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Fished Keystone with IkenI today. WT was 62-63 to start with at 10 AM; late afternoon found some 71 degree water. Clarity was good for Keystone at about 2 ft north of the 412 bridge. Floyd managed one 11.5 inch male black crappie. I blanked out on crappie but did score on sand bass.
If anyone has any suggestions for Keystone, I am open to what to do!
But we had a good time!
Enjoyed it today. The Company was good. I told Merle he needs to move to Eufaula...lol.
If I moved to Eufaula, I would probably put that lake in decline just like I did Keystone. EB and a whole bunch of other guys would not like that at all, lol. So guess I will stay put here!
Why dont you try Skiatook, its not too far from you, I hear good things about fishing up the creeks.
Fishers, I think you are right. I was talking with a friend last night about Skiatook. That's probably my best bet! Keystone is only 20 minutes from my front door, but if I don't catch anything..................Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishers
I am going to make a trip soon up one of those creeks, I want to try it before the spawn is over. From what I can tell so far, the boat ride may be an issue. It seems it may be a long slow plow through timber to get to prime areas. I guess you just have to get in there and see how clear of trees the center of the channel is. Either that or talk Ledge into going and he can just run the trees over.
Fishers, I'm not sure which creeks you are thinking about; the creeks that I am familiar with are north of hwy 412. They are not clear of timber but are easily navigable, especially with the water level around normal. Can't speak to south of 412, but don't recall any problems there either. Good luck and let me know how you do!
I've fished the Arkansas river/north side of Keystone several times with no luck at all. I'm sure they are catching them in mud creek from the bank but not sure.
9805, seems like mud creek about sundown, is the best on the north side at this time. Thanks for the update, at least I'm not the only one getting blanked!
Woodworker I have caught them in the first cove north of 412 bridge on the west side,you used to be able to park on the dead end service road and walk a trail back to the cove,real good fishing off the flat rocks.Also the first cove on the east side where the wildlife dept ropes off for the eagles,you might check and see if they have opened up that cove.Also there are a couple of real long coves just off the highway going into Mannford headed west,you park off hwy and walk over railroad track and you are there,used to be really good during spawn.Hope that will help.There are some slabs in Keystone.
Pappascruggs-thanks for the info. I know the first cove on west side, for some reason I never fished it. I also have fished the coves over the railroad tracks near Mannford. Haven't been there this spring; maybe next week. I get a little discouraged, but I'm still in the hunt. Thanks again for the update. Do you fish Keystone now?
i would be trying walnut creek the next couple weeks
No I don't,I live in Norman now,I lived in Owasso for 29 yrs and fished Keystone then.
Okay, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Papascruggs
Dinobot, I tried the cove on the east side of Walnut State Park, but not the creek itself. I'm thinking the creek is west of the park campground, right? Let me know how you do or maybe give me a shout and maybe meet you.Quote:
Originally Posted by dinobot
they should be right up against the rocks on that east side soon
There were lots of folks fishing there Tue but at around 1 pm, in 30 min time, I didn't see one fish come out of the water. But they should be there soon!Quote:
Originally Posted by dinobot
BOT, no one has taken me up on a middle of the night launch under the lights sunday morning, interested?
Sir yes Sir. Wife's working and the little one will be at sisters so I'm free till Sunday night. Just tell me what time to be there.
No pressure boys but there is a guy on the other side of the world looking forward to your report. And you two have a pretty awesome track record on those rare occasions when you're in the same boat so we're expecting something kinda special or at least memorable. Don't spare the details and prevaricate if absolutely necessary. My team is in danger of an early NBA playoff exit so I need somebody to cheer for.. Good luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by dinobot
Not sure how well the weather is gonna cooperate looks like windy with a chance of storms.