Fishing in the rain? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 01-05-2018, 08:03 AM

I have a chance to go to SD for work and fish the bay and LJ the next morning however its finally going to rain in SoCal the days I'll be down there next Tues/Wed. I've never fished in the rain so gut feeling not to bother but what have you guys experienced if ever fishing those locations in rain. Not the end of the world if I don't go either lol.

Hunters Pa · 01-05-2018, 08:13 AM

Rain is no big deal as long as you dress for it. As always, keep your head on a swivel as visibility will be diminished.

But if Lightening starts up, stow yer rods and head for shore. Don't need a wet stick of graphite sticking up higher than anything else around you to draw a lightening strike.

As for the fishing, my catch rate is hampered more by other factors than rain.

PapaDave · 01-05-2018, 08:14 AM

It's not bad in a light rain with little wind, kind of cool actually. Not so great in a down pour.

Just make sure the wind and surf aren't acting up and there's no lightening going off.

summers in kuwait · 01-05-2018, 08:30 AM

As previously mentioned, rain isn't a problem as long as you are dressed accordingly and don't mind it.

I've had some great days fishing in the rain, but I wouldn't attribute it to the rain.

Lightning is a problem, so check the forecast beforehand and if you see it while your out there, don't stay out!

Denis_Ruso · 01-05-2018, 09:26 AM

Had one of my best calico days on a rainy day. The rain doesn't make much of a difference, downpour or not. Its the winds and higher swell usually associated with those rains that suck. Other than that if winds are still forecast to be flat I'd be out fishing in my waterproof jacket with a hot tea.

goldenglory18 · 01-05-2018, 09:35 AM

There is a reason why bites are typically good+ when the rain is actively falling. It's a great cover for active fish.

+1000 on caution on/when there is lightning in the area. Shit is nothing to mess with....

FullFlavorPike · 01-05-2018, 02:59 PM

It probably won't rain anyways.

Orca Winfrey · 01-06-2018, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

There is a reason why bites are typically good+ when the rain is actively falling. It's a great cover for active fish.

+1000 on caution on/when there is lightning in the area. Shit is nothing to mess with....

That must have been a Berkeley Lightning rod.

01-05-2018, 08:03 AM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Fishing in the rain? I have a chance to go to SD for work and fish the bay and LJ the next morning however its finally going to rain in SoCal the days I'll be down there next Tues/Wed. I've never fished in the rain so gut feeling not to bother but what have you guys experienced if ever fishing those locations in rain. Not the end of the world if I don't go either lol.

01-05-2018, 08:14 AM	#3
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	It's not bad in a light rain with little wind, kind of cool actually. Not so great in a down pour. Just make sure the wind and surf aren't acting up and there's no lightening going off. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

01-05-2018, 09:26 AM	#5
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Had one of my best calico days on a rainy day. The rain doesn't make much of a difference, downpour or not. Its the winds and higher swell usually associated with those rains that suck. Other than that if winds are still forecast to be flat I'd be out fishing in my waterproof jacket with a hot tea. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

01-05-2018, 08:13 AM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	Rain is no big deal as long as you dress for it. As always, keep your head on a swivel as visibility will be diminished. But if Lightening starts up, stow yer rods and head for shore. Don't need a wet stick of graphite sticking up higher than anything else around you to draw a lightening strike. As for the fishing, my catch rate is hampered more by other factors than rain.

01-05-2018, 08:30 AM	#4
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	As previously mentioned, rain isn't a problem as long as you are dressed accordingly and don't mind it. I've had some great days fishing in the rain, but I wouldn't attribute it to the rain. Lightning is a problem, so check the forecast beforehand and if you see it while your out there, don't stay out!

01-05-2018, 09:35 AM	#6
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	There is a reason why bites are typically good+ when the rain is actively falling. It's a great cover for active fish. +1000 on caution on/when there is lightning in the area. Shit is nothing to mess with....

01-05-2018, 02:59 PM	#7
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	It probably won't rain anyways.