Dark, There's not much more you could add to what you and Fincasher explainned. The reading of the water is what it's all about. The Stage of tide which you guys covered, and Keeping log books.

In the logs document date, Location, what stage of tide the fish were hiting, moon phase, water temps, Wind directions, what bait were present, and what lures caght the fish. Also what type of structure fish were caught by.

At each of the fishing spots you fish should have all colum of water covered before moving to the next spot.

I wish all of you Happy Holiday, and a health and productive New year. Enjoy.