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 Stren Series on Falcon
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01/08/10 02:52 AM
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tclewis
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Green Horn
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Has anyone heard anything about missing boaters on Falcon?
We have heard 4 confirmed boats that sank during 12' swells with 40mph winds. We heard there were an additional 29 missing...
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 Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: tclewis]
#4336100
01/08/10 02:53 AM
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tclewis
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Green Horn
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: tclewis]
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01/08/10 03:10 AM
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Tbendfishing
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I spoke with a boater around 7 pm and he said they were still pulling guys in that had to beach their boats. He also said some of the anglers beached their boats on the Mexican side and Texas Parks and Wildlife, Border patrol, and any other US law enforcement could not cross the boder to assist them in getting back to the US side. He also said that the Border Patrol was utilizing a helicopter for some of the boaters in trouble. I heard the lead boater sheared a console and all elctronics along with his trolling motor ripped off the bow. Several boats with motors torn from transoms. I looks like the full feild they had today won't be so full tomorrow. Sounds like it got down right ugly.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: Tbendfishing]
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01/08/10 03:15 AM
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tclewis
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Thanks for the info...we just came back from there this past weekend and we met alot of those guys before we left...plus we have a friend there that we have not heard from...though he is showed as being weighed-in today so I guess that's a good sign.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: Tbendfishing]
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01/08/10 03:17 AM
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bandy ray watkins
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thats crazy im pretty die hard but holy cow those guys were dedicated to try and face 40 mph winds i hope there all still alive and learned some thing about this
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: bandy ray watkins]
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01/08/10 03:36 AM
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Tbendfishing
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Bandy, I agree with you, I hope everyone is still alive , boats and equipment can be replaced.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: Tbendfishing]
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01/08/10 04:03 AM
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Lake Fork Guide- James Caldemeyer
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I spoke with a boater around 7 pm and he said they were still pulling guys in that had to beach their boats. He also said some of the anglers beached their boats on the Mexican side and Texas Parks and Wildlife, Border patrol, and any other US law enforcement could not cross the boder to assist them in getting back to the US side. He also said that the Border Patrol was utilizing a helicopter for some of the boaters in trouble. I heard the lead boater sheared a console and all elctronics along with his trolling motor ripped off the bow. Several boats with motors torn from transoms. I looks like the full feild they had today won't be so full tomorrow. Sounds like it got down right ugly. It was ugly out there for sure! I traveled 15 miles in 6 footers... I heard there were waves coming over the dam.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: Lake Fork Guide- James Caldemeyer]
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01/08/10 04:17 AM
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JayInNRH
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A buddy of mine down there said he knew it was going to be rough and it would be hard to stay on his best group of fish out in the middle of the lake. I haven't been able to get a hold of him because his cell phone has been giving him fits I but saw he weighed in so he's alright. With only 12lbs I know he's just sick because of the fish he was on in practice. I hope everyone makes it in safe and sound.
The only true intercontinental champion.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: JayInNRH]
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01/08/10 05:39 AM
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lvngstonbassmn
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OMG I hope there were no deaths. Why would tourny directors let them go in that? That just seems crazy!
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: lvngstonbassmn]
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01/08/10 09:30 AM
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J C Outdoors
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Its that dangerous mixture of testosterone and water. Very deadly combination.
Hope everyone made it in safely.
Hard to call an event of that level when the winds are not present at start time. Perhaps a call to trailer would have been best. Easy to arm chair quarterback these events, the pressure on the TD is huge and whatever the decision you make it is a darn if you do or darn if you don't.
Prayers for the safety of all involved in this event and wisdom for the TD in making the best decision for all.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: J C Outdoors]
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01/08/10 12:07 PM
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MtnHm203
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I love tournament fishing as much as the next guy - but 40mph winds? - that's gale force (not just small craft warnings), according to the US Coast Guard warning systems (2 red pennants) and the "T" should not have launched - money be dammed. I hope all returned uninjured. And if the above rumors ARE true - Border Patrol agents, not to mention a helicopter used to rescue the stranded, I'd rather those guys paid attention to their REAL job - sheesh.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: MtnHm203]
#4337336
01/08/10 12:16 PM
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John175☮
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Some bass anglers ain't the sharpest tools in the shed.  If the tournament director does not cancel there will be a percentage that would launch in a tornado. 
Stress less, relax more. Go fishing.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: John175☮]
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01/08/10 01:22 PM
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Bass&More
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If my wife saw this post she would say, I told you so  You people who bass fish don't have normal brains She not going fishing with me tomorrow morning either for some reason, is it supposed to be to cold to fish 
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: John175☮]
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01/08/10 01:28 PM
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Neal G
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BASS would have canceled the day without a doubt but BASS cancels for almost any kind of inclement weather anymore. I have never supported canceling a tournament day and on a local level got pissed when the TDs allowed trailering for bad weather. I may have changed my opinion if I had been there today.
I certainly hope everyone is accounted for and that no one is seriously hurt.
Those of you down there - please keep us informed.
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Re: Stren Series on Falcon
[Re: Neal G]
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01/08/10 01:41 PM
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MurraynTx
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Neal it sounds like you've never spent a night on the bank in 30 degree weather.
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