Just In Case You Needed an Excuse

March 28, 2007

Photo Conman’s Guide Service

I heard from Mike Noles a good friend and Outdoor Guide that the fishing on Lake Phelps is heating up.

I think this is the earliest I’ve caught bass on a buzz bait, but these warm nights have got the bass and bream here on Lake Phelps kicked in to a higher than normal activity level for this time of the year.

We have certainly had a warm spell lately and I guess it has really turned the fish on.

I caught five on a buzz bait this afternoon. VERY early for that kind of stuff, but they were blowing up on a slow run bait!

Mike and his wife Connie run Conman’s Guide Service and Vacation Cottages right on the shores of Lake Phelps. There is not a better setting if you are looking for a way to get away and relax. I’ve enjoyed their hospitality a number of times. They have a number of cottages that are for rent as well as a campground to pitch a tent if you prefer the more roughing it approach. Their guests have access to a private boat launch but you really don’t need a boat to fish Lake Phelps it’s a wade fisherman’s dream spot. Early season you may want to opt for the waders but as the season gets going a pair of shorts is all you need.

We still have a few weeks till turkey season kicks in maybe a few days at the lake is what you need give Mike and Connie a call and see if they have any openings an early start to the season may mean some rentals are still available.