Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

Huh,..?? That what a bailin' bucket or bilge pump is for....
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

For the most part, no its not a problem to fish in the rain.... Many fiberglass boats have self bailing decks that drain overboard on their own, and most boats of all types have at least one bilge pump to rid the hull of water. If you are fishing in a little jon boat with no bilge pump in it, then i suggest you bring a plastic cup, or even a clorox bottle with the top cut off so you can bail the boat if the rain is really heavy.

What type of boat are we talking about here?
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

Some of the best fishing I've had is in the rain. Boats are made to get wet, they just need to be given a chance to dry out completely lwhen you get home.
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

I do it all the time. I've found that fish tend to bite well in the rain.
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

Fishing in the rain is fine.
Fishing in the Lightning .... Not so much! :scared:
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

schrmit said:
Just wondering if boat will collect water.
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Water collecting in the boat should be no problem for you, just remove the "drain plug" and let it run out. :laugh:
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

pevaguy said:
Water collecting in the boat should be no problem for you, just remove the "drain plug" and let it run out. :laugh:
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Don't pull that plug til the boat's on the trailer though. :lol:
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

BonairII said:
Don't pull that plug til the boat's on the trailer though. :lol:
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Most boats will drain well when on plane.

Rain with no lightning is perfect fishing weather.
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

As some have said fishing in the rain is great. Just no lightning. Old coffee can or milk jug will work, that's what my dad had me on board for as a kid. Now that I have my own boat, I'm lazy it's a bilge pump. But haven't had that problem in Kansas lately no rain. But about to get slammed with a snow storm according to the weatherman.
 
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JB said:
Most boats will drain well when on plane.
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Yup. Was just kiddin around.

I pulled the plug while my son was driving the boat at WOT.....he about pooped his pants! He thought we were gonna sink or take on a bunch of water. :lol: I then explained it all to him.
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

I have fished many times that the bilge pump ran all day.
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

Hmm.. don't you guys have mandatory safety equipment requirements down in the states? Up here a manual bailing device is required on all boats.

As for fishing in the rain..I live in the Pacific Northwest and if I didn't fish in the rain I would never fish! lol
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

Can't tell you how many of these I've made over the years:
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Even in rowboats with no drain hole, I've been able to fish all day in the rain with no problem.
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

trendsetter240 said:
Hmm.. don't you guys have mandatory safety equipment requirements down in the states? Up here a manual bailing device is required on all boats.
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I've often had an empty Labatt can in the boat. :D Or does it have to be "approved"?
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

schrmit said:
Just wondering if boat will collect water.
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If you have to ask, I'd say it's a bad idea for you to go out in a boat, rain or shine.

And yes, it's a bad idea because your beer gets watered down.
 
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Home Cookin' said:
If you have to ask, I'd say it's a bad idea for you to go out in a boat, rain or shine.

And yes, it's a bad idea because your beer gets watered down.
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Just have to drink faster:very_drunk:
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

trendsetter240 said:
Hmm.. don't you guys have mandatory safety equipment requirements down in the states? Up here a manual bailing device is required on all boats.

As for fishing in the rain..I live in the Pacific Northwest and if I didn't fish in the rain I would never fish! lol
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Different in every state. At least the one I'm in (and neighboring states) do not require any manual bailing device. For me at least, mandatory safety devices are:
* horn (or whistle) (>16 ft only)
* fire extinguisher (only under certain conditions that have to be met first)
* throwable cushion (>16 ft only) (and of course life jackets)

Anything beyond that is not mandatory.
 
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Re: Would it be a bad idea to fish in the rain in a boat?

smokingcrater said:
Different in every state. At least the one I'm in (and neighboring states) do not require any manual bailing device. For me at least, mandatory safety devices are:
* horn (or whistle) (>16 ft only)
* fire extinguisher (only under certain conditions that have to be met first)
* throwable cushion (>16 ft only) (and of course life jackets)

Anything beyond that is not mandatory.
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I thought coffee in the early mornings and beer in the hot afternoon's were mandatory:D
 
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