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Join Date: Mar 2016
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Kayak Fishing in the Rain
Then i checked the weather report and it says there's a 30% chance of rain before the afternoon and 60% chance after.. As a total kayak fishing rookie, should i still go? I don't mine the rain and a buddy of mine would be joining me but he's a beginner as well. ![]() |
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Kayak Fishing in the Rain
I would be looking more at the water conditions than the rain. See what the swell will be wherever you plan to fish
Unless you have a sit inside kayak. Then heavy rain might not be a good idea to fish in. But for a sit on top the rain never bothers me |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: La Verne, CA
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Things you'll have to consider are swells, rain, lightning, and runoff.
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Location: Los Angeles
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Having a graphite fishing rod in your hand (or kayak) if there are lightning strikes is never a good situation.
Wetness is the least problem. Swell, wind, etc. are more important factors to consider. Is what I believe. |
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Location: Ventura, CA
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been there done that. i know your itching...but pass on it.
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Location: Yucaipa, CA
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when the graphite rod starts vibrating it's time to throw it overboard.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Lakewood
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These swells a few weeks ago were unfishable one our guys almost rolled trying to come.back in. Definitely respect the forecast unless you're a rebel like some of us https://www.dropbox.com/s/x5mkwn31wu...83307.mp4?dl=0
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chula Vista
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Rain can be drag but if you're dressed right its OK. Wind can ruin a trip. But MDR is pretty sheltered so you should be able to find a place to fish. Obviously lighting cancels a trip. But thunder storms are rare on the coast here. You won't be too far from the launch, if gets bad just go home.
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#13 |
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: El Toro, CA
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Isn't kayaking a "water" sport?
I am fishing Friday, rain or shine. |
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#15 |
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No one's talking about transporting your kayak in the rain. Won't it have a higher chance of slipping off on the road?
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I've fished in the rain, it's fine as long as you are prepared. If you see or hear lightning/thunder, then get off the water. The bays should be fine, or semi sheltered areas out from those.
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some of my best fishing has been in the rain. I would be more worried about the wind.
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: El Toro, CA
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Went fishing with AmishEd Friday morning at Mission Bay to pre-fish for the tournament.
Left El Toro at 4:30 a.m., hit steady rain from Camp Pendleton all the way to Mission Bay. Stopped raining when we got there. Turned out to be a nice morning. Thanks Ed for the good company. |
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Location: Grants Pass, OR
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Good fishing with you Mike and good luck next week. Glad the rain backed off for us.
I've fished in 2 tournaments where lightning was happening off and on. Plus, there was multiple waterspouts at one of them. Insane fishing both times. Would I do it again? Nope. I'm a lot more circumspect these days and a wife and 4 kids will do that to you. Eventually anyways.
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: On the Water
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We fish in the rain all the time, cold rain. Toughen up, buy a raincoat.
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