Dodged the lightning, but still got struck!
 

I saw there was a brief window between the storms to get some fishing in, so I grabbed my gear and hit up a nearby pond. I found a storm sewer outlet that was flowing pretty strong into the pond. Big swirls everywhere! Got plenty of strikes, wound up landing two plus-sized crappie and a small bass. I missed a big strike that ripped my crankbait off because I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TIE A KNOT! :mad: I also got a shock when a big snapper, probably 15-20 pounds, almost completely breached the water attacking something. After about 30 minutes, the flow died down, and so did the bite. I left when the lightning was getting a little too close for comfort again.

Photo is the larger of the two crappie.

Re: Dodged the lightning, but still got struck!
 

nice slab!!!!!great fishing for a short stay

Re: Dodged the lightning, but still got struck!
 

Brave soul you are...or a bit crazy! :D Nice Crappie there buddy. Way to take advantage of the break.

Re: Dodged the lightning, but still got struck!
 

i clicked this thinking i was going to see your pole zapped to ashes or something so i was a little disappointed....nice crappie though!:cool:

Re: Dodged the lightning, but still got struck!
 

remember there's pushing your luck and then there's pushing your luck.nice crappie.glad to know your fishing pole didn't get zapped.way to go timing the gap in the weather :cool: