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Made it out to Clinton on Saturday morning got on the water around 8 and fished until around noon. Started around the trees on the North side and worked around caught 15 or 20 mostly dinks had 3 that were in the 11 to 12" range but was a C&R day. caught more whites than anything else, lake was as low as I have seen it for a while. All caught in 8 to 12' water mixture of jig and minnow the bite was real slow but when they hit they thumped it.
Yeah it's as low as I've seen it in awhile, probably keep me from racing the boat around in certain areas where I used to let her run. Sounds like ya had fun!
thanks for the post
Clinton is very low this year. The Corps says it is only down 2 1/2 feet below normal pool, but most slipholders say it is down 4 1/2 feet.
I called the Corps office and they told me we are just used to last years levels when they held it at 4' higher than normal and with the lack of rain plus providing Lawrence with water it is lower this year so they have let it get down lower.
Lets pray for some heavy rains so my nightmare of going out to the lake to find my pontoon and the marina sitting on the mud lake bottom does not come true.
Thanks for the report KCSLABS. Where you fishing the standing timber just east of the beach or submerged timber just west of the marina point and wind dam?
Hit both areas also on the South side across from the beach and camp ground. Fishing was slow but we had a good time anyway.
Last I was there, we fished cut creek banks next to shoreline, found them piled on the wind-side slopes and laydowns. We've been fishing portables and going upstream.
HA, so you couldn't have seen me out there since I stayed on the lake! You would have had to put in on the river, because I don't think even a portable would float up the creek from the lake right now! You are one leg pullin son of a gun!
Congrats on getting out and catching a few. Good report.;)
Went over the Wakie bridge today. Looked east towards the lake, saw nothing but silt/dry ground, no channel @ all. I was going 50 mph. Were my eyes decieving me?
Not at all sir! Your eyes are working just fine.
When the lake is at pool it's on a couple ft max out there and some places 6" ...it's not easy getting to the river from the main lake when the lake is at normal pool....it's all silted in...no idling back there....gotta keep her up on plane and pray!!!! I tried this summer with mixed results....not fun getting out to push!!!
That's right! Surrounded they were, easy pickens. Ain't much of a way in, even if the lake is at conservation. I told you Dan, aluminum boat, families got land up river. And by the way, we do drive around and LOOK, we're from outta town, nobody even pays use dumb flatlanders any difference. Honestly, I think I've fished Clinton just as many times as Glen this year. We used to think we were up Deer Creek for years, and I learned differently this spring. Take off dipping the Rock also, they're just all cornered. Did the same at Marion about a month ago, the river didn't touch the lake there either. I plan on fishing Clinton around Thanksgiving again, hard to get me over to DD unless it's for walleye.
Watch out for the Wakarusa River boat ramp parking lot. I know of two people( this includes myself) who have got their truck window busted or shoot out this year.
Doc, you sure seem to know everything there is to know about every lake in Kansas. My goodness. I can barely make it to my local reservoir a few times a month. Oh well, thanks for the report.
Interesting!! I don't know how many guys fish that lake from this KS board, but for the number of locals Glen and HD get the majority of the posts. Clintons a gold mine, I only fished it about 10 times. I fish plenty of lakes, get bored, then try another. Is my info invalid, I don't think so. Besides, I use only 1 name on this board. I've fished with some real geniouses and some wannabe's. I'll tell ya this-- the best lessons I ever received were from a man named Jim Bybee. That man can catch fish out of a 5 gallon bucket, and another doing it. A true teacher wants their pupils to surpass them, it makes them proud.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snaggedagain
Thanks for the info, Nate. I launched there several times this spring with no problems. It's going to make me a little weary of launching there from now on. Did you have these problems during the day?
During the day.
hey man leave us wantabe's aloneQuote:
Originally Posted by crappiedoc
I could use some lessons for anyone giving them out on Clinton!
Tucker, I'm not a guide or anything but PM me about waht you want to know, I could probably find some solid advice for ya.
I don't get a post like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snaggedagain
Why would you post this and why would you think it's ok to write something like this about someone you obviously don't know? Do you have an agenda of some type or do you just have big man key board sydnrome?
thanks duck prolly cleaned up my comments
For crying out loud. I didnt say I dont believe him, no offence. Sometimes folks read into these posts a little to much. Sorry Doc. Good fishing to you.
Just curious Duckman, Do you know Snaggedagain?Quote:
Originally Posted by Springhill Duckman
Nope, I just don't like attacking posts and yes I posted one on him in response to his pointless post but you will never see me be the one to start.
Now I understand. As long as you don't start it it's okay to attack someone.
OK. It looks like we only have two choices to settle matter:
1- A duel to the death with 10' crappie poles
2- Instead of an Obama style beer sumit - we need a fishing summit on Clinton Lake. All concerned, and even those who don't give a %^$#, are invited.
I vote for #2.
Pete
My apologies again. One thing for sure, this big man behind the keyboard dont mind keeping the peace. Even when he didnt do anything wrong. And yes sir I do have an agenda, I get up daily, go to work, come home, have some beers, do what needs done around the homestead, take care of my family the best I can, and fish every chance I get. Next time, I will try and re-phrase my wording so folks dont get all worked up. Take care.Quote:
Originally Posted by Springhill Duckman
Good responses Snaggedagain....you've definently taken the high road. Lets all get together at Bass Pro share a beer and tell some lies and put the animosity that has creeped into this board to rest.:cool::cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Snaggedagain
I'll drink to that.....Just let me know when...Thumbs UpQuote:
Originally Posted by slabby joe
Rick
all you,s guys want to do is drink beer and talk bout fishin
I am in for the beer.
This is no big deal to me but to be honest if someone is asked a mean spirited question (even if not meant to be) I have no problem standing up for the person being "attacked" when they are obviously trying to help everyone on this board. All I did was ask a fair question of why would do such a thing. Anyway good fishing everyone, I think his one is done. No worries snagging thanks for stepping up and clarifying.
It does sound like the dust has settled and all is well. I will be at Clinton Sunday with a open seat. If anyone is interested please give me a call. 785-331-5425
11/17 at Bass Pro Olathe...see the off topic board for more infoQuote:
Originally Posted by HaleDamage