While I fish when I can, a dropping tide is generally more productive for me than the rising tide, so it is a positive sign when the tide charts show a dropping tide in the evening.  It is at times like those when I can head out after work, rig up and have a full evening of fun and exploration ahead of me.  I generally fish with three flies- giving me a range of sizes and colors.  A combination like an L&L Special, Ray's Fly and a small General Practitioner is a good way to start. 

 

As you walk the bars and beaches in the estuaries, look for small seams of current as these will attract and hold the fish.  In many cases, you don't need to cast long distances.  While the edges of major currents are important, carefully covering the small, "close-in" currents, can result in some excellent fish.  Spring is a wonderful time to enjoy fishing the estuaries, so get out and Enjoy!