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    Braidwood cabin fever thread

    Who's hitting the wood opening day? I'm out of town next weekend and won't be able to break things in until March 10th or so. Let's get some updates and pics on this thread to get the juices flowing!

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    I will be there about the same time as you. Cant wait.

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    Im braving the weather for that early first day bite! Time to catch some toads!
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    Had a long weekend planned to fish but got some personal things that need attention. Crossing fingers for Sunday.
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    Storms tonight are going to shake things up

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    Heard the boat ramp is closed at braidwood today due to the high winds. Just a heads up.

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    North ramp was open south was closed

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    Might go Sunday

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    Quote Originally Posted by slonezp View Post
    Might go Sunday
    Sunday for me
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    Quote Originally Posted by Junk Fisherman View Post
    Sunday for me
    If im not at bangs i will be at Braidwood

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    How did everyone end up over this last weekend?

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    Bangs Lake water 38* 1 bass on a jerkbait. Talked to a buddy who went to Braidwood on Sunday, all he caught were catfish.

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    Hit the water yesterday. Cold as hell, but only saw one other boat out there. Managed only 3 fish and 1 keeper. Nice to knock the dust off and make sure everything mechanical/electrical was in good working order. Hoping to spend more time here on my Fridays off.