Thread: Lake Conway

Originally Posted by ibmack

heading to lake conway tomorrow, around 89 bridge area, any words of wisdom for fishing during this frigid spell??

paul

Low and slow... Use a small 1/16 or 1/32 jig in orange or chartreuse, and a small white and chartreuse Stinger or Midsouth tube. Fish the stumps and trees on the edge of the channel just off the bottom(10-12ft.) You might have to let it sit still for a minute or two before they bite, so dont get in a hurry. Also, jig the brush piles, there are many. Again, the ones on the edge of the channel are best. I like to move a lot, fish a spot and pick off the active ones, usually two or three, then move on. Give it thirty minutes or so and come back and get a few more. Some people tie up on a spot and that works ok, but not as good IMO. I can go catch a few more on another spot while they are waiting for theirs to re-load. You can try jigging the bridge pilings, but I always do better on the wood. Good luck!!

thanks for the advice. will let you know tonight if I do any good.
paul

Sure do admire your bravery.

or possibly stupidity, hehehe. heading out now.

Originally Posted by ibmack

or possibly stupidity, hehehe. heading out now.

The bite is best there at daylight, but you can probably get a few to bite this evening. May be a little slow midday.

My advice is dress warm!

dress warm and wait for your post when you get back.

Originally Posted by Cmj

Low and slow... Use a small 1/16 or 1/32 jig in orange or chartreuse, and a small white and chartreuse Stinger or Midsouth tube. Fish the stumps and trees on the edge of the channel just off the bottom(10-12ft.) You might have to let it sit still for a minute or two before they bite, so dont get in a hurry. Also, jig the brush piles, there are many. Again, the ones on the edge of the channel are best. I like to move a lot, fish a spot and pick off the active ones, usually two or three, then move on. Give it thirty minutes or so and come back and get a few more. Some people tie up on a spot and that works ok, but not as good IMO. I can go catch a few more on another spot while they are waiting for theirs to re-load. You can try jigging the bridge pilings, but I always do better on the wood. Good luck!!

Good stuff right there buddy!