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Going tomorrow to Lake Winona (near Paron Ar.) and havent a clue where to start . I hear its really clear and deep . Anyone familiar ? Maybe a clue or something ? I prefer casting 1/32 or a jig pole . Ive never seen the lake , but since i live near Bryant in goin to give it a try. help !
I have fished it in winter, but didn't do too great. I want to try to get back out there, but I have too many places closer tot he house.
It is DEEP in spots.
take some minnows and slipcorks. watch for the logs coming off the banks, and most points have a brushpile behind them. 8 to 15 feet of water.
Hope the road don't beat you and your boat to death on the way in. Last time I was there the road in was BAD ruff. Only been hunting up there.
Let us know how you do.
thanks
The road does suck, forgot to mention that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slipcork
Watch for thieves
I've hesitated to post on this one because I don't like branding all folks with the sins of others. I'm sure this only pertains to a few in that area but on two occasions in past years I've found the road to Winona sprinkled with roofing nails. I've also experienced this on other dirt roads in the area during deer season. I've gotten dirty looks from what I assume are locals at the lanch point causing me to fish near by my parked vehicle rather than exploring. I used to fish there all night on Fridays during the summer and caught lots of fish but have decided its not worth the trouble.
how did u do?
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Originally Posted by Slipcork
Word from the wise about that Lake..There's been several truck's stolen and broken into this year,boat trailers stolen,its a bad area and it full of mercury warnings at the ramp. Takes 30 minutes to drive 6 miles,You will tear something up on that pot hole trip, be it your trailer or ? Been there twice last time my spare got stolen from my truck and my trailer,they cut it with cutters:bashPass it up if you have any brain.Make the trip on to nimrod.
Wow, thanks guys for all the input. Yes , i went. 2 small crappie and two small bass. Spent most of my time just exploring the lake and watching my screen. Beatiful lake , pitiful drive ! The dirt/rock road was a mess . 10mph tops. Saw turkey , and a local 'lake ranger' ? Myself and one other boat with two guys were there . The 'ranger' took it upon himself to do a lookover of each boat , talk about our business and genrally just was a bother. Sure hate to hear about the thiefs. Nothing was bothered of mine , but i left at a weird hour (2pm), so maybe they didnt have time to zero in on me. If i ever go back , will be sure and stay untill after dark and try for some of the bullfrogs a heard .Not a place to go for a 'couple hrs fishin' . If you make the trek , plan to stay all day and enjoy it. Love a lake with no houses and noise, just peace and quiet (cept the ranger). I asked him about bears ...i think he told me about each of his 23 sightings. lol Something just was telling me 'stay away' like it was a private place for the 'ranger' and his 'camp' ??? Oh well , im a hardhead and will probally go back. Maybe we '( a bunch of us crappie.com folks) should all show up there on one specific day for a crappie hunt ? Saftey in numbers ? Either way , like i said . Im prolly goin back ..............tj
The Ranger was just doing his job. Gathering all the infomation about you that he can,that lake is for public drinking water and we have a lot of terrorist in America who would love to posion our waters. I am glad your trip was uneventful, but next time may not be the same!