My first trip of the season is coming up next weekend. Im heading to cedar creek lake located in lincoln county, kentucky. I havent lake fished for bass much since i have become involved in the sport so im unsure what baits to use for this first trip. The forecast as of now is sunny with the temp around 50 degrees. Weather here right now is a little bipolar ( warm one day, snowing the next). According to the pro anglers, crank baits and spinner baits are tough to beat right now for this time of year and supposedly the fluke as well. Can anyone give me some lures theyve had success with at this time of year? Keep in mind the forecast and temperature, all advice will be greatly appreciated. If everything goes as planned and i am able to make the trip, i will fill everyone in on how the trip went and how everyones suggested lures worked.

Jerkbaits, Red Eye Shad and The Rig.

 

 

 

 

My first trip of the season is coming up next weekend. Im heading to cedar creek lake located in lincoln county, kentucky. I havent lake fished for bass much since i have become involved in the sport so im unsure what baits to use for this first trip. The forecast as of now is sunny with the temp around 50 degrees. Weather here right now is a little bipolar ( warm one day, snowing the next). According to the pro anglers, crank baits and spinner baits are tough to beat right now for this time of year and supposedly the fluke as well. Can anyone give me some lures theyve had success with at this time of year? Keep in mind the forecast and temperature, all advice will be greatly appreciated. If everything goes as planned and i am able to make the trip, i will fill everyone in on how the trip went and how everyones suggested lures worked.

Try doing a search for Cedar Creek Lake fishing reports.  There is a local tackle shop down the road that posts a blog with reports.  Last time it was updated as of yesterday was for March 5 or so but they may do an update before your trip.  I was there last week and the water temps were hovering around 46-47 at the surface.  I was doing the initial breakin of my boat and didn't even bring fishing gear so no fishing gear.  Talked to a guy that said it was slow as I was pulling out but they were biting.

Thanks for the advise guys. Dogman i appreciate you directing me to the blog, it was very helpful. The blog mentions jerkbaits are working good for now considering temps are around 46-47 like you said. I plan on taking some jerk baits and shad as road warrior and the blog advised, along with maybe a spinner bait or two. The website talked about how it was a great time to catch a "hog" and thats what im going for. I'll fill everyone in on how the trip goes

Jerkbaits would be my first choice. A 1/8 oz. jig with a plastic trailer would be second. A 4" Senko, wacky rigged would be my third choice. Depends on water clarity temperature and if any ice remains - like we STILL have here!

I dont know about Kentucky but around here Id be fishin' a jig and pig and fishin' it slow.