Primary source: BassLureFish field test #09, filmed on the water and published 5 July 2026.
| Test # | 9 of 20 |
|---|---|
| Question | Does retrieving with the tide, against it or across it change the number of fish caught? |
| Test type | Retrieve direction |
| Species | European sea bass |
| Video published | 5 July 2026 |
| Video length | 26m 19s |
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What we tested
With-tide, against-tide and across-tide approaches were compared during the same outing.
What this session suggests
Retrieve direction changes how fast a lure moves relative to the water and how naturally it tracks. It is worth treating direction as a variable, not habit.
What this does not prove
Direction also changes lure speed, depth and line angle; the fish may have moved during the comparison.
Why we publish the limitations
Sea bass fishing is a field environment, not a laboratory. Tide, water clarity, light, prey, fish movement and angler execution can all change during a session. A BassLureFish result describes what happened in the recorded test. Repeated tests in different conditions are more persuasive than any single score.