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Old 06-24-2005, 08:32 AM   #16
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Re: New Weather.............

Hey Screen, what time will you guys make the call by. I'll be away from the computer the rest of the day and just want to be able to check in with some one.

Thanks for your hard work on the tourney!
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Old 06-24-2005, 08:40 AM   #17
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Re: New Weather.............

Bubble Wrap -

What ever the call is, we all understand that it looks dicey. You guys do the best you can to make an informed decision, and realize that you are never going to make EVERYONE happy.

I, personally, would rather see EVERY tournament cancelled or postponed due to weather than to try to "force the issue" and have a diver lost.

After all is said and done, these are ONLY prizes and trophies, and not worth life or injuries.

Of course, Bret will tell you that I just need a few Midol...

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Old 06-24-2005, 08:41 AM   #18
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Re: New Weather.............

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Old 06-24-2005, 08:49 AM   #19
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Re: New Weather.............

Its my understanding that the next forecast comes out between 10:00 and 10:30.
I believe he will make the call then and I will support it no matter what it is, both publicly and privately.
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Old 06-24-2005, 08:52 AM   #20
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Re: New Weather.............

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I will support it no matter what it is, both publicly and privately.

As well you should...

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Old 06-24-2005, 08:58 AM   #21
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As well you should...

As well as you know who should.
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Old 06-24-2005, 09:00 AM   #22
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Re: New Weather.............

Well, I am in no matter what, BUT:

1) low pressure systems suck
2) Intellicast windcast is not looking good
3) The forecast is for 2-4. Any of you guys who think your boat can take 4' seas are full of it.
4) Registrations at the Captains meeting will suck with this forecast.
5) Yes, their are fish inside of 75', but a tournament of this caliber should have tournament quality fish, and 2# hogs are not very impressive.

Just my $.02, but we are VERY early in the tournament season and have plenty of time to reschedule. That, and I just got all the crap that broke on my boat during the SBO run to the grounds fixed. That was a rough day, and the forecast for the SBO was much better than the one I am currently looking at. That low pressure system is like a swift kick in the balls.
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Old 06-24-2005, 09:02 AM   #23
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Re: New Weather.............

More propoganda

SATURDAY
NORTH WINDS 10 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST IN THE LATE
MORNING AND AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS A LIGHT
CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON
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Old 06-24-2005, 09:10 AM   #24
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Re: New Weather.............

Blake, I hear you and agree with you. Who knows what the weather is going to be like on the make up date and to have perfect weather all the way around the state, yeah right. Especially this time of year.

John, it's a tough decision. We have borderline weather here and if you call it there will be people that won't be able to make it on the make up date. Also there's a very good possibility that the weather will be worse the next time, it could be better you never know.

Seas 2 feet on Saturday. Put your training wheels on and let's go. Just my $.02.

Many people have already stated that they won't be able to make that date as well. St. Pete Times (yes it's good press), who cares, we're not doing the tournament for them, we're doing it for us to have fun. I don't even care if they are there.

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Old 06-24-2005, 09:36 AM   #25
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Re: New Weather.............

10:20 update:
SATURDAY
NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST IN THE
AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SCATTERED
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY IN THE AFTERNOON.

Ummm, ummmm. I remember days where I hoped for forecasts like this.

Does anybody know the sizes of the hogs for the top people at the Spearboard Open (ie. Harolf Dean)? You don't need big hogs to place high. Of course it helps but you really don't need them.

Strategy: Go to MG, hope for big hog.
Backup: Have no clue.
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Old 06-24-2005, 09:39 AM   #26
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Re: New Weather.............

This morning when I was going over my checklist of things to do before I get on the road, I discovered that I forgot to preregister. At this point, I don't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing. I guess I'll find out soon.
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Old 06-24-2005, 09:49 AM   #27
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Re: New Weather.............

Just spoke with my brother in Boca Grande and it is blowing a steady 15 knots with an occasional 20 tossed in for good measure with white caps in the harbor. In my opinion anything out of the NE is not good and I plan on being only 40 miles offshore. Tomorrow is a transitional day with respect to weather it could go either way.

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Old 06-24-2005, 09:52 AM   #28
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Re: New Weather.............

Rain date for the Southern Open is July 16? Isn't that the same date as WCC#3?
So, if you paid for both, which do you shoot? Or does one get postponed again?
I know it will be a tough call and I am glad I do not have to make it but a cancellation creates even more headaches for the FSDA guys.
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Old 06-24-2005, 09:54 AM   #29
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Re: New Weather.............

Very hard decision to make, but some like DonB and son have already made the trip down here to shoot. Rougher seas will keep us closer to shore and probably keep everyone out of the grounds. Might be a good test of who can find near shore fish!
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Re: New Weather.............

Forecast as of 10:20 am EDT on June 24, 2005


Tampa Bay Waters-Englewood To Tarpon Springs Out 20 Nm-

Englewood To Tarpon Springs Out 20 To 60 Nm-

Today
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Tonight And Saturday
Northeast winds around 15 knots becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots on Saturday afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
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