CJ Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Scrutch, don't be intimidated. This lake has a very high bass/sq. mile ratio. You will get bit! A good start is to get a topo and step back and look at the big picture. No question the bass will have spawning on their mind. They're going to be relating to bays, pockets, and/or coves in some manner. Just pick out an area that looks good to you and break the lake down in smaller areas. I will be leaking info like a BP oil rig when y'all get here. P.S. Don't forget Barkley. More tournaments have been won off Barkley in April in the past. Only problem is, too much rain or inflow will shut down Barkley due to muddy water whereas Ky. will get just right. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 23, 2011 Super User Posted January 23, 2011 CJ, So does higher water tend to chase the fish shallow? How does it USUALLY affect the fish? Well yes, what I call shallow. The rising water puts a lot of cover that was once unavailable in the water. It never fails. The majority of the bass go back, no matter the surface temps. If the elevation stays down, that's no problem either, maybe better for some cause the fish will stay congregated yet that could be hit or miss. I will give more specific info in person once you arrive. I'm very open to the BR crew but I am a tournament fisherman and I cant post detailed reports on here. I'll respond to PM's when time gets closer but even a lure list would be overwhelming. I will say this and not to plug for any sponsors but, Rage Craws in Falcon Craw color is a sure bet! Regardless of water elevation, t-rigs, small cranks like DT-6 and 100 and 200 Bandits should be good. We'll just have to see how Spring pans out. Thanks CJ. I really appreciate any info I can get. I completely understand your not wanting do divulge a lot of info. I wouldn't either in your shoes. Although I've been bass fishing for over 30 years, I'm relatively new to the concept of "putting the puzzle together" on strange waters. Most of my bass fishing has come on very familiar local lakes and farm ponds, mainly small waters. So the "puzzle" to me is much easier. As a rule, I generally don't do very well on bigger, unfamiliar waters. This is an area of my expertise that I really want to improve. Maybe when we get to KY lake, I'll have a plan put together for you local experts to critique and change so I can learn a little more. Long Mike can verify this from Lake Fork and Jimzee/PitchinKid will verify it from Guntersville: Find something that looks like what you fish back home and go to it. They'll be there. Quote
scrutch Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 That's sorta what I was planning to do. I'm really excited to put this together and see if I can get some results. I think Rhino has got me talked into the navplanner2. I'm getting a big bonus at work in March. That's gonna add SI and a bigger TM to my boat. I'm like a little kid on Christmas eve that can't go to sleep. If my kids could read this, they'd be laughing at me. Quote
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Super User burleytog Posted January 25, 2011 Super User Posted January 25, 2011 FiveBass better make it. I'm definitely trying to make it happen. KY Lake is full of bass and a great place to tune your skills. No shortage of bites down there. He can't make it there unless I tag along as navigator. He never would have made it through Nashville without me. Quote
Super User CWB Posted January 25, 2011 Super User Posted January 25, 2011 FiveBass better make it. I'm definitely trying to make it happen. KY Lake is full of bass and a great place to tune your skills. No shortage of bites down there. He can't make it there unless I tag along as navigator. He never would have made it through Nashville without me. So that means you're both coming, right? : Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 FiveBass better make it. I'm definitely trying to make it happen. KY Lake is full of bass and a great place to tune your skills. No shortage of bites down there. He can't make it there unless I tag along as navigator. He never would have made it through Nashville without me. So that means you're both coming, right? : No, I won't be there. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 FiveBass better make it. I'm definitely trying to make it happen. KY Lake is full of bass and a great place to tune your skills. No shortage of bites down there. He can't make it there unless I tag along as navigator. He never would have made it through Nashville without me. So that means you're both coming, right? : No, I won't be there. Ask your doctor if you can discontinue your Noballsatall medication for a week or so. ;D Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 FiveBass better make it. I'm definitely trying to make it happen. KY Lake is full of bass and a great place to tune your skills. No shortage of bites down there. He can't make it there unless I tag along as navigator. He never would have made it through Nashville without me. So that means you're both coming, right? : No, I won't be there. Ask your doctor if you can discontinue your Noballsatall medication for a week or so. ;D You fund the trip and explain to my boss why I need another week off and I'm in. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 While I can't pay for your travel expenses, I don't think the guys in our room would mind you crashing, rent free, with us. You can have my bed. I'll take the floor. Quote
