The Best Baits For Fishing In The Rain!

These are the three best baits for fishing in the rain.
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I was born and raised in Chicago, but after working 12 years in the financial Industry regulating the futures and options markets at the CME/CBOT I decided to pursue my passion fishing professional tournaments and left my full time corporate job. At that point, I moved to Junction City, WI with my wife Sara and two boys Hank and Duke. I've been fishing professionally since 2011 and full-time since 2015. I've qualified for six MLF Championships and won roughly a half million in tournament winnings at the professional level.

[@johnrayner5599]

I totally agree especially on the buzz bait, I won a tournament on Lake of the Ozarks in the rain throwing a black blade, black toad buzz bait. I dont think anyone else was using that and I cleaned up on them, maybe one of my best days ever. Guys get those buzzbaits out in the rain, this is an awesome tip. Thanks Matt and good luck.

[@MattStefanFishing]

It really can be super good

[@midwestfischerman]

I completely agree about the buzzbait being the #1 lure in the rain, HANDS DOWN!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

It is!

[@edpelkey7798]

Awesome info Matt! Thanks for making all of us better fisherman 🍺

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@pokemongogamer6434]

Thanks so very much! I get so much from your channel!

[@MattStefanFishing]

ThAnks!

[@aarongreenlee7867]

Perfect timing! Its raining here today, was yesterday and is supposed to rain tomorrow too. I appreciate the video!

[@MattStefanFishing]

No problem

[@denisschanberger2325]

Great stuff Matt. This confirms that a good day I had in the rain with a buzzbait that I thought was a fluke was definitely not.

[@MattStefanFishing]

nope not a fluke

[@flipper644]

I love throwing a buzzbait but never thought to try it in the rain......Thanks for the tip!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Any time!

[@erichthompson1194]

Your channel is growing so fast, keep it up!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jimliechty2983]

I agree completely ... any type of topwater for that matter. Along with the spinnerbait, I'd also go with bladed jig. Seems like the first couple options worked so well, I never tried a lipless much, but makes complete sense. Really enjoying the content ....it would only be better, with a fresh supply of Bridgford jerky!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha! I agree!

[@ibanez2010]

I'll have to try the buzzbait. I usually use an inline bucktail with double black colorado blades, which does quite well. I love rain fishing...it's quiet and peaceful.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good luck!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Good tips thanks for the vid. Good timing on this subject, been a bunch of rain here in Michigan this season, not sure about the rest of the country.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Been getting rain here too!

[@gowiththeflowgaming9292]

Great video, I love fishing in the rain

[@MattStefanFishing]

I like it on a hot summer day

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Raining all day here, perfect timing!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@williamwhitaker2928]

Mr. Stephan, Thanks for the work. The mini buzz bait, small swim bait you recently recommended has been a great find for me. In my experience for what its worth the post thunder storm is not good just as you have found, but in the calm before the storm or rain- as long as you get off the lake early enough not to get electrocuted, I have had great luck especially with frogs. For me that falling pressure and grey sky has been a major factor is some of my best frog fishing. The risk is loosing site of the approaching lightening in the face of an awesome frog bite. On the other hand you have to go some way and this beats many others that I can think of, Kindest regards

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great info thanks for sharing!

[@stephenlitten5576]

I love fishing in the rain and a spinnerbait is one of my go-to lures for sure. I've had some success with loud walking baits in the rain but I don't think I've ever tried a buzz bait. I'll remember to give it a shot the next time I'm out in the rain. Thanks and Happy 4th!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try!

[@4201bm]

Subscribed! Really enjoy your stuff.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joshwhite8055]

The first bait we throw on Ft.Loudoun in the rain is a big loud walking bait . Definitely throw a tandem Indiana blade spinnerbait as well #2👍👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gradyhines5789]

I'll give it a try, thanks for the tip

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep!

