Fishing After The Rain

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(05-09-2013 09:56 AM)mikea07 Wrote:  Hi guys,

I was hoping to get out today after work to try my luck for some rainbows.

The forecast is calling for some rain today but the evening looks like it should be clear.

Since I am not very experienced with this type of fishing I am wondering if it is still a good idea to go.

How active are the fish after the rain and is there anything I should be doing differently?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike

One approach I've found to work well after a rain is a #10 hook with a worm on 4-6 lb. line and no weight. Toss it in and let it tumble downstream with an open bail, lightly pinching the line from time to time. It helps to walk softly and keep a low profile.

I've caught fish this way when another group arrived at the stream to stomp around and thrash it with lures.

Nothing happened while they were there (and they didn't catch anything). The fish started hitting again 10 minutes after they left.

Rain washes food into the water. If you can mimic that food, it shuffles your offerings in with the menu.