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 Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
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03/24/09 09:34 PM
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Texas Guide Fishing - Mark Parker
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Bad News - It's looking like we've had a couple of drownings on Richland Chambers. Jerry King and his grandson (17-years-old Jerrod Rachel). Out in all that wind yesterday (in the Pontoon Boat). Jerry is a very, very experienced fisherman (goes out almost everyday). Loves the Blue Cats and I'm sure that the high winds yesterday was just calling his name to get on them (that is what we look for). They (TPWD) are looking for the bodies now. If you do go out in the high winds (and I know it is very tempting to do just that - for the Spring Blues) wear your life jackets at all times (mishaps happen fast and there is no time to recover). Also if there is hint of lighting/thunder storms in the area (get off the lake fast). Use your kill switch (getting back in that boat is your best chance). See - http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt...ngs#Post3267482
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: deep fried]
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03/24/09 10:06 PM
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cathog
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Sad news indeed. Prayers go out to the family.
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: cathog]
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03/24/09 10:15 PM
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kodys'papa
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that is so sad- prayers to the family
Hooking a fish is like playing string with a cat. The exact size, shape, color of string matters less than how you wiggle it- and little cats are easier to fool than big ones. John Gierach
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: kodys'papa]
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03/24/09 10:34 PM
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Spud--Cattin Around Adventures
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Prayers sent to all. So sad to hear of anyone especially a fellow fisherman down.
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: Spud--Cattin Around Adventures]
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03/24/09 11:10 PM
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Big Zee
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Prayers for the family and his friends.
Hebrews 11:1
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: Big Zee]
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03/25/09 03:01 AM
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Parker
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Jackie Kennedy and i have been out looking for them most of the day. The boat was found and recovered that night by Jerry's brother. It was actually seen drifting unmanned by Jerry's wife at oak cove marina where they were supposed to be coming back in. They have a good idea where they went overboard by the GPS track and it wasnt far from the marina. The wardens and deputies were doing all they could today to recover them. The red cross was there also to aid the family and people in the search effort. TXDOT sent out a helicopter with foward looking infrared cameras last night after they were reported missing and found nothing. Channel 11 news was there searching with their helicopter today as well.
We went out with local guide Bob Holmes and used his side scan sonar as long as weather permitted. I cant thank both him and Jackie enough for aiding in recovery.
Jerry and Jerrod were both very experienced fishermen and boaters.They fished often in conditons like those of yesterday. Im think there may have been some physical problems involved before and at the time of the accident.
Jerry a very family oriented man was a close personal friend and will be missed by many many people.
Big thank you of appreciation to the people helping.
BTW the kill switch was in the off position with the shifter just bumped up to foward idle when recovered.
Last edited by Parker; 03/25/09 03:14 AM.
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: TopCat Guide Service aka WhiskerRay]
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03/25/09 04:29 AM
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intexas2
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Prayers sent to all family and good friends of the fishermen...such a total shame... It just breaks your heart when these things happen. Just all be cautious out there, wind or no wind, please...
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: intexas2]
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03/25/09 01:05 PM
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SPILLERS
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LE SPILLERS /3 TIME CLASSIC WINNER 2 TIME ANGLER OF THE YEAR -WCC(BIGCATQUESTCATFISH(WORLDDERBY) *2ND PLACE*
COMAL CORKS//OWNER HOOKS/DANNY KING PUNCH BAIT /CAROLINA KEEPERS/LOKI NETS(landing nets)
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: SPILLERS]
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03/25/09 01:13 PM
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liketofishalot
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Fish a lot, catch a little
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: liketofishalot]
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03/25/09 01:47 PM
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Ranger Rick
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That is heart wrenching indeed...
a quick Prayer for them and theirs and for you and yours Mr. Parker.
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: Ranger Rick]
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03/25/09 10:10 PM
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T-MAC
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prayer sent to all family and friends
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: T-MAC]
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03/25/09 10:35 PM
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stiener
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Re: Lessons to be learned - Drownings on RC
[Re: stiener]
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03/26/09 01:43 AM
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jolsson
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May they rest in peace and God be with the ones they left behind.Prayers sent.
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