I'm not a fisherman

I am real not a fisherman. I took my two boy last year up to gold creek at Conway about 10 times. We never got any fish that we caught our selfs we did have man give us some that live there. Now I have been there 4 time in the last 2 weeks and still have not got any fish. I talking about so bad I can't even lose the the bait. I have tried jig from 6" to 4' in gold creek.i have try minnows too. I fish by the bridge and the creek with no luck. I know I may be asking a lot but could someone please tell how or what I may may try to catch some fish.

looks like on this board someone would help gin. it's not like he will catch all the crappie out of the lake. if i fished the lake i'd do my best to help him.

Gindog, go during the week if at all possible, Gold creek is really crowded on the weekends and the boat traffic really affects the fishing. I was there last Saturday and between the landing and the crappie camp there was easily 30 plus boats there early, they thinned out around noon or so, but the fish were already disrupted and never settled back down. And from what I heard for that weekend, there was a couple of limits caught early, you may try the 89 bridge area or the caney creek area on your next outing. As I don't know how or what you are fishing I can't give any suggestions on bait or tactics to try. If you go back to Gold creek try finding a tree top in the pool that does not have a boat sitting on it and fish with a minnow or a jig tipped with a minnow at around 4' to 7' deep under a cork.

Where is Crappie Pro when he is needed?

Let me say that I have fished the pool for a number of years. The last two weekends were the first time back in a year. Last week I had 32 in the pool and today I had 20. Most of the time I see guys fishing and they catch fish. The key to me catching fish is in the brush near the bottom. Go into the pool, and start on the right point and start there. If you line up the back dock and the dock on the south side , there is plenty of brush and sunk materials. Today, there was a guy who pounded the area with a jig with little results. Finally about 930 he moved off and I stuck minnows down deep and had at least 8 good keepers. The brush always gets better as the sun gets higher and there is a breeze. I use 8 rods and have a field day out there. I'm in a xpress boat and next time come ask me and I'll show you where and what to do.

I went Thursday and Friday with the boys being out of school. We meet 3 boats coming out at 2:00 and them tell us they have limited out and us not even lose out bait with us leaving at dark. I will try the 98 bridge, but I don't know there caney creek is? It sad to take boys out and they not catch anything. They got burn out last year and I hope they will not this year. Either way catching or not, I love being with my kids.

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Originally Posted by NIMROD

Where is Crappie Pro when he is needed?

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I really dont know what else you expect me to do CA,,, but put the man and his kids in my boat? Ive posted several times on Lake Conway even with pictures of what i use and tactics. I remember several years ago I was interested in fishing Lake Nimrod and talked to you to two different occassions about fishing the lake and you bailed out on me twice. Where were you when I needed you? Geese...

Gin dog the advice you have been given above is spot on by Guru and Big Fishn. The only thing i can really add is verticle jig the cover and docks along the banks early and late in the day. Also making long cast with a cork and jig in the pool can pay off big time. I usually slow roll the bobber back to the boat with no action imparted 3-5 feet deep is a good depth to start with when bobber fishing the pools.

I help newbies often but Conway is not my lake. I knew CP would help ya.

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Originally Posted by bigfishn

Let me say that I have fished the pool for a number of years. The last two weekends were the first time back in a year. Last week I had 32 in the pool and today I had 20. Most of the time I see guys fishing and they catch fish. The key to me catching fish is in the brush near the bottom. Go into the pool, and start on the right point and start there. If you line up the back dock and the dock on the south side , there is plenty of brush and sunk materials. Today, there was a guy who pounded the area with a jig with little results. Finally about 930 he moved off and I stuck minnows down deep and had at least 8 good keepers. The brush always gets better as the sun gets higher and there is a breeze. I use 8 rods and have a field day out there. I'm in a xpress boat and next time come ask me and I'll show you where and what to do.

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Thanks Bigfish I think I seen you yesterday coming out. Boys and I was in the creek before you get to the down tree I think. I had a little black and white dog in boat with us. I will see if I see you out there the next time I go out there. Thanks so much

gin, if i fished the lake i'd have you and your boys follow me around or even take you several times and try to show them and you where and how instead of telling you. on the main page several begged for a forum for mentoring young kids and getting them into the out of doors. they are the future and i hope your boys do not get burned out because they don't catch fish.

