Rain? 2024

Glenn reply :

If you're going to buy a boat, a trailer, a truck, gas, rods, reels, line, and a tackle box stocked better than your refrigerator...
YOU MIGHT AS WELL FISH.

Don't let a little rain keep you away!

Smokinal reply :

I absolutely love fishing in the rain. Don't know what it is about it, the wetter the better as far as I'm concerned. We have been out in some surface frothing downpoors and just slayin em.

Stlbob reply :

love it myself,some of the biggest catfish ever in a driving hard rain.

Bankbeater reply :

I have had some of my best fishing trip while it was raining. As long as I have rain gear on it doesn't bother me.

xxxblungblung reply :

This year the rain will not stop me. The cold and rain together however thats going to stop me.

BassnChris reply :

Rain doesn't stop me........just lightening.

Jar11591 reply :

On 2/10/2014 at 7:35 AM, xxxblungblung said:
This year the rain will not stop me. The cold and rain together however thats going to stop me.

My thoughts exactly. Rain or cold seperately I can deal with, especially if I'm catching fish. But combining the two makes my patience run VERY thin.

Alpster reply :

Why can't I see the videos? I see the opening picture and when I click on the play button, it takes me instantly to the end of the video. Anyone know what's up with this?

Long Mike reply :

I never thought there was much difference in rain-wear until I bought Gore-tex.

BassAssassin726 reply :

Let a little rain stop me? Hell no! I got lips to pierce!

Christian M reply :

I caught my biggest fish in the rain! I keep my rain gear on my boat. I've read tons of articles about how the rain improves fishing because the fish let their guard down when it rains. They cant see or hear you as easily and they're more likely to go after your lure since they can't see it as well either. Either way the only thing that scares me off the water is lighting.

Glenn reply :

On 2/10/2014 at 8:54 AM, Alpster said:
Why can't I see the videos? I see the opening picture and when I click on the play button, it takes me instantly to the end of the video. Anyone know what's up with this?

Not sure Ronnie. It works fine for me.

Bluebasser86 reply :

I love fishing in the rain, and I love that most other guys won't fish in the rain

Pz3 reply :

Cold rain kills me but for any of you that never have never used gortex before its awesome stuff. I learned all about this in the military

Gortex is used in spacesuits too.

SirSnookalot reply :

One of my very best outings was in a torrential downpour. Offshore about 2 miles a squall comes up, winds pick up to about 40 mph, waves get very high and the rain was coming at us sideways, we couldn't come in. That's when the bite turned on, for maybe an hour or so, at all times we had sailfish and kingfish on. Squall blew over and the bite ended that fast.

Mainebass1984 reply :

I love fishing in the rain. I think it is a great time to catch big bass. All the power boaters and jet skiers are staying dry. Not as many guys are out fishing. the fishing is just better in my opinion. Usually up here in New England rain usually coincides with front passing through. Always a great time to fish.

AQUA VELVA reply :

I like the rain, it chase most everyone else off the water.

BassnChris reply :

On 2/10/2014 at 11:48 PM, AQUA VELVA said:
I like the rain, it chase most everyone else off the water.

This is very true.

Bruce424 reply :

As long as its warmer out. Rain never bothers me.

DILLY07 reply :

I love fishing in the rain. Especially during a hot day then it starts raining. I have heard good stuff about Goretex. I am currently prostaff with Gill. Amazing stuff. Not saying bad things about Goretex. Good material to.

camovan reply :

Growing up, my grandfather always told me there were only two good times to fish. When it's raining and when it's not.

Fishing Rhino reply :

I like the rainy days, for many of the reasons already stated. Fewer joyriders, jet skis, and yes, even fishermen. I think the rain makes such a commotion, beating on the surface of the water that it muffles all other sounds that might startle or disturb fish, making them wary, or send them scooting away.

Joe Schmuckatelli reply :

If thats the same gortex they issued me in the service then it definitely works

JaxBasser reply :

Fishing the heavy rains in the spring/summer is my favorite. I always seems to catch quality fish.

WhiteMike1018 reply :

I couldn't imagine fishing if it didnt rain. Some days I pray for rain.

daiwaguy reply :

I love fishing in the rain. There is just something peaceful and relaxing about it. I have also had some of my most productive days in the rain like a 24 lb 5 Sack at LOZ last spring.

fishinthedacks reply :

Love me some fishin in the rain. Last year labor day weekend I was fishing the spillway on one side of the lake catching monsters in a downpour other side of the lake was clear and a local bar at sunset started letting off fireworks to beat the rain before it got there. Nothing like reeling on a monster with fireworks going off from a perfect vantage point. Moment I'll never forget.

AK-Jax86 reply :

Two of the biggest bass I have caught came in the rain one on a frog other on a pop'r. I like fishing right before, during, or after it rains... As long as it's not monsooning

Jar11591 reply :

Caught this guy in a torrential downpour....I AM A BASS FISHERMAN i swear. But the idea of a 10+ lb carp is too good to pass up occasionally.

tholmes reply :

I don't mind fishing in the rain. Problem is, around these parts, rain is usually accompanied by 40+mph winds and lightning. Not very enjoyable.

Tom

Buckboy reply :

i think that if you are using certain baits the rain is helpfull

Bassassin's_Creed reply :

Fishing is the only thing I do in the rain, I love it.

Bassguytom reply :

I don't mind fishing in the rain but usually do much better as the front approaches. When it starts raining I don't do as well.

Fishes in trees reply :

I got clued in real early when I was fishing BFL - nobody likes a co-angler who ******* about the weather, and/or lots of boaters think it is very funny when a co-angler isn't prepared for the weather, especially that early morning freezing boat ride.

So, for spring & fall tournaments, I think a good gore-tex rain suit is an essential piece of equipment. If ou are going to fish tournaments, this isn't an area where you should skimp on gear.

While you are at it, get a good set of goggles or a save phase mask, I had both and I preferred goggles.

Make sure the hood fits tight. A loose hood is going to blow out and make a loud flapping noise while r you are running down the lake. On a cheap rain suit (like frog toggs) you can blow out the hood if it can't be snugged down tight. I haven't had that issue with either of my gore tex rain suits. I have a set of Cabelas Guide wear and an older, lighter 10X set.

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