Fishing after thunderstorms?

[Boomer]

Bout-Time: at least you got to go fishing!  We are hoping to go today after the storms this morning.

[Hoosier]

After the storms the other night and morning went to a local pond,threw a couple bass plugs to no hits.Decided to try the crappie and WACKED`em.1 spot and had 20 in an hour,slow rollin a 1 1/2 tube..
 Didnt take any pics make sure I do that next time.. JT

[SmallieBigs]

Good on you guys that got out there and got in some fishing...Sounds like it really depends on the species you're after as far as the storms go.

I was going to go today but it was raining and crappy all day. My boy's only ten and not that dedicated for cold rainy days yet  

I did go get a new Med/Light action spinning rod to replace my broken Ugly Stick though so it wasn't a total wash out  

[Madpuppy]

I fish the Missouri river and it looks a little like choclate milk after a thunderstorm from, the run off, the fish don't bite much then.

[SmallieBigs]

I was out on the Mohawk today; it was very muddy and I only got a couple bites. I hit a few different locations from LF to Herk. I had something very big on for about 10-15 seconds using a 1/6 oz. roostertail... I haven't had anything pull that hard ever. I was thinking it was a big Pike but the lure seemed kind of small for that size Northern....

[The Fishing Pole]

Very possible that was a Northern or a Tiger Musky.  One arsenal I use to fish for Northerns is with small rooster tail type spinners, they definitely will hit them, but usually with a red fly.  Steel leaders are a must using the small spinners as they can many times inhale the lures.

[slipperybob]

The smaller lakes and ponds have received some good water and raise about a few inches.  Makes for pretty good shore fishing as the fish will have a small shore channel between structure and the main weed line.  I'm a bit surprised at how clear some of these ponds are.  Usually after a storm all the water is very muddy and stuff.