Thread: Kaw lake archives

37 -41 degs, the blues will be hitting shad with a vengence at those temps.

Sorry Darryl gonna have to disagree. I know some of the best catfishermen in the country that fish this lake 4 to 5 days a week for years and have watched a steady decrease in big blues. They are taking thousands of pounds out every week and Kaw is not that big. I understand you are more concerned about the crappie but all the fish is a resource we need to protect. As with the shocking program, I was out there 2 weeks ago when the state shocked for catfish and they did not turn hardly any big blues. The 30 inch regulation was put on the lakes because of this decline. Only the honest fishermen are abiding by this law anyway. Just don't understand why they have to keep the bigger fish when there is a ton of 5 to 10 pounders unless they just want to show them off.

Mr.Streets home!

Kenance (Kenny) it was good to put a face with a name on the water yesterday. Enjoyed the visit even though the bite was tough. Very few keepers. Talked to several boats that didn't have a fish. Caught bigger fish spidering in 16 to 20 fow at 02 mph on double minnow drop shots running 1/2 ounce of weight. Water temp came up to 42.5 deg and really scattered the fish. Need it down around 34 to 37 deg and it will get better. Had a lot of short strikes from smaller fish. Probably could have caught a ton of short fish downsizing to BG baby shad straight lining. Lake is below winter pool at 1009.60 and clear. Fish are real spooky in the clear water. Had to keep the sun in my face and shadow behind me to get bites.

Hey all you guys around Ponca who powder paint jigs, I went by Prizm Powder Coatings on west Hartford in Ponca City to see about getting some white powder paint for base coat for my jigs today. Well it turns out they are shutting down or rather they are already shut down just doing cleanup waiting on buyers to come and get equipment. To make a long story short I wound up buying 4 colors with more than a pound in each box for $10. That's right more than 4 pounds for just $10 total. If any of you guys need any powder paint I would suggest getting by there in the next few days he will make you a deal but he doesn't want to break up the boxes so it will be fairly large quanities. Good Luck and Good Fishin'

Nice to meet you too Tim and thanks for all the tips. I like talking fishing almost as much as I do actually fishing. Maybe we can get together and do some "catching" before long and good luck on your guiding venture.

Originally Posted by kenance

Nice to meet you too Tim and thanks for all the tips. I like talking fishing almost as much as I do actually fishing. Maybe we can get together and do some "catching" before long and good luck on your guiding venture.

Welcome to the forum. Kaw is my home lake too.

The floods of 2016 really changed Kaw. Think folks are going to get a shock when they start looking for brushpiles especially north of Sarge Creek. A lot has changed close to the channels. Had to look at new areas to find fish. Anyone planning on fishing Kaw better prepare for some time watching their locator. Not finding the big schools you normally see in the winter. Think a lot of it is the weather also. Fish are still there just have to put in the time to find them.

Now booking guided fishing trips on Kaw and Sooner lakes for February 2017.





Slabs N Whiskers Guide Service
Guiding on Kaw and Sooner Lakes, Oklahoma
Tim Yandell
Crappie, Catfish, Saugeye and Hybrids
580-269-2414

Is the March 4th tournament still on?
Please send me some info?

Thanks,
Clint