Fishing in the rain
Sep 24, 2021 22:30:36 #
Anybass
Loc: Pa.
Miker99 wrote:
A branch of the Millstone near E. Windsor. Got it on 6 pound test and light action rod.
Was that in Lake Mercer or an outflow between the lake and Rt 130? I am not familiar with that area but it looks interesting. Can any reasonable shore fishing be done or do you need a boat?
Sep 25, 2021 00:23:39 #
Pixiedog456005 wrote:
Like Fly, I love trout fishing in a gentle rain. It knocks the bugs off the tree into the water triggering the bite.
Also , feeder streams are supplying food via terrestrials washing in and downstream, and weaker swimming baitfish being overcome by stronger currents. Fish the areas at the mouth. No mosquitoes either, or deer flies.
Ticks, might crawl up your leg to seek food (you) and shelter ? Just fish. It's only WATER.
Sep 25, 2021 10:15:57 #
Rain is water. Fish live in water. Why would rain, an introduction of fresh water, hurt the bite?
Sep 25, 2021 10:18:10 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
LindyB wrote:
Rain is water. Fish live in water. Why would rain, an introduction of fresh water, hurt the bite?
It doesn't🐟🎣😁
Sep 25, 2021 10:39:31 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
LindyB wrote:
Rain is water. Fish live in water. Why would rain, an introduction of fresh water, hurt the bite?
Hi Lindy. Good to see you o FS again. Have a nice day stay safe 😊😊
Sep 25, 2021 10:44:32 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
LindyB wrote:
Rain is water. Fish live in water. Why would rain, an introduction of fresh water, hurt the bite?
It could knock flying insects into the water... Fish eat insects... Also, it can "wash" all manner of WHATEVER is higher in elevation, down into the water, some of which = FISH FOOD; some, maybe just "cloudy-up" the water... Try it; make your own observations.
Sep 25, 2021 10:59:21 #
It's my opinion that fishing is good during moderate rain. Consider all the worms and other food that gets washed into the water during the rain that makes the fish active during those times. Safety of course is always the primary concern and angler comfort is what keeps many guys off the water, but if you are prepared for the weather and it's not so heavy that it hinders your fishing technique, you will catch plenty of fish during moderate rain.
Sep 25, 2021 11:22:57 #
I think i see two distict lines of thought here….guys who spend their work week out in the elements and dont want anything to do with rain on their days off and guys who work indoors and dont mind a little rain. Neither is right or wrong…just different outlooks.
Sep 25, 2021 19:38:13 #
Danger25 wrote:
I think i see two distict lines of thought here….guys who spend their work week out in the elements and dont want anything to do with rain on their days off and guys who work indoors and dont mind a little rain. Neither is right or wrong…just different outlooks.
Haaa, I don't work anymore and I still don't want to fish in the rain. Bein retired I can choose the days I want to fish and I choose not to fish in the rain. But I live in California and with several years of drought we don't get rained out very often. I don't even remember the last time we had a GOOD rain. I think we had a couple good rains sometime last year but I wouldn't swear to it. IDK.
Sep 25, 2021 19:58:09 #
Another California voice here .....what is this 'rain' thing you speak of?
Sep 25, 2021 20:21:58 #
Barnacles wrote:
Another California voice here .....what is this 'rain' thing you speak of?
I know brother. Been so long since we've had any I really don't remember the last good rain we had. Maybe over a year.
Sep 25, 2021 20:34:59 #
Rain, you know that stuff that turns my house into a bridge over a trout stream...
Sep 26, 2021 17:43:14 #
The times I have fished in the rain,Lake Sonoma,I’ve always caught fish,I’d go again 🎣
Sep 27, 2021 11:50:54 #
I go to Northern Canada every other year for four days of fishing. One has to fish no matter the weather- excluding lightning - every day. Some of my best days have in the rain. Walleye seem to bite better in rain than pike, but can catch both.
Sep 27, 2021 12:09:16 #
Shutupandfish wrote:
Ha, remember raining and my ex coming out while I was hooking boat up to the truck “thought you said you couldn’t work outside today because it’s raining, but you can go fishing? Told her yup my power tools don’t do well in the rain but the d*** fish are already wet….
Great response to her question. Keep the corded tools handy, and you'll get a day off work from work to
fish once in a while. NEVER mention battery powered tools.
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