Semi-dumb Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 10-02-2010, 09:11 PM

So far we have had a lot of reasonable answers to the question. Basically the advice has been that if it looks dangerous, get out of Dodge. I agree with that.

Beyond behaving reasonably, I would really like to know if there is any actual evidence that being on the water in a kayak during a lightning storm puts one in grave danger. I have never heard of anyone being hit by lightning while on a kayak. On the other hand, I prefer not to be the first one to have that experience.

We need more information.

Bob

StinkyMatt · 10-02-2010, 10:00 PM

Went to NPB Friday around 4:30. As I am getting ready to launch, a distant thunder and a bolt. Now, I'm thinking...what did that post on BWE say about this??? So being the dumbass that I am I decide to go anyways. I only heard a couple more thunders that afternoon but rest assured your experience on the water will not be a relaxing one. I was worried the whole time and decided to cut it short.

I don't care what anyone says, when you get that weird feeling, listen to your gut. No fish is worth getting your ass zapped.

PS, Thanks Kevin for the info, got a few Spotties in the short time I was out there.

Matt

10-02-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	So far we have had a lot of reasonable answers to the question. Basically the advice has been that if it looks dangerous, get out of Dodge. I agree with that. Beyond behaving reasonably, I would really like to know if there is any actual evidence that being on the water in a kayak during a lightning storm puts one in grave danger. I have never heard of anyone being hit by lightning while on a kayak. On the other hand, I prefer not to be the first one to have that experience. We need more information. Bob

10-02-2010, 10:00 PM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Went to NPB Friday around 4:30. As I am getting ready to launch, a distant thunder and a bolt. Now, I'm thinking...what did that post on BWE say about this??? So being the dumbass that I am I decide to go anyways. I only heard a couple more thunders that afternoon but rest assured your experience on the water will not be a relaxing one. I was worried the whole time and decided to cut it short. I don't care what anyone says, when you get that weird feeling, listen to your gut. No fish is worth getting your ass zapped. PS, Thanks Kevin for the info, got a few Spotties in the short time I was out there. Matt