To the surprise of many, I actually do get out and bass fish a few times a year. I admit it is hard for me to set the light tackle down being a pan fish fanatic. I have found over the years, that bass tend to bite more readily when it's nasty out.

It's hard to throw on the rain gear and head out fishing, for most people. We all have gotten accustomed to heading for the house when the clouds open up. I actually look forward to the dreary wet days, especially in mid-spring to late summer. Once I finally forced myself outside on a few rainy days, I found the fishing can be incredible. Your bait selection doesn't seem as critical on days like these, and the fish seem to bite more often. I do have a few favorite rainy day lures that I wouldn't think of leaving the house without, though.