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Rip Currents – Friend or Foe

July 24, 2009 at 7:07 am Leave a comment

Rip currents are a familar sight on the Outer Banks.  They injure many swimmers each season.

A rip current is an outward flowing river of water which had piled up on to the beach. We find more rips occur during north east and east winds.

Although, they may be hazardous for the bather, they work wonders for the surf fisherman.

I have found the best spots on the beach for fishing are where the water flow now parallel to the beach begins it perpendictular exit off shore.  This is where bait gets tumbled in the wash – dazed and exhausted.  Weary predators are eagerly waiting for that easy meal.

My hope is that their preference is my bait.

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