Turbidity as a go/no go

At the springer clinic last Thurs, Mark mentioned that turbidity over 8 is pretty much a no go, or at least that's what I understood him to say, given my hearing, it's quite possible I misunderstood. I had planned on going springer fishing this am, got up, turbidity had jumped to well over 11 from just above 8 last nite and is continuing to climb. How much emphasis do those of you that are successful springer fisherman put on this one part of your  go/no go decision making process?

Thanks
John

Believe 8 is a pretty good rule. I have hooked fish in 13,but think luck was part of the equation.Well,maybe not so much because I lost it at the net. I tried in 16 last week and that was ugly,seemed pretty hopeless. I also was watching the downward trend,was hoping that would continue, got some time early next week to hit it hard. Hate to see that climbing again. I would probably try 11.
Good luck!

It's like the pirate's code -- more of a guideline. 
With higher turbidity, you'll need to get your presentation closer to a fish to entice a strike. Typically, with higher turbidity comes higher flows, so that can also put fish in different holding locations to conserve energy (and not go after your bait unless it hits them in the face).  Still, I'll fish higher turbidity if that's the only chance in my schedule or other weather conditions (like wind) to get out fishing.   Good Luck.

8 is great but my go/no go is around 15.  When the turbidity is high you may have to change your tactics a bit and fish shallow.  Waiting for more fish to be in the system also helps. 

I just looked back to a fish I caught on March 30, 2012. At 3 PM and the turbidity was 31.  Luck probably played a big part, but trolling out of the main current in 12 ft of water, with a bit of bling to add more flash and vibration in front of my herring also helped.   

It's like the pirate's code -- more of a guideline. 
With higher turbidity, you'll need to get your presentation closer to a fish to entice a strike. Typically, with higher turbidity comes higher flows, so that can also put fish in different holding locations to conserve energy (and not go after your bait unless it hits them in the face).  Still, I'll fish higher turbidity if that's the only chance in my schedule or other weather conditions (like wind) to get out fishing.   Good Luck.

This.

Well put,Barb and Nate. I'd rather fish than wait for ideal conditions. ..those are always when I'm working. Yeah,get that kayak in there where the PBs won't go.

At the springer clinic last Thurs, Mark mentioned that turbidity over 8 is pretty much a no go, or at least that's what I understood him to say

Hey cdat,

To clarify, what I said is that 8 is when you really need to add a flasher (and scent) to your rig.  8 to 10 is still fishable but anywhere above 10 I usually call a no-go. 

All that said, Barb nailed it.  If your only chance to fish is when the Turbidity is at 12, go fishing.  Just run a flasher and lots of scent and adjust your methods to fish shallower and closer to the banks.  You'll need to get your bait right in front of the fish on those days but I've been the blind squirrel before and scored when visibility was less than 1 foot.

-Mark-

Flow is really important when fishing a shelf, higher turbidity hinders bars and suspended fishing more I think.  Sellwood will fish with a higher turbidity than you would think I've been told.   The fish are there somewhere, not flying through like the fall in warmer water.

Newb opinion: I think if the turbidity is that high, the water is high and fast. Fast water is more of an influence on my go/no-go. Fishability is one thing. Safety is another.

I say the above, fully realizing that at this point in my career timidity is necessarily amplified.

At the springer clinic last Thurs, Mark mentioned that turbidity over 8 is pretty much a no go, or at least that's what I understood him to say

Hey cdat,

To clarify, what I said is that 8 is when you really need to add a flasher (and scent) to your rig.  8 to 10 is still fishable but anywhere above 10 I usually call a no-go. 

All that said, Barb nailed it.  If your only chance to fish is when the Turbidity is at 12, go fishing.  Just run a flasher and lots of scent and adjust your methods to fish shallower and closer to the banks.  You'll need to get your bait right in front of the fish on those days but I've been the blind squirrel before and scored when visibility was less than 1 foot.

-Mark-

Thanks for the clarification, should have taken better notes, I can't remember squat anymore.
JKohn