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( Great fish catching opportunity after a rain storm. )
What the heck is that you might ask? Well, let me tell you.
Drizzle fishing is all about taking a break and getting
side-tracked from your normal daily activities towards the end
of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm, even if only for a
brief period of time. Just after the storm moves through, grab
your fishing rod and head for your nearest canal, seawall or
beachfront and make a few casts with your favorite fishing lure.
Keep it simple. Do not make an ordeal out of it. Get to the
nearest body of water you can reach. It could be saltwater
fishing off of a dock, beach or jetties for snapper, trout,
redfish, flounder, tarpon or snook; or a fresh water river, pond
or canal for bass. Just take a spinning rod and reel, and a
couple of easy fishing lures like soft plastics and topwater
plugs.
This type of fishing is pleasurable, relaxing and productive. On
many occasions such as this my work day will suddenly stop! I
then get up out of my chair which is perched in front of my work
computer, immediately grab my fishing rod and head off down to
the fresh water canal behind the house and start throwing a soft
plastic lure or worm. I often concentrate my casts around the
storm drains since noticing that the bass will often times
congregate around these after a storm, possibly waiting for
their next meal to wash out of the drain.
Depending on when you make it to the water after the rain storm,
you may find yourself standing and fishing in a rain drizzle.
That is ok. Just relax, cast, take long deep breaths and enjoy
the moment. Just be careful not to be out during any remaining
lightning.
Fishing this way is not only therapeutic, you will catch fish
too! Not being a scientist, I can not tell you why, maybe it's
the change in pressure, but you will probably notice that many
times after a storm moves through the bite will turn on during
the calm period. Take advantage of this fishing opportunity time
when you can. You will be glad you did. It will enable you to
clear your mind of the strains and tensions that your normal
work day puts you through, sometimes catch a few fish, then get
back to your day feeling just a little bit better.
The inspiration for this modest writing came from my own recent
drizzle fishing experience and yes, was even lucky enough to
catch six bass in a short period of time. After the bite was
over, I quickly returned back to my computer and typed these
thoughts. Give it a try yourself.
This article may be freely reprinted as long as the author's
resource box and url links remain intact.
About the author:
Greg Smith is a lifelong fisherman and publisher of the Florida Fishing
Spots website. Visit http://www.floridafish
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