fishing in the rain

[adacrappieman]

What's a good way to fish for crappie in the rain? How do their habits change and what not?

[bttmline]

I use a rainsuit. That is the only thing I change.

[wrwest]

On an overcast day will use a brighter colored jig/body. I also use a rain jacket.

[freeflow_23]

Fish under a bridge if there is one.

[Tommy Tidwell]

Just fish exactly as you would if it was not raining --with the exception of a rainsuit.

[TapOut64]

Maybe it's just me but I've never had good luck in the rain.

[Minnerman]

Rainsuit appears to be the ticket. Thats what I do as well.

[CrappiePappy]

What's a good way to fish for crappie in the rain? How do their habits change and what not?

If it's a slight drizzle, to a steady light rain .... they may come closer to the surface (feel more secure in low light conditions). Hard rain, thunder & lightning, high winds .... stay off the water. They're probably hunkered down in the deepest, thickest cover they can find, anyway :rolleyes: .... LOL!!

I've caught them casting jigs, and on minner/float, during light rains --- both times I was just using the method I was "normally" using (at that time). Even a quick thundershower doesn't always put a stop to the bite ... I have caught Crappie right after some of these (but, it was spawning time, too, so that may have been a factor). ......... cp

[adacrappieman]

Thanks wiseguys! hahah....Yeah Yeah a rainsuit.. very funny.

Thanks for the serious answers though. I didn't think I would change the way I fished just wondered if they'd move around or not...

[fish.on]

They go and find an overhang to keep under cover, better fish the bluffs.