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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 03:24 AM
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Chris_K
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I've only been to fork once... Only time I've ran boat lanes. So what is the right and wrong side of the buoys to run?
Last edited by Chris_K; 06/02/17 03:25 AM.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 03:44 AM
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Bass-N-Buck Master
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and if the bouys are way off should the SRA re-position them to where they are suppose to be for safety issues.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Chris_K]
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06/02/17 03:45 AM
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champ 198
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I think they are saying stay to the right. I've only been to fork once... Only time I've ran boat lanes. So what is the right and wrong side of the buoys to run?
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: fouzman]
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06/02/17 04:51 AM
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stringwise
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What I am constantly amazed by is all the nimrods on Fork who haven't a clue about navigating in a crowd. I was there Friday through yesterday and, as always, saw it all. The most common errors I see are folks running the wrong side of the buoys... Do you feel this is actually an error? I feel that guys running $50,000+ bass boats on Fork must know which side of the buoys to run on, but they choose to drive wherever they want. I could be wrong and have thought about turning around and asking some folks but have a feeling how that might turn out.
Last edited by stringwise; 06/02/17 04:52 AM.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 05:14 AM
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scruboak
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sounds like was older man out with his grand kids and I dont care who you are and what your boat cost everyone even if an a hole deserves respect on the water.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 10:57 AM
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Okie Poke
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I know I plan to be very defensive and observant in driving on Fork for the upcoming Skeeter Owners. I'm being taken outta my element for this tourney. I like nice, quiet weekdays to go fishing. Gonna spread and my wings and crash in this one...I mean cash!
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 01:12 PM
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chevy2011
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Wow lots of damage, hope all persons involved are ok. Prayers to the boat owner in these pictures.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 01:45 PM
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GRUMPS
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I'm 63 and have had a bass boat since the early 80''s (they wouldn't run 70mph back then) and just took a free boater safety course on line. Took me about 3 hrs actual course time over 4 or 5 days. Don't necessarily think it will prevent me being in an accident but I learned some things I did not know. Course covered a bunch of stuff you may never need but is time well invested. We never get too old or too smart to learn. However, nothing will replace being alert and careful watching out for others.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 05:02 PM
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Peepaw on Fork
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Could have been mechanical issues, could have been operator error. Either way it's a good thing they ain't dragging for bodies.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: GRUMPS]
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06/02/17 05:35 PM
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steve Mbass
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I'm 63 and have had a bass boat since the early 80''s (they wouldn't run 70mph back then) and just took a free boater safety course on line. Took me about 3 hrs actual course time over 4 or 5 days. Don't necessarily think it will prevent me being in an accident but I learned some things I did not know. Course covered a bunch of stuff you may never need but is time well invested. We never get too old or too smart to learn. However, nothing will replace being alert and careful watching out for others. Could you post a link to this course? Maybe it could help some.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: steve Mbass]
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06/02/17 05:56 PM
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DillonCan'tFish
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I'm 63 and have had a bass boat since the early 80''s (they wouldn't run 70mph back then) and just took a free boater safety course on line. Took me about 3 hrs actual course time over 4 or 5 days. Don't necessarily think it will prevent me being in an accident but I learned some things I did not know. Course covered a bunch of stuff you may never need but is time well invested. We never get too old or too smart to learn. However, nothing will replace being alert and careful watching out for others. Could you post a link to this course? Maybe it could help some. BoatUS Boating Safety Course
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Bass-N-Buck Master]
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06/02/17 06:28 PM
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Rog
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and if the bouys are way off should the SRA re-position them to where they are suppose to be for safety issues. The buoys south of 515 east have moved east really close to the timber just south of the bridge. When the water goes down be careful running on the east side of them (right side of them going north). I do not run to the right of the buoys going north there. Mouth of Williams has some big stumps right by buoy marked by orange buoys. I tend to run to the right of the buoys when possible as I know people treat them like a center dividing line but I seldom run the buoys at all south of 515 west and 154. All need to follow right of way rules regardless if near the lane marker buoys or not .......
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 09:18 PM
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Beast From The East
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Saw on the book where the man in the accident passed away today. Prayers to the families.
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/02/17 09:20 PM
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ROT Angler
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Prayers sent for all involved
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Re: Boat wreck on Fork today
[Re: Beast From The East]
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06/02/17 09:23 PM
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RedRanger
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Saw on the book where the man in the accident passed away today. Prayers to the families. Wow, That's bad news.
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