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What to Do When Fishing and a Storm is Near
Posted in Bass Fishing, Fishing Tackle, Fishing in Alaska, Fishing in Montana, Fly In Fishing Trips, Freshwater Angling, Information on Fishing, Trout Fishing on the July 4, 2007
I love the phenomena of thunderstorms. Like many of you, I’m fascinated by the crackle of lightning bolts and house shaking thunderclaps. Also, like too many people, I’ve unwisely continued fishing while a storm approached when I should have been long gone to safety.
Lightning strikes kill an average of 80-100 people every year in the U.S., more than hurricanes and tornados combined. A little more than half of victims were engaged in outdoor recreation like fishing or boating. Ten times as many are struck but survive - many with severe, life-long injuries or disabilities.
With the height of lightning season upon us in the summer, it’s time for fishermen to consider lightning safety. According to the National Weather Service, lightning can strike as many as ten miles away from its source cloud. This is why it is recommended to…
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