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Originally Posted by olduckhunter

gin, if i fished the lake i'd have you and your boys follow me around or even take you several times and try to show them and you where and how instead of telling you. on the main page several begged for a forum for mentoring young kids and getting them into the out of doors. they are the future and i hope your boys do not get burned out because they don't catch fish.

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Thats a great idea Gin maybe you can get with Olduck to take you out on some of his home waters with the boys. Im sure you would learn allot from him and take some pictures of your catch to post. I would love to take you out on Conway somewtime...but with allot of family/four grand sons who fish with me, fishing buddy's I already have, Liking to fish by myself sometimes and deer season...I just wish I could fit it all in. Sounds like old is willing and able to help ya out tho.

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Originally Posted by bigfishn

Let me say that I have fished the pool for a number of years. The last two weekends were the first time back in a year. Last week I had 32 in the pool and today I had 20. Most of the time I see guys fishing and they catch fish. The key to me catching fish is in the brush near the bottom. Go into the pool, and start on the right point and start there. If you line up the back dock and the dock on the south side , there is plenty of brush and sunk materials. Today, there was a guy who pounded the area with a jig with little results. Finally about 930 he moved off and I stuck minnows down deep and had at least 8 good keepers. The brush always gets better as the sun gets higher and there is a breeze. I use 8 rods and have a field day out there. I'm in a xpress boat and next time come ask me and I'll show you where and what to do.

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Did I see you there this am?

Yes , I was there this morning. The wind kicked up be just made it more exciting with all the rods.

pro, old is more than willing. he brings his boys up here i'll do my best to see that they catch some fish. that's what it's all about. i'm not the least bit selfish. i love to teach kids or anyone what little i know about fishing or hunting be it ducks, deer,squirrels. nothing like seeing a young boy or girls eyes light up and the smile on their face when they learn to fish or hunt. i taught my sons the best i could to love the outdoors and i've taught others kids too. my days are numbered but i'll still spend time trying to teach kids to fish and hunt as long as i can. i envy you being on a lake like conway and being able to fish it every day like you do and you've gotten very good at catching the fish there too. i read every post you make even though i'll never get to fish conway it's still interesting to read about you fishing it.

Gindog, don't give up it does not happen over night, there is a lot of years of experience required, I have swore off fishing gold creek due to the crowds, it has really turned me and several other people against the creek unless we can fish during the week, seeing as how I work Monday thru Friday I can't get there during the week, I will help you with as much information as I can give you, I have been fishing lake Conway for over 30 years. And for them over 30 years I have fished it on average 3 to 4 days a week. Pm me with any questions you have and I will help you as much as I can. I get P.M.S from several people and they seem to find the information I have to be useful 99 percent of the time.

All ok guys. I will do my best with what all you'll have given me. Bigfishn I will try to look you up. I know one thing I think I need to get in the pools and out of the creek and fish a little deeper. Lkconway I will be sending you some then.
Thanks guy

good luck to you and your sons gin.

I haven't been very active in the last few years. Matter of fact, I haven't been in the pool for a couple of years or more. But, I have to disagree about the crowds being as big of a problem as some think. Crappie Pro wrote an article recently about being observbant. I learned so many techniques and spots to fish in the pool that they carry on to other lakes; Just by watching others in the pool. You watch other fishermen and mimic what they do. You will find your MOJO. I have seen times when 3 or 4 boats are all fishing the same brushtop. They might all know each other. But, it happens. I think the pool is an asset to local fishermen because of the activity it draws. Very educational.
DP

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Originally Posted by DRPEPPER

I haven't been very active in the last few years. Matter of fact, I haven't been in the pool for a couple of years or more. But, I have to disagree about the crowds being as big of a problem as some think. Crappie Pro wrote an article recently about being observbant. I learned so many techniques and spots to fish in the pool that they carry on to other lakes; Just by watching others in the pool. You watch other fishermen and mimic what they do. You will find your MOJO. I have seen times when 3 or 4 boats are all fishing the same brushtop. They might all know each other. But, it happens. I think the pool is an asset to local fishermen because of the activity it draws. Very educational.
DP

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Ok DP, go up there this weekend and post back about your luck. if it has been a couple of years you would be shocked at how much it has changed, the crowds 2 years ago was nothing compared to the crowds of today. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Man!! If I only could. My life ain't my own anymore. I just might make a special effort over Thanksgiving weekend just to give you a report.
DP

