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Lake Conroe - bass fishing - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
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11/23/16 10:37 PM
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Kuhuna
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I am going to be fishing Conroe for the first time tomorrow and will be launching out of Stow A Way marina just north of 1097 on the east side of the lake. If you have any pointers as to general pattern and baits to try please let me know. Taking my 7 year daughter and would appreciate any help to make it a successful day.
Last edited by Kuhuna; 11/23/16 11:05 PM.
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
#11948515
11/23/16 10:58 PM
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
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11/24/16 12:00 AM
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Phoenix_Ed
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I'll be up there somewhere, launching on the south end. Not really sure what I'll do, but can't beat a shakey head for the kiddos.
Wishin I was fishin!! ..............>(((//*> 2021 Phoenix 819 - Mercury 200 4 Stroke - Ultrex Her name is Novia Número Cinco. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega DI - Helix 12 Mega SI - Mega 360 PB Largemouth - 9.51 - Toledo Bend - March 2014
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
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11/24/16 08:27 PM
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Kuhuna
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
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11/25/16 01:56 AM
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Phoenix_Ed
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Same here! But hey I enjoyed the day on the water.
Wishin I was fishin!! ..............>(((//*> 2021 Phoenix 819 - Mercury 200 4 Stroke - Ultrex Her name is Novia Número Cinco. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega DI - Helix 12 Mega SI - Mega 360 PB Largemouth - 9.51 - Toledo Bend - March 2014
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
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11/25/16 08:07 PM
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Kuhuna
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I feel better. I was beginning to question my skills.
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
#11952360
11/26/16 09:56 PM
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Spooley
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Since I am not a bass fisherman, I have noticed that they seem to target the first cove east from Stowaway Marina....aka: Weir Creek Cove south shoreline. Just put some sweet brush out front and they seem to be jerking 2-4 lbr's regularly.
Rod & Reel PB: Blue Cat 53 lbs/12 lb test, Flathead Cat 78 lbs/20 lb test, Channel Cat 17 lbs 12 lb test, Texas common carp 40 lbs/12 lb test, White crappie 2.8 lbs, Black crappie 2.3 lbs all Lake Conroe
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Spooley]
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11/28/16 01:35 AM
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Phoenix_Ed
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Since I am not a bass fisherman, I have noticed that they seem to target the first cove east from Stowaway Marina....aka: Weir Creek Cove south shoreline. Just put some sweet brush out front and they seem to be jerking 2-4 lbr's regularly. Now you tell me! I was back up there Saturday, caught 3, none over 16". Not sure if it is the weather or that I just plain suck! I'm going with the weather.
Wishin I was fishin!! ..............>(((//*> 2021 Phoenix 819 - Mercury 200 4 Stroke - Ultrex Her name is Novia Número Cinco. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega DI - Helix 12 Mega SI - Mega 360 PB Largemouth - 9.51 - Toledo Bend - March 2014
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
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11/28/16 07:20 PM
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Well to confirm your thoughts, it was tough. Was there Saturday, 3 keepers off a dozen or so fish. I only caught 4 fish and non kept, the rest caught by my guide for the day.
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
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11/28/16 08:24 PM
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jaw116
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Welcome to Conroe.... The lake that makes you doubt yourself.
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: jaw116]
#11955815
11/29/16 01:54 AM
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RHP
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Welcome to Conroe.... The lake that makes you doubt yourself. Indeed! But I've been doing pretty well on G-tails lately. Almost everything in 2-5' after 3:30.
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
#11959364
12/01/16 01:58 AM
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gut hooked
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That's good to hear bc I go from 20-30 on Fayette to 2-3 a day on conroe....the lake is in my head big time....
The lake is about target fishing, docks, brush piles and SOME, NOT ALL riprap...absolutely have to be able to read electronics, bc most of the lake looks good but has 0 fish.....
And colors matter.....
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
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12/03/16 04:00 PM
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Froghunter
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Im A terrible bass fisherman to start with and going to conroe makes it even harder on me. I usually fish there jan-March for hybrid striper. I really enjoy chasing them.
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: Kuhuna]
#11973671
12/08/16 08:17 PM
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bccougar
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now is not a good time for Conroe. cold fronts shut it down pretty bad, plus all the water rising over a foot didn't help. My advice is to wait till conditions are more stable.
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Re: Lake Conroe - first time tomorrow - need a little advice
[Re: bccougar]
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12/08/16 08:44 PM
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Phoenix_Ed
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now is not a good time for Conroe. cold fronts shut it down pretty bad, plus all the water rising over a foot didn't help. My advice is to wait till conditions are more stable. Aww come on now! Only a foot, try a foot and a half! I was up there yesterday, water way up, 60 degrees plus or minus a degree, and in some areas muddy. I caught two dinks. But it is always good to be on the water.
Wishin I was fishin!! ..............>(((//*> 2021 Phoenix 819 - Mercury 200 4 Stroke - Ultrex Her name is Novia Número Cinco. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega DI - Helix 12 Mega SI - Mega 360 PB Largemouth - 9.51 - Toledo Bend - March 2014
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