Well now, I been fishin’ for a long time, and let me tell ya, fishin’ right after a good rain can sure be somethin’ special. Now, if you ain’t been fishin’ much after it rains, you might not know what I’m talkin’ about, but trust me, it’s a whole different ball game out there. You see, when it rains, the water changes. Gets all stirred up and muddy-like, and the fish start actin’ different too.
First thing ya need to know is, rain can make the lake currents move a little. Some lakes even get themselves a nice little current after a good rain. And let me tell ya, the bass? They love that! They’ll gather up in the points down by the flow, and that’s where ya want to be castin’ your line. I ain’t no scientist, but I reckon the current gets ‘em all fired up and ready to bite. It don’t take much—a little change in the water’s flow, and suddenly the fish are active, movin’ around, and gettin’ hungry.
Now, you wanna know what to throw out there? Well, the usual stuff works fine, but I’ve found that shaky head jigs work like a charm after the rain. Them jigs will wiggle just right, and the bass can’t resist. When the water’s all muddy from the rain, the fish can’t see too well, so you wanna use baits that make a little noise. Anything that rattles or has a bit of a sound to it will get them bass curious. And don’t forget to use darker colors too, like purple or dark blue. I’ve found they work mighty fine when the water’s all murky and hard to see through.
Now, you might wonder, “Well, how do I know which color to use?” Easy! If the water’s muddy and cloudy-like, go for the dark colors. They’ll stand out better down in that dirty water. On a bright sunny day, you might want to try somethin’ lighter—fish can see those better when the sun’s out. But after the rain, stick to them dark colors, especially if the sky’s all overcast and gloomy-like. Bass love that!
But let me tell ya, it ain’t just the rain that makes the fish bite differently. Oh no, there’s somethin’ else too, something called barometric pressure. I don’t rightly know all the fancy science behind it, but I know it works. See, when the weather changes, especially after a cold front or a big ol’ downpour, the pressure shifts, and that gets the bass bitin’ more. Scientists might not know exactly why, but I can tell ya from experience—it sure makes a difference.
So what do you do when it’s rainin’ and you’re out there on the water? Well, first thing’s first, you wanna be patient. Fishin’ after a rain can take a little time, but once you find where them bass are hangin’ out, you’re in for a good time. Cast out near the points where the current’s flowin’, and don’t be afraid to try different things. Jigs, shaky heads, and anything noisy should do the trick. And don’t forget about them dark-colored baits, especially if the water’s cloudy.
There’s no one way to fish after rain, but with a little patience and the right lures, you’re sure to have a good day. Bass love them points, and they’ll be feedin’ all over. Keep tryin’, and before you know it, you’ll be pullin’ in bass left and right. So grab your pole, get on out there, and fish that post-rain bite—there’s nothin’ like it.
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