A term for calm ‘slicks’ on choppy water?

I have always assumed that it usually means there is a current going with or against the wind, creating a smoother surface than the surrounding water. When I see them meeting or going over structure, it is usually the first place I start. But I have never heard/read people talking about it and I am curious if there is a term out there I have not heard before. The reason I ask is that I did see somewhere that they called them “drift lines”. At least it sounded like they were talking about this phenomena.

Anyone have a term or phrase?

Current seam great place to start for river eyes.

Absolutely, but I should have specified I was talking about lakes, natural and man made.

That is exactly what we look for on the big lakes (superior, michigan, mille lacs). Proper term, you got me, we call them scum lines. On the lakes this will be a water temperature change. Fish the edges of them, both inside and out, the active fish will be there, as they will usually be seeking the bugs, minnows, and other food sources assoicated with them. Killer for early water bows and browns. Sometimes these slicks have very little water temp difference, but the fish can tell. Good Luck

I may end up having to coin my own term. Current slicks has a nice ring and I think describes them well.

I have had luck paying attention to them in the past, but admittedly, sometimes I forget to key on them. Sometimes the wind is too light or too strong to see them too.