Secret Diary

Did You Know…

Posted by Miriam

that high tides are higher during the new moon and full moon? These are called spring tides. People who fish don’t much like spring tides–the water level is higher, and silt and sand from the bottom churn up and make the water murky. The result: Fish can’t see the bait on your line, and that’s no good if you’re trying to catch them.

Reading Tide Charts, p. 146.