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Bassmaster3000
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Downs Lake

Post by Bassmaster3000 » Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:48 pm

Hey.

Any of you guys know when downs lake starts to get good action? just wonderin if anyone would know! :brilsmurf
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RE:Downs Lake

Post by Anglinarcher » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:51 am

I believe last year was the first year of the "early" opener on Downs. I did not fish it then, so I cannot comment about how it was that early, but..........................

In the past years, the fish were already hitting strong by the early opener on Downs, so I hope this helps you plan. Downs is very shallow, very weedy, so it warms faster then the other lakes in the area.
Too much water, so many fish, too little time.
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RE:Downs Lake

Post by Mossy » Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:25 pm

Anglinarcher wrote:I believe last year was the first year of the "early" opener on Downs. I did not fish it then, so I cannot comment about how it was that early, but..........................

In the past years, the fish were already hitting strong by the early opener on Downs, so I hope this helps you plan. Downs is very shallow, very weedy, so it warms faster then the other lakes in the area.
Correct, last year was the first for early opener. I fished it once during that time and I thought it was great. I have been fishing the lake for about 14 years and never have I seen the lake without pads besides last year. Unfortunately my battery wasn't fully charged so it was a quick trip. If they open early this year, bring a few crappie colored spinner baits, that's all you'll need.:-$
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RE:Downs Lake

Post by Bassmaster3000 » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:09 pm

about when should the lake un-freeze?:alien:
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RE:Downs Lake

Post by Mossy » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:45 am

long before the lake opens
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RE:Downs Lake

Post by Nik » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:05 pm

Mossy wrote:long before the lake opens
well it opens it 2 weeks, so are you saying it's thawed now? it certainly might be.
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RE:Downs Lake

Post by Mossy » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:15 pm

Nik wrote:
Mossy wrote:long before the lake opens
well it opens it 2 weeks, so are you saying it's thawed now? it certainly might be.
you are right. I for some reason was under the impression that it wasn't going to open early again this year. I am also coming to the realization that time flies when you get older! I would imagine that the lake is still frozen over. Best bet is to call the resort and get some info.
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