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Indian Sioux North Solo
by egknuti

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 06/18/2018
Entry Point: Little Indian Sioux River (north) (EP 14)
Exit Point: Moose/Portage River (north) (EP 16)  
Number of Days: 13
Group Size: 1
Day 12 of 13
Friday, June 29, 2018 Big thunderstorm rolled in this morning complete with lightening and big winds. I wake up this morning to the sound of thunder. My plan was to pack up and head to Ramshead Lake. I decide to start packing but leave the tarp up in case the storm hits. By 7:30 It's clear the storm is headed my way. The lightening strikes are becoming a concern so I decide to find a place to take shelter. The wind starts to pick up and in a few minutes Oyster Lake is boiling. The storm lasts about an hour and a half; thankfully no trees fell and no nearby lightening strikes. while it appears the danger is over, I'm still hearing thunder. I decide to sit tight, but already I see four groups crossing the lake. I'm really not sure of the wisdom this. After a bit of deliberation, I decide to stay another day on Oyster and do one more day of trout fishing. Tomorrow will be a longer paddle out but I'll have another chance to catch some trout. As it turns out, I was not disappointed.