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 Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
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04/19/21 01:33 AM
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Zedteamk2
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A local pond/lake near me is being drawn down by i think about 15 to 20 ft. While it is down what should i look for?
I'm guessing high points and low points. But i imagine there are other things to look for when i get a unique look at this lakes bottom.....
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
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04/19/21 02:07 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Drop offs and structure. 
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
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04/19/21 02:29 AM
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Osbornfishing
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Drop offs and structure. 1+ And fish it while it is down. Sometimes the fishing is fantastic in big draw downs if it is down for a few days.
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
[Re: Zedteamk2]
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04/19/21 04:51 PM
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Jimbo
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Just one more cast!
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
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04/21/21 12:17 AM
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Osbornfishing
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
[Re: Zedteamk2]
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04/21/21 01:31 PM
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Tommar
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Rattle traps, sinkers, rods and reels?
Crankbaits stuck in tree trunks. Especially the trees with a bunch of line wrapped up in it!
Oh, and the above mentioned stuff too.
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
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04/21/21 02:12 PM
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
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04/21/21 08:50 PM
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Look for guns, knives, claw hammers, anything that can be used in court.
Addendum: If you see the roof of a car, just hope it's a cool muscle car.
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
[Re: Zedteamk2]
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05/11/21 02:04 AM
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Might try my hand at some magnet fishing at the same time  Photo's are a great idea, i got some when it froze over, could kind of tell the deep spots. From the email i got, it sounds like it is going to be down for a month or so. Apparently the dam needs some repair. The bottom of the pond/lake is going to be very muddy/ soft i assume? at least until it dries out
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
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06/18/21 12:55 PM
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BOBTHENAILER
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By all means fish it!! the fish will be very easy to surround!! lol
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Re: Pond/Lake being drained--- what should i look for?
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07/07/21 03:33 PM
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If you know someone that has a drone go get some overhead photos while it is down. Then get some more when it fills back up.
You can compare and have your own topo map.
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