Q.Reading Water & Finding Fish
What is a current seam and why do fish use it?
A.
A current seam is the visible line where two flows of water meet — fast water against slow water, or two converging currents. Fish hold on the slow side of the seam, conserving energy while ambushing bait that drifts along the fast side. Seams form behind rocks, points, drop-offs, and any structure that breaks current.
Tide guide pages cover seam-rich tidal scenarios.