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

M4TT · 04-05-2016, 05:45 PM

Hey guys. So i finally have my kayak set up (or at least have the bare essentials to get out on the water) and was planning on going this weekend to Marina Del Rey.

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.

HobieScot · 04-05-2016, 05:57 PM

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

jruiz · 04-05-2016, 06:03 PM

Things you'll have to consider are swells, rain, lightning, and runoff.

Harry Hill · 04-05-2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M4TT

Hey guys. So i finally have my kayak set up (or at least have the bare essentials to get out on the water) and was planning on going this weekend to Marina Del Rey.

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.

check the swells and wind conditions, I got into some heavy swells last week and it was not fun.

Mahigeer · 04-05-2016, 07:50 PM

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.

2-Stix · 04-05-2016, 08:40 PM

been there done that. i know your itching...but pass on it.

Harry Hill · 04-05-2016, 08:54 PM

when the graphite rod starts vibrating it's time to throw it overboard.

Orca Winfrey · 04-05-2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

when the graphite rod starts vibrating it's time to throw it overboard.

Hahah!

cell128 · 04-05-2016, 09:26 PM

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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taggermike · 04-06-2016, 08:44 AM

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.

Harry Hill · 04-06-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cell128

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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those are some scary swells, it gets bad when they get so close together like that and you keep going into the bottom then popping back up, it feels like you can't make any headway

Tommy92708 · 04-06-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M4TT

Hey guys. So i finally have my kayak set up (or at least have the bare essentials to get out on the water) and was planning on going this weekend to Marina Del Rey.

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.

OMG just got my kayak couple of days ago and thinking of doing that same thing this weekend and is pretty disappointed with the rain. I'm near NPB so will launch from there. How do you check the swell and wind forecast?

bwana · 04-06-2016, 08:48 PM

Isn't kayaking a "water" sport?

I am fishing Friday, rain or shine.

Phishphood · 04-06-2016, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bwana

Isn't kayaking a "water" sport?

I am fishing Friday, rain or shine.

Where ya launching?

King Saba · 04-07-2016, 01:54 AM

No one's talking about transporting your kayak in the rain. Won't it have a higher chance of slipping off on the road?

PapaDave · 04-07-2016, 06:03 AM

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.

Harry Hill · 04-07-2016, 06:08 AM

some of my best fishing has been in the rain. I would be more worried about the wind.

bwana · 04-09-2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishphood

Where ya launching?

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.

Amish Ed · 04-09-2016, 08:05 PM

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.

ronbo613 · 04-10-2016, 07:34 AM

We fish in the rain all the time, cold rain. Toughen up, buy a raincoat.

04-05-2016, 05:45 PM	#1
M4TT Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 46	Kayak Fishing in the Rain Hey guys. So i finally have my kayak set up (or at least have the bare essentials to get out on the water) and was planning on going this weekend to Marina Del Rey. 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.

04-05-2016, 05:57 PM	#2
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	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

04-07-2016, 06:03 AM	#16
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	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. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

04-09-2016, 08:05 PM	#19
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	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. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

04-10-2016, 07:34 AM	#20
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	We fish in the rain all the time, cold rain. Toughen up, buy a raincoat. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

04-05-2016, 06:03 PM	#3
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,008	Things you'll have to consider are swells, rain, lightning, and runoff.

04-05-2016, 07:50 PM	#5
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	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.

04-05-2016, 08:40 PM	#6
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	been there done that. i know your itching...but pass on it.

04-05-2016, 08:54 PM	#7
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	when the graphite rod starts vibrating it's time to throw it overboard.

04-05-2016, 09:26 PM	#9
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	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 Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

04-06-2016, 08:44 AM	#10
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	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.

04-06-2016, 08:48 PM	#13
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	Isn't kayaking a "water" sport? I am fishing Friday, rain or shine.

04-07-2016, 01:54 AM	#15
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	No one's talking about transporting your kayak in the rain. Won't it have a higher chance of slipping off on the road?

04-07-2016, 06:08 AM	#17
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	some of my best fishing has been in the rain. I would be more worried about the wind.