Lake Conway Help

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05-24-2011, 09:20 AM
Marabou Magic

Lake Conway Help

Im looking for a little help with Lake Conway. Looks like I'm gonna have to cancel my annual trip to Millwood due to high water. Lake Conway is half the distance and from the posts and pictures on here, has the same quality of fish that Millwood has. I'm not asking for anyone to point me to their "honeyhole", but I have never wet a hook on Conway. I'm looking for advice on where to launch, how to navigate (I spent $1200 last year replacing my lower unit), and possible patterns and areas to concentrate on. I'm a single pole jig fisherman and I love fishing cypress. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
05-24-2011, 09:47 AM
JigginPoleJoe

Concentrate on small groups of
Trees.
Look for trees against the creek channels.
There is no boat ramp better than another in my opinion.

Give me your email, I will send you a map of the lake with channels and prior existing ponds and lakes.
05-24-2011, 04:06 PM
tonyjohn

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I went today (Conway) , couldnt pattern squat ! Fished 8 utill 12 and only caught 5 that i kept ! The ones i did catch were on a jig pole , 1/16 head , red and chart body tubes. In the heavy cypress 6-8 ft. deep. Lake is up about a foot since i went last (thurs or fri) ??Attachment 62684 Attachment 62683
05-24-2011, 09:03 PM
htr2133

Quote:

Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe

Concentrate on small groups of
Trees.
Look for trees against the creek channels.
There is no boat ramp better than another in my opinion.

Give me your email, I will send you a map of the lake with channels and prior existing ponds and lakes.

thanks for this info; Conway is a brand new lake to me and it is one of a few options I will have next week. We will be driving from Jonesboro to fish Conway. Does anyone know if there are cheap (less than $50) places to rent on the lake. I don't need anything fancy but just a place to sleep? Wanted to stay at the cabins at Maddox Bay next week for 2 nights but they are full of water.
05-25-2011, 06:28 AM
NIMROD

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Originally Posted by htr2133

thanks for this info; Conway is a brand new lake to me and it is one of a few options I will have next week. We will be driving from Jonesboro to fish Conway. Does anyone know if there are cheap (less than $50) places to rent on the lake. I don't need anything fancy but just a place to sleep? Wanted to stay at the cabins at Maddox Bay next week for 2 nights but they are full of water.

Check online for motels in Conway area, city of that size should have alot. You can find some great deals by booking online in advance most places.
05-25-2011, 07:05 PM
htr2133

Thanks Nimrod. Any suggestions on what part of the lake I should target and where we can launch? From what I have read on here this is not a lake you motor much on am I right?
05-25-2011, 10:06 PM
NIMROD

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Originally Posted by htr2133

Thanks Nimrod. Any suggestions on what part of the lake I should target and where we can launch? From what I have read on here this is not a lake you motor much on am I right?

You better know where your running, the trails used to be marked but one mess up may cost you big time. Go to the Arkansas Game and Fish website and get a lake map. Should be able to catch fish at most landings. PM or call Dan at gold Creek for more info. Good luck.

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/membe...goldcreek.html
Click here for contact for Dan
05-27-2011, 08:12 AM
ski trip

Last time I was in Bates Field & Stream at Mayflower they had the good Lake Conway maps with the boat trails marked. Might call them and ask them to hold you one as this is where the registration is to take place, so they may be in high demand. Good luck!