As a young guy in summer, after a week + of hot, dry conditions, I used to wait for the first overcast day when afternoon storms were forecast. I'd hit the lake to fish and it was great. When thunder started getting close, I'd head for cover. A close call with lightning in 1983 made me earn some respect & wise up a little. I've had to pull the boat up on the bank, flip it and get under to ride out a few storms.

Light rain and no lightning is one of my favorite days to fish. I have a goretex rainsuit if the weather calls for it.

Jim