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Old 07-30-2014, 05:59 PM   #15
GregAndrew
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Originally Posted by iethinker View Post
Unless your fishing rods are metal I don't think their position would matter relevant to a lightning strike. The kayak is an insulator as well. I would still be scared though!
Graphite is a very good conductor and would make a good lightning rod. Although the kayak by itself is a good insulator, lightning is usually accompanied by rain, and rain conducts electricity well. Very nice fish btw f'n!

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