Amateur anglers, going fishing, are mostly guided by the weather. After all, sitting in the sun is much more pleasant than under a little rain. Experts assure that those who want to sit on the shore should not be afraid of rain. Indeed, sometimes in the rain the fish bite even better than in clear weather.
Whether a fish bites or does not bite in the rain is a question that many anglers break the minds of. And after all, most importantly, you cannot predict its activity. Those who are professionally fond of fishing, as well as zoologists, assure that it is possible to calculate when the fish will bite in the rain.
Does a fish bite in the rain
Sometimes, during the rain, the fish literally hangs itself on the bait, and sometimes it bites sluggishly and reluctantly. Experts assure that this is all understandable. To understand the mechanism of good biting, it is enough to take into account the duration and intensity of the rain, the direction of the wind, the strength of the current, the height of the wave, the turbidity of the water and the temperature of both water and air.
In order for the fish to bite well even in the rain, it is better to choose a place for fishing that is quiet, where there are straits between the shores. The water should be as clean as possible. It is also desirable that there is good illumination of the reservoir.
You may have to spend a lot of time looking for such an ideal location. But if you take the risk, the catch promises to be quite rich.
In addition, you need to take care of the tackle. It is advisable to choose a longer fishing rod, a slightly thicker fishing line. After all, the fish does not walk along the coast in inclement weather. On the contrary, for the most part it goes where it is deeper and you can hide from annoying drops. Therefore, the 5m rod is the perfect fishing tool for you.
The floats should be bright and not too heavy. In order for the fish to peck at him, he must not sink into the depths.
The use of additional baits will not be superfluous. Various devils, goats, large jigs and other objects similar to aquatic inhabitants will attract the attention of the fish and make it forget about caution.
When there is good light, fishermen use black, red, orange baits. In case of insufficient light, it is better to take light colors. Ideally, the bait should be striped, speckled, etc.
Pay attention to how you hold and cast your rod. Remember to try as much as possible to hold the rod in your hands. It is better to direct the line towards the islets of grasses in the reservoir. There the fish hides, waiting out the bad weather.
Things to Consider When Fishing in the Rain
Fish bite directly depends on the water temperature. So, in warm water, the process is an order of magnitude faster. Sometimes it is during the rain that the water warms up. But this is mainly in the summer, when it is warm in itself.
There are options when fishing improves significantly in the rain after the heat. During the heat, the water actively evaporated and warmed up, and the fish became rather uncomfortable - they had to go deep to escape from overheating. The rain evens out the temperature, allows you to maintain a balance, and the fish is more active.
Experienced anglers say that you should not be afraid of the waves that appear during the rain. After all, fish is better caught on the surf. This is due to the fact that the float on the waves jumps more intensively, and due to the forward movements of the water, the fish simply does not have time to figure out that it is glistening there, and it quickly swallows the bait.
It is also worth remembering that fish are more willing to bite when the northern cold wind is replaced by a warmer one.
