Fresno,

Fishing in the rain can be some of your best times.

First off there are usually fewer people out fishing, always a plus.

Then there is the fresh water that is filled with oxygen, the rain, and it is being scattered across the water, the fish like that.

If it is raining it is usually cloudy, and fish will approach the surface more readily when it is cloudy because they feel safer and there is food in the water that got blown in by the rain.

Also, the rain and slight wind ?worry? the top of the water, and fish like that because there is less chance of being seen by a predator.

Many nymphs like to hatch during cloudy days, and a little rain doesn?t usually stop them.

The rain is often cooler than the water the fish are in and some fish prefer cool water.

So, don?t worry about the rain. If you are consistently coming up short for strikes, then maybe you need to reevaluate the flies you have and or how you fish them.

You should consider joining a fly fishing club and Fresno has one. Joining a club is the number one best way of expanding your fly fishing knowledge and skills as well as meeting many more fly fishers, most of whom will be more than happy to give you some helpful hints.

Fly Fishers for Conservation
Fresno, California
www.fresnoflyfishers.org

Larry ---sagefisher---