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An experienced angler knows that catching pike depends not only on his skill, but also on weather conditions. Air temperature, water temperature, barometric pressure and precipitation all affect fish activity. Whether pike will be caught in the rain, what features need to be considered and how catching this predator depends on the season – you will find answers to these questions in the article below.
Do pike catch in the rain
Constant light rain is the best condition for pike fishing. At the same time, it is important that precipitation be without amplification or pauses and create characteristic ripples on the water.
With a cloudy sky, moderate illumination is formed, the light flickers due to ripples on the water and partially disorients the fish. The predator perceives the bait for a real fish, is easily deceived and replenishes your catch.
What is the best catch? Experienced fishermen recommend using polished, bright and shiny baits, silver or gold. Do not forget about the size – they must be large. For example, large wobblers or bright oscillating baubles. Pike peck on them in the rain best of all. Those that are designed for wiring at medium depth are also suitable.
It is not recommended to use small or camouflaged baits – the predator will simply not notice them and swim past. Non-hooks don’t fit either. They simply do not make sense, since pike in rainy weather stay away from the vegetation in which they usually hide from the heat.
Before a thunderstorm and during it, especially if it was hot for a long time, the bite increases sharply. This is due to temporary cooling. The pike recovers from the shock caused by warm water and the general lull and begins an active hunt. This is also affected by a sharp pressure drop, which decreases before the onset of a thunderstorm.
Features of fishing in rainy weather
Rainy or cloudy weather can vary greatly depending on the season. What should you pay attention to?
In the spring
In spring, pike are indifferent to weather conditions, but react sharply to pressure drops. The temperature of the water is also important – it should be warm enough. The best time for pike fishing in spring is the second half of April and the whole of May. Therefore, warm spring thunderstorms are a good opportunity to catch pike. During this period, predators prepare for spawning and actively peck at any bait.
Lettom
In summer, due to the high temperature of the water, the pike goes to the bottom and hides in the shade, so short precipitation will not help the angler much in catching this fish. Spotted hunting begins during the period of prolonged rains, when a slight cooling sets in and the activity of the fish increases.
A strong wind can spoil the bite. If a small ripple disorients the fish, then a large wave forces it to go deep and hide until the weather normalizes.
In the autumn
The autumn months are the best time for pike fishing. Stable, but not heavy rains, lower pressure and light winds make the weather ideal for predator activity. From baits, she takes almost everything.
The period of “Indian summer” reduces the effectiveness of fishing, as the increase in temperature makes the pike lazy and inactive. But the subsequent cooling allows you to catch up.
Since mid-October, the temperature of the reservoir changes little and this becomes an excellent opportunity to try various baits. The pike begins an active zhor before the winter calm and it actively reacts to all types of large baubles, which should be changed if you notice that the interest of the fish is fading.
Pike biting after the rain
The biting after the rain will be high if the period of heat and heat does not immediately follow the precipitation. Therefore, it is not worth catching pike in the summer without a slight cooling, but in spring and autumn you can get a good catch. True, it is best if fishing proceeds in the evening, when the degree of illumination gradually decreases and the pike’s vision does not allow you to separate the bait from the real fish.
Video: Catching pike on a spinning rod in the rain
Given the simple weather factors listed above, any angler can count on a good catch of predatory fish. Remember that in the spring, during spawning, it is forbidden to catch pike. On other days, if the weather is right, you don’t have to worry – there is every chance to return home with a trophy.