Fishing in the rain with a topwater is the ticket on a clear manmade reservoir ive killed them many times before the storm comes in and as long as it isn't terrible storms the fish seem to bite better in a clear deep lake when something changes like wind or rain or cloudy skies its like it triggers a feeding response
My best day with a buzz bait was in wind buzzing over the white caps , or fishing a top water behind the boat in wind bass jump through the waves an you see them jump on it ,this is why I’m hooked on fishing.the unsuspected.but there is something about a bobber that brings out the kid in all of us .
This is funny cause it is 3:45 a.m. here in Bama and it's storming bad lightning, thunder, wind, and flash flood warnings. I tied up to dock about a hour or so ago and waiting in truck till it calms and this video pops up lol.
Well it finally calmed down a little and I got back out but after catching a few and just starting to put the puzzle together the water raised 3 foot, rolling mud, and water temp dropped 12 degrees. Oh well I tried.
One mu best days was in the ran. 100 plus bass ,they never stopped biting. Got them almost every cast. Was amazing. We stopped cause we were to wet and cold. Lol
The only things I don't like about fishing in the rain is dishpan hands and constantly smeared glasses. I've found the larger Gunfish work well along with other loud topwaters. Agree re: spinnerbaits. Also, I've had very good success fishing along windblown shorelines/islands for SMB, especially if it is a deep shoreline or near deeper water. As far as LMB go, same thing, just shallow water has worked out better for me. I'm no expert by any means, I'm just passing on what has worked for me for a very long time. btw: This applies from PA to Up North. Great video Matt.
I dedicate so much time to my work, an offensive amount of time. So, my day I take every week is Friday. Fishing is sacred to me… if it’s raining, I never let it stop me. All you need is the right gear, and a lil bit of knowledge about the species and area you’re at. Absolutely kill in the rain. Not always, but not often do I goose egg. Great video! Love the positivity 🧐
You are so right about a buzzbait in the rain, I have a win and a third place in a couple different tournaments fishing in the rain using a black buzz bait, great tip on this one!
fishing around drains during and after rains can be very productive this time of year. i have done real well the last two times out catching several in the 3 to 4 pound range on spinnerbaits. these fish were in inches of water on the 75 acre lake that i fish
Yep they can be great! Both the drain on a flat as the fish move to slightly deeper water or a drain with fresh water flowing in from rain! Thanks for sharing!
Great video Matt. Some of my best days of fishing have been in the rain. I won my last tournament in the rain and even caught my first double on a crankbait in the rain. Many people don't realize you can get hypothermia in the summer after the rain. So it's always good to bring your rain gear even if there is a slight chance of rain. My fishing buddy got hypothermia because he didn't have his rain gear. So it's always good to bring your rain gear. You just never know when a summer storm is going to pop up. Tight lines.
Good stuff. Mono hanging in the air longer on a cast..... man that brings back memories. Fishing in the rain is cool.... running in the rain is the suck part. Thanks for the vid
Kool vid Matt, I love fishing in the rain, caught my PB in the rain, I'm getting ready for Eufuala next week and I hope that it rain all week in Alabama, again njoyed your vid.
Back in the mid 80's I was working a fishing show in Asbury Park NJ and Tom Mann Sr was one of the guys thee doing seminars. We were talking to him at our booth and he relayed a story about the time he was stuck by lightning. He said they were fishing offshore and he was throwing a 3/4 oz jig. He said he made the cast and his jig just floated in the air and he knew what was coming. He said he was glad he wasn't fishing alone because the guy with him radioed ahead (before cellphones) and drove him back to the dock. He said if it wasn't for the guy fishing with him he wouldn't be here. Always made me more concerned about lightning.
We had a summer lightning storm that made the fish straight wacky! The bass were schooling bait under the the mats like stripers. Last summer, a July storm came in and completely ignited the topwater bite!
I've had the Bass Buggy out in some nasty weather for sure. 100% aluminum frame, deck, and toons. So, yeah. But when it's nasty, pouring rain, and windy, but the fish are biting like crazy, what're you gonna do? I mean, the rain doesn't bother the fish at all. It's not like they're saying "Oh, no! I'm gonna get wet!" They're fish. They're are already wet.
Thanks for those great fishing in the rain tips!!!!!👊🏻 Been out there so many times and really didn't know how to fish in the rain correctly. Now I have a guide and hopefully catch a few!!!🐟🐟🐟 Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
I’m done fishing when the rods buzzing. 1st time I experienced it, I was wondering what the noise was at first. Star Wars flashback. I’ve never had the line stand that I’ve noticed.
Been there with the lightning!! My experience with the different Teflon is it's only good for 3-5 years. Fishing in the rain is hard on equipment, so dry it out, lube your reels. My best walleye came in a heavy rain. I can't say it was fun but it was fruitful. BUT I'm still looking for that 16 pounder from Lake Erie.
I read a statistic once that the average persons chance of getting struck by lightening is 1 in 100,000, but fisherman its 1 in 1000. If you fish 100 days a year i bet its even higher odds!
