Rain, lightning and snow usually put a damper on just about any bite, and a strong wind can often make it difficult to cast when the conditions are finally right.
But every once in a while, the elements can actually turn on a bite, like the calm before the storm, for example, when fish have been known to feed like crazy in preparation for what could be two or three days of stormy conditions.
In the Florida area, tropical storms like Fay have even been known to stir up the fishing action, if you can believe that one.
As noted on Jacksonville.com, “Hurricanes and tropical storms such as Fay are the dark clouds in the silver lining that is Florida fishing.”
On the other hand, big storms such as Fay often lead to mass fish kills across the state.
Living in California, I rarely have to worry about hurricanes or tropical storms, so I can’t even imagine what it would be like to deal with such natural disasters. All I can say is take every necessary safety caution if you plan on fishing before a storm hits.
Catching a few fish isn’t worth risking your life, and that goes for anglers across the country, whether you’re fixing to catch a few trout before a hurricane makes landfall, or fishing in the High Sierra with Thunderstorms on the horizon. Use common sense when you’re on the water, and play it safe. Life’s too short to go messing around with Mother Nature.
