it has been used forever. >> and lately, even before the hartleys trip to falcon lake, gonzales says a new threat has come up. pirates. >> totally accurate, the definition of piracy is a lot different than what i know it to be. you know, we had one robbery on the lake totally. >> robert speedy collette owns a fishing lodge here says he has been stopped by drug cartels. but also bristles at the mention of drug cartels. he says the area is safe, as long as you know the rules. >> it happened to me. i didn't run. they boarded, they found out i wasn't a threat and i was released. never robbed. never took a penny from me. they did not. my wallet was in my glove box, i had $1100 in my wallet, my clients were wealthy people, nothing ever happened to them. >> in the air over falcon lake, state highway says that texas was already advising them to be very careful. >> it is just a warning to let people know that this threat is out there and it is very real. and that we have had documented cases of pirating. so it is mainly for situational awareness. and you know, we don't recommend you know, goin