{"id":900,"date":"2022-04-21T22:14:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T22:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/?p=900"},"modified":"2022-04-21T22:21:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T22:21:55","slug":"fishing-in-the-rain-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outdoorsniagara.com\/fishing-in-the-rain-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing in the Rain: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
Many anglers choose to stay home rather than fish in the rain. Are they smart to stay home, or just want to stay dry?<\/p>\n
The following addresses what you need to know for fishing in the rain.<\/p>\n
Contents<\/p>
Fishing in the rain can be good, or it can be disastrous.<\/p>\n
To start, you have to think like a fish. Ask yourself what happens from the fish’s perspective when it rains?<\/p>\n
If you look out a clean window you see the world<\/a> as some fish do when the water column is clean and clear.<\/p>\n When rain comes, the clarity of the water changes and fish see less.<\/p>\n The heavier the rain, the less that a fish can see outside the water column and the shorter the distance they can see inside the water column.<\/p>\n Rain changes how much fee see and that makes attracting them to lures or flies more difficult.<\/p>\n For that reason, many anglers avoid fishing in the rain.<\/p>\n Those that don’t mind the rain can take what they know about angling and have an absolutely wonderful fishing adventure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Absolutely. Even though it is raining, the fish are still driven by base needs, such as satiating hunger.<\/p>\n There are tricks that make fishing in the rain more successful.<\/p>\n In cold rain, fish tend to become slower. Fish are ectothermic or cold-blooded.<\/p>\n The colder the water the slower the fish are.<\/p>\n That means as anglers, we fish closer to the fish, and we use baits with stronger smells, lures with brighter colors, and Flies that have some flash to them.<\/p>\n Yes, many fish will bite in the rain.<\/p>\n Rain not only causes an issue with visibility for fish, but it often causes the water to move more rapidly, and it will wash insects into the water.<\/p>\n Rain means an increase in food for those fish that can spot potential prey.<\/p>\n No. Fishing is usually excellent before a storm and after a storm.<\/p>\n The fish can feel the changes in barometric pressure, and they become more active before it rains.<\/p>\n The general idea is to find as much food as possible and then sit out the rain for a while.<\/p>\n However, hunger is a driving force for fish and as soon as they begin to get hungry, they look for food.<\/p>\n After a storm, hungry fish are eager to find a meal.<\/p>\n A few things happen when it rains to affect fishing.<\/p>\n When the water gets rough, fish around natural structures, such as piers or rocks. Structures offer shelter from the current and also help to protect the fish from predation.<\/p>\n In rivers, Deeper pools are a good target. The deeper water is often clear allowing the fish to see better, and deeper water is often still, so fish are rested rather than tired from fighting the current. Also, deeper water has a more even temperature, so the fish is slightly more active.<\/p>\n Both before or after a storm are often the best times to fish.<\/p>\n Fish tend to try to eat as much as possible before a storm hits and after a storm they are hungry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The best tip for fishing in the rain is to take care of yourself. Dress according to the weather. Layers help you regulate your body temperature. Waterproof outerwear helps keep you dry, which allows you to fish longer. Waterproof gear bags will keep your stuff dry also. Be alert for water-resistant produces vs. waterproof products. Water-resistant products get wet inside faster than most waterproof products.<\/p>\n Waterproof gear bags are essential for fishing in the rain.<\/p>\n Your casting pole handle<\/a>\u00a0and reel will be exposed to the rain, but most are designed for some exposure to water.<\/p>\nIs it worth fishing in the rain?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Do fish like to bite in the rain?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Is fishing bad after rain?<\/span><\/h2>\n
How does the rain affect fishing?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Is any location better than others?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Is it better to fish before or after rain?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Tips for fishing in the rain?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Gear preparation for rain fishing<\/span><\/h2>\n