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How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 09:43 AM
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Pufferfish
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I have a 17ft Lowe, and had a good scare on a solo trip last fall when the wind suddenly kicked up to 25. How do you handle sudden changes in wind speed...and how much is just too much?
A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 11:01 AM
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tbates
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Less than 8 is not enough, 14-18 gets annoying. Sustained 18-22 I start looking for a break. 22+ I pack up and go in.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 11:59 AM
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BeardedBanker
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Was looking forward to the 70 degree weather this weekend, then saw where there will be 25mph winds on Sunday. Not sure I want to fight that.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 12:15 PM
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Lee in Texas
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Less than 8 is not enough, 14-18 gets annoying. Sustained 18-22 I start looking for a break. 22+ I pack up and go in. +1
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 12:18 PM
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Hog Jaw
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20 - 25 no can do , unless fishing tournament
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 12:32 PM
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Lil joe
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If my trolling motor is bouncing out of the water and waves are coming over the front of the boat while I am standing on the front deck I'm done. If I can get out of the waves/wind in a good area to fish I will but otherwise I'm done
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 12:37 PM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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What about just fishing the bank that the wind is coming from?
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 01:24 PM
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JJHunts
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I think it is also important to consider the body of water. Some little lakes that are long and narrow are just fine. Any large impoundment can be a rodeo even in a much bigger boat!
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 01:26 PM
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bush hog
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Be your own judge. If you start feeling uneasy or unsafe with the situation your in, then call it a day. It's just a fish and it will be there tomorrow.
To whom much is given, much is required.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 01:27 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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If my trolling motor is bouncing out of the water and waves are coming over the front of the boat while I am standing on the front deck I'm done. If I can get out of the waves/wind in a good area to fish I will but otherwise I'm done Haha. You'd be done on my little boat after the first 10moh gust then.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 01:31 PM
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Nutman
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Depends on how much you want to be out of the house. you can always do as Andrew suggest and fish the bank on the upwind side,,,,or find a cove out of the wind. Launch in a spot keeping the afternoon wind in mind and then drive slow. I certainly would not be in the middle of Sam Rayburn in 25 mph North winds.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 01:44 PM
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EastTexasBassin
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Depends on the lake. If the wind is over 25mph and I really want to fish, I'll go to Holbrook. Smaller lakes are much easier in the wind. I certainly don't want to be on Ray Hubbard with a strong south wind.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 03:27 PM
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Bassalong
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There are lots of lakes. Find one with a ramp where you can launch and fish in moderate wind conditions without having to run through the rough stuff.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 03:42 PM
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GROD
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If by myself then no such thing... If I have someone with me it just depends on what they can handle and their experience on a boat.
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Re: How much is "Too windy"?
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01/29/16 04:20 PM
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kirbydog
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My rule is, if its windy I stay on the side of the lake where I launched. That way I don't have to cross open water.
Anything with sustained winds over 20 and I stay home.
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