🍺Some very good tips Matt. We average 80 inches of 🌧 rain per year here in Washington, so fishing in the rain is common to us hard core anglers🤠. Many stay home which is fine by me👍. I’ll be fishing in the rain this weekend just like I did last weekend. I use Sitka rain gear in warmer weather and Filson in colder even thou they are considered hunting apparel. My picks are in 1st,22nd,23rd, and 29th. Time to work on tackle.😎
Thanks Matt- I'll definitely give the buzz bait a go next time around. Tbh if I'm close to home and didn't drive far, I'll usually call it off if it starts raining very hard but- if I drove all the way to Pickwick or somewhere like that- I'll fish on through. It gets really miserable though without good rain gear. I could of course buy some but- in the last three years I've had one trip where I would've needed it- just one. When you see the price tag and you realize you're not going to use it any more than I do- it's really difficult to pull the trigger. That said- if I were going to fish in the rain much- I would definitely invest in good rain gear because it's super miserable without it- especially if the fish aren't biting. If they are- it miraculously becomes fairly tolerable- funny how that works huh?
I carry a dollar store table cloth. It good for a groundcloth and other uses. I can cut a hole in the center and use it as a poncho. A rope around my waist holds it in place. I used to use a garbage bag, but it didn’t cover my backpack. You’d be surprised how much it holds in the warmth.
WHAT?!? No love for "Hefty-Bag" fashionistas? LOL, by today's standards I was abused because my Dad didn't use Duck Tape and the cold rain water always found its way...
Thanks
You bet!
Great topic !
Thanks!
The worse the storm is the better fishing is!!! Thunderstorm= topwater 🔥
Buzzbait can be super good!
Some good points. Thanks Matt
Thanks!
My go to Bait for rainy days in warm weather is a larger top water wake bait.
thanks for sharing!
Fishing in the rain with a topwater is the ticket on a clear manmade reservoir ive killed them many times before the storm comes in and as long as it isn't terrible storms the fish seem to bite better in a clear deep lake when something changes like wind or rain or cloudy skies its like it triggers a feeding response
Yep!
My best day with a buzz bait was in wind buzzing over the white caps , or fishing a top water behind the boat in wind bass jump through the waves an you see them jump on it ,this is why I’m hooked on fishing.the unsuspected.but there is something about a bobber that brings out the kid in all of us .
That’s sounds like fun
This is funny cause it is 3:45 a.m. here in Bama and it's storming bad lightning, thunder, wind, and flash flood warnings. I tied up to dock about a hour or so ago and waiting in truck till it calms and this video pops up lol.
haha!
Well it finally calmed down a little and I got back out but after catching a few and just starting to put the puzzle together the water raised 3 foot, rolling mud, and water temp dropped 12 degrees. Oh well I tried.
One mu best days was in the ran. 100 plus bass ,they never stopped biting. Got them almost every cast. Was amazing. We stopped cause we were to wet and cold. Lol
Sounds like a blast!
I find comfort #1 running down the river or lake is cold good gear hear is money well spent that last for years
Agreed!
Great video Matt! Was a tough day fishing from the bank in the rain today. I live outside of Wisconsin Rapids, not far from you, I believe.
nope im just north in junction city
@@MattStefanFishing hoping for a better day tomorrow.
About time someone did a great video about fishing in thr rain. Not always nice a sunny outside!
Much appreciated!
Fishing tournament on grand Sunday in the rain lol
Good luck!
The only things I don't like about fishing in the rain is dishpan hands and constantly smeared glasses. I've found the larger Gunfish work well along with other loud topwaters. Agree re: spinnerbaits. Also, I've had very good success fishing along windblown shorelines/islands for SMB, especially if it is a deep shoreline or near deeper water. As far as LMB go, same thing, just shallow water has worked out better for me. I'm no expert by any means, I'm just passing on what has worked for me for a very long time. btw: This applies from PA to Up North. Great video Matt.
Thanks for sharing!
I dedicate so much time to my work, an offensive amount of time. So, my day I take every week is Friday. Fishing is sacred to me… if it’s raining, I never let it stop me. All you need is the right gear, and a lil bit of knowledge about the species and area you’re at. Absolutely kill in the rain. Not always, but not often do I goose egg. Great video! Love the positivity 🧐
Sounds great!
You are so right about a buzzbait in the rain, I have a win and a third place in a couple different tournaments fishing in the rain using a black buzz bait, great tip on this one!
Yep it works well
fishing around drains during and after rains can be very productive this time of year. i have done real well the last two times out catching several in the 3 to 4 pound range on spinnerbaits. these fish were in inches of water on the 75 acre lake that i fish
You mean like the drains in the back of pockets and stuff- ditches basically? Or do you mean like the over flow drain?
Yep they can be great! Both the drain on a flat as the fish move to slightly deeper water or a drain with fresh water flowing in from rain! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks man much needed it’s been raining all week here in south west Oklahoma
Bummer
Great video Matt. Some of my best days of fishing have been in the rain. I won my last tournament in the rain and even caught my first double on a crankbait in the rain. Many people don't realize you can get hypothermia in the summer after the rain. So it's always good to bring your rain gear even if there is a slight chance of rain. My fishing buddy got hypothermia because he didn't have his rain gear. So it's always good to bring your rain gear. You just never know when a summer storm is going to pop up. Tight lines.
sounds good to me!