[@quinmatthew1]

Everytime I've caught fish in the rain it's always been on a mepps spinner, but totally excited to try these

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@FishOn1]

I don’t especially enjoy fishing in the rain, but I’ve had some good days doing it when I needed to. Gold blade spinner baits have worked well for me.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@frankwest6319]

I watched your video the night before going out for a rainy day fishing trip. Great timing by the way. Put a black and yellow frog on a buzz bait and caught a half dozen small mouth and a decent size pike. Thanks for sharing your experience and I look forward to your daily video's.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Glad to see it worked!

[@BWOUTDOORS]

yes i like to fish in the rain as well, out west on steep lakes it gives a mud line ,run off ,and the bass stays just out side it. real good fishing for bigger fish. thanks for that info matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

you got that right!

[@BWOUTDOORS]

@@MattStefanFishing love to watch your videos , there right on , great info all the time .

[@mattquinlan4629]

Thanks for sharing these:-)

[@MattStefanFishing]

No problem!

[@notsogood6249]

I never tried a buzz bait when fishing in the rain. I will definitely give it a try. Happy 4th of July.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Happy 4th!

[@toddhaynes3303]

When I was about 14 fishing with my dad in his bass club one of the older gentleman told me. It’s going to rain today pick up a buzz bait and throw it all day. I did and won the tournament along with BF. 40 years later I still throw a buzz bait in the rain! Good Advice

[@MattStefanFishing]

buzzbait in the rain for the win!

[@vincentlivoti4184]

I have always done will throwing a spinnerbait in rain. I also have done well throwing a 4 inch grub chartreuse with a black core Mister Twister on an 1/8 Oz jig head on spinning tackle. Throwing on the edges of grass flats. When you hit grass and rip it free that is when the strike comes.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’ll hVe to give it a try. Thanks!

[@stevesteve4350]

You sure had some great shows this week.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@tucowept]

My best big glide bait days came during late spring and summer storms. Yeah it was dumb to be out there,

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@victorsimonsen921]

thanks for the tips

[@MattStefanFishing]

No problem!

[@jdnlaw1974]

Thanks man!

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@shannonkirby9295]

Love the warpig

[@MattStefanFishing]

Me too!

[@tommywalker741]

Hey Matt I like a double bladed buzz bait in the rain more action easier for the fish to track appreciate the tip would have made a comment earlier but I was out Trying your swim bait video tips they work appreciate it. 🙏

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome! Glad to hear!

[@chrisrus53]

I thought for sure I was gonna crush em last weekend in the rain. I started throwing a buzzbait along the rip rap banks and got nothing. Next I tried both a Chatterbait and a spinnerbait but still couldn't find a bite. Turned out hopping a Texas rig and pitching around shallow cover was $$$. Ill have to try the buzz bait again the next time we get some rain. Another great video.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@david.weston7911]

Never tried rattle bait in the rain buzzbaits are Dynamite thanks Matt from Ohio

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@midwestfischerman]

Matt, on your spinnerbaits during the rain do you change your blades? I find a single gold or painted Colorado blade is superior to other options. IMO the Colorado blade emits more vibration and creates a little more drag in the water that slows the spinnerbait just enough to help the bass track and strike it in the lower light conditions.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I do like them unless fishing really clear water then i stick with nickel Willow blades. By clear i mean 4ft visibility or more

[@jwloutdoors3062]

Thanks for the video I usually try a Whopper plopper and don't have much luck, why's that do you know? but next rain I'ma have to try a buzz bait. have a good day

[@MattStefanFishing]

It should work but i think the buzzbait has better flash

[@johnmango6056]

100* 3 days in a row followed by 3 60* days with pouring rain here in Massachusetts. pain in the ass lol.

[@aarongreenlee7867]

I'm just north of you in NH. I feel the same pain!

[@MattStefanFishing]

No good

[@BenStolen-fn5kq]

Weather can be so wacky 😂😂😂 even over where I'm at.

[@davehorn1422]

Those are great baits. I also use a cane walker. Watch the videos everyday. Thank you for the tips. They help.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Cane walker is a good one! Thanks for sharing!

[@shannonkirby9295]

Love a buzz baits too

[@MattStefanFishing]

Me too!

