[Canalratt1]

John the tide flow usually dictates where to fish on the canal. Usually on west tides the west end is better and vice versa but its not always the case. Hot weather nite fishing and day break are the best times. Plugging can be slow this time of year. I usually fish with ells at nite in the backwashes then switch to cut bait at daylight. Try to find some backwashes or slack areas then chum with small pieces of macs or pogy. Use a 1/2 oz rubber core sinker or no weight if the tide isn't ripping making short casts letting it settle close to shore. Some days you can see the bass. The slack water is good fishing with 5 oz weights and fishfinder rigs but i like the smaller weights. Let me know how you do I may give it a try in the next few weeks.