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Anonymous

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April 23, 2006 - 10:33 pm

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I usually start toppin around late may, or when i tend to see fish breaking surface and becoming more active.
When temps begin reaching 65 -68 degrees has worked well for me in past on certain waters and under certain conditions.
So when do you start toppin? How early is too early?

Bryan

MuskyDan

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April 24, 2006 - 7:40 am

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someone told me when the lilacs bloom!!! I just use the old 60 degree surface temp plan even though that can probably be misleading. If it feels right throw it.

Bomba

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April 24, 2006 - 8:19 am

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I've seen topwater action when the water temps were in the mid 50's.
You won't know if it will work if you don't throw it!!

MuskyTom

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April 24, 2006 - 8:56 am

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I have only caught one musky on a topwater and that was on opening day a few years ago, 41-3/4".
Tom

Will Schultz

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April 24, 2006 - 12:02 pm

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It's only too late or too early if your topwater bounces off the ice. I threw one at the Ice Out for a while, you just need to match conditions with the right bait.

Heavyhound

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April 25, 2006 - 7:07 pm

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Went blugill fishing Sunday and found surface temps between 63-64 degrees. My bass fishing friend (Ohio) reported the same on a different lake. Seems early to be that warm but I doubt the topwater plugs will bounce off the ice 😀

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