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Me and my daughter put the boat in at the fort at 7:30am this morning. The wind was already picking up. We were the only folks at the ramp and had the whole place to ourselves. I knew it was going to be a rough day, from the forecasts of 20-30mph winds. The plan was to just have some fun.

Made the run to the lighthouse. Whitecaps in the river were a bad sign. I had the wind at my back at 25mph. Got out in front of the lighthouse and got a few bites. Only saw two other boats headed toward the rock garden. (I wasn't the only idiot) Waves were evenly split between 2's and 2.5's. Wind really started kicking in and became too rough to fish. Dawned my brand new stearns rain suit (just the coat) and headed back to the hill in gale-force winds. Bad white-caps in the river, all the way up past marker 36. 10:30 boat back on the trailer after the three tries and some assistance from some kind on-lookers

Good news- didn't burn much gas, and had some fun riding the washing machine. Bad news- 1 short trout.

Morning on the river....

I wasn't the only idiot

A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 8 PM EST (7 PM CST) THIS EVENING
Urgent - Weather Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 326 AM EST Sat Apr 2 2005

... A Wind Advisory Is In Effect For Southeast Alabama As Well As Southwest And South Central Georgia And The Florida Big Bend And Panhandle...


... A Wind Advisory Is In Effect Until 8 PM EST (7 PM Cst) This Evening...

The National Weather Service In Tallahassee FL Has Issued A Wind Advisory. Northwest Winds Are Expected To Be Sustained From 25 To 30 Mph At Times With Frequent Gusts To Around 40 Mph Today.

Motorists Driving High Profile Vehicles Should Exercise Extreme Caution And Be Alert For Sudden Crosswinds. In Addition... Boaters Using Area Lakes Should Be Prepared For Windy And Choppy Conditions Today.

A Wind Advisory Is Issued When Sustained Winds Are Forecast To Be 26 To 39 Mph Or Gusts Will Range Between 40 And 57 Mph. Winds Of These Magnitudes May Cause Minor Property Damage Without Extra Precautions.

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Gee thanks RodBow....

HEY, I DIDN'T FISH TODAY That should tell ya somethin right there instaed, I went to Tally and spent $1700 on a danged lawn mower I HATE THESE NON FISHIN DAYS Glad ya'll got out there and give it a shot anyhow though

wevans wrote:HEY, I DIDN'T FISH TODAY That should tell ya somethin right there instaed, I went to Tally and spent $1700 on a danged lawn mower I HATE THESE NON FISHIN DAYS Glad ya'll got out there and give it a shot anyhow though

I would have sold you one for half that.

AH, but would it have been pretty and shiny and have the deluxe adjustable seat

Thanks all... The reason I went out was to It was to fulfill a promise I made to my daughter Shelley..... Rodbow ....

Wevans did not fish, is he feeling OK.

child endangerment