On average, the main channel of the lake is about a mile and a half wide. You do want to be in the channel if the wind is blowing from the South at twenty plus. AS CWB said, the lake is about 200 hundred miles long, so the waves have ample opportunity to build up into downright dangerous conditions. Hopefully, some of you KY locals will chime in here.

You pretty much said it Mike. It's even dangerous in a 21 ft. bass boat, yes even in a Ranger. : I lost a cousin 2 years ago due to high winds on the lake. If it gets over 20 mph out of the south or north.

Don't get worried though. The bay that the Moor's is located in is as big as most lakes and hold plenty of fish. It is protected from high winds in most spots. Another thought is that you can always load up and drive over the dam to Barkley. The north end of Barkley runs east and west. It's where I go when the wind gets up on Ky. and I'll probably be doing a lot of fishing over there anyway. Barkley has more shallow cover than Ky.

This is starting to remind me of my days of running on Lake Michigan.  There were a couple of times when the only reasonable option to get back home was to hitch a ride <on dry land> back to the truck/trailer to retrieve our boat.  I guess we'll have to keep an eye on the weather report each morning.

Just to let you all know there were three fish over 10 pounds caught, all in the same tournament, this past Saturday.  The biggest went a little over 11.

Speed, there is a ton of wood on Barkley, but like you said it depends on how much rain we get on if it's worth fishing. A lot of solid fish are caught here early in the year.

Lund, there's plenty of places to trailer to if the wind happens to blow hard out of the north or south.  Plenty of boat ramps within reasonable driving distance on both lakes to find better protective water.

It's pretty easy to figure out if you are gonna get beat to death or not.

Wayne, Barkley may have more shallow cover given the lakes stay at normal pool levels.

bowfish12, that tournament ran out of Paris Landing didn't it? That's awesome! The fish are getting bigger! The shad kill probably helped but 3 double digits on the same day used to be unheard of.

It was out of Mason's boat dock in Big Richland Creek.  I think most of the fish caught in that tournament came from the New Johnsonville area.  The tournament was the TN River Trail.

There was a fish over 12 lb. caught last Sept. or Aug.  It came from around the Richland Creek area.

There are a lot of really big fish that have been caught the past few years, I wouldn't be surprised to see a true giant this year.

I hope its me Bowfish12 8-)

Hey folks, I want to remind you once again to go to the poll in the Everything Else forum and post your vote on whether or not you will be joining us for burgers on Monday night. Big-O will be giving us a little talk on the art of structure fishing. Based on his ability to put people on BIG fish, it should be very informative and entertaining.

We have a couple of other speakers lined up also. Details to be posted later.

Anyone know Hank Parker? Maybe he'll give a little talk.  See if he's interested in coming to Kenlake. Ya never know, he might just film an episode of Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine when he comes.

The answer's always no, 'till you ask!

scrutch, tell me more.

I would but its during exams.

scrutch, tell me more.

I was just wondering if anyone knew him.  I may be all wet here but, I think it would be a great opportunity for him to maybe film an episode of spring bass fishing at Kenlake.

I don't think it'd be a tough sell to get him to get himself some exposure to -what I think is- his core customer base.  Bass Resource has 31000 bass fishing members.  That's a pretty focused group of customers for a guy like him.  We are the guys buying the products he promotes, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Berkley, Ranger, etc, etc.

If you ask me, He would be near the top of my wish list of speakers.  I would certainly think that SOMEBODY at this forum has a connection to him.

Let's shake the tree and see what falls out.

My wife's cousin's uncle knows his son's nephew's niece.

You're gonna love listening to Big-O. Down to earth and knows his stuff. JJ was a riot last trip to KY lake.

Maybe Big-O can hogtie one of the Strike King Guys.

How about our own touring pro, Deb! She's alot prettier than Big-O too. ;D

scrutch, tell me more.

I was just wondering if anyone knew him. I may be all wet here but, I think it would be a great opportunity for him to maybe film an episode of spring bass fishing at Kenlake.

I don't think it'd be a tough sell to get him to get himself some exposure to -what I think is- his core customer base. Bass Resource has 31000 bass fishing members. That's a pretty focused group of customers for a guy like him. We are the guys buying the products he promotes, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Berkley, Ranger, etc, etc.

If you ask me, He would be near the top of my wish list of speakers. I would certainly think that SOMEBODY at this forum has a connection to him.

Let's shake the tree and see what falls out.

Notice I said "near" the top of my list.  I'm really excited to listen to Big "O", I'm a rage tail nut.  Too bad Deb's already taken, she's my kinda gal!  I wouldn't have to hide my "bait monkey addiction" from her! ;D ;D ;D

Just wanted to let everyone know that it looks as if we are going to have at least eighteen boats making the trip.  There are thirteen empty seats available for you non-boaters. Four of the boats with empty seats can accommodate three fisher people (I'm trying to be politically correct here.)  Based on the Registration Forms, only eight folks have stated that a seat was needed.  It appears that no one will be fishing from the bank this year.

On a side note, would those of you who are arriving early and are planning on attending Ghoti & Mary's Wine and munchie party on Saturday evening please PM me?  I'm trying to get a head-count on this one also.

And finally, we will be holding our group get-togethers  on  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights in the meeting room at Moor's.  Those are the evenings we will have speakers.

I'm busy...

So, do we cook close outside and eat in the reserved

room Monday night? Big O can have the first burger

off the grill, but I'm hoping the talk(s) will be during

dinner. Some of us require a full night of rest to maintain

our pleasant personalities and youthful beauty.

I'm busy...

Some of us require a full night of rest to maintain

our pleasant personalities and youthful beauty.

Sorry Pal, it's waaay too late for you!  As for me, I still have my youthful beauty, but my personality REALLY sucks.

Sorry Pal, it's waaay too late for you! As for me, I still have my youthful beauty, but my personality REALLY sucks.

Youthful beauty? A young orangutan maybe.

Note to self.  Find Jensen's reels and fill them with sand.

Note to self. Find Jensen's reels and fill them with sand.

SAY WHAT????

Note to self. Make sure Goodson's drain plug is nice and tight every night.

P.S. Sand will not hurt a bamboo cane pole.

I'm still trying to arrange a few days off. I would need to be a back seater if it is not to late. I will be a last minute decision because of my profession. How could I contact someone once it gets started if I could manage a day off to come meet some of you? :-?

ctf58, PM sent.  Call me at that number if/when you will make it.

If anyone is interested from WI or IL, let me know.  I have off of work, but wouldn't be able to swing all of the gas expense.  Drop me a line if interested.

K,  I have to ask.   Is anyone going to crappie fish or catfish?

I have my flack jacket on. ;D

I doubt it, but I think crappie are in full swing if

that's what you want to target. "Bud" is the local

King of Crappie, he can tell you when, where and

how. Send him a PM and get him on the phone.

CJ, Greg and Deb are probably on top of it, too.

-Kent

that time of year I typically have a UL along with me.  If I catch one on a crank or jerkbait I'll stop for about 10 min.