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Did a little riggin on the east side of the lake thos morning. Caught a few hogs but not a bunch. I just wanted to remind you guys that will be running the boat lanes soon to watch for stumps. I have been running those lanes my whole life and I almost took a swim this morning. Hit a stump at 20 mph, had to change my drawers!! Just be careful out there.
C.J.
Good stuff, did you fish any cypress trees?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
Wear your life jacket and kill switch if you have one!!!! Nothing on the water is ever the same always changing!!!!
Twist that throttle and let her eat !
I run the lake wide open...
I used to back in the late 80's and early 90's . Be scared to try it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe
I haven't been to Conway Lake in years. Does anybody troll in the boat lanes anymore? We uased to catch alot of crappie doing that.
I wouldn't be running 20 mph on Lake Conway. JMO.
When the boat trail markers start to be about 5 feet apart it's a pretty good indication to NOT leave the trail.Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
!!ROFL!!
Yes, I fished a few. Only caught fish on the ones that had brush around them. I mostly trolled today though.Quote:
Originally Posted by McCrappie
C.J.
Caught some nice slabs trolling the lanes this morning. Not big numbers though.Quote:
Originally Posted by remington05
C.J.
20 isnt too bad if you pay attention.... I obviously was not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conwayslabber
C.J.
My trolling motor won't do 20mph!
I have run 90+ mph on lake Conway, but I usually keep my speed within the 60 to 70 mph range. Less stumps to hit when the only thing in the water is the prop. The faster you run the safer it is for your boat and outboard most of the time.
If your in the boat trail your good.
Some folks think they are in the boat trail and hit stumps when they are actually not in the trail.
I know of one spot in the #1 trail I have hit something. Prolly a log.
Until your lower unit hits a stump and smashes it or worse rips off your motor. I have seen that happen a few times actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lkconwayguru
I tore up a lower unit out there last year and I was only idling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conwayslabber
C.J.
Sounds about right. I use my trolling motor most if the time, can't afford to tear up my big motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
As i stated before, dont be fooled by the boat trails. It is easy to get out of the lanes, but there are stumps inside the lanes too. You are not likely to have any problems when the water level is normal, but the way they have been running the dam, stumps can come up over night, especially in the summer. I know most of you guys could run the trails in your sleep, but there are a lot of new Conway guys on here that probably think they can because they have witnessed one of Guru's 90 mph runs up the lake. This could be dangerous for a rookie or even an old pro if they aren't paying attention. Just a reminder.Quote:
Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe
C.J.
Yep weather your new to the Lake or have been fishing her all your life you better respect Lake Conway...She can be a widow maker. I can think of at least four men she has killed and I dont know many times she has caused near death experiances. To include myself...LOL
My big motor goes about 5 mph on that lake. I would rather bump a log than go swimming.
Conway is just one of them lakes that you need to go slow in.
Gettin' caught in a lightning storm is about the only reason I can think of to be in a big hurry to get somewhere on that lake.
a-men thought the 15hp rule was good on that lake , been close to being capsized by a guy flying by one time after the motor size was lefted and aint been back
good morning CJ do you fish gold creek, if so what's the best way to fish it, have not had much luck on it, but can anyone give me info on just fishing conway live in morgan so it near me, can use any info, thanks.
For info on Gold Creek, Crappie Pro is your man. It is hit and miss for me there. My fishing is more consistent and better quality fish on the main lake. Send me a pm if I can help you there. Best advice I can give on Gold Creek is watch the locals and ask questions. Most of them are friendly and willing to help.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie Pete
C.J.
Hi Crappie Pete Welcome from NLR Conway always been a hit or miss for me too. There are some that hit the jackpot every time there and other that are like me just feeding the ride.
If you ever run into anyone who knows me they will tell you there ain't many people who knows lake Conway the way I do, the regular boat trails are there for people to follow, I know where the old original boat trails are, and spot lights at night are not needed, I can run Conway in the dark without worries. I have been dedicated to lake Conway for over 30 years, I am a fourth generation lake Conway fisherman and the knowledge that the last three generations have and had was passed to me. So I know lake Conway. I can tell you where most every stump is in any boat lane.
You ever run the lake while eating SLABS of crappie AND fried TATERS?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lkconwayguru
JPJ you know what time it is!!! Lol, you know nothin can top good ole' Slabs N' Taters!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe
C.J.
There is a real high probability of this having happened.
You got that right CMJ.
Lkconwayguru, Crappie Pete here, like your last note, I know that you really know Conway, live in Morgan, would like to just go out and caught a few slabs, when I go to conway maybe 4-5 fish and they are small ones,would like to meet you and maybe you can point me in the right direction, or give me some info on caughting crappie on conway. Any info will help me, trying to learn to fish the lake, and its no better way than to talk to the Master, again thanks for any help you can give me.
Crappie peat check your pm box.
All of you Lake Conway guys.........if you hit a stump and tip your boat over in Boat Lane D, look for my 9.9 entire lower unit somewhere down there..........feel around.
It's been there since about 1967.........
Thanks.
:Rofl
I bent the skag on my motor last year and the next trip broke off part of cavitation plate, now I pretty much use a trolling motor.
Anybody got a map that shows the boat trails? All my years of fishing there I have never learned the names of the trails. Could someone post a pic? All I can find online is the AGFC map, but the trails are not labeled.
C.J.
Buckrub, i'm sorry to tell you, but your lower unit is probably covered by about three feet of silt. It may be time to let it go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckrub
C.J.
sure they are.....criss....cross.....crash.....