If memory serves me right, Its the official start of the summer pool elevation for Lake Conway. Hopefully no more 1 foot Low water conditions for a while. Now lets get some rain an filler up! And let the spawn begin.
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If memory serves me right, Its the official start of the summer pool elevation for Lake Conway. Hopefully no more 1 foot Low water conditions for a while. Now lets get some rain an filler up! And let the spawn begin.
We actually brought the lake early this year due to the early warming. The lake has been at or near summer pool (263.0) for almost a month. It is currently right at 263.0.
Nice, thanks, can we add another foot to the top of the Gates? Maybe make it 264. LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by D10
I wish it were that easy!
"Beware the Ides of March" :scratchhead WS
I agree bring this thing up just have your companion on stand by D10 in case a major rain hits
Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. We have a water level management plan that we need to follow to reduce the likelihood of flooding.Quote:
Originally Posted by jtg
lake conway has more than enough water in it at all times for the fish, so why are the humans the ones always whining about putting more water in :Rofl :popcorn
Stumps would be my guess.:donoQuote:
Originally Posted by ibmack
I know D10...i actually live on the lake so I know me and the wife sure do appreciate everything you do to keep us from floating away
maybe, but all that does is hide the ones you see when it's at winter pool :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Mac Daddy
What it does is it puts a foot more water over shallow bedding fish. High water aids in strong spawns.Quote:
Originally Posted by ibmack
Not to mention higher survival rates to fry.
How difficult is it to tight line spider rigging the Gold Creek area or is it just a mess waiting to happen without using floats?
Its doable. Just be quick on reverse with the trolling motor. People do it all the time. I never try to fish more than 4 rods at a time though. I hate having 8 of them hung up on one log or brush pile at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hammmerhead
thanks Guru.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lkconwayguru
I have had a little luck at the river, but had never rigged at Lake Conway. I didn't know if it would be a big mess trying to tight line shallow or just put some floats on OR maybe just single pole jigging around structure would be better.
Pushing shallow would be tuff as most all the shallows in Conway cover with lily pads, and they are just under the surface now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hammmerhead
Single pole or casting a cork would be your best bet in my opinion, if you are going to try to fish shallow for spawners.
Thanks again Guru. I just picked up 4 new 12' poles and a holder. Would like to try it out, but want to actually bring some numbers home. Do you think I should just go back to the river or try Brewer, Lake Conway, etc? It is still pre-spawn in these areas correct?
I have fished brewer, but with limited success, 10 or 12 a trip pretty open body of water and wind creates a challenge at times, the river is not my cup of tea due to lack of effort to learn it. But most areas are still prespawn here in the central area of the state, however its fixing to happen fast. If your a resident of faulkner county, Lake beaver fork has crappie and to the best of my knowledge get relativly light fishing pressure. If your not a resident it cost to much to launch there.
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Originally Posted by Lkconwayguru
Struck out at Lake Conway, just small bass wearing you out and robbing minnows, but went to toad suck around noon. Ended up bringing 10 keepers home, but nothing of real size. You don't even need to start your engine, just troll about 100 yards form the boat ramp.