Fishin in the Rain

[Tarpon]

I posted this on the NC board, but figured I'd do it here too. Im home for fall break and plan on fishing everyday but its supposed to rain for the next 2 days straight. Is it worth going fishin in the rain? Will the fish be turned off because of the weather? As long as its not lightening, I have no problem going, just wanted some experienced answers. --- Ben

[Mrs. Crappie Stalker]

I wouldn't let it stop me from giving it a shot. There've been times when we've been fishing and rain came in and they started biting like crazy. Of course, it hasn't turned out that way every time, but I'm like you, if it's not lightning, load up and go!

[Moose1am]

Fishing in the rain or right before the rain comes is a great time to fish.

I think that Jerry said it best when he said that the fish seem to sense the coming rain and start feeding agressively.

Get yourself a good rain suit and enjoy the days.

I fished many a day in the rain when I was younger. I never did like the rain much but it sure didn't bother the fish.

Fish have built in wet suits. LOL

I do sometimes wonder just how the lighting may effect the fish though.

I posted this on the NC board, but figured I'd do it here too. Im home for fall break and plan on fishing everyday but its supposed to rain for the next 2 days straight. Is it worth going fishin in the rain? Will the fish be turned off because of the weather? As long as its not lightening, I have no problem going, just wanted some experienced answers. --- Ben

[Jerry Blake]

It's been my experience that fish can bite really well during periods of light to moderate rain. But if there is a sever thundershower with a lot of lightning, thunder and heavy rain they'll be a bit timid for a while. You'll likely do better fishing in the rain than you will for a day or two after it is over assuming the rain is associated with a passing front.

[fishingpox]

I'd have to say during some seasons, I have caught more fish in the rain. Do what Moose days, go get a good rain suit and enjoy yourself.

[Jerry Blake]

Fishing in the rain or right before the rain comes is a great time to fish.

I think that Jerry said it best when he said that the fish seem to sense the coming rain and start feeding agressively.

Get yourself a good rain suit and enjoy the days.

I fished many a day in the rain when I was younger. I never did like the rain much but it sure didn't bother the fish.

Fish have built in wet suits. LOL

I do sometimes wonder just how the lighting may effect the fish though.

I wonder how it is that fish can "sense the coming rain".

[Moose1am]

Hey Jerry:
Go ahead and tell me it's the air pressure.

I am still looking for a school of fish attending the meteorology class. You know the ones with the barometer hanging around their necks.

Taste great ,,, less filling!

[Jerry Blake]

Actually Moose the pressure usually is low or falling when it's raining but occasionally the rain comes after a front has passed.

I wonder if you are really interested in helping folks catch crappie or if you just want to impress them with your book knowledge.

[Tarpon]

Well i went fishin today for a few hours. Didn't catch one dagone crappie. Cought one bream though, no other bites. I left the boat at home and was fishing a couple bruchpiles off the end of a dock. I was right on the river channel. The water goes from 1 ft to 15 where i was fishing. Tried jigs and minnows, nothing. Needles to say i was kind PO'd but thats fishing. I'll try again tomarrow in my boat and set out some catfish jugs.

[Moose1am]

[QUOTE=Jerry Blake]Actually Moose the pressure usually is low or falling when it's raining but occasionally the rain comes after a front has passed.


It's been my experience that the rain comes in with the warm front of the weather and when the front passes the skies are clear of rain.

Did you read the article in that second link that Crappie Pappy posted on the Air Pressure or Barometric Pressure Thread? Somehow I don't think you read that one yet. Its the one that says WARNING!. You should go read not only the warning messege but the PhD's article on why the Myth of Air Pressure effecting the fish continues. It's a very good read.

You can't learn about science or atmospheric science or fisheries science without reading a few books. Actually there is nothing wrong with reading. You should try it more often. You might just learn something new. While being out on the water helps you learn where to fish it is not a substitute for the science classroom or a good physics book. One needs both real world experiences and some book work to figure somethings out.