[Ranger_R77]

Good Luck to those going to Rayburn this next week!

LIST of Regional Qualifiers:
http://www.fomcentex.com/tournresults/2008/08_regional_qualifiers.htm

LOCATION:
http://www.fomcentex.com/tournresults/2008/2008southcentralinfo.htm


I use to fish this lake back in the early 80's. Actually a good looking bass fishing lake, trees, humps, grass and structure...

Lake Sam Rayburn is the largest lake in Texas with 537 miles of shoreline.
SAM RAYBURN LAKE Surface area: 114,500 acres

Compared to Falcon Lake: 83,654 acres and Amistad Lake 64,900 acres and Texoma at 89,000 acres!


A couple of reports I found:
http://www.rayburncountry.com/cgi-b...8&Idle=0&Sort=0&Order=Descend&Page=0&Session=


http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboa...BURN&archive=latest&yearcat=current&Submit=Go


Weather forecast for Lufkin Texas
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

 

[Robby Crabb]

Cant wait, leaving tom night. 4 straight days of fishn. They better cooperate.

 

[Mike James]

Getting pretty pumped myself. Leaving tomorrow morning very early for a meeting in Longview and then on to Broaddus. See you tomorrow evening Robby and company.

 

[Robby Crabb]

The way you and Fobio have been catching them you should be pumped. The only thingsI CAN guarantee is we WILL have a blast and the dove poppers will be tasty.

 

[Bryan Thompson]

There aren't any catfish in Rayburn is there? I'm tired of giving up my DD22's.

I'm going to have fun kickin' it with a couple coldies, telling stories and occasionally getting a line wet.

So what's the bet ladies ;D

 

[Mike James]

I bet I got the best looking Al Borland signature series shirt!

 

[Robby Crabb]

Paris, you better man up in East Texas, if them boys hear you are afraid to touch a catfish they may make a gfriend out of you. :-*


I bet Paris and Fobio will remind me how much my equip sucks and I bet Mike does have the best Al Borland signature series shirt cause I sure as heck dont own one. If it will help me catch a 9, I will definitely make a stop before we go though.

 

[Cody_Ryan-]

I just bought three of them for us Robby! Al Borlan Specials were on sale at the Binford Tool Store.

I hope there aren't any locals when Paris starts to get sauced... Bc sorry bro, I wont know you- HAjk, Ill run for help-

The plus is the biggest guy with us is from the piney woods! Booker T!

 

[Bryan Thompson]

I bet I get me some Alan gloves.

Robby you shouldn't need Andy and I to let you know how much your equipment sucks, just load it up with those little blue pills and stall tall my friend, it'll be okay. All it is, is jewelry for the boat. I obviously don't know how to use any of it.

I cant wait to see some team TOZ embroidered Al Borland special shirts! That is going to be E texas gangsta style.

I did hear that a wizard is showing up during the late night meeting too. I wonder what that dumba... has to say this time.

We're def. going to have figure a little friendly wager to make it exciting. I'm thinking after I pick up my check Sat. we all head back to ATX and whoever had the heaviest bag gets a little showing of appreciation from our peers at the good ol' 10 spot.

 

[Cody_Ryan-]

I'm ready to rock. If you really want to mix it up, heres what we do...

Night before tourney starts- Draw straw and longest to shortest gets to pick GPS units...

After day one- the drawing of units goes in reverse...

I suggest everyone agree to this, and Robby and I will let you all know on Thursday...

Any takers?

 

[Ranger_R77]

I was checking the mileage from Austin Tx to Broaddus Tx is 300 miles

I will be in McKinney, Texas on Tuesday, headed for Lufkin late in the day (265 miles!) Might have to stop off and have an adult beverage!

Facility Closure Report:
  Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Due to damages from Hurricane Ike, most Parks on Sam Rayburn are temporarily CLOSED until utilities are restored and hazards are corrected. Individual Parks will re-open once repairs are completed.

All Corps of Engineers Boat Ramps remain open EXCEPT those within the camping areas at San Augustine, Rayburn and Hanks Creek Parks.

The Hanks Creek Day Use Ramp and the Mill Creek ramps are OPEN.

NOTE: - TWIN DIKES PARK will CLOSE to camping November 2, 2008, so that hazard trees can be addressed - the boat ramps will remain open. This closure is expected to last 2-3 weeks.

As of Friday, October 10, 2008 SAN AUGUSTINE PARK is now OPEN

Mill Creek Park will OPEN Friday, October 24, 2008. Campsites 47-107 will be available at this time


Sam Rayburn Reservoir – Twin Dikes and San Augustine Parks are open.  Ebenezer, Overlook, Rayburn and Hanks Creek Parks are still closed.  All boat ramps are open except for the boat ramps in Rayburn Park and the ramp within the campground at Hanks Creek Park.  The Day Use Ramp at Hanks Creek is open.  Sites 47-107 in Mill Creek Park will open on Friday, October 24, 2008.  Sites 1-46 will remain closed until all hazards are removed

 

[Mike James]

I saw we draw straws to see who gets to take over the lowest take-off number asigned at the meeting and then we can reverse the order on Saturday.

 

[Bryan Thompson]

I say we drink till we pass out and whoever stays up the longest gets GPS units, points, and best takeoff number. If there are two or more still awake at the time needed to go to the ramp, then we draw straws.

Screw the gps units, I kinda like mine.

 

[Robby Crabb]

Paris, what about those who dont drink - like me?

 

[Bryan Thompson]

Paris, what about those who dont drink - like me?

;D ;D ;D
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[Robby Crabb]

Its always about drinking w/  you guys.  One day you will learn to have fun w/out the booze - like me




NOT

 

[Cody_Ryan-]

I already have a head ache, just listening to you fella's- Man, Im pumped! Nothing like getting a good night of sleep in the truck at the boat ramp in deep East Texas... See you boys (and girls) in a few!

 

[Mike James]

Fobio and I are on the road. See ya'll in a few!

 

[Austin Aggie]

I'm leaving Thursday morning. Can't wait to see what little wager you guys come up with.

 

[Ranger_R77]

Will not be by tonight...Drove over 500 miles today.

Passed Booker T, about 4pm this afternoon..