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 Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: mev002]
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03/11/13 04:53 PM
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Sugar Land Wes
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I was pleasnatly surprised at my succes particularly on Saturday with 25-30mph winds - I was able to get two checks on Saturday and one more on Sunday. All of my money fish were caught on a ridge in 8-12 ft of the water but on the south shoreline surpringly. I did lose another money fish in what was probably 18 inches of water on a north bank retaining wall. I dont think the spawn was fully on on the south half of the lake.
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: mev002]
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03/11/13 06:10 PM
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Bayou Burner
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Now that the tournament is over, anyone have any info on what the fish are biting and what areas I should be fishing?
I havent fished Conroe in 2+ years, and have a really good chance of getting down there this week to kill a day or two. Any help would be appreciated. Pick your go-to and get at it... North end: Spawning activity.
"Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway."
John Wayne
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: mev002]
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03/11/13 07:32 PM
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deasley
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Now that the tournament is over, anyone have any info on what the fish are biting and what areas I should be fishing? jigs worked for me...mostly a football head....when I could find rocks 3-8ft. that was my first time on that lake it did get rough i got one check i think 9-10 sunday it was fun though...i didnt catch anything over 5lbs or under 3lbs but would have had 18-19lbs a day easy...most of my time spent around stow-away...
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Marathonman]
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03/11/13 08:12 PM
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Looks like I'm heading to Conroe this week after seeing 55 bass bw 5-8 pounds weighed in at Conroe....
Not to mention two over 10!
Dang! Looks like I'm heading to Conroe this week after seeing 55 bass bw 5-8 pounds weighed in at Conroe....
Not to mention two over 10!
Dang! You have to remember that it is the equivalent of about 900 days of fishing.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Mark Jones]
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03/11/13 10:44 PM
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ripnlips
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Anytime you put 600+ anglers on a lake there is gonna be some big fish caught !! I enjoyed this Tourny and look forward to next year this was the first time I fished and think it couldn't have been any better and I didn't draw a check but did catch alot of 2-3.5 lb fish.
If you haven't fished a oakly event u should give it a try good times
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Mark Jones]
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03/12/13 12:10 AM
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Scott Gordon
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I look forward to this event each year as it is one of my favorites of the entire tour. Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to meet many of you and the event is one big party at "Papa's on the Lake". We always see those BIG CONROE BASS and this event didn't disappoint. The weather was a challenge for sure, blew so hard on Saturday our stage podium started breaking apart, then the storm that hit right at launch brought some of the strongest north wind I have ever experienced.
Had an amazing time and cannot wait until we return!!
Scott Gordon
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Scott Gordon]
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03/14/13 03:34 AM
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Matt Thorpe
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I look forward to this event each year as it is one of my favorites of the entire tour. Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to meet many of you and the event is one big party at "Papa's on the Lake". We always see those BIG CONROE BASS and this event didn't disappoint. The weather was a challenge for sure, blew so hard on Saturday our stage podium started breaking apart, then the storm that hit right at launch brought some of the strongest north wind I have ever experienced.
Had an amazing time and cannot wait until we return!! . I know that north wind and the rain that come with it blew me off my gps trail while headed out before daylight. I had trouble seeing and ended up in middle of lake in some swells I hope to never see again, lol
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Mark Jones]
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03/14/13 05:18 AM
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Conroe is relatively small, but with the bulkheads, it will turn plain mean in a heartbeat. I ran up north about 12:00 Saturday when it was starting to get rough, then back south around 2:30. It was rough, but we never got wet.
Saw a couple folks take a bath. I hope they had a bar of soap & towel in the boat.
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Mark Jones]
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03/14/13 04:08 PM
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Fishspanker]
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03/14/13 07:43 PM
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Mark Jones
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Looks like I'm heading to Conroe this week after seeing 55 bass bw 5-8 pounds weighed in at Conroe....
Not to mention two over 10!
Dang! Looks like I'm heading to Conroe this week after seeing 55 bass bw 5-8 pounds weighed in at Conroe....
Not to mention two over 10!
Dang! You have to remember that it is the equivalent of about 900 days of fishing. Last April Sealy put 3000+ anglers on Rayburn and the top 5 bass weighed in were 10.83, 10.24, 8.14, 7.85 and 7.81 respectively. This March we had right at 600 anglers on Conroe and the top 5 bass were 10.41, 10.19, 8.58, 8.49 and 8.32 respectively. Say what you want to about Lake Conroe but in Feb, March and April there aren't many lakes in the state that can stack up to it. We've run the tournament there for 15 years and it's taken an average of at least 9lbs to win. You can't argue with the stats.
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Mark Jones]
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03/14/13 07:55 PM
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Fishspanker
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Looks like I'm heading to Conroe this week after seeing 55 bass bw 5-8 pounds weighed in at Conroe....
Not to mention two over 10!
Dang! Looks like I'm heading to Conroe this week after seeing 55 bass bw 5-8 pounds weighed in at Conroe....
Not to mention two over 10!
Dang! You have to remember that it is the equivalent of about 900 days of fishing. Last April Sealy put 3000+ anglers on Rayburn and the top 5 bass weighed in were 10.83, 10.24, 8.14, 7.85 and 7.81 respectively. This March we had right at 600 anglers on Conroe and the top 5 bass were 10.41, 10.19, 8.58, 8.49 and 8.32 respectively. Say what you want to about Lake Conroe but in Feb, March and April there aren't many lakes in the state that can stack up to it. We've run the tournament there for 15 years and it's taken an average of at least 9lbs to win. You can't argue with the stats. My point was more along the lines that if they had not touched the grass it probably would have taken a 8+ to win any hour and probably at least a 5.5+ to get in the money. Conroe always has a pretty good average weight per bass.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Mark Jones]
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03/14/13 07:57 PM
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emorydog
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I could argue, I choose not to.
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: emorydog]
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03/14/13 08:06 PM
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Mark Jones
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I could argue, I choose not to. You could argue with anyone about anything...  Here's the stats from Spring of 2011 and Fall of 2011. The surprise was two 10's in September. http://oakleybigbass.com/results/2011/Lake-Conroe-Big-Bass-Classic-/http://oakleybigbass.com/results/2012/Kelly-Jordon-Big-Bass-Classic/But the best of all was the spring of 2010. Here's your top 10 bass. TOP 10 OVERALL
1
DAVID
BOZARTH
12.63
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ROBBIE
GROVE
11.29
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BRIAN
EKDALL
10.72
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WILLIAM
ROSS JR.
10.64
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RUSTY
JEFFCOAT
10.50
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BRENT
HOMAN
10.04
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KEITH
HALL
9.99
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TIM
TRUITT
9.71
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DAVID
COLEMAN
9.65
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JOSEPH
MATAS
9.63 I rest my case. Grass or no grass Conroe kicks them out.
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Re: Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic Update - 10.19lbs
[Re: Mark Jones]
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03/14/13 09:24 PM
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BRZX200
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Conroe is still a great fishery, and one of the best Big Bass lakes in Texas. It is also probably one of the most challenging because the lack of fish holding habitat.
I have had a lot of outstanding days on conroe, but it will Humble even the best of fisherman in a heartbeat.
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