henry d Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) As the weather is hot and muggy here today and seems likely we may get a thunderstorm,Has anyone ever fished AFTER a storm and did you get much?? I REPEAT ...... AFTER Edited May 11, 2006 by henry d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Henry A lad in our club got hit by lightning a few years back down the carbon pole! Serious business, he was with his two lads at the time a tragic situation ,it made the national news, he now fishes with St peter and you are best advised to give it a miss. On a lighter note I finally get Bo tonight been reamed out to improved and ¼ hope to test her soon on long pigeon! pavman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) . Edited September 4, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saz Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 after yes. wouldnt adivse during tho lol seem to catch quite well after as it cools it down a little for em and stirs all the food from the bottom. same as if it rains generally really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I fished once in a small moat near Newcastle as a kid and sheltered under the bridge until the thunder and rain stopped.The fishing had been slow,but after it was brilliant we were pulling in perch on just about every cast. Another time was at St.Abb`s head,we were below the cliffs and when the weather cleared we were into a shoal of pollack and coalies @ 3/4-1 1/2lb range which was great sport on light spinning gear. Anyone else ever come across this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 If the temperature remains reasonably high after the storm , the fishing can be good. However, if there is a big drop in temperature (usually is in the late Summer storms), then it can throw the fishing for a few days. These comments relate to still waters only. Rivers tend to have very localised minds of their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I have found that if the storm is accompanied by a massive deluge of rain, as they so often are, the sudden drop in water temperature kills the fishing for a day or so. However, if the weather is warm, and a lot of flood water comes through, the fish are REALLY hungry after a couple of days when there is still a bit of mud in the water. Good fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve3562 Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 well after it rains it (can never spell this ) oxyenates the water and the carp go on a feeding frezy. thus tending to be amazing fishing hope this helps cheers steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 The carp like to get there heads down after a good storm. I don't know about the other freshwater species though. Like everyone says, it's a bit iffy to be on the end of a 12' carbon lightening condutor, can't imagine why LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 A good storm and a bit of rain after a warm dry spell will liven up a trout lake no end. As stated above, it oxygenates the water and gets them on the move again if they have been a bit listless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 A good storm and a bit of rain after a warm dry spell will liven up a trout lake no end. As stated above, it oxygenates the water and gets them on the move again if they have been a bit listless I agree wholeheartedly, stuart! It can also give you a short spell of fabulous fishing on a river as it starts to lift. The salmon/sea trout seem to know the rain is coming and liven up no end. If the river goes into spate the fishing normally is not so good until the river starts to clear as the level comes down. The best Bass (the fish you heathens) session I ever had was on Rhossili beach just after a thunderstorm! Ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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