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My dad and I are headed to Grenada March 29-April 6th, he's 77 and can't wade fish. Was wondering if we would be wasting our time w the high water and if we were better off going somewhere else. We spider rig, jig fish and cork fish. Any advice would be appreciated. Coming from Il.
Never wasting time when you’re getting to spend time fishing with your dad. Should be able to find fish, it’s tough fishing right now. Pray for weather to stabilize and no more rain. Lots can change between now and then
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You don't have to wade to catch em that's prolly just the most productive rite now! Can prolly catch the rigging out from the trees! Or getting into it next to the structure!
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Well it's raining now so the water is going to get even higher . I think a cork and minnow around the trees going to be your best bet .
Does anyone think we'd be better off going to a different lake
Don't think lake is going to matter much. Like Mo said, it's going to depend on weather even if we get more rain. Weather needs to stabilize some from these cold fronts that keep coming through. Water warms just a little and settles down you should catch good in shallow water from bost. Depending on where you stay you can still run to Enid or Sardis.
No where near all the catching will be done by waders, come on down and get em.
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Just be sure to check the weather and especially the wind speed and direction. They can sure enough get like an Ocean!
You right there . One year it got so bad on Enid the Game warden ask me to ride around and check the coves out and see if anyone needed help . I have a 22 foot deck boat and it can handle it .Quote:
Originally Posted by 27458
Can't tell you how many boats I've seen sunk at Holiday Lodge on Sardis. Still confusing to me why they can't add some strings of tires or other to break the waves at the ramp. I've never seen a lake get as rough as Sardis! This year you can actually get back in the coves and trees out of it, but then there's the issue of being able to get your boat in and out!Quote:
Originally Posted by Flench
Hire a guide for a day on Grenada and catch a few . Then go to Washington and fish the trees . jmo. Now you know what not to do . :biggrin
That's the only problem I have is loading the boat . I have extra rails welded just for that then I don't back the trailer to far back in the water . Only thing you have to hit it just right . Mite take a few tries to do it but it works .Quote:
Originally Posted by 27458
I’d give anything to fish a day again with my dad fish or not. Heck I would be happy just to sit in the boat on the trailer for an afternoon. Should be some guides with open days or cancelations for you first day of you have the extra funds. Ross Barnett is near, too. It doesn’t get the press like the Corp lakes (not due to a lack of fish for sure) but the water level is stable and that can make a difference in during these monsoon spring flood seasons.
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Best advice I could give ya, is to come on down and fish these lakes, these are the better times with the high water IMO. Clueless fishermen are abound, be it clueless local fishermen, guides or the overall well do ne'ers like me. Not a better time to be had on these lakes when these water is high by my account, come on down boys the water is fine!
I believe there will be a Big Momma Tourney tomorrow. I think it will be Magnolia Crappie Club. Maby you can check their results on their website tomorrow night.
I'm betting that not everyone in the money will have 7 fish, its a grind right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by crm
I would say you would be exactly right. I came down and prefished with a guy and tough doesn’t begin to describe it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
A friend had 9 keepers yesterday . All I can say right now .
9 is a good number right now and bet he had some studs too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Flench
9 keepers on Grenada right now is a fine day.Quote:
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They are killing em in the lower lake at Sardis.Quote:
Originally Posted by kmastr1
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Bill, it’s slowed way down, it’s a grind now to catch good fish, but you’ll be busy all day weeding thru the small ones
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Yep, slowed way down. COE is draining water from Upper Lake now and raising level of lower lake which won't help it, either
Y’all just caught all the big ones. 50-75 Boats a day hammering em. I think the COE is releasing water to re stock it. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by MO' MONEY
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