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Featured Photo: Streamer Eater on the Clinch

Monday, July 29, 2013

Lightning Over South Park

When my buddy Joe McGroom made plans to come out and visit for a fishing trip, I knew we would have great fishing because that is a given every time we get together.  What I didn't know about was the great bonus photography session I would be blessed with.  These pictures are looking out across Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir from our campsite in Eleven Mile State Park.  At this point, I still did not know how epic the fishing was going to be the next day but the lightning made the whole trip worth it even if the amazing fishing did not happen.

We initially spotted the storm from a distance while putting in our first two hours on the water.  The fishing was mediocre although Joe did manage one really nice 17 inch brown.  


Eventually we noticed the storm looming off to the east was actually building back in our direction.  Our conversation turned to whether or not camp would be spared from the storm.  Both of us were tired, especially Joe since he had woke up at 3:00 that morning to make it to the airport on time and had travelled west 2 time zones.  The last thing we wanted was a big storm to ruin supper.  

Thankfully, the storm moved to within 5 or 6 miles of camp and then just sat still, allowing for perfect photo opportunities.  The trip was off to a great start with a full day of fishing a short night's rest away...







10 comments:

  1. Nice. You can almost always expect surprises from Eleven Mile.

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    1. Howard, I really like that place and hope to have a lot more opportunities for surprises down there...

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  2. Haha, wow for the first time on a blog I am more excited by the scenery shots than the fish porn. Awesome job.

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    1. Thanks Atlas! I was really fortunate to have the storm give me such a great opportunity.

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  3. Great photo's David. I can see why you were concerned with it coming your way.

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    1. Mark, I never mind a little rain but lightning is a different story...

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  4. David
    Nice brown to thing started, lighting and fly rods don't mix--thanks for sharing

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    1. Thanks Bill. Your right about the lightning. I normally head for cover when a storm blows my way.

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