Good stuff. Mono hanging in the air longer on a cast..... man that brings back memories. Fishing in the rain is cool.... running in the rain is the suck part. Thanks for the vid
Yeah a wet boat is no fun either
Kool vid Matt, I love fishing in the rain, caught my PB in the rain, I'm getting ready for Eufuala next week and I hope that it rain all week in Alabama, again njoyed your vid.
I like Eufaula!
@@MattStefanFishing Out practicing now, what baits were you using on Eufuala
Back in the mid 80's I was working a fishing show in Asbury Park NJ and Tom Mann Sr was one of the guys thee doing seminars. We were talking to him at our booth and he relayed a story about the time he was stuck by lightning. He said they were fishing offshore and he was throwing a 3/4 oz jig. He said he made the cast and his jig just floated in the air and he knew what was coming. He said he was glad he wasn't fishing alone because the guy with him radioed ahead (before cellphones) and drove him back to the dock. He said if it wasn't for the guy fishing with him he wouldn't be here. Always made me more concerned about lightning.
Holy smokes! That’s crazy
Thanks for these tips. Great to know how to fish in the rain !!
You bet!
We had a summer lightning storm that made the fish straight wacky! The bass were schooling bait under the the mats like stripers. Last summer, a July storm came in and completely ignited the topwater bite!
Awesome!
Had cold fronts move through for the last 2 weeks. With rain and storms. I started to go in the rain but it got kinda chilly.
Yep got to have the right gear
Fished our club tournament last night in a driving rainstorm , rain was supposed to have passed but the weatherman lied lol
Don’t listen to the weatherman haha
I have had really good luck as the rain was coming in! But as soon as I hear thunder ⚡ I get off.
Yep not worth the risk
Adult size rain gear is limited....4x tall is actually listed thanks for sharing
You bet
I fish in the rain cuz everyone else leaves the pond to me. Buzzbait…. I’ll try that. Thank you!
Yep you can get on every spot usually
I've had the Bass Buggy out in some nasty weather for sure. 100% aluminum frame, deck, and toons. So, yeah. But when it's nasty, pouring rain, and windy, but the fish are biting like crazy, what're you gonna do? I mean, the rain doesn't bother the fish at all. It's not like they're saying "Oh, no! I'm gonna get wet!" They're fish. They're are already wet.
It’s a mental game for the angler that’s for sure
Thanks for those great fishing in the rain tips!!!!!👊🏻 Been out there so many times and really didn't know how to fish in the rain correctly. Now I have a guide and hopefully catch a few!!!🐟🐟🐟 Stay Safe & God Bless!!!
Glad to help!
I’m done fishing when the rods buzzing. 1st time I experienced it, I was wondering what the noise was at first. Star Wars flashback. I’ve never had the line stand that I’ve noticed.
Yeah it’s not a good feeling
Been there with the lightning!! My experience with the different Teflon is it's only good for 3-5 years. Fishing in the rain is hard on equipment, so dry it out, lube your reels. My best walleye came in a heavy rain. I can't say it was fun but it was fruitful. BUT I'm still looking for that 16 pounder from Lake Erie.
16 lber?!?!? That’s huge! Do they catch them that big in lake erie
@@MattStefanFishing
don't know what's going on but I've tried twice to your reply but it's not on the board. ????
I read a statistic once that the average persons chance of getting struck by lightening is 1 in 100,000, but fisherman its 1 in 1000. If you fish 100 days a year i bet its even higher odds!
wow!
🍺Some very good tips Matt. We average 80 inches of 🌧 rain per year here in Washington, so fishing in the rain is common to us hard core anglers🤠. Many stay home which is fine by me👍. I’ll be fishing in the rain this weekend just like I did last weekend. I use Sitka rain gear in warmer weather and Filson in colder even thou they are considered hunting apparel.
My picks are in 1st,22nd,23rd, and 29th. Time to work on tackle.😎
You are on fire!
Thanks Matt- I'll definitely give the buzz bait a go next time around. Tbh if I'm close to home and didn't drive far, I'll usually call it off if it starts raining very hard but- if I drove all the way to Pickwick or somewhere like that- I'll fish on through. It gets really miserable though without good rain gear. I could of course buy some but- in the last three years I've had one trip where I would've needed it- just one. When you see the price tag and you realize you're not going to use it any more than I do- it's really difficult to pull the trigger. That said- if I were going to fish in the rain much- I would definitely invest in good rain gear because it's super miserable without it- especially if the fish aren't biting. If they are- it miraculously becomes fairly tolerable- funny how that works huh?
Bad rain gear can be worse than wearing no rain gear at all
I carry a dollar store table cloth. It good for a groundcloth and other uses. I can cut a hole in the center and use it as a poncho. A rope around my waist holds it in place. I used to use a garbage bag, but it didn’t cover my backpack. You’d be surprised how much it holds in the warmth.
WHAT?!? No love for "Hefty-Bag" fashionistas? LOL, by today's standards I was abused because my Dad didn't use Duck Tape and the cold rain water always found its way...
Lol!