Lake Conway Struggles

OK I'm new to the forum and also new to crappie fishing. My family has always done it but for years I refused to slow down from chasing bass and running bass tournaments long enough to try my hand. Well maybe its getting older or just being broke but I have decided to try and learn this year. Anyways not looking for spots or anything to secret just trying to figure out where to start. I have been out twice and have yet to catch anything but Bass...go figure. The first time I went up a creek on the north end fishing 10 FOW but only fishing 2-5 ft deep. Today we moved towards the south end of the lake around 89 and once again only could catch Bass and Drum. today fished mostly 6-8FOW. Also tried some bays around 4 FOW. Fishing minnows, jigs under bobber, and cast jig. I know conditions aren't great right now so that could partly be it but I'm just really frustrated and will take any advice you are willing to share. Heading back out at daylight to give it another try. Thanks in advance

Welcome to Crappie.com. It may be just due to tough conditions all over. I've fished Conway a few times for Crappie and haven't had very much luck, but there are people on here that catch some good fish there.

Good Luck

Welcome to CDC. I think you will get some advice and it sounds like you have the determination to get it. Keep after them and somebody will probably be along soon to point you in the direction you should go.

Slackline

Welcome. I've never fished conway but fishing has been tough all over the last few days. Just hang with it for now it will get better soon.

Welcome for the North Shore of Lake Conway. I'm no expert, but if you find you a group of shad and some brush, and they likely crappie wont be too far. From the looks of it, the fishing has been a bit tough the past few days after the last storm system came through. I would recommend getting with CrappiePro, Lkconwayguru, CMJ, or Jigginpolejoe as they are an excellent resource for fishing the lake.

Welcome from Lake Nimrod, amaze'n how many Green Carp burn outs like us turn to Crappie fishing.:twocents :fish :ThumbsUp

Thanks for the input. Nimrod you aint kidding. I swore it would never happen but I was disappointed today when I caught a chunk bass.

Well, I wouldn't put myself in the same category with the rest of those guys, but I can give you a little advice. I dont normally say this, but your best bet tomorrow will probably be Gold Greek. The bigger fish were on brush tonight close to the bottom(10-11ft). I caught the majority of my fish jigging in front of Gator Grass about 18" deep, but most were small. Its just slow right now, so dont get too discouraged.


C.J.

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Well, I wouldn't put myself in the same category with the rest of those guys, but I can give you a little advice. I dont normally say this, but your best bet tomorrow will probably be Gold Greek. The bigger fish were on brush tonight close to the bottom(10-11ft). I caught the majority of my fish jigging in front of Gator Grass about 18" deep, but most were small. Its just slow right now, so dont get too discouraged.


C.J.

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Gator grass?:dono

Welcome. I would use one of the best features of the site, the search button. You will find a plethora of information on here from the past. Gold creek and hwy 89 bridge area are two good areas to look into fishing this time of year. Crappie pro and others have a ton of old posts that get very specific. Hope that helps.

Pm sent


C.J.

89 Bridge is dead right now.


C.J.

Gold Creek or if that place is too packed, you may try Green's lake or Adam's lake.

Yeah I noticed there was no one in the area other than the guys fishing the bass tournament. That's twice now I have went and not been around other crappie fisherman. You think that would be my first clue. I guess I just think my bass instincts should translate but apparently not. Thanks for all the advice. Going to start over in the morning. Hopefully with better results.

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Yeah I noticed there was no one in the area other than the guys fishing the bass tournament. That's twice now I have went and not been around other crappie fisherman. You think that would be my first clue. I guess I just think my bass instincts should translate but apparently not. Thanks for all the advice. Going to start over in the morning. Hopefully with better results.

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Good luck man. Let us know how you do

welcome from the south shore of lake conway. I went green & adams lake today it was the sameway no fish. water was still muddy and wind had no mercy

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welcome from the south shore of lake conway. I went green & adams lake today it was the sameway no fish. water was still muddy and wind had no mercy

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Sounds like this weather has gave these fish a case of lockjaw. Need to get them a tetanus shot!

Check you PM box. Sent you a little information about Conway.

Bmackin
Gold Creek was dead yesterday. 3 Crappie 5 Drum and 1 yellow bass. But, I did better than 8 others. Guru is a good resource.

I wouldnt say it was dead. I got a 15.5 incher that weighed 2.3lbs. I only ended up with ten, but I met Crappie Greg at the ramp and he had a limit. It was slow, but better than other parts of the lake.


C.J.

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that helped out. Had a much better day today. Ran some yoyos we had left overnight and caught a couple. Then moved over to caney and ended up getting another 7 in just a couple hours. Even had a real nice 2 1/4 pounder.

Welcome to the site...Search my threads started posts you should find everything you need for year round. Right now I have been catching most my fish dipping and dunking along gold creek coves in the evening with bright colored jigs and a crappienibble. Most times the bite gets better after dark, I use a dim light just enough to see where I am dipping... TOO Bright spooks em.. Most times i have just about 2-3 feet of line hanging from the tip of my pole. Good Luck

Welcome from NLR

Glad to hear you did better today. Caney is a good spot, gets a little crowded sometimes though.

Thanks Conwayslabber. Yeah it gets really crowded but I was somewhat familiar with the area from duck hunting and it was close and easy to fish. It felt good to finally get a couple bites. As soon as I got one I was able to look around and duplicate the structure. It my TM battery wouldn't have died on me prolly could have caught several more.

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Thanks Conwayslabber. Yeah it gets really crowded but I was somewhat familiar with the area from duck hunting and it was close and easy to fish. It felt good to finally get a couple bites. As soon as I got one I was able to look around and duplicate the structure. It my TM battery wouldn't have died on me prolly could have caught several more.

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I had that problem myself with this 55lb thrust I got, I bought another battery and have had no problems since then! Did you go under the bridge at Caney or towards the bay?

I went under the bridge. I just kinda went past everybody and started fishing. The further I got back down towards the bridge the bite seemed to get better. Any idea on what another big rain will do to em?

I've caught a few good messes of crappie in gold creek in Febuary on gold creek. We mainly use pink minnows and slip cork. Very slowly around structure. Most times we just tie up and set a few lines out and wait um out. I get frustrated too quickly with jigs.

I have also been doing good over on lol maumell river. We put in at 2 rivers park and Moter up past the boat docks. Then fish out way back. Best luck has been around trees that have fallen into river.

Good luck

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I went under the bridge. I just kinda went past everybody and started fishing. The further I got back down towards the bridge the bite seemed to get better. Any idea on what another big rain will do to em?

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Anytime we get a big rain like this Caney is gonna be flowing pretty good and really muddy. Gotta get that place a few days to clear up after a big rain. As far were the fish are at Caney, it really depends on the temp. The colder it gets, the further back the fish are. Caney is always the best when things start cooling down after summer.