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 Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
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06/06/09 04:12 PM
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 715
Fish Charmer
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Took a coworker and his son fishing today. Tried a few spots before heading out to Deadman's. Wind and waves were bigger than expected. Trolling motor wouldn't keep up and anchor wouldn't bite so we tried to make for a safer area to fish. We didn't make it. My bilge pump couldn't keep up with the waves I was taking over my bow and my boat was swamped within a few minutes. Lucky for us, TexPat and another TFFer who I forget his name came to our rescue. Last I saw my boat it was swamped and barely adrift and heading back toward Deadman's.
Thank God nobody was hurt and we were rescued.
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: Fish Charmer]
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06/06/09 04:51 PM
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Rangerk9
Pro Angler
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It is great to hear that everyone is safe and alright! Sorry to hear about your boat.
RLTW!! Do Good!  
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: Fish Charmer]
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06/06/09 04:52 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,969
BeltonbangerĀ©
Extreme Angler
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How big and what type of boat?
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: BeltonbangerĀ©]
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06/06/09 05:31 PM
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FishFinder Frank
Extreme Angler
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Man .... thank goodness for TFF'ers...sorry about your boat, but better the boat then ya'll.
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: FishFinder Frank]
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06/06/09 05:42 PM
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txtider
Extreme Angler
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thank god yall are alright ! how big were the waves this morning?
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: txtider]
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06/06/09 05:51 PM
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gottabefishn
Extreme Angler
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It was a bit rough out there this morning. Wind was blow'n 20 and waves were 2-3. Weather guesser said 5-10 out of the SSW ..  I took several over the bow myself. Boat is now clean.  Sorry about your boat - we saw a few boats at Deadman's, must have been after we drove by. On the water @ 7:30 off by 9:00.. I bet the T-wok tourny was fun!
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: gottabefishn]
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06/06/09 06:56 PM
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David Lee
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Glad you guys made it back fine. Sorry to hear about the boat. What kinda boat was it?
  Yes I did admit defeat. Good job back to back champion
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: David Lee]
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06/06/09 07:44 PM
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cellis
TFF Guru
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Sorry to hear about the boat. Thank goodness you made it in.
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: cellis]
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06/06/09 07:48 PM
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Fish Charmer
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Just got back from the lake. The game warden found my boat and had it towed to Eagle Point Marina. Glad it's foam filled, that was the only thing keeping it from sinking totally. All my gear was intact and everything was still operational. My outboard never went under and it fired right up. Luckily I have a $50 deductible on my insurance and they are going to reimburse me the difference. The tow boat operator said he had to tow it to a calm cove and pump water for a good while before he could try to tow it back.
Thanks for all the well wishes guys. This one turned out good.
FC
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: Fish Charmer]
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06/06/09 08:02 PM
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cellis
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Good deal. Thanks for the update.
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: Fish Charmer]
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06/06/09 08:31 PM
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Joined: Jun 2001
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Ray Hubbard Guide- J.V.
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Just got back from the lake. The game warden found my boat and had it towed to Eagle Point Marina. Glad it's foam filled, that was the only thing keeping it from sinking totally. All my gear was intact and everything was still operational. My outboard never went under and it fired right up. Luckily I have a $50 deductible on my insurance and they are going to reimburse me the difference. The tow boat operator said he had to tow it to a calm cove and pump water for a good while before he could try to tow it back.
Thanks for all the well wishes guys. This one turned out good.
FC Well, at least that news sounds good 
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: Ray Hubbard Guide- J.V.]
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06/06/09 09:03 PM
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ReeceBL
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Glad everyone was safe!
I was out there as well, just too rough, went to a calm cove for a while then home.
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: ReeceBL]
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06/06/09 10:25 PM
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30ft jon boat
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i was out there in a 20' bass cat and got beat up..on at 6 and off by 9..caught 1 white bass next to a tree in a cove..rufffff day..glad everyone is ok
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: gottabefishn]
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06/07/09 12:17 AM
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Texas Guide Fishing - Mark Parker
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It was a bit rough out there this morning. Wind was blow'n 20 and waves were 2-3. Weather guesser said 5-10 out of the SSW .. I took several over the bow myself. Boat is now clean. Sorry about your boat - we saw a few boats at Deadman's, must have been after we drove by. On the water @ 7:30 off by 9:00.. I bet the T-wok tourny was fun! Invest in Auto/Manual Inflatable PFD (LIFE JACKETS and wear them) - most folks put them on and forget they are wearing them - THEY KEEP THEM ON). See http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...&id=0038078Always use your kill switch - and if you might think it's to rough for your craft - DO NOT GO OUT THERE - use you head - its the best weapon you have against drowning.
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Re: Swamped my boat this morning, rescued by TFFers
[Re: Texas Guide Fishing - Mark Parker]
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06/07/09 12:21 AM
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David Lee
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Glad they found your boat for you.
Yes I did admit defeat. Good job back to back champion
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