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| What kind of success have you had in the rain, and I mean a good rain. It happens to all of us if we spend plenty of time on the water.
Do you change your tactics much if rains hard? |
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| I hate rain, I am what is called a fairweather fisherman well that was till I started to guide.
Now in the summer rain I tend to fish the same as any other time but I will say that casting long hours in the rain can be a pain in the you know what for the anglers. So what I do is cast for an hour or so at a time and troll some under the top to get dry. I have found for myself that fish still bite in the rain but I do not ever remember anyone ever mentioning catching a real big girl in the rain.
Now in the fall it could be snow or rain or both but I think it makes no difference on the deep water fish I am after. I can put the top up with the sides on and it can be bellow 0 and snowing like you know what and only time the angler is in the enviroment is to reel in a fish, that ain't too bad.
The best time to go fish is now.[:sun:] |
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| I have had some excellent results in a light rain or drizzle. This is the ultimate in "overcast" for a prolonger period, as a heavy downpour usually only lasts a short time. I've had mixed results in heavy rain. I usually try to avoid casting in the latter situation as heavy run-off can really turn the fish off quickly, and makes keeping a good grip on the rod somewhat tricky.
I have historically found fish high in the water column during a light rain, and thus VERY active, and VERY accessible to almost any presentation. Conversely, during heavy rain, I've found the fish will be deeper and less active. A more subtle presentation is often required.
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| Jason ,myself depends on the rain and the front acompanying it.
A warm front with warm rain,followed by a cold front can be good certain times of the year.Once the cold rain settles,normaly its lights out for action.
Downpours can be surprisingly real good.Again I suspect the front is what realy helps this moment of activity.
Steady rain,I find it can happen any time of the day or the period the front comes and goes.Wind sometimes plays a role to when they settle under these conditions and once they settle in the change normaly they go.But activity can be at any time.I beleive feeding periods and times are crucial under these conditions.
I think time of year also effects rain and we can say fronts potential to make it or break it.
Rubber ducky your the one! [:bigsmile:]
marc |
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| Always hated the rain, but this weekend changed my prespective a bit. I caught to this weekend within 10 minutes after a drenching rain. |
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| If I cannot avoid the rain, it's been my experience that jerkbaits and twitch baits do the best for me in those conditions. So, to answer your question, the only change I would make is to use jerk or twitch baits during the rain fall. I'll switch to them just prior to or the start of the rain and use them for a little while after the rain stops if I'm moving fish.
Jono
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| Jason,
I am not a fan of fishing in a downpour. Something about the rain beating on the rain jacket over your ears that compares with mosquitos. Irritating. I will have to say though that my best success has been fishing the shallow water spots with bucktails. A faster retrieve seems to do the trick and has been my go to method in the rain. Large fluted Colorado blades with minimal hair on the tail. The color depends on the water clarity. Dark water - fluorescents (chartreuse or green), clear water - naturals (silver blade seems to work the best).
If it is a light rain or a mist, I stick with topwater. No chop or light chop, I like the Hawg Wobbler or Topraider.. Choppy - I like my Lelure Thumper or Topraider.
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Jason
I really like fishing the rain although I have had little success during heavy downpours.
However the time just after or in between heavy rains I have found to be extremely good, especially for big fish. In spring and summer just after heavy rains I will use topwaters a great real of the time. On more than one occasion multiple fish have been produced on buzzbaits just after heavy rains. In late summer and fall my lure choice after heavy rains change to jerkbaits, I like quick rising jerks then like Burts and Sledges. Most of my strikes then too are near the surface but not on top. In light fall rains you can’t beat the action on TopRaiders, don’t think the color doesn’t matter it does.
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| Bringing this back from the archives. Where I fish mostly is on Deer & Bone Lakes in Western WI. A hard summer rain in our country puts the fish up shallow. Inside weed edge to shore. Throw topwaters and small Bucktails. Lots and lots of action. Shallow water Muskies are the best, lots of jumps and white water.
Let Em Go...Let Em Grow.....Mike |
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| My favorite condition is a light drizzle. Low pressure in the area usually means a good bite. I real downpour can be miserable and most folks especially guide clients want to duck under some cover till it passes. I would rather fish in any type of rain vs sunny days, my opinion.
Good luck, Murph! |
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| Because rain is usually associated with several companion conditions that make muskie fishing better Id have to say I prefer it.The changing barometer,darker skies, and perhaps wind associated with rain storms seems to turn the fish on;conversely,Lightning and thunder seems to put the fish in a negative mood. To me its not really the rain that matters as much as those surrounding conditions that seem to make a difference one way or the other. I am one happy guide when the bottom drops right out on the barometer and the skys turn very very dark and still right before a major storm moves in. Dont have to have the rain drops- just the "pre" conditions described. |
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| It's great to post on a board where the questions and issues are about our sport and not personal, anyway that being said, I totally agree with Marc and Murphs explanition plus the rain keeps the skiers in doors[;)] |
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| Thank you Chuck for being a part of our board. It guys like you that add to the great learning experence for our members.[;)] [:bigsmile:]
I can count on one hand how many fish I have caught in a down poor. A light rain is fine, but things really slow down on a big rain. |
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| Jason
I like everyone like the fishing in the rain. A light drizzle to a moderate shower has been very productive for me. If I am faced with fishing a hard shower, I will start fishing runoff areas. The most common of the these areas are feeder creeks. Muskies espically during the late spring and in the early fall the fish will more very shallow during and after a hard rain. A hard rain can be tough fishing, espically when you have a leaky rain suit.
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