Conway 10 Plus Inchers

Myself and CrappieGreg went out after the Long two day stretch of rain and found the going pretty tuff but we still managed to fill the bottom of the live well with our first mess of some legal fish under the new size limit. We jigged brush with Chart Southern Pro's Little Hustlers and caught several just short fish which we released. We saw some that we know were keeping under sized fish. I think a sign at the ramps would help to let people know about the new size limit. Its always nice to see the bottom of the livewell covered at the end of the day at least you know you got enuff for dinner. Greg had a great time as usual buddy. Tight Lines...
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Nice! Good job as usual fellas!

Good job guys. The bite is definitely tough right now.

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Originally Posted by CrappiePro

Myself and CrappieGreg went out after the Long two day stretch of rain and found the going pretty tuff but we still managed to fill the bottom of the live well with our first mess of some legal fish under the new size limit. We jigged brush with Chart Southern Pro's Little Hustlers and caught several just short fish which we released. We saw some that we know were keeping under sized fish. I think a sign at the ramps would help to let people know about the new size limit. Its always nice to see the bottom of the livewell covered at the end of the day at least you know you got enuff for dinner. Greg had a great time as usual buddy. Tight Lines...
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Good job guys! Signs will be put up on Monday at all access areas around the lake..

Nice job guys.

not to bad considering the weather over the past few days, it always fun to get out no matter how many we catch buddy! looking forward to our next outing

Good job fellas. .

I thought about it but couldn't force myself to go. Good job guys:)

WOW thats what I am talking about slab's!!

good catch .... how much did the lake rise after the rains??

About a foot but it will fall quick as the gates are flowing.

Duck season goes out 1/25 ... will the managers level the lake out around that time??

In my boat, the bluegill go on top:biggrin. Nice mess

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Originally Posted by justdriftin

Duck season goes out 1/25 ... will the managers level the lake out around that time??

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We have to maintain the winter pool lake level at 262.0 feet (one foot below normal pool hight of 263.0) for flood control purposes. Water going to the WMA is just a bonus in this situation. Normal pool level of 263.0 runs from March 15th to November 15th. We generally let the lake start to fill back up at the beginning of March so that it will be at full pool by March 15th. We were planing to start a debris removal project out of Palarm Creek (below the dam) this Monday. But because we received 3 inches of rain, we ha to discharge water from the lake. Once the lake gets back down to 262.0, work will begin. While the heavy equipment is down in the Palarm Creek drainage, we will not be able to discharge water from the lake. So you may observe the lake level be higher than 262.0 until this work is completed.

put some on the 89 bridge areas where the dudes fish under the bridge from the bank. many a dink put in the coolers there.

D10, how long do you anticipate the scheduled work to take?

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Originally Posted by craftshaw

D10, how long do you anticipate the scheduled work to take?

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I am not sure. If depends on when the ground will be dry enough for them to get the equipment in. My guess is that is will take a week or two. Might be longer.

will u post when the drawdown is completed so we will know in advance b4 we head 2 the lake? thanks.P

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Originally Posted by ibmack

will u post when the drawdown is completed so we will know in advance b4 we head 2 the lake? thanks.P

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I guess that I do not understand what you are getting at. We are just releasing water to get the lake back down to 262.0 feet. Currently the lake is at 262.4 feet. The gates will probably be closed tomorrow sometime. Does this answer your question? If not, holler at me on the phone number below. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by D10

I guess that I do not understand what you are getting at. We are just releasing water to get the lake back down to 262.0 feet. Currently the lake is at 262.4 feet. The gates will probably be closed tomorrow sometime. Does this answer your question? If not, holler at me on the phone number below. Thanks.

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yes it did. sorry I didn't ask the question right. just wanted to know when the gates will be shut. went to the bridge area yesterday and the current undertow was so strong from the drawdown my 1/4" jig (with a split shot attached) stayed at a 45 degree angle and I couldn't get down to those big slabs hovering on the bottom. that's my excuse anyway and I am sticking to it :biggrin

way to go guys

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Originally Posted by ibmack

yes it did. sorry I didn't ask the question right. just wanted to know when the gates will be shut. went to the bridge area yesterday and the current undertow was so strong from the drawdown my 1/4" jig (with a split shot attached) stayed at a 45 degree angle and I couldn't get down to those big slabs hovering on the bottom. that's my excuse anyway and I am sticking to it :biggrin

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Gates were shut this morning at 6:30am.

thanks Matt, guess I best find my pick so I can break the ice at the launching ramp:peacesmile