LAKE LEVELS

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jimsplace

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Anyone notice the lake levels changing a bit recently?
  I was concerned about the low water at Whitney, but it's rising.

I do feel sorry for some in the area, as the massive amounts of water did some damage.
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jimsplace

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Brazos River Rat ( Billy ) said:
Jim-I will let you know Saturday for Steel creek , Hoping to test that day ..
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I'd talk to jj, Tony or EO, but my experience has been that when a lake comes up that fast, there will be a swift current and lots of debris in the water for a while.
My thought would be to wait at least a week and probably more.

I've only looked at the lake report, and I haven't talked to anyone.
http://whitney-tx.lakesonline.com/Level.asp

I know you are eager to try the boat, but it isn't worth hitting something.
On the other hand, if you make a pass going downstream, it would have to be worth another 4-6 mph. LOL
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73 Sanger Flat

73 Sanger Flat

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I understand all of that Jim , but I have to test the boat .. Only 3 weekend before the Waco race and that is counting this weekend ..
 
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Dry Dock

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E.O. had spoken with Paul Martin who lives near Kopperl, and Paul told him all kinds of debris floating down river now.... I would not be making any hard runs in the trash out there.

Going to take a week or more to clear out.
 
Crusader

Crusader

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The COE has been draining lavon for three days now and it's still 1.2 feet above full pool.....and it's filling faster than they can drain it! Lol...

I think this is a good problem to have right now.
 
73 Sanger Flat

73 Sanger Flat

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Dry Dock said:
E.O. had spoken with Paul Martin who lives near Kopperl, and Paul told him all kinds of debris floating down river now.... I would not be making any hard runs in the trash out there.

Going to take a week or more to clear out.
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Thanks Wayne -- I was hoping this weekend ,  I will get someone to go look maybe Friday for me ..but the 9th I will have to test some where .I can not go to a race and not have tested the boat
 
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ChryslerJet

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Brazos River Rat ( Billy ) said:
Dry Dock said:
E.O. had spoken with Paul Martin who lives near Kopperl, and Paul told him all kinds of debris floating down river now.... I would not be making any hard runs in the trash out there.

Going to take a week or more to clear out.
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Thanks Wayne -- I was hoping this weekend ,  I will get someone to go look maybe Friday for me ..but the 9th I will have to test some where .I can not go to a race and not have tested the boat
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You mean you don't want to test the boat in your first pass?
Why that's just  crazy.gif
 
73 Sanger Flat

73 Sanger Flat

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OK --  We are going to wait until the 9th to test the boat .. Let the water settle down some .. JJ is making a couple of parts for the boat so we will be ready for Waco .. Thanks JJ for helping me ..
 
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jimsplace

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If you can get to Joe Pool during the week, You could make some test runs if the weather cooperates.
It's up some, but usually doesn't get a lot of trash like the Brazos would with all of it's water.
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73 Sanger Flat

73 Sanger Flat

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Jim - I wish I could make it to Joe Pool during the week .. getting up at 3:45 am and driving back and forth to work , by the time I get home , I am not going to head back into that traffic pulling the boat at rush hour .. Plus I have never like the water at Joe Pool for my boat taking a set .. I might have to hit it if I can't find a better spot before the race .. I need to make some test hits somewhere .. I want JJ to be able to make it also , so he can help me adjust the boat ..
 
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jimsplace

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After I posted about Joe Pool, my brain kicked in and I had second thoughts.
There should be someone else there with a boat to watch what your boat does. 
At Joe Pool during the week by yourself is really a bad idea.  Sorry for even suggesting it.

Friday afternoon when there is nice weather , there will be someone there.
You may not be able to run it out, but to see how it does taking a set when there aren't many boats isn't to bad. 
However, if JJ can be around wherever you go would be good.
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customtouch

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It's not much but it is something!! If it will just keep it up Travis might be usable this year.


http://kxan.com/2015/05/21/overnight-rain-falls-in-perfect-spot-for-lake-travis/
 
Patchman

Patchman

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customtouch said:
It's not much but it is something!! If it will just keep it up Travis might be usable this year.


http://kxan.com/2015/05/21/overnight-rain-falls-in-perfect-spot-for-lake-travis/
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Something is better than nothing! clap.gif
 
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customtouch

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Heard Lake Travis has come up 7ft in the last 12hrs. Highest level it has been since April 2011 at 644.15. If it keeps this up we may actually have a usable lake this year!! :smile17:
 
Knotty Girl

Knotty Girl

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customtouch said:
Heard Lake Travis has come up 7ft in the last 12hrs. Highest level it has been since April 2011 at 644.15. If it keeps this up we may actually have a usable lake this year!! :smile17:
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That would be good.  jump.gif
 
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