Fishing in a Thunderstorm

[Bernie]

Years ago myself and a friend were swimming off an island at a lake east of Trout Creek. It was a hot day and the swim was refreshing. To the south west about 400 meters away there was a high shoreline that obscured the horizon. We paid no attention to the weather and no thunder was heard. I was under the water when the jolt slammed us. The thunder was instant. I got to the surface and seen buddy turn into an Olympic swimmer. One big black cloud passed over and sun was back out. No other lightning seen or heard.

[kickingfrog]

I haven't seen it but they say lightning can and does come on clear days.