Thread: I Survived Hurricane Dolly

Just posted this over on the Arkansas board but thought some of you Texas boys would like the read.

Went on a little vacation with my son, Josh, to South Texas (Port Isabel / South Padre) to visit dad and stepmom, Jackie, and do a little fishing. Yeah, when fishing guides go on vacation they hire other guides to take them fishing. Best spent money on unfamiliar waters - worth every penny - Russell Robinson at R & R Highway Bait Stand in Port Isabel - tell him I sent you so I can get a discount next time. We went two days and had a blast. Caught lots of speckled trout, saltwater drum, flounder, a sheephead, and a few mangral snapper. I was glad we were there to help board up all the windows in preparation for Hurricane Dolly. I now know what 100+ mph winds are like and over 20" of rain. Dad and Jackie suffered no damage to their house but are without electricity and will be for at least another week. Got lots of storm damage pictures and video too - too many to post - but here are some of the fish, etc.

Day One


38" Snook our guide caught a lifetime record for him


A fish called a Lookdown Josh caught and made him really smile


Day Two


High water of the dock


Me fishing in the eye of hurricane

Darryl, sure glad the folks came thru the storm okay. Hope they have a generator by now. I know I won't be without one sense Rita came thru town. You was almost within spitting distance of me on your way home. Glad you all had a good time fishing also. Are you going to post the videos and pic's of the storm on your site? Take care, Ferdi aka Fred

Glad you all made out OK down there. I have been through 3 bad hurricanes and a couple of small less strong ones too and they always have some surprises.

I use to live near Corpus and we went down to South Padre most years for a nice break. That is one beautiful place.

Skip

I'd like to post the videos but WOW the files are just way too big.

Glad you and your family are OK.. Looks like you had a good time in spite of the storm. Nice pics