Need Resources for Handout on Dangers of Pass

[Longfisher]

Many thanks.

As a current Sea Aggie and avid shark fisherman, I spend a lot of time on the beach, especially SLP. My best advice is don't get in the water unless you're down by the Point West condos. Current's strong and unpredictable. Plus the beach patrol doesn't allow swimming in the pass, especially after this summer's drownings. No offroading on the dunes and most of those trails are closed now. Big fine if you get caught on the dunes. If you're gonna drink on the beach. Buy it in a can and use a coozie and don't drive like a dumb@$$. The cops usually leave you alone if you're not causing a raucous. Please pick up your trash. They can have a good time pretty much anywhere on the beach. As far as emergency services go, call the cops if its a worthy emergency. If they're stuck there's usually people around to pull you out. You can PM me to get you out if theres no one around. I live 5 mins from the pass. For fishing, if the surf's flat just fish there. It's been good recently. That's pretty much it i guess. Hope it helps.

Many thanks.

Hey, my Son's in the Ocean Engineering curriculum at A&M main campus. At one time we were considering Galveston but the studies at the main campus seemed more tuned to what he wanted to do, civil engineering in the marine environment. So, he went there.

He might want to add you to his network of Aggie buds, if that's OK. I'll PM you.

Best,

LF

[JFD94]

As a current Sea Aggie and avid shark fisherman, I spend a lot of time on the beach, especially SLP. My best advice is don't get in the water unless you're down by the Point West condos. Current's strong and unpredictable. Plus the beach patrol doesn't allow swimming in the pass, especially after this summer's drownings. No offroading on the dunes and most of those trails are closed now. Big fine if you get caught on the dunes. If you're gonna drink on the beach. Buy it in a can and use a coozie and don't drive like a dumb@$$. The cops usually leave you alone if you're not causing a raucous. Please pick up your trash. They can have a good time pretty much anywhere on the beach. As far as emergency services go, call the cops if its a worthy emergency. If they're stuck there's usually people around to pull you out. You can PM me to get you out if theres no one around. I live 5 mins from the pass. For fishing, if the surf's flat just fish there. It's been good recently. That's pretty much it i guess. Hope it helps.

[Longfisher]

I can contribute some places to go mudding down on the island if it helps keep em out of the water down there at SLP

Russ

Thanks, Russ. That'd be great.

I'll PM you.

Best,

Longfisher

[Longfisher]

Sure, Hogie70. I'm interested in having my Son (usually a bait fisherman) and his roommate (who is always a lure fisherman) have a few hours with someone who knows what they're doing on the flats / reefs. I'll PM you.

Longfisher

[Russ757]

I can contribute some places to go mudding down on the island if it helps keep em out of the water down there at SLP

Russ

[Explorer21]

Jerry, you are right on about the tips except the sheep part. Should I tell Donna what you said Seriously, Jerry is right about the pass, don't even get close, head down the beach a mile and have fun. By the way, have fun with all those kids hanging out

[GregG]

Note to self, lock daughter up that week.

[Hogie70]

Need Resources for Handout on Dangers of Pass

I can make a few wade fishing trips happen for a couple of guys. If that would be something that would help out your situation.

[Longfisher]

Dates for Rental at Treasure Island

What are the dates? I may be able to help you out.

We'll be there the 19th - 25th.

Thanks so much.

Best,

LF

[Hogie70]

Need Resources for Handout on Dangers of Pass

Yes you did and you did a very good job

[Robalo]

What are their dates-sheared or fluffy? I may be able to help you out.

I fixed it for Hogie.

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What robalo said...........you can't drink alcohol on galveston beaches ?! I have a jacked up truck with tinted windows . I guess i could lie on the floorboards and drink my beer in the bottle there .

[H.Maier]

No glass containers allowed on any beach. No alcohol allowed on City of Galveston Beaches which includes Galveston side of SLP.

They should not wade or swim within 400 yards of either side of the pass and should limit themselves to beachfront swimming-just stay away from the pass area in general-doesn't matter what some tide chart says-it is always dangerous. Can easily stick a vehicle in the soft sand, (especially on Brazoria side). No vehicles allowed on dunes (very illegal). Have some meat tenderizer available for jellyfish stings. When swimming/playing in the surf, shuffle your feet for stingrays. Signs have been posted alerting folks to "No Swimming" at the Pass area-but off course, idiots ignore them. 4 people have drowned so far this year at the Pass.

The Police and County Sheriff are working the Galveston side pretty hard, so best for them underage kids to: 1. Not be driving if drinking anyway for many reasons; and 2. stay around the house if drinking. Costs $4 per round trip to get to Galveston Side per vehicle.

Lastly, no sheep allowed on beaches, so tell them to leave their girlfriends in the pasture.

top notch information from Robalo excluding the last comment. LMAO on the Aggie reference.

[Hogie70]

Need Resources for Handout on Dangers of Pass

What are the dates? I may be able to help you out.

[Robalo]

No glass containers allowed on any beach. No alcohol allowed on City of Galveston Beaches which includes Galveston side of SLP.

They should not wade or swim within 400 yards of either side of the pass and should limit themselves to beachfront swimming-just stay away from the pass area in general-doesn't matter what some tide chart says-it is always dangerous. Can easily stick a vehicle in the soft sand, (especially on Brazoria side). No vehicles allowed on dunes (very illegal). Have some meat tenderizer available for jellyfish stings. When swimming/playing in the surf, shuffle your feet for stingrays. Signs have been posted alerting folks to "No Swimming" at the Pass area-but off course, idiots ignore them. 4 people have drowned so far this year at the Pass.

The Police and County Sheriff are working the Galveston side pretty hard, so best for them underage kids to: 1. Not be driving if drinking anyway for many reasons; and 2. stay around the house if drinking. Costs $4 per round trip to get to Galveston Side per vehicle.

Lastly, no sheep allowed on beaches, so tell them to leave their girlfriends in the pasture.