When younger - much younger - I didn't care as long as thunder and wind over 15mph were out of the question. I'd just as soon post on forums and make some lures while watching shows on TV and smoking my pipe (tobacco that is.)
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When younger - much younger - I didn't care as long as thunder and wind over 15mph were out of the question. I'd just as soon post on forums and make some lures while watching shows on TV and smoking my pipe (tobacco that is.)
Since Im older there aree ALOT more reasons not to go than there is to go!;):)
I don’t like getting drenched, and I hate constant wind, so I don’t fish when raining and higher winds. If there is low possibility of a light shower towards the end of my trip that lets me fish at least 2 hours, and there is no wind pickup or lightning in the forecast, I may go
—I have a Frogg Togg rain suit for that.
I am blessed to live on the lake with my boat in the slip. I will check weather , maybe look at the radar before I decide to go.
My days of fishing in the wind and rain are behind me. But I won't cancel a trip just because there is a chance of rain.
MO
Oh sure I make plans based on the weatherman! :Rofl
Only job you can have and be Wrong 75% or more of the time and not lose your job! :juggle
I've not gone more times and nothing happened than the other way for sure! :dono
Nothing could be truer!Quote:
Oh sure I make plans based on the weatherman! :Rofl
Only job you can have and be Wrong 75% or more of the time and not lose your job! :juggle
We usually pay good money to fish in the rain!!!
Fished many days knowing it could rain . Ran off a few times by lightning . Not near as likely to go now if it looks like rain . Our choices change when we have plenty of free time .
That is very true. I usually avoid the rain. Every now and again I get caught.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
Bob
During the summer I love cloudy days with a chance of rain. Less people out fishing means less pressure on the fish and they aren't so spooky and it isn't as hot. Don't mind some rain this time of year as long as the lightning stays away. Rest of the year it depends on air temps. Cold rain isn't much fun so I might take a pass. Normally I go and hope it doesn't. Tired of getting a forecast of rain and not go and then it doesn't rain at all. Over the years have had some great days fishing in the rain. Never know until you go.
Some of the best fishing I've ever had was in a light rain. No problem, and I ain't no youngin'. Weathermen lie more than a politician!
Honestly, if rain is in the forecast and ends up not, which causes me to change plans and not fish, I’m not disappointed since there is too much going on at home, especially with kids’ activities.
I didn't know that was possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by happycaster58
As a weekend warrior I don't mind rain. I can't handle the lightning.
Some of my best days fishin have been rainy windy days when there is a rumble in the sky it aint always pleasant but most time the fish turn on big time.
Rain is forecast about every day in spring time here in S Arkansas/E Texas and La where I usually fish. I just watch the radar on my phone and try to stay away from Lightening Storms.
Also the bite is usually more aggressive right before a front. I always do best on a cloudy day with a light chop on the water VS Clear, Sunny and calm.
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As a young guy in summer, after a week + of hot, dry conditions, I used to wait for the first overcast day when afternoon storms were forecast. I'd hit the lake to fish and it was great. When thunder started getting close, I'd head for cover. A close call with lightning in 1983 made me earn some respect & wise up a little. I've had to pull the boat up on the bank, flip it and get under to ride out a few storms.
Light rain and no lightning is one of my favorite days to fish. I have a goretex rainsuit if the weather calls for it.
Jim
I'll fish in the rain as long as the wind is below 15mph and no lightning! I like when it rains. The fishing may get better, but it will run a lot of folks off of the water.
slow wintertime/springtime rain empties the lake. it's pretty awesomeQuote:
Originally Posted by ALBuzz
The bite seems like its always better pre storm or during a drizzle.
Rain means diddly to me , thunder and lightning….me gone
I'm retired. I can wait for good weather days.