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.

That's is going to be the plan in the front of my boat as well.  My panfishing might come about for another reason though.  It will most likely come from the back of the boat.  Jackie IS NOT worried at all about taking a break from bass fishing if she thinks she can catch a dinner's worth of filets.  If she happens across an active school of them, I just might take a break to pitch in.

If memory serves, I remember a couple of guys bringing in a load of Really Big crappie on the last KY trip.

From all I've read, we should be there in the best time to load up some crappie.  You can bet I'll be throwing a crappie jig from time to time.

What is the viz typically like in the lake?

What is the viz typically like in the lake?

On the average about 2-3 ft. of visibility. It could be as stained as 6 in. viz or as clear as 5 ft.

03/18/2011

Both lakes are 3.5 feet over summer pool and 8. 5 ft over winter pool which is where we are supposed to be at this time in March.

On Kentucky Lake the main lake color is slightly stained to stained.

On Lake Barkley the main lake color is stained to heavily stained.

The surface water temps on Barkley are in the lower 50's and temps on Kentucky Lake have risen to the mid to upper 50's.

It is about to get real Good!!! :D

03/18/2011

Both lakes are 3.5 feet over summer pool and 8. 5 ft over winter pool which is where we are supposed to be at this time in March.

On Kentucky Lake the main lake color is slightly stained to stained.

On Lake Barkley the main lake color is stained to heavily stained.

The surface water temps on Barkley are in the lower 50's and temps on Kentucky Lake have risen to the mid to upper 50's.

It is about to get real Good!!! :D

This is not going to help me sleep at night!   

I wish.  It would be nice if it were closer to idaho. lol

What is the viz typically like in the lake?

On the average about 2-3 ft. of visibility. It could be as stained as 6 in. viz or as clear as 5 ft.

CJ,  whats the "typical" pattern that time of year that we will be there? 

What is the viz typically like in the lake?

On the average about 2-3 ft. of visibility. It could be as stained as 6 in. viz or as clear as 5 ft.

CJ, whats the "typical" pattern that time of year that we will be there?

Typically it would be a shallow bite but, there will probably be more than a few patterns producing. There will be pre-spawn, spawning, and fish in between beds. Right now there are fish 2 ft. deep, fish 15 ft. deep and in between.

Thanks!  Sounds like just about everything works!!

Here's a good link for some fishing reports here:

http://www.kentuckylake.com/fishing/reports.shtml

Kick N' Bass and Dave Stewart are usually right on the money with what's going on. It don't hurt to read all of the updated ones though.

GMAN, plastics should be ticket during that time. Spinerbaits and crankbaits may be part of a good pattern.

Green Pumpkin and black and blue are great colors to start with for plastics. Chartuese and white with 4 1/2 gold willow leaf for spinner baits in 1/2 oz. Most chartuese, shad, or craw colored cranks will work.

I need to get off my butt and make me some lures. Thanks CJ.

BTW,  I'll be there tuesday for most of the day too.

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

Nope, we don't know nuttin......with both of us working in the BEST tackle store on Ky/Barkley Lakes, we get absolutely NO useful information....Stick to Bud and CJ 

Let's go FISHIN !

I need to get off my butt and make me some lures. Thanks CJ.

GMAN, You gonna tie up some Kenlake Specials for the roadtrip?  If you bring 'em, I'll probably buy as many of the hottest colors as I can afford!

Jackie and I are going to host a steak dinner on Tuesday evening.  All of you are invited to attend, I'd just like a head count by this coming Friday.

Sign up at the following:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1300473858/0

I want to publicly thank Steve and Jackie for their most generous offer to cook steaks for the group.  Above and beyond the call of duty!

Hey I know I've been undecided for awhile but, I'm am for sure unable to go now due work conflict and I have a 2 day tournament the weekend I would of been able to go.

Sorry, would of liked to meet all you guys.

Austin

Fellow Members,

My schedule just opened up and I will be able to attend from Tues-Friday.  ;D

I have a boat and woiuld be willing to take on a partner for the week if anyone is interested (please PM me). I don't yet have a room reserved either, going to check later this week for availability...

Thanks!

Jeff

Fellow Members,

My schedule just opened up and I will be able to attend from Tues-Friday. ;D

I have a boat and woiuld be willing to take on a partner for the week if anyone is interested (please PM me). I don't yet have a room reserved either, going to check later this week for availability...

Thanks!

Jeff

WOO-HOO!

Man, that's great!

                        

Fellow Members,

My schedule just opened up and I will be able to attend from Tues-Friday. ;D

I have a boat and woiuld be willing to take on a partner for the week if anyone is interested (please PM me). I don't yet have a room reserved either, going to check later this week for availability...

Thanks!

Jeff

If you go to Moors' website, their availability utlity shows a few rooms still open.  Jump while you can!

http://www.moorsresort.com/index.html

Just for general information......use your brain while you are here.

Two deaths this morning at Ky Dam....boat too close to the dam, report says motor stalled and over the dam they went.

Not a good way to start the year

On a positive note....some good fish are being caught. Saw the pic of a 10lb largemouth caught today.

Right now, the jerk bait bite has re-emerged....not saying that's what the big girl was caught on but that's all the guys bought

Mike-

RE Your new Avatar.

No offense, but you look better going the other way.

Fellow Members,

My schedule just opened up and I will be able to attend from Tues-Friday.  ;D

I have a boat and woiuld be willing to take on a partner for the week if anyone is interested (please PM me). I don't yet have a room reserved either, going to check later this week for availability...

Thanks!

Jeff

Check your messages.

CWB