Anybody holding a pole with bait on the end IS a fisherman and has A lic. TO PROVE IT.NEVER say your not and don't make it so hard do what you think you should do.If just learning to fish buy your boys a few buzzbaits,spinnerbaits and top water baits and go after bass.Buy a box or two night crawlers or red worms go after bream.Buy a bucket of shinners and go after crappie which bass and bream like them too.
Just like deer hunting,rabbit hunting you sorta need to know where to look for them.Some days neither will be where they should be just like fish.Thats when you either hunt or fish for them maybe taking most of the day to either bag or throw it in the live well.Deer will be deep in the woods one day the next roaming all overs the woods the next day out in the feilds.Fish are the same,either deep in the brush,holdong just out side of the brush or roaming open water.
A brush top holding crappie today may not be holding them the next.Why some days bass will rule that tree top and run the crappie off and some days gar rule the same tops.In the same day the bass may only rule that tree top for a few hours and move off to find Another one to run the crappie off.Any time you know a top that holds crappie most of the time and they aren't there try a bass lure before you leave it.Before you know it instead of a mixed cooler of fish you will have all crappie.
Again like deer hunting and not seeing any but squirrels running all over the place,take home aleast a few squirrels.If crappie aren't biting take home a mess of bass or bream.Some tho had rather kick a bear in the butt as to eat a bass b/c they know and have 1000's of hours in learning what to do and when to only take crappie.Think like a fish,would you be behind the tree,in front,right side or left side to keep the sun out of yours eyes.And would you be 2 inches deep,6 in.,or all the way to bottom.Plus are you lazy and want chase your food or will you dash out and eat anything.
Just going fishing and not worry about catching,it will come to you in time.But nomatter what you do buy those boys some bass baits,that will get their blood boiling for more fishing.

Another day same song. I fish from 10:30 to about 3:00 today with three poles from 4 to 10 foot deep and never got a fish. There was some other there also and I not sure any of them did any good eather. Most had left before we left. Maybe we left befor the fish started. Dan said the water had drop about 12" in the last two day

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Originally Posted by Gindog

Another day same song. I fish from 10:30 to about 3:00 today with three poles from 4 to 10 foot deep and never got a fish. There was some other there also and I not sure any of them did any good eather. Most had left before we left. Maybe we left befor the fish started. Dan said the water had drop about 12" in the last two day

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Gindog, next time I go up there I will send you a pm and you and your boys can follow me around for a day, I will mark brush for you and try and give you some on the water pointers.

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Originally Posted by Gindog

Another day same song. I fish from 10:30 to about 3:00 today with three poles from 4 to 10 foot deep and never got a fish. There was some other there also and I not sure any of them did any good eather. Most had left before we left. Maybe we left befor the fish started. Dan said the water had drop about 12" in the last two day

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I fished Conway all day and the fish quit biting at around 10:30 and slightly started back at 3! Lol! They werent real hot today anyway, so dont feel bad.


(C.J.)

How many did you end up with C.J.?

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Originally Posted by Lkconwayguru

Gindog, next time I go up there I will send you a pm and you and your boys can follow me around for a day, I will mark brush for you and try and give you some on the water pointers.

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lk, i personally want to thank you. that was what i was hoping someone would do is step forward and do for gindog and his two sons. i bet at the end of the day you come away from the lake with a lot better feeling about yourself. you are to be commended.

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Originally Posted by Xpress Fishing

How many did you end up with C.J.?

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I got a limit with a few hogs but it took me all day. Didnt do much good vertical jiggin. It seemed the only way to get them was to cast a 1/16 oz jig and slow roll it back right on the bottom. There wasnt a lot of active fish where i was fishing, but the ones that were KILLED the jig and were real healthy.
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(C.J.)

Man that some nice fish CJ

Beautiful pair of black's.

Gin, i dont mind you followin me around the next time i go. My boat is too small for more than two, but i have plenty of rope! Lol. I'm no pro but i always catch fish. Shoot me a pm if you wanna go.


(C.J.)

That's a good offer from C.J. Gindog C.J. Is a good guy and he will do whatever he can to help you and your boys out there on Conway. Lkconwayguru made you a good offer too these guys and a few others know that lake like the back of their hands and can definitely help you and your boys out.

Just let me know and I'm ready to go any day. Thanks guys for the help