FISHING IN THE RAIN

[Crafty Angler]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Only thing different is wear a hat, sometimes I don't have a hat on when fishing as long as it's not raining.
, I also am more careful on rocks.

Well, first off, I wear a sou'wester hat like the one pictured below because my Henri Lloyd drytop doesn't have a hood. Hey, go ahead and laugh if you want to but it's a lot better than a hood at night for your hearing and your peripheral vision in breaking surf on the rocks.
It's a personal safety issue in a swell for me, anyway. Worked for Grandpa, works for me. I actually do still have his old oilskin sou'wester hat in my fishing room.

Hey, some of you guys are laughing and shaking your head

Oh, and eels, lots of eels.

[magpie]

Another piece of information would be to check out the weather and keep an eye out for lightening...

Thanks
Magpie

[FishermanTim]

Fish and "true" fishermen LOVE crappy weather.
The fish love it because it churns up the surf, creating a smorgasborg of broken clams, crabs and wounded and dazed baitfish to feed on.
The fishermen love it because the fish love it, and the rookies and wankers don't want to fish in the rain.

Also keep an eye on the sky for lightening and on the surf for possible rouge waves. (NEVER turn your back on the ocean!)

[steve]

Rain signifies passing of a weather front which usually means good fishing.