I'm reading in the paper that Conway is now normal level. Anybody doing any good? It'll be interesting to see how the draw down will affect the spring crappie and summer bluegill.
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I'm reading in the paper that Conway is now normal level. Anybody doing any good? It'll be interesting to see how the draw down will affect the spring crappie and summer bluegill.
I would like to know as well...I do know that Don (Dr. Pepper) went this weekend. Hopefully he will have a report soon.
On another note...Are you about ready to get back in a boat, J?
I'm hoping in another week or two, CEB. Right now I don't think I could handle the cold on my chest. Things are still a bit sore and sensitive. Should be able to start driving later this week though.
Thanks for asking. Feeling better and stronger everyday and look forward to being back to complete normal (without the sick chest feelings) before spring.
Hope all is well with you.
Its good to hear that you are recovering well from the surgery. I know you have to be itching to get back out there.
J Hook
I had planned to maybe drop by and check on you, But those pesky Crappie wouldn't leave me alone.
I went fishing in Wilamena Cove. The usual 30 or so boats were in there. I was the second one off of the launch; so I got my usual spot. I didn't have to move my boat but once and came home with 10 nice ones after about 7 hrs. Can't say that I patterned them. I caught them on both colors of minnows and about 4 different colors of jigs. I was tight lining and casting a slip cork rig.
I saw a couple of guys tight lining bringing up some 2.5 pounders. The biggest ones I saw was a genuine 3 pounder weighed in at the launch. The same fellow had a 2.5 pounder. He was spider rigging just like CEB.
They slowed down about 9:30 and had quit by 2PM. But, I don't think they even knew they were supposed to be messed up with the fluctuations in water levels. I caught mostly males. So, it is not time to start searching the flats yet.
DP
Thanks for the update. And thanks guys for the good words I'm looking forward to getting out there soon. Sounds like Lake Conway is going to shape up nicely.
J
Thanks for the update, Don. Where exactly is Wilamena Cove? I guess I should be gettin' on out there...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by DRPEPPER
I thought that would get your attention.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceb
Get off at Mayflower go back over the freeway. Turn right (north) on 365?? go about 6 miles till you cross Gold creek. Watch for the dirt road right after you cross the creek. Turn right, go to the end to the launch. The guy that runs it is very informative. He also has your minners.
From the launch, go to the right, under train tressel, about 3/4 mile you will see the cove to the right. Go under the pedestian bridge.
From the bridge to the mouth, the depth is about 10'. Right out in the middle it usually is about 9'. Good brush piles right in the middle of the cove, in the middle of the gut as it enters the cove, and just to the right of this pile.
But, I have caught them all over the cove.
You should do well with your style here. The creek itself is good during transitions. The Flats I always mention are directly in front of the launch.
DP
This might be a stupid question?
What time were you getting to the launch.
I usually was one of the first boats out there last year and hate getting behind lines of people who take for ever to launch. What time are you normally launching.
A few questions for you Conway Pros...
Anything good in the 2nd cove?
Anyone know why the fish stack up in Wilamena cove???
Anyone ever try the deep water straight out from Gold Creek Point? Looks promising on the map...
This weekend I was so excited to get back to some familiar water, I couldn't sleep. I was creeping out there well before sunup. Forgot my light it was fun. I didn't hit one stump though I almost landed in the blow down right after the RR bridge. There were already a couple of boats there when I arrived. I don't know where they came from. Like I said...I was the second one launched.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigfishn
CEB
The deeper water you are asking about is where I want to do some more exploring. I think that is where the photos from VegaI are from too. I have done some bream fishing on around the point with roostertails in the spring. I have seen crappie caught from one particular hole on the edge of the creek. Saw a fight there too so I have not tried it.
Don
I may get out and explore that area. It's just that every exploratory mission that I've made to Conway has been a complete disaster. I guess that I just need to put the time in out there and learn where every stump is...:D I read in the Capps and Coleman book that they fished a tournament at Conway. Said that they found the deepest water in the lake, and by the looks of the map, it's gotta either be down by the Hwy 89 bridge or Gold Creek point.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRPEPPER
Hey, does anyone know how much it costs to launch right there at the RR trussel? I'd hate to get out there without enough money; It seems that these days I never have cash on me (thanks to my little sweetheart).
Those are the two deepest holes I know of.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceb
Take you about $5 and that will get you launched and some minners. The launch is $2.
CEB -- Don is right. The deepest part of Conway is the channel area north of the 89 bridge. I've only fished gold creek a couple of times and did ok both times, but there was so many people in the creek and the cove...it was tough.
Over the years in the spring and in the fall I've done well on the east side of the lake in the cypress trees and in the log jams along the shore fishing minnows 6-8 feet deep. The depth averages around 8 to 9 feet in the area. Usually fish tree to tree and stump to stump. Some years I've been lucking and found areas of sunken logs that criss cross that will consistently hold fish for weeks on end.
If you have a map, the area is called Duck Blind.
I've friends who seem to do well consistently in the Pierce Creek area in brush along the bank near the Arkla dock. I've never fished that area, but keep hearing the stories.
J