[@shannonkirby9295]

@@MattStefanFishing I do wish I could type on a phone, though. Lol

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Matt I wanted to see if I was right about the number one baite in the rain 🌧️ I was right matt the buzzbait . Thanks for the tip awesome videos very informative that's what we need. God bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for the support!

[@mattfrith3882]

Chatter bait too

[@MattStefanFishing]

good one

[@pokemongogamer6434]

Great video Matt!!! I have a question how do you fish the war pig in rain?

[@MattStefanFishing]

I like to cover water with it and use a stop and go retrieve

[@shawnbeck2303]

I fished in 40 mph winds and rain. Really had to use English to get my bait where I wanted it. The bass were hitting really hard. They seemed to like the double willow bladed silver and gold with a white head and skirt. I like to fish in all kinds of weather. 100 degree days to 40 degrees. The more wind the better. The spinnerbait and KVD 1.5 square bill in sexy Shad. Produce more for me. Than any other baits by far. 3rd Senkos Texas rigged. You choose the color. Been fishing since I was five years old. In every kind of weather you can think of. Learn to adjust to your environment. Shawn.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@michaelmetz9198]

I stop when it ⚡ going on as well

[@MattStefanFishing]

smart move

[@dantwaites7097]

I just fished in a very similar situation and i tried all of those and never got a sniff. I had to switch to a tx rigged weightless senko fished on the edge of the grass to get bit. Do you think the lightning and thunder shut em off that much that something just floating down very slowly was something they couldnt really pass up

[@MattStefanFishing]

That’s a bummer. Sometimes the fish just want a specific bait regardless of conditions

[@jeremyjohnson8243]

Some of my best days have been in the rain

[@MattStefanFishing]

Me too!

[@HookLife]

My 1&2 are the same

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@kerryschallon8879]

Thanks for the tips.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

I a wopper plopper not also just as effective in rain as a buzzbait?

[@MattStefanFishing]

it can be a good choice as well

[@craigstevens9734]

Glad you talked about this .putting all that in memory blank caught some good ones today best 5. 13 pounds

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@markpeterson8184]

Biggest fish I caught in a tournament was on a buzzbait in the rain. Do these suggestions still apply in the heat of summer?

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@alexm1841]

I don’t even own a buzzbait lol will pick some up

[@MattStefanFishing]

Go for it

[@theagentmrclutch]

What if the lake you are on is very grassy and can’t throw a spinnerbait or a lipless?

[@MattStefanFishing]

texas rigged swimming wom is killer on grass lakes

[@MrFishBlood]

I have to agree on the buzzbait. I do my best fishing with a buzzbait and/or a whopper plopper in steady rain. The bass and the pike destroy them!

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes they do!

[@ucm7ucm791]

I liked and got your 1k likes brother

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@joshorden2545]

What about cold temperatures and heavy rain? Would that turn of the bite?

[@MattStefanFishing]

it can!

[@joshorden2545]

@@MattStefanFishing Ty Matt

[@garydalrymple855]

And I alway s though a spook was the bait. Now I’m breaking out the buzz!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try!

[@christophercurtis2550]

Rubber base spinnerbait worm that's what I would think years when it's raining

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’ll look into it

[@jamesbarron1202]

Here’s a question I bet you’ve never had. If you could only use flouro for one type of bait / technique what would it be. Everything else you had to use braid or mono. The one bait you wouldn’t want to use without flouro. I’m guessing you’ll say deep cranking, a jerk bait or dropshot.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Tough question. Either a jerkbait or a swimjig.

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@MattStefanFishing Surprised you said swim jig because a lot of guys use braid. Is it so you can keep it down at higher speeds? A heavier jig would accomplish that. Is it because flouro is more invisible?

[@MattStefanFishing]

@@jamesbarron1202 i get more bites on fluorocarbon and am not a big fan of throwing a swimjig on braid

[@thomasbell3801]

I have caught more bass on buzz baits than enything eles

[@MattStefanFishing]

It’s my number one bait in the rain

[@jasonhinson3812]

The best nights running trot-lines are raining crappy weather nights.

[@MattStefanFishing]

soundss good