muscles will allow. But they fail to explain . California State's Department of Fish and Wildlife has put in place several rules to ensure the long-term survival of white sturgeon in the state. Contact: Dylan Stompe, [email protected] The fish is the white sturgeon an ancient species native to the West Coast. You generally see smooth rod tip action as opposed to a bouncing tip created by a striper. White sturgeon: is an ancient survivor facing extinction in California? For more information, please contact CDFW Fisheries Branch: [email protected], Adult White Sturgeon (CDFW photo by Mike Healey), Researchers studying the causes of death of adult sturgeon (PDF)(opens in new tab) request that any observations of sturgeon carcasses be reported to: [email protected], Fisheries Branch If the fish goes wild, gently lift up on the net to support its body weight and it will calm down. Another 73 sturgeon were reported as caught but not identified by species. Heublein, J.C., J.T. without problems. That means its time to thumb the spool tightly andset the hook hard! length of green garden tie-tape attached to one end. Some on the outgoing. 2009. With your support, we can reach and inform more voters. 2018). When the mighty sturgeon lightly nibbles your offering, your window of opportunity is very small. After fishing, I freeze and reuse these baits over and over just adding more fillets. A team of researchers at UC Davis, led by A. Peter Klimley, originally developed and maintained this array for many years. Dave Textor, TIP #5 Leaders. | (916) 777-4041 | Use heavy line, heavy leader and a rod and reel that can handle a fish that occasionally reaches the 10-foot range. Historically, the over-allocation has not raised much concern; in most years, there has been enough runoff of rain and snowmelt to go around. I waited for the current to turn and they came right back. Other factors that threaten White Sturgeon include entrainment of early life stages into water diversions, contaminants from pollution and terrestrial runoff, and poaching and illegal fishing for meat and eggs. Mine has two lines connected to the sea anchor and I place one on each side to the rear cleats. There are several ways to do this. October 25, 2016. As I use them, Ive been able to have success for up to 9 months without the baits going bad. I generally use cotton gloves to handle the fish to protect me from cuts and get a better grip. It is all set up as not to catch on anything when deployed. (from Oregon Fishing Regulations) -Use a flexible "vinyl seamstress" type tape measure for the girth. There are already broodstock programs for the species in hatcheries as a back up. TIP #39 The Quick Measure. In total, more than 450 km of the Sacramento River have been covered in acoustic receivers. Dale Gillespie, TIP #22 Hold that rod! As always , crabs will have the final say. The process appears to tire them out more so I lean toward a short fight, quick net job, quick hook out and a photo. When you hook a fish you need to chase, simply remove the 8-inch loop from the cleat. As with all Acipenserids, White Sturgeon are long-lived. On occasion a sturgeons length will be close enough to either end of our slot limit that a quick measure is necessary to decide whether its a keeper or not. TIP #36 Creeks & Channels. Long life, late sexual maturity and infrequent spawning contribute to the vulnerability of the sturgeon population. They are anadromous, meaning they move from the salt and brackish water to freshwater to spawn. Hopefully, using all our efforts and ways of knowing, we can generate information to keep sturgeon and other native species alive and well in California for a long time to come. DFG encourages anglers to use high-strength fishing line to reduce duration of the fight, in-water techniques for measuring fish size and single, barbless . By implementing an abalone punch card system to Sturgeon and limiting it to a certain amount of fish, the DFG will be able to gather the relevant data, and we will reach a balance between what boaters harvest and pier and shore anglers harvest. Pagel, E.D. They are placed, along with paddlefishes and numerous fossil groups, in the infraclass Chondrostei, which also contains the ancestors of all other bony fishes. I prefer to use a lever drag reel. Klimley for his leadership and efforts in organizing the initial core 69 kHz array, and CDFW for funding it. Singer, R.A. Buchanan, D.E. For example, the state follows size limit rules; only fish over a certain length can be harvested. In 2010 California anglers reported catching 5,446 white sturgeon (most were undersized) and 151 green sturgeon. and a 46-in. The average White Sturgeon captured in the Delta in recent years is approximately 109 cm. The idea of sturgeon pulse flows may ostensibly seem new, but we are already accustomed to managing flows for Pacific salmon, which also have distinct life-history variations based on run timing. Klimley, M.D. If you have other sturgeon tips, pleaseemail them to the Webmaster. 1/4/2020 CA F&W REGULATIONS The recreational fishery for white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) remains open year-round. Mitch Harper, TIP #24 Dont try to overpower a keeper sturgeon. I believe in fishing with the minimal amount of weight necessary to stay on the bottom. Position your boat directly over the fish. on all Search Engines! In California, acoustic telemetry has been used to study fish movements since at least 2001 with construction and maintenance of a large array of receivers throughout the Sacramento River and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Fig. When you spot several fish close together turn around and make several sonar passes near the top of the drop off working your way into the shallower flat area on the edge of the channel. I am referring to the tide heights, or differences seen in tide books, measuring the height between a hi and lo, or a lo and hi. Migration of green sturgeon, Acipenser medirostris, in the Sacramento River. This rope is routed through my anchor roller and clipped to the 8-inch spliced loop of the anchor. If hes not ready to come into the boat, the poke may send him off on another run, saving you the ordeal of a big, angry sturgeon in your boat. Join the Delta Chamber. All fish captured must be reported on the Sturgeon Fishing Report Card. By Scott F. Colborne, Lawrence W. Sheppard, Daniel R. ODonnell, Daniel C. Reuman, Jonathan A. Walter, Gabriel P. Singer, John T. Kelly, Michael J. Thomas, and Andrew L. Rypel. I figured out the maximum amount of anchor line I need 90 percent of the time and cut a length of rope. Keep your hands out of the gill plates. Klimley. When the reel gives up a small amount of line click, click, click that may be a huge sturgeon sucking up your bait. Thomas, M.J., A.L. We have successfully netted fish near 80 inches in these size nets with little problem. We also recognize the contributions of numerous people in the UC Davis Biotelemetry Laboratory over the years that made this extensive Green Sturgeon dataset a possibility. Measured from tip of snout to fork of tail with the fish on it side, on a flat surface and the tail in a natural position. Rypel. The minimum size changes to 45 inches with the maximum staying at 60 inches from May 10 through June 24, with the rest of the calendar year dedicated only to catch-and-release . If I have my choice, I would pick a day in that cycle just previous or on that peak I have mentioned. TIP #48 Because kayakers fish relatively close to shore and thus shallower waters, making noise is definately a no-no. About a month ago, h. How do you measure a sturgeon in California? More than once, Ive had them move on in search of other food. Spend the money and get quality hooks. Once I detect the bite, I point my rod tip in the direction the line enters the water. I am referring to the deeper channels or Creeks that run through shallows or Bays, as they are affectionately referred to. Had the reel been locked down in those two instances, both sturgeon would have taken the bait, and very possibly, the rod and reel along with it. Rypel. Rotating staff of fantastic Scientific Aids! This line is not preferred for other types of fishing, were you may tear a soft jaw, such as with salmon. The key to the process, really, is just experience in handling." The largest sturgeon they have ever tackled weighed in at 313 pounds. The boat also remains more stationary, and your line will be tighter through these faster currents. Out on the bays and in the straits, we like to fish shallow water (3 to 15 feet) when the currents are really fast. Following this event, an interagency group was formed to document sturgeon mortalities in the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary using citizen science. Sturgeon feed on the bottom only! Fundamental sturgeon demographic measures are lacking in the existing monitoring and analytical framework. So the best way is to rub the skein gently through a screen. I was spying other boats with the binoculars, only to scan by the rods to see my pole being taken down out of the corner of the binocular view. White(Acipenser transmontanus) andGreen(Acipenser medirostris) Sturgeon are native to California and are oftenobserved togetherin the same habitat. This is an archive of a past election. We encourage anglers to return tags by posting Tagged-fish Wanted posters around the Estuary and making educational presentations to the local fishing community. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 79: 2056-2071. Dave Textor, TIP #4 Weights. The sturgeon fishery in California has experienced major regulatory changes since the onset of the commercial industry in the late 19th century. I usually do not weigh them. Mitch Harper. By J.B. Mono in the 100 -pound range will be strong enough and thick enough to avoid being cut. There have been previous suggestions on tide recommendations for sturgeon fishing, and like opinions, everyone has one. | Note: You do not need a harvest tag to catch and release sturgeon on waters open to sturgeon fishing during the open hook and line season. Some of the newer star drag reels have much better drags than in the past, but with a lever drag reel the drag brake disc and mechanism is much larger, usually the diameter of the reel diameter, and or spool, and provides a silky smooth drag pull. It just wont happen. Individual telemetry studies are exceedingly expensive, considering the costs of tags, personnel, receivers, transportation, etc. The pull-down can be very slight, like a piece of grass hooked on your line and creating more drag. If they begin to dull, replace them. Green Sturgeon are fully anadromous and live primarily in the ocean as adults, but spawn in freshwater rivers in the spring. Use a leader that is only 18 inches long. https://californiawaterblog.com/2021/01/24/a-swiss-cheese-model-for-fish-conservation-in-california/, Inland fisheries habitat management: Lessons learned from wildlife ecology and a proposal for change. Concern over potential depletion of the sturgeon resource in the late 1980s prompted regulation changes starting in 1990 with the implementation of a 72.0 in (180 cm) TL maximum size limit, creating the first slot size limit regulation for a marine species in California. The greater this difference, the better in my opinion. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thats the shortest you can use by law. Take them out fishing for catfish, crappie, stripers or for some other fish where they are more apt to get some fishing action. Report poaching and illegal fishing: 1-888-334-CalTIP (888-334-2258) With the decline in anadromous salmonid runs there has been an increase in the importance of the white sturgeon fisheries. I discovered I was seeing many more bites than I had previously seen with a 6-ft. heavy rod. Then I set the hook again. Anglers must use a single, barbless hook, may not use gaffs or snares, and must not remove any fish greater than 68 inches from the water. Veteran sturgeon fishing guide Jay Sorensen advises that if you are taking a youngster out to learn about fishing, do not take him or her sturgeon fishing. Green Sturgeon is federally listed asthreatenedin 2006. Reel your rod down so its pointing straight at the fish. But after putting the glasses down, then grabbing the rod, I was too late, only to reel in a set of bare hooks. Dropping pliers on a hollow sit-on-top kayak is like beating a drum that could scare any sturgeon in the vicinity from your area. Your kayak is positioned directly upstream from your offerings. Proposition 14 Stem Cell Research. When fighting a big sturgeon, sometimes you will find that the fish will just go to the bottom and lay there and there seems there is nothing you can do to make it budge. While they weren't able to weigh or measure the beast, you can hear the man in the video claiming it seemed to be between 400 and 500 pounds. White Sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America. And one the best things about the Balance Perch is you will detect the lightest nibble such as a sturgeon. All sturgeon fishing is prohibited in the Sacramento River from the Highway 162 bridge to Keswick Dam. 2018. Mitch, TIP #46 Balance Perch. Only recreational sturgeon fishing has since been re- And the hammer-like set the fisherman makes to hook a sturgeon doesnt lose its punch to line stretch at the fishs end. A major ingredient in successful sturgeon fishing is keeping the hook wet. It is very simple; about a two foot bamboo rod with a 72-in. I have a spring scale that I hang from my hard-top that handles fish to about 65 inches. It effectively makes the entire length of the rod a bite indicator rather than only the top 18 inches of the rod. Even though I have to fish all the tides, I kinda like the incoming ones best Ive caught all the giants , however, on the big out going tides. Keep the fish in the net until ready for the pic. Klimley. 84: 245-258. Craft Fish Bait To easily catch the fish you want, you'll need to craft fish bait! 2022. Reach specific use of spawning habitat by adult green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) under different operation schedules at Red Bluff Diversion Dam. Dave Textor, TIP #15Once the fish is in the net I release my leader from my line and place the rod in a safe placeBEFOREI bring the fish aboard. Given the large size of adult Atlantic sturgeon and the resolution limits of our system (an unpublished pilot study by D. Fox and J. Madsen found the system could effectively identify and measure . ODonnell, D.C. Reuman, J.A. White Sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America. According to Jim Hobbs, program manager for the Interagency Ecological Program at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Bay Delta office, "the white sturgeon carcass count total will be over 400 and the total for green . White Sturgeon are native to the West coast of North America, where they may be found in coastal waters from Ensenada, Mexico, to Alaska. Set your boat up with a few Balance Perches, you can get them at your local baitshops, they are not cheap but are well worth it. Sturgeon are anadromous, living part of their lives in fresh waters and part in salt waters. Enjoy articles, local Play the fish to exhaustion, let him run when hes so inclined, and dont allow him rest when hes inclined to rest. 2018. So any Sturgeon coming to the shallow shoal is funneled around the edge. The status of the fishery is monitored by CDFW using data from adult and juvenile surveys, and Sturgeon Fishing Report Cards. You want to fish the deeper edges next to the rising bottom. I mentioned an anchor release earlier. At the end of the video, the fish is released and it . However, over the several years that I have fished for sturgeon, Ive had two hit the bait like torpedoes. Start the tape measure at the tip of the nose (Example 3). Sounds pretty basic, but while sturgeon fishing, often the current speed will increase, and the amount of weight required to stay on the bottom will increase, especially in deeper water. Fish that tide all the way to the endand a bit more into the next. The annual limit is three (3) sturgeon per person. videos from the Announcements If you have to reach for your rod in response to that nibble, you may miss your opportunity. Since 1986, ODFW has been working to determine the cause of white sturgeon declines in the reservoirs and to take actions that will restore abundance and productive fisheries. The netting ages over time and becomes weak. The objective of this project is to estimate . California Officers Arrest Alleged Sturgeon Poachers, Rescue Giant Fish. The new method applies ONLY TO STURGEON, and is illustrated below: Statewide legal size limits have been The oldest fish on record was 103 years old at the time of