Siebert Outdoors Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 This day is dragging. Can we go yet? Quote
Super User CWB Posted April 14, 2011 Super User Posted April 14, 2011 C'mon guys (and Deb) Let's start seeing some patterns and baits to load up on. Shallow in the bays, out on main lake points, creek channels in the bays? Or maybe like Larry was doing 2 years ago. Catching them like crazy right at the entrance to the Marina. Glenn joined him a couple nights. I think one of the soldiers caught a 4+ right before the Wed. meeting off shore. 1 day and counting!!!! Us non-locals need some inside info! Quote
Super User Alpster Posted April 14, 2011 Super User Posted April 14, 2011 Rhino will be here to pick me up in a couple of hours. I have to go and run a couple of errands. We will be at Moor's tomorrow some time. You all have safe travels and we will see you in KY. YAAHOOO! Ronnie Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 be safe guys. I'll see ya tomorrow evening. Quote
bowfish12 Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 CJ, I got your rod and bringing it up Saturday. I'll PM you the price and phone # to meet up Saturday. I'll be in Johnathan creek all day. I really don't feel like battling that wind again on the LBL side. CWB, the only pattern I found last weekend was dragging a carolina rigged lizard on main points with chunk rock. Anything else I couldn't get bit. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Is this county a dry county we will be in??? Quote
Simp Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 CJ, I got your rod and bringing it up Saturday. I'll PM you the price and phone # to meet up Saturday. I'll be in Johnathan creek all day. I really don't feel like battling that wind again on the LBL side. CWB, the only pattern I found last weekend was dragging a carolina rigged lizard on main points with chunk rock. Anything else I couldn't get bit. Hey bowfish what days are you going to be there? I owe you a fishing trip because of that great deal you gave me on that rod. Quote
Simp Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Nothing could be as bad as Pickwick last year, it rain so much I had as much water flowing inside my rain suit as I did outside. There was so much water in the boat the pump could barely keep up, fish could swim in the boat. Pops and I lucked out on that one. We didn't get down there until the day after that storm, but what we saw blew us away. I won't forget this car dealership and all the cars flooded. All you could see was the roofs of the big trucks. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Is this county a dry county we will be in??? Don't know for sure, but bring your own...No issues. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Yup, it's a dry county. BYOB. Quote
oteymc Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Here is the latest report from Dave Stewart - see ya down there! April 14, 2011 Kentucky Lake: Water Level at Ky Dam - 357.77 Surface Temperature - 64 Lake Barkley: Water Level at Barkley Dam - 358.00 Surface Temperature - 63 Both lakes are about one foot below summer pool. These levels are just above the normal TVA River Operating System levels for this date in April. Earlier in the week, the lakes were fluctuating up and down about 6 inches every 24 hours but they have seemed to stabilized some over the past 36 hours. This has been another week of cold fronts with two frontal passages earlier in the week resulting in three plus inches of rain in the lakes area as well as up river. The backs of some of the creeks on Kentucky Lake are stained due to the runoff but more than fishable. Some of the creeks on Barkley are heavily stained and some are just stained. We have another major cold front approaching the lakes area tomorrow with strong storms in the forecast as well as windy conditions. This front also is predicted to drop another two plus inches of rain in the local area. Windy conditions are also in the forecast for Saturday. Anglers venturing on the lakes tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday need to check the latest weather and wind advisories before you launch. Fishing has not changed much since last week. The Largemouth Bass are still staging on lead in banks and secondary points for the most part with some later fish still out on main lake primary points or in the front halves of the creeks and bays. Reports on the Crappie indicate that they have not improved a whole lot over last week. Folks are catching some nice fish just like last week but the numbers of fish caught have been reported as less than one would expect for this late in April. Most of the Crappie being taken are still over staging brush piles in the creeks and bays with only a few reports of shallow fish. This is probably due to the up and down water levels this past week, hopefully the lakes will stabilize or at least quit the yo yo ing up and down so these fish will settle into good spawning patterns. Largemouth Bass: Largemouth are being taken on lead in banks and staging points just off the spawning flats. The numbers of these fish are good with a few nice ones being taken. These fish are staged up to move up to the spawning areas as soon as the water levels come up, which should be within the next week. These staging fish are being taken on medium and shallow running crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits, Texas rigged lizards and creature baits, tube jigs and jigs. Some Largemouth are also being taken on main lake primary point and on channel banks and secondary points in the mouths of the creeks and bays. These fish are obviously the latter part of the spawn fish which have yet to move toward the spawning flats. These fish are being taken on deep diving crankbaits, Carolina and Texas rigged lizards and creature baits and jigs. Smallmouth Bass: Smallmouth Bass are being taken on gravel banks in main lake cuts as well as on gravel banks and points in the front parts of the creeks and bays. These fish are spawning. They are being taken on Carolina rigged creature baits, tube jigs and jigs. The numbers are being reported