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 Joe Pool Lake Popularity
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05/10/08 06:07 PM
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Jaymz
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Is it me or is that lake getting more and more crowded all the time? When I first moved here back in 2004, it wasn't that bad but now it seems you really need to be out on weekdays only. Weekends have really high fishing pressure. Not to mention in windy conditions the south/lower arm is all but abandoned. The parks are full, the cabins are reserved, the slips and marinas are crowded.
That area is adding quite a few people every year, I can't imagine it gets any better. I wonder if there are plans to open up more ramps/parks, etc.
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: Jaymz]
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05/10/08 06:56 PM
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David Lee
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I imagine it is more crowded with the gas prices. People will stay close to home and Joe Pool is close to home for most. 
  Yes I did admit defeat. Good job back to back champion
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: David Lee]
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05/10/08 07:16 PM
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Bassackwards2
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Just got back. It was crowded, windy, all the ramps are zoos. Lots of guys prefishing for next wk/ends Tourney. Got two over.With all the new houses around the lake, thata one main problem.
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: Bassackwards2]
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05/10/08 07:43 PM
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Jaymz
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That must be it. i was just out there this morning and I don't remember it being that bad. Even Loyd was a mess.
I didn't do squat either.
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: David Lee]
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05/10/08 07:46 PM
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cellis
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I imagine it is more crowded with the gas prices. People will stay close to home and Joe Pool is close to home for most. Good points DLee
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: cellis]
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05/12/08 09:45 AM
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ChadK
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Its getting crazy and only gonna get worse.
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: ChadK]
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05/12/08 12:57 PM
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cajundave
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It's five miles from me, so therefore, I will spend a lot of time there this summer(gas milage reasons of course). Not to mention, I figure if I can catch there I can catch almost anywhere! I have to say though, I hate going on weekends! Especially when the jetskies and speed boaters really start going out.
That's why they call it fishing and not catching! 
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: cajundave]
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05/12/08 01:35 PM
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Big Red 12
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Amen to the high gas prices keeping everyone close to home.
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: Big Red 12]
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05/12/08 07:38 PM
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monkester
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Wait till summer sets in. The lake will be covered up with all the crazys.
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: monkester]
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05/12/08 09:29 PM
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Jaymz
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Well at least they are building a new lake patrol station. 2009.
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: Jaymz]
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05/12/08 10:00 PM
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Bassackwards2
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Is it going to have cells in it for all the drunks?
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: Bassackwards2]
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05/12/08 11:25 PM
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_Mike_
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Memorial Day thru Labor Day weekends, you best be off the lake buy 11 AM or do night fishing which beats the crowds and the sun/heat
Mike
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: Jaymz]
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05/13/08 01:21 PM
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cajundave
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Well at least they are building a new lake patrol station. 2009. Where are they building this?
That's why they call it fishing and not catching!
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: cajundave]
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05/13/08 06:06 PM
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Basshole9
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I grew up in Midlothian and the lake traffic is the main reason I never fished the lake. I've had 2 tournaments there this past month and it wasn't too crowded yet.. There are tons of good fish in that lake to my suprise. But I agree with gas prices and all of the nearby housing additions going in, it will probably be pretty crazy this summer.
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Re: Joe Pool Lake Popularity
[Re: _Mike_]
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05/14/08 01:21 AM
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CatfishMike
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I hear you on the night fishing for sure. Since I live in Grand Prairie i will be heading there about dusk time this year and fish at night. At least the jet skiers will be off of the lake. And my boat is big enough I can camp out on it also. So this is a big plus. Memorial Day thru Labor Day weekends, you best be off the lake buy 11 AM or do night fishing which beats the crowds and the sun/heat
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