Beginning in Spring, extremely high tides, called "tailing tides" by locals, take place at the new and full moons of each month. These tides, which average from 6-18 inches above the mean tide, enable the angler to access the flooded Spartina grass. Redfish are now feeding on bottom-dwelling marine life, especially crabs. As they feed, they appear to be doing "head stands," exposing their tails tike a waving flag, almost seeming to welcome anglers.