1inStripes Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 While I can't pay for your travel expenses, I don't think the guys in our room would mind you crashing, rent free, with us. You can have my bed. I'll take the floor. He might prefer you in bed with him. Quote
Pitchinkid Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 While I can't pay for your travel expenses, I don't think the guys in our room would mind you crashing, rent free, with us. You can have my bed. I'll take the floor. Ill pay for everything, but you have to strangle at least 2 kittens with your bare hands on video tape. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 While I can't pay for your travel expenses, I don't think the guys in our room would mind you crashing, rent free, with us. You can have my bed. I'll take the floor. Ill pay for everything, but you have to strangle at least 2 kittens with your bare hands on video tape. Bored? ;D Quote
Pitchinkid Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 While I can't pay for your travel expenses, I don't think the guys in our room would mind you crashing, rent free, with us. You can have my bed. I'll take the floor. Ill pay for everything, but you have to strangle at least 2 kittens with your bare hands on video tape. Bored? ;D i think the whole Spartacus thing is messing with my head. Violent thoughts. Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 While I can't pay for your travel expenses, I don't think the guys in our room would mind you crashing, rent free, with us. You can have my bed. I'll take the floor. Ill pay for everything, but you have to strangle at least 2 kittens with your bare hands on video tape. AJ, you are one sick puppy. :D Quote
Pitchinkid Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 While I can't pay for your travel expenses, I don't think the guys in our room would mind you crashing, rent free, with us. You can have my bed. I'll take the floor. Ill pay for everything, but you have to strangle at least 2 kittens with your bare hands on video tape. AJ, you are one sick puppy. :D lol. not really. I just know Burley loves his cats. Just taking a little jab at him. It does get darker and meaner evertime i read it. You and your wife gonna be able to stay the whole week Ghoti. Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 AJ, we'll be arriving Saturday, and leaving Tuesday. That's all the time off I can get. I do not have vacation time. I get two personal days per academic year. I use those for Monday and Tuesday of the RoadTrip. If you're there Saturday make sure you show up for the Saturday Night Wine & Cheese Soiree. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 AJ, we'll be arriving Saturday, and leaving Tuesday. That's all the time off I can get. I do not have vacation time. I get two personal days per academic year. I use those for Monday and Tuesday of the RoadTrip. If you're there Saturday make sure you show up for the Saturday Night Wine & Cheese Soiree. Oh, we'll be there. We're a little more "Beer and Nachos" than "Wine and Cheese," but we can still play along. ;D Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 Oh, almost forgot. I picked up the main ingredient for my "Apple Pie" that I promised last year. Jimzee and PitchinKid had a test sip last year. A wonderful night's sleep will follow. ;D Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 Wayne, this year it will be more beer and sandwiches than wine and cheese. last year more than half the folks who showed up had been on the water all day, and were looking for a bit more than finger food. So, this year we'll have a sandwich bar, with salads and whatever. I'll still bring a selection of wines and cheeses. I may be able to talk my sweetie into making some dessert. Everybody is welcome. Saturday night; 7 & 7 7:00 PM at cabin #7 Quote
Pitchinkid Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Wayne, this year it will be more beer and sandwiches than wine and cheese. last year more than half the folks who showed up had been on the water all day, and were looking for a bit more than finger food. So, this year we'll have a sandwich bar, with salads and whatever. I'll still bring a selection of wines and cheeses. I may be able to talk my sweetie into making some dessert. Everybody is welcome. Saturday night; 7 & 7 7:00 PM at cabin #7 you had me at beer....and dessert. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted January 27, 2011 Super User Posted January 27, 2011 Yep, it's what I love about this group. They have a lot of class, it's just all LOW. Ronnie Quote
Deb Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I'm betting there might be another pan full of Kentucky Mudd Pie for dessert if anyone's interested......Let me know, I remember how to make it Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 28, 2011 Super User Posted January 28, 2011 Yep, it's what I love about this group. They have a lot of class, it's just all LOW. Ronnie Harrumph! Harrumph! Young man, I'll have you know that I am far from a low class individual. I am a sixth grade graduate. I have almost seven teethes. And, I drink only the finestes box wine. In addition, when drinking the wine from my favorite coffee cup, I always point my little pinky away from the cup. For those of you who want me to define what a little pinky is, don't go there. ;D Quote
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