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[quote name="westend1" post="1002814" timestamp="1303917294"] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=83601.msg1002810#msg1002810 date=1303916928] [quote author=trece balas link=topic=83601.msg1002763#msg1002763 date=1303910130] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=83601.msg1002562#msg1002562 date=1303844566] [quote author=trece balas link=topic=83601.msg1002557#msg1002557 date=1303844360] i fished the last tourney with hippy, but i have another buddy i can fish with [b]to get an extra boat in the water [/b] for the next tourney. [/quote] My guess is that you just weren't too impressed with his fishing skills.       ;D [/quote] I wasn't too impressed with MY fishing skills that day.  I've been out with him a few times, though, and we always have a good time.  I just don't have a boat, but I do have someone else who can go, so i figured he could bring someone like me from the site who does not have a boat (TVC, for example), and I could bring in an extra boat for a tourney.  [/quote] Too bad we cant fish 3 in a boat.......Westend, tvc and me.......that would be one fun fishin trip..... [/quote] that would never work.  I'm an elitist and only use dry flies with barbless hooks(wouldn't want to hurt those fish)   You rednecks probably bomb away with crankbaits and probably would stop in the middle of the tourney to try to catch a few catfish for supper later.      ;D [/quote] More like this: Every Sunday afternoon everyone in the neighborhood would meet at the nearby cross roads and country store to compare their weekend catches. Everyone had normal size fish except this one old farmer who had always brought in huge fish. The game warden heard about this and showed up one Sunday afternoon. After inspecting the old farmers fish, he turned to the farmer and said "If you don't show me your fishing spot , I'm going to have to close you down." The farmer replied by telling him to come out to the farm in the morning and he would take him fishing. The next morning the game warden shows up with his pole and the farmer tells him to climb onto the tractor. They head out into this big field until they come to a little pond. The warden is scratching his head because all he sees is a rotten old skiff, when he expected a large lake and something closer to a yacht. The farmer said to get in and they start rowing out to the middle. About this time the warden notices that there are no fishing poles. As he is about to say something, the farmer reaches into a box and pulls out a stick of dynamite, lights it and throws it into the pond. After the water and smoke settle, he paddles around picking up the fish. The warden's jaw is on the deck. He can't talk for a minute. When he finds his voice, he starts in on the farmer about how he can't believe what just happened and starts screaming to the farmer about all the regulations he has broken. While this is taking place the farmer calmly reaches into the box grabs another stick of dynamite, lights it, hands it to the warden and asks him if he is going to fish or talk.

[quote name="trece balas" post="1002763" timestamp="1303910130"] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=83601.msg1002562#msg1002562 date=1303844566] [quote author=trece balas link=topic=83601.msg1002557#msg1002557 date=1303844360] i fished the last tourney with hippy, but i have another buddy i can fish with [b]to get an extra boat in the water [/b] for the next tourney. [/quote] My guess is that you just weren't too impressed with his fishing skills.       ;D [/quote] I wasn't too impressed with MY fishing skills that day.  I've been out with him a few times, though, and we always have a good time.  I just don't have a boat, but I do have someone else who can go, so i figured he could bring someone like me from the site who does not have a boat (TVC, for example), and I could bring in an extra boat for a tourney.  [/quote] Too bad we cant fish 3 in a boat.......Westend, tvc and me.......that would be one fun fishin trip.....

[quote name="westend1" post="1002562" timestamp="1303844566"] [quote author=trece balas link=topic=83601.msg1002557#msg1002557 date=1303844360] i fished the last tourney with hippy, but i have another buddy i can fish with [b]to get an extra boat in the water [/b] for the next tourney. [/quote] My guess is that you just weren't too impressed with his fishing skills.       ;D [/quote] You know that aint right........ BOTH tourneys vpbaseball catches a fish over 7 lbs.............

[quote name="Buccaneer#3" post="1002304" timestamp="1303780617"] Why a site donation? why not just twenty five per and five goes to the site? [/quote] To me it would make sense to have the donation of $30.00 taken by the site....ie Debit card.......and the site keeps $5.00 and the tourney gets $25.00. This way people can pay from their computer and noone has to be responsible for holding the money,,,,,,,that's IF the site will do it........