as low but a few nice fish are being taken. Some of the productive lures reported this week are: Strike King series 5 and series 3 crankbaits in sexy shad, Spro Little John medium running crankbaits in spring craw and black/chartreuse, Bandit 200 and 300 crankbaits in rootbeer/chartreuse and black/red patterns, Strike King red eye shad lipless crankbaits in red craw and sexy shad, Zoom lizards in green pumpkin and pumpkin, Charmer timber pups in green pumpkin, watermelon/purple and watermelon candy, Charmer tubes in road kill, green pumpkin orange flake and green pumpkin orange and purple flake and Slong's jigs in phantom with Net Baits paca chunk trailer. Crappie: Crappie are being taken over brush staging brush piles in 7-12 ft of water by vertically fishing with small jigs and minnows in the creeks and bays. Some nice fish are being taken but the bite is reported as sporadic and numbers low for this time in April. A few reports of early and late in the day Crappie being taken on shallow gravel banks by casting curly tail jigs and road runner lures. Most of these fish are being reported as smaller males. Bluegill/Redear: I have not had any reports on these fish but I would like to comment that over the past few days some of my clients have had Red Ears biting the tails off their plastic lizards as we are fishing for bass on gravel bars and gravel banks just off the spawning flats in about 3-4 ft of water. FLASH: The Cabin Bait and Tackle located on U.S. 62 in Kuttawa will be holding an Open House event on April 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to closing and on April 23rd from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be seminars during the days by many bass fishing professionals and industry representatives. These include professional anglers Guido Hibdon, Deon Hibdon, Payton Hibdon, Bill Smith and Ramie Colson as well as industry representatives Robert Nosbisch (Outlaw Rods) and Steve Riley (Shimano). Noted electronics expert Ben Parker will also be there on April 22nd with a seminar on Hummingbird Sonar and Side Scan. There will also be a number of tackle representatives attending with product specials and more. Be sure to mark you calendars now and plan on attending for some great information, deals and fun. The Cabin also has been given word that Kevin Van Dam will be making an appearance at the store sometime later this summer but no date has yet been set. More to come on this as more information becomes available. FLASH: Fisherman's Headquarters located at the U.S. 68/U.S. 641 triangle in Draffenville has returned to normal seasonal hours and is now open 7 days a week. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to dark Mon thru Sat and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. The store is stocked up with all your needs for bass fishing and panfishing. Come by and check out all the great new bass fishing tackle and get the latest fishing information. I highly recommend both of the above stores for all your fishing needs. The folks at these stores not only know fishing tackle and are friendly, but they are also knowledgeable anglers and can assist you in selecting what you need to put those big fish in the boat while you are here at the lakes. You won't find better tackle shops anywhere else in the lakes area. I also would like to recommend that while you are here in the lakes area that you stop by and visit Jet-A-Marina which is located on U.S. 62 in Calvert City just a couple of miles north of Ky Dam. Not only does Jet-A-Marina have a great showroom full of the latest in Ranger and Stratos bass boats as well as accessories, they also boast a top notch service department that has the best reputation in the region for great service. These folks have taken care of my clients many times when they have had problems with their boats while here and virtually saved their fishing trips from becoming a trip with no boat to fish with. These folks will do everything they can to keep you on the water if at all possible and do it right...no one could ask for more from a boat dealership. Jet-A-Marina also boasts some of the lowest prices for bulk engine oil anywhere. GUIDE SERVICE: For those of you that may not be familiar with my service: I am a full time catch and release bass fishing guide. I only guide for bass. If you want a panfish guide, I would be happy to recommend one but if you want bass, that is what I do. If you book with my service, you will have me as your guide. I provide just for fun bass fishing trips, tournament preparation trips, focused teaching trips and technique instruction. If you are in need of a bass fishing guide, give me a call or drop me an email. I currently have the following dates available for booking in April, May and June: April: Sorry, I am booked up May: 15, 17, 18, 24 June: 27, 28, 29 Of course I am taking reservations for the rest of the season through fall also. Call me or email me for available summer and fall dates. Captain Dave Stewart Bass Buster Guide Service 270-354-5039 dave@kentuckylakeguide.com http://www.kentuckylakeguide.com "Fish With a Professional" 1 Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Lund Explorer, check your PM's. I did, but nothing there. Sent you one. Quote
MNGeorge Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 I did, but nothing there. Sent you one. I got your PM, despite there was no notice of it here. I sent you a reply just to see if it goes through. Your PM answered my question...see you sometime Sunday. Quote
Super User CWB Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Yup, it's a dry county. BYOB. In this case it means: Bring Your Own Box. Couldn't help getting in one more Mike. See everyone tomorrow! Quote
scrutch Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Heading out in one hour to Bloomington, IN to pick up my bro-in-law. Then on to Kenlake! See YAWLL there! Be Safe! Quote
bowfish12 Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Hey bowfish what days are you going to be there? I owe you a fishing trip because of that great deal you gave me on that rod. It looks like Saturday is the only day I can fish. