TN_Ian

I was using a 4 inch paddle-tail swim bait in a baby bass color. I would let it sit on the bottom, swim it up a few feet, and let it sink back to the bottom where I'd let it sit again. It was one of the times where you get the bite while you are not thinking about fishing.

I live in DC by the waterfront. I walk to my fishing spots and fish from the shore, so things can be slow even in good weather. It can get pretty grim. I haven't been fishing too often this winter, but I have gotten skunked every time since the water froze over. I did however catch a 4-5 pound (not much smaller than by biggest bass) largemouth in the Washington Channel as my only fish of the season. I am learning tidal fishing, so being out there and watching the water is not a waste of time for me - even with no fish biting. I was wondering, do you like to move with the tide, or do you stay in one spot and adjust to the tide?.. any general advice would be awesome