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March 1st Opener in Eastern WA

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Who's gearing up for the early opener at Downs or Liberty in Eastern Washington?

I was at the Liberty Launch today and the lake looked spectacular, warm water as well. Spring's coming early this year.

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I would love to get out, but I have no boat.

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Thanks basskatcher!  My winter 'still life'!

Turns out, no bass for me on opening day.  I picked up a smallmouth last year in 38 degree water but that was March 20th!  This year, March 1st and the water's already 42 degrees.  What a crazy winter/spring!

Did catch a couple nice brown trout while trolling in a bass boat though.  ::)

Wanted to try downs this weekend (6th and 7th) but have to head over to Libby, Montana for a family get together.

Have you been out since opening day?

Went to Downs' March 1st, 2nd, and 6th and couldn't find ONE. >:(    Talked to few other anglers and none of them had any luck either.  On the 2nd the guy who runs the resort said he had a buddy catch 3 good ones as far west as you can go in the weeds (water out there is about 3 ft deep) and on the 6th lady at the resort said someone caught two keepers on the 4th, so I think it's still just slow around here(even though it's been an awesome winter and the spring is coming quick!) :)  Good luck guys

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