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 Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/07/16 05:36 PM
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ABit
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Two weeks ago when I was launching there were dead fish floating all around the ramp. It smelled terrible. I was going to ask James about it last week but I forgot.
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: bigbass94]
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09/07/16 05:42 PM
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Douglas J
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So most of the fish in Falcon are now dead? Well there goes my plans for a winter trip  I think it's only in the Veleno, not the whole lake. Ok cool, I have never been to Falcon, is this going to have a big impact on fishing overall?
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/07/16 06:00 PM
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ChanceHuiet
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This is just inside the dam they built to allow them access to build the bridge. Will not affect the rest of the lake. Your fine Doug and will most likely have a good trip.
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: Douglas J]
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09/07/16 06:01 PM
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bigbass94
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So most of the fish in Falcon are now dead? Well there goes my plans for a winter trip I think it's only in the Veleno, not the whole lake. Ok cool, I have never been to Falcon, is this going to have a big impact on fishing overall? Nahh, not really. The Veleno has been closed off for a long time now and it's a small creek/tributary. The rest of the lake is wide open and fishing great. You'll have no problems with your trip.
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/07/16 06:09 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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If I keep an undersized fish I get a ticket, a contractor kills thousands....no big deal? Sounds about right
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/07/16 06:24 PM
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ABit
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I can assure you the fishing isn't suffering. The lake is full of good fish. Don't let this turn you away from a trip down here.
2012 Nitro Z8 - Mercury 200
Everything I know about fishing I learned from TFF.
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: ABit]
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09/07/16 07:54 PM
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Raul Perez
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Yea, not a good deal James form Falcon lake tackle had made them aware of this issue, but no one listen!Please keep in mind that the fish kill was only in the back part of the Veleno, not the the whole lake. We ARE good to go on the rest of the lake.
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
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09/07/16 07:59 PM
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RedRanger
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If I keep an undersized fish I get a ticket, a contractor kills thousands....no big deal? Sounds about right That is how it works. TPWD will go nuts to ticket you, but will leave certain people alone...
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/07/16 08:03 PM
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fouzman
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I think some of you guys are missing the point. It doesn't matter that the fish kill was in the Veleno only. What matters is the fish kill could have been prevented. None of the responsible parties took the necessary precautions and thousands of dead fish is the result. It doesn't matter that the rest of the lake is in good shape. What if it weren't? TPWD has penalties for wanton waste of a resource, in this case largemouth bass. I think the TPWD guy in charge of the region should have to go down there with his team and pick up all the dead bass. After they have the count, issue citations for restitution to the responsible parties.
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: fouzman]
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09/07/16 08:29 PM
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TxPanhandle
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I think some of you guys are missing the point. It doesn't matter that the fish kill was in the Veleno only. What matters is the fish kill could have been prevented. None of the responsible parties took the necessary precautions and thousands of dead fish is the result. It doesn't matter that the rest of the lake is in good shape. What if it weren't? TPWD has penalties for wanton waste of a resource, in this case largemouth bass. I think the TPWD guy in charge of the region should have to go down there with his team and pick up all the dead bass. After they have the count, issue citations for restitution to the responsible parties.
What fouzman said
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/07/16 09:21 PM
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921 Phoenix
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I think some of you guys are missing the point. It doesn't matter that the fish kill was in the Veleno only. What matters is the fish kill could have been prevented. None of the responsible parties took the necessary precautions and thousands of dead fish is the result. It doesn't matter that the rest of the lake is in good shape. What if it weren't? TPWD has penalties for wanton waste of a resource, in this case largemouth bass. I think the TPWD guy in charge of the region should have to go down there with his team and pick up all the dead bass. After they have the count, issue citations for restitution to the responsible parties.
What fouzman said +2 ^^^^ on what he said
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/07/16 09:41 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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They should have to pay for a stocking of adult size bass or atleast juvenile bass to the estimated amount of what was lost.
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/08/16 12:05 AM
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grout-scout
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Where's all the fellas who talk about how great TPWD is for the lakes?
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
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09/08/16 01:26 AM
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DarrellSimpson
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Its ok to kill the fish as long as your in the " good ol boys club "
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Re: Fish kill @ Falcon
[Re: TxPanhandle]
#11817216
09/08/16 02:23 AM
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bradnitro175
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Meh you talking about the creek on the tx side right? Only crappy fisherman fish there
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