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The Mighty Miss-A-Sip

By Don Barone
Bassmaster.com

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

IOWA — Lightning was my flashlight. With every flash I moved closer. One step with lightning from sky to ground. Two steps when the flashes tickled the underbelly of the clouds. I knew where I was going but I couldn't see my way in the dark. I could hear it, I could smell it, I knew it wanted me, and I wanted it. No fear, just respect both ways. Some came here for the Bassmaster Tournament. I came halfway across the continent as a pilgrimage. This was a bucket-list walk I was takin ...

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