Gene - typically, there are three current zones in the ocean water column - surface, subsurface, and bottom currents. So in the open ocean, you might have current on the surface pushing east, but 15 feet down, you might have current pushing north. This same thing happens in the surf closer to shore, although the zones of current change a bit as you get shallower. It also depends on where you're fishing in the surf zone and the general bottom structure. But in general, the surface currents are typically pretty narrow - generally created by wind and the excess momentum of water "falling" off the waves. This will push around your line a lot more than if it is running 6-12 inches below the surface. You'll still definitely get some push if you're actually fishing the breakers, but getting off the wind and surface currents make a huge difference in line control.
On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 11:09 AM, TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> wrote:
--I hear you Jeff, and I've heard that from a lot of experienced surf people so there must be something to it. What I don't understand, is how wave action doesn't push the sinkers (or intermediates) all around just like a floater. It seems like what is going on with the surface is also going to happen under the surface, and once a sinker sinks you no longer have any control.Note that I have 2 nice intermediates I would like to put to use, but just haven't pieced together what the benefit may be.Gene
On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 11:04:52 AM UTC-4, Bob Richey wrote:Thanks all, good stuff. For topwater poppers, just regular bass chuggers?
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