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 Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 01:38 PM
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I'm surprised they called it with what I'm seeing on wind alert.
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 04:41 PM
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Im a little confused. Im a HUGE proponent of angler safety. But since when did we start cancelling tournaments because of 20 mph wind gusts? Am I missing something?
Live Daringly, Boldy, and Fearlessly....Embrace the Challenge So That You May Feel the Exhiliration of Victory.
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 04:54 PM
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Only 130 pros/cos? Seems like a low turnout.
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 04:54 PM
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A 20 mph nnw wind on Amistad will eat your lunch, then add gusts to 30mph, probably a good call
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 04:54 PM
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Bet there are some upset anglers. Cancel because of 10-20 mph winds??
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 04:59 PM
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I didnt think the wind was even supposed to hit until 3:00.
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 05:00 PM
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I remember back in 07 or 08 they cancelled the elites down there one day and it turned out to be a beautiful day, all they have to rely on to make a call is the forecast.
I have talked to 2 guys that are fishing, and they both said they made the right call.
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 05:11 PM
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How short our memories are.... it was one year ago tomorrow Nick Kayler was reported missing in similar wind conditions at the Costa Series on Okeechobee. 
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 05:58 PM
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I'm surprised also, some are not happy..But damn if you do and damn if you don't..  ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2019/01/full-66828-241826-capture.png)
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 06:29 PM
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So it's a two day tournament now, understand why some are upset. Should have allowed them to trailer. 
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 06:42 PM
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I guess that is a tough call for FLW based on what happened last year. I don't agree, but i'm not a TD either.
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 06:51 PM
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Did they fill all the COs?
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 07:54 PM
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I can appreciate the call. I have a son fishing it. He has been out there in the wind. He told me it was as much about wind direction as wind speed.
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Re: ** 2019 Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division - Jan 3 - 5th Lake Amistad **
[Re: Debra Hengst]
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01/03/19 08:14 PM
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i don't have a dog in this hunt. But I know a guy fishing that thought it was a horrible call. I know how fast that lake can get mean. But at this lake level, and that forecast, most trails would have went. Or that's what I believe. I think they are erring on the side of caution after last year. BUT, if you are going to call a whole day off for that forecast, schedule away from Amistad. Because it's rare this time of year through May to have 3 days in a row with perfect conditions.
Last edited by Panhandle; 01/03/19 08:15 PM.
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