I love fishing in the rain. There is just something peaceful and relaxing about it. I have also had some of my most productive days in the rain like a 24 lb 5 Sack at LOZ last spring.

Love me some fishin in the rain. Last year labor day weekend I was fishing the spillway on one side of the lake catching monsters in a downpour other side of the lake was clear and a local bar at sunset started letting off fireworks to beat the rain before it got there. Nothing like reeling on a monster with fireworks going off from a perfect vantage point. Moment I'll never forget.

Two of the biggest bass I have caught came in the rain one on a frog other on a pop'r. I like fishing right before, during, or after it rains... As long as it's not monsooning

Caught this guy in a torrential downpour....I AM A BASS FISHERMAN i swear. But the idea of a 10+ lb carp is too good to pass up occasionally.

I don't mind fishing in the rain. Problem is, around these parts, rain is usually accompanied by 40+mph winds and lightning. Not very enjoyable.

 

Tom

i think that if you are using certain baits the rain is helpfull

Fishing is the only thing I do in the rain, I love it.

I don't mind fishing in the rain but usually do much better as the front approaches. When it starts raining I don't do as well.

I got clued in real early when I was fishing BFL - nobody likes a co-angler who ******* about the weather, and/or lots of boaters think it is very funny when a co-angler isn't prepared for the weather, especially that early morning freezing boat ride.

So, for spring & fall tournaments, I think a good gore-tex rain suit is an essential piece of equipment.  If ou are going to fish tournaments, this isn't an area where you should skimp on gear.

 

While you are at it, get a good set of goggles or a save phase mask, I had both and I preferred goggles.

Make sure the hood fits tight.  A loose hood is going to blow out and make a loud flapping noise while r you are running down the lake.  On a cheap rain suit (like frog toggs) you can blow out the hood if it can't be snugged down tight.  I haven't had that issue with either of my gore tex rain suits.  I have a set of Cabelas Guide wear and an older, lighter 10X set.