Understanding how tides work is absolutely essential to shore fishing success, both with bait and artificials. In this five minute crash course, Hookpoint's Ben Conway takes you through everything you need to know about tides and how they affect your angling prospects. Integrate this knowledge into your angling and you can't fail to enjoy more consistent catches.

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0:00 Why understanding tides is important
0:25 Basic terminology of tides
1:53 The cycle of springs and neaps
2:13 Differences in tide cycles
3:29 Understanding the tidal curve
4:19 Other factors affecting tides