Thread: Fishing tidal rivers?

I know many of you fellows fish tidal rivers, so I'm looking for suggestions how to get started at this time of year. I'll be fishing a few rivers at the very head of the Chesapeake Bay, For all practical purposes, they are fresh water but are effected by the tide. Channel depths might be 20 feet, lots of piers and docks. Water temps are in the mid 40's at this time. Is one tide better than the other, incoming or out going? Thanks!