[quote name="Buccaneer#3" post="1002197" timestamp="1303765160"] [quote]We have talked about it, but last time we had I think 3 boats.......... If we could get more than 3 boats, I would be all in........I have fished both tourneys.....The participation was very weak....[/quote]  So if we could get five or six then it could be arranged? [/quote] 6 + would be better. We had a few no shows last time as well. My thought process was to take payment in advance. If the owners or admin's of this site would take the payments and charge a $5.00 site donation charge, it may could work out.......

We have talked about it, but last time we had I think 3 boats.......... If we could get more than 3 boats, I would be all in........I have fished both tourneys.....The participation was very weak....

[quote name="PNG Proud" post="989145" timestamp="1301284061"] That lake looks bigger than I expected. [/quote] ALOT......how far from Lumberton??

[quote name="Vpbaseball#9" post="987312" timestamp="1300889047"] Hippy, you get my PM??? [/quote] Yes......and I say I am always up for one.......check your PM

[quote name="Vpbaseball#9" post="987289" timestamp="1300887142"] Haha Ya I was... When I caught that fish I said "I would be happy if this is the only fish I catch all weekend".... Yea that happened.... It was worth it though lol... [/quote] I'm starting to think he carries the same 8 lb fish everywhere he goes....... ;D  ;D

[quote name="westend1" post="985814" timestamp="1300585238"] [quote author=bullets13 link=topic=81817.msg985763#msg985763 date=1300578660] only put 8 total in the boat.  i caught two, one of which was a pretty nice 3-pounder. [/quote] Tough lake to fish. [/quote] It is....completely different fishing than Rayburn or toledo

[quote name="bullets13" post="983563" timestamp="1300246167"] I'm going to Lake Fork next Saturday.  A buddy of mine went out in pretty windy conditions and managed to catch 9 fish last weekend, so I have high hopes.  [/quote] VERY COOL.....should be starting or in the middle of spawn

[quote name="Cardinal Supporter" post="974106" timestamp="1298916254"] Toledo Bend has been low for 5 or 6 month I guess. I don't remember when they drew it down to work on the dam. I do know, however, they are not in a hurry to let it fill back up. I checked this morning and the level is 164.66 feet. That is a rise from the last rain up north of the dam by about 1/10 of an inch. If I am not wrong the new law said that they are not supposed to generate when the level is below 168 feet. They are running one generator for two hours a day, (6AM to 8 AM today) which is releasing 7794 cubic feet per second. I thought they were only supposed to maintain a minimum flow down streem which is 204 cubic feet per second. This is not going to help the spawn in my opinion. Does anyone know what is going on? [/quote] Check out this link: [Hidden Content] Thats putting several boat ramps out of commission.  The spring is when the business around the water start making a profit again. Hopefully it gets up quick. As for the spawn, it should not matter too much as long as it stays consistant. It may actually help the fisherman as the fish cant move deep in shallows if the waters low.

[quote name="Scalp'em" post="966319" timestamp="1297782124"] Ditto to what ICE said! This ought to make the league stronger. BTW, this aint pop warner, we all bring the helmets in this league :D Figured I would start early this year :D [/quote] talkin smack in Feb.......I love it!    8)

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="962489" timestamp="1297119219"] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=3.msg830573#msg830573 date=1282748415] [quote author=Bugler link=topic=3.msg823957#msg823957 date=1281333084] On other forums that I'm on, you are able to see who gave you a "+" or a "-" for your post. Is there such a feature here for the karma? [/quote] Dont think so...... If we had that feature, we would have to have a dedicated thread for arguments  ;D [/quote]2932 post. 308 positive karmas. 169 negatives. Something is wrong here ::) [/quote] lol.......there is an art to posting.  Most of my negatives came my first few months I was here......it's not what you say but how you say it.......  ;)

[quote name="GDAWG1958" post="947673" timestamp="1294959202"] Wow, Thanks guys, I really appreciate all this info. I dont know anything about this area so im kinda in the dark here.I just stumbled on this site trying to research the area for football and travel baseball, Im glad I did! You cant afford to miss out on that 8th grade,12u/13u year of development in either sport. I will be in Texas on the 24th and will definately check these schools out. Montgomery sounds like the type of school and area that we are leaving so sounds like a good fit on the surface. (hows the hunting and fishing around there? LOL ) That might be a question for a different web site :-), We love our football in Georgia, but have heard great things about Texas Football and are looking forward to the experience.  ;D [/quote] Hunting and fishing excellent.........

[quote name="belle-mere" post="945663" timestamp="1294703892"] ...a good idea!  What ages are you considering?  Day camp?  Summer or weekend?  I agree that to get info to coaches/ADs is the best way to promote your camp. [/quote] Like it.....What age groups?

[quote name="Cardinal Supporter" post="943868" timestamp="1294419176"] I haven't been fishing in a while. The water is so low and finding a good place to launch is a problem. We have gotten some decent rains lately up there but every time I go the water is a little lower. It seems that the water should have risen a little. It is a good time to work on doc's if need be. [/quote] You speaking of Toledo?  I thought they maintained the 165 level. If it is because of lack of rain.....wow....didnt realize it

Doubt it..... If I were going fishing today, I would have to check water temp.  But I would fish 10-12ft with access to both deep and shallow water. I dont think the fish will be in the grass or shallow water. They should be hanging in deeper water preparing for the spawn. 

[quote name="tvc184" post="940182" timestamp="1293796013"] [quote author=beechnut link=topic=77929.msg940147#msg940147 date=1293772844] Been looking for a good working Gatlin Gun. TVC got one? [/quote] Not yet. I used to have a Galil machine gun that I carried for a few years and that was fun but alas, it is gone also. [/quote] notice.........NOT YET.....lol

[quote name="MoFo" post="932888" timestamp="1292338565"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=77363.msg932885#msg932885 date=1292338392] [quote author=MoFo link=topic=77363.msg932844#msg932844 date=1292333422] Give me a break, who in here has never done anything illegal? especially in high school. Now granted they got caught and will, and should, serve the punishment but that does not automatically make them a bad kid. If my friends and I where caught doing half of the stuff we did in high school we would be in Levinworth, but believe it or not we all turned out to be good dads, docs, coaches, buisness owners, lawyers, and best of all Christians. [/quote]Man, I remember during high school  ??? Well anyway, some of yall weren't caught thats my point. [/quote] I hear ya Blue.....!!!!!LOL [/quote] Man.......you guys just made me think of some of the things we did in high School.......... I'll be back........I need to go to Church!  ;D

[quote name="MoFo" post="929823" timestamp="1291987760"]   3 children (girl aged 4 and 2 boys aged 7 and 9) will have a Merry Christmas this year thanks to the sportsmanship and generosity of the STJFL/Lonestar youth football leagues. The money raised from our concession combined with a couple of donations I had from private individuals towards this football project was enough that these children will have a GREAT Christmas and the parents will have plenty of food on the table for the holiday season. My friends this is what sportsmanship is all about.   I think this turned out better than my HJ coaches, and the Bridge City coaches expected, and would love to see it become a holiday tradition. Thank you to all who participated Richard Morreale [/quote] [b][size=16pt]COOL!![/size][/b]

[quote name="td" post="924147" timestamp="1291304769"] Then its baseball time. Finally something I know at least a little about!!!!!!!!! [/quote] I heard you are "the man" when it comes to baseball. I wish I lived closer so my son could benefit from your coaching.........

Good luck and may everyone leave injury free.

[quote name="bullets13" post="924039" timestamp="1291292507"] I was all set to head up to the deer lease this afternoon, taking tomorrow off, but i've thrown up about 10 times since midnight.  curse word.  here's hoping i feel well enough to at least head that way in the morning. [/quote] Dang man........hope you get to feeling better.......HATE throwing up......almost nothing worse

[quote name="NewIndian" post="921824" timestamp="1291030539"] Chris Gohlke runs one for 6 weeks, not sure how many days a week it is, but its definetly one of the tougher ones. Hes moving into powerhouse gym soon so this year itll be a t port neches, allready paying on it, think its $360 [/quote] any place I can get more details?