capture, but most fish in the Delta are now believed to be less than 20 years old. Crocker. I like a braided line, but there are other types available. As a result, managers are unable to determine specific causes of poor recruitment, accurately track green sturgeon listing status under the Federal Endangered Species Act, or measure sturgeon population responses to management of water . A stealthy bait presentation that assures the leader doesnt get caught up in the slider. At the moment of truth, the net failed because the netting was old and weak. A word of caution, attach a lanyard to the boat the other end your reel. While sturgeon fishing you may only get one bite during the entire trip. Atlantic sturgeon can grow to approximately 16 feet long and can weigh up to 800 pounds. Biology and life history of Green Sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris Ayres, 1854): state of the science. They are among the largest and evolutionarily oldest groups of bony fishes in the world (Moyle 2002). Watch the rod. If you accidentally catch a sturgeon, keep the fish in the water and remove the hooks. Movement patterns of juvenile green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) in the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Singer, M.L. White sturgeon range from Alaska to Baja California, are most-concentrated in the San Francisco Estuary, and spawn mostly in the Sacramento River. Not too heavy, not too light. 2022 published a blog on the status of White Sturgeon in California focused on impacts from a mass die off during a red tide event in the summer of 2022. When done, simply return to the ball and reattach your anchor line to the boat. A popular sturgeon video shows two very experienced fishermen nearly lose a sturgeon when their old net failed and the big sturgeon fell through it. Those with total scale scores after one reading below 1350 fail the exam. Ive had my fish alarm on and after hearing a beep was alerted and better prepared for that subtle hit. ATTENTION STURGEON ANGLERS Effective January 1, 2009, a new method of measuring sturgeon for retention will take effect statewide. mono with crimps. 2022. Broad-scale collaborative efforts like these deliver actionable science to decision makers concerned with the decline of sturgeon and other native species. Over time, project goals have changed as new . Rick Loveall, TIP #47 Suitable Rods: Like many people, in the past I subscribed to the theory of Big Tackle for Big Fish. These heads are cast from Lake Sturgeon harvested from the Lake Winnebago system. I clip this to the bitter end of my anchor rope which has a loop. In 2018, a white sturgeon was mortally injured in the Carquinez Strait after being struck by a ship. I use 125-lb. Adults migrate from the estuary into the river in winter, spawn from February to June, and return to the Delta after spawning. And we are not the only ones there are synthesis science efforts popping up all around the California water world. Stafford. Some sturgeon seem to have more endurance than others, a very few wage very long fights. Go Fish! Very high flow years lead to sturgeon spawning success. The Siberian sturgeon can be reared using a wide variety of systems: raceways, circular tanks, large pools in intensive farming, ponds and cages. A multitude of options exist here. Fishing Planet 2020, Leveling Guide 34 To 50, California Sturgeon Farming Part 7 KpShamino 38K views 2 years ago Almost yours: 2 weeks, on us 100+ live channels are waiting for you with zero. The court in Sturgeon II also observed the new legislation was but an "interim measure." (Sturgeon II, supra, 191 Cal.App.4th at p. Males may spawn every two years, whereas females spawn every 2-4 years. Sometimes they hit like a striper or a catfish and just yank the heck out of it. You need very sharp hooks to penetrate a sturgeons mouth. Miller, E.A., G.P. by Jay Sorensen, fishing guide, TIP #38 Tides. Fangue, K. Sellheim, J. Walter, M. Johnston, S. Colborne, L.S. If you check out the posts you will see most fish are caught just before the tide is breaking down. Nguyen, V.M., J.L. Further details about the status of the species and the fishery can be found online in the CDFW White Sturgeon Enhanced Status Report. But circumstances are changing. The largest white sturgeon recorded was 20 feet long, but they more commonly measure 7 feet or less. Visit the CDFW website here: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Fishes/Sturgeon, Locating Sturgeon: Sturgeon like most fish relate to bottom structure. When fishing for sturgeon, thats a good place to be. Tuesday November 3, 2020 California General Election. concerns. Dave Textor, TIP #17 Tides. This is a dream spot for historians, gear heads, steam heads, students of California history, and, of course . White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) is the largest North American sturgeon and is distributed along the eastern Pacific Ocean from central California to Alaska (Birstein 1993; Jackson et al . Due to the delicate nature of sturgeon, it is very important to follow a few simple rules while measuring your catch. Dont clank the anchor around on the deck, dragg the anchor or chain across the bow, and then throw the anchor far into the air making a large disturbance. Sturgeon will be measured from the tip of the nose to the fork in the tail (fork length). The Spawning Dead: Why Zombie Fish are the Anti-Apocalypse. I frequently utilize a sea anchor to keep the boat straight with the tide. I have caught many nice fish during slack tide by this method. 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