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Re: Slightly optimistic- East cut putawaywetYep!! So are we, but I do have the complete bid package with plans and profiles. If anyone wants to see them let me know and I will e-mail them to you. We got the package just a day after Dolly torn us a new one, I just...

Slightly optimistic- East cut "I'll believe it when I see it but I'll take what I can get." http://www.caller.com/news/2008/aug/28/dredging-at-port-mansfield-to-begin/ [b]WOO HOO !!!!!!!!!!![/b]

WE"RE BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!! First Shirley and I want everyone on the upper coast, Louisiana, and east Texas to know we send our prayers for a speedy recovery. We only know too well what they are going thru. Well after TWO MONTHS we are back in business. Yes!!...

Ike Refugees Shirley and my prayers go out to all who are about to get a visit from Ike. Anyone needing a shelter is welcome here. We are not totally complete with repairs but you will have a plastic roof over your head and power. Just call us so we can be ready for...

Ike, We are not Tina! I know you guys are watching this one closley.I'm praying for a northern Mexico landfall. Maybe La Pesca'ish.Be safe. Thoughts and prayers, John

Re: catch 2000 catch non for me!?? sounds like some good tips! went out fishing sunday.... it was like dodge ball out there with all the rain coming down! we did manage to get 4 keeper reds and 4 keep trout!! All top water!! Caught more than i had expected and the...

Have you seen any Aplomado Falcons? Hello!I lived in Port Mansfield in the summer of 2002, while working for the Peregrine Fund's Aplomado Falcon re-introduction project.  We released two groups of young falcons on the El Sauz ranch.  I had a wonderful time in...

Re: catch 2000 catch non for me!?? I know this is an old topic, but I wanted to post my experience with the catch2000. When I started using them I didn't have a lot of confidence in them, I'd catch an occasional trout but nothing that really convinced me...

UPDATE FOLLOWING DOLLY! Shirley and I want to thank all who have called and the many prayers. It has been a test of our fortiude the last few days. The power is now back on, so we can dry out the interior and get started with interior repairs. If all goes well we...

Re: Stormy tournament? if get away lodge is badly damaged and needs some atttention im sure i can find some time to go lend a hand! so if u all out there need some help just let this guy know and ill be right out there! thats all i can do for all the great reports u...

Goodbye Dolly...Don't let the Door Hit you on the >>> -- July 29, 2008 First, we are safe.  Second, the lodge and docks did not fair as well.  Third, isn’t a fishing report just a little trivial at this point?  I think so.  However, I do have a few things to...

Re: Stormy tournament? Glad you faired well Chasin'.Have not heard from friends in P.M. but I'm sure they're busy cleaning up.Postponing trip till Oct..Bruce and Brandon, I know you guys are covered up with things needing attention, so give us a report...

Re: Stormy tournament? live on the out skirts of rio hondo!! boy o boy!!! at one point i feared the worst!! we got blasted out here!! sheesh!!  but thank God all is well and nothing major happened here at my house!! few limbs down and power out for a few days! but...

Re: Stormy tournament? Been geeking on radar sites today. Looks like you guys are gettin' it handed to you right now.When you get some computer time give us a heads up.

Re: Stormy tournament? Yeah, I've been watching this one pretty closely. You guys are going to get a pretty good blow but my concern is all the rain.Yall' riding it out or headed inland? I sat through Allen in Mcallen and wish we'd gone to San...

Re: Stormy tournament? putawaywetNews just said P.M. tournment is postponed until weekend of 15 August. May want to verify with Chamber. Wish our town good luck looks like we may get it this time. LaterBruce

Stormy tournament? Looks like I'm missing tournament for the second year in a row.Be interesting to see how the bay and offshore fishing will be affected with this storm blowing by the day before.Funny, Seems like the minute I put my money down at sign in the...

Re: to wet for comfort!! Speaking of lowering salinities...I am working on a few articles about the TPW hatcheries division and went along to help out while stocking baby trout right after the rain.  West Bay measured in at a not-so-hypersaline reading of 15--that is...

Re: Headin to Port Aransas, need fishing advice Big GirlSorry for the late reply but we just don't have a lot of computer time. Sorry but I can't help much with fishing around P.A. But reds or reds, if you are fishing the surf or a pier you couldn't go...

Re: to wet for comfort!! chasintailSorry for the late reply. Just not much computer time. The rain is GREAT!!!! for the bay. Other than the back of the slough near the mouth of the Old Arroya with all the run off the rain does very little to displace the trout. The...

Re: Womens Retreat in July ElaineSorry for the late reply. We are fishing everyday, not much computer time left. If you want to fish from your kayak best you sign up for wade fishing groups. Please fi you have questions feel free to call us or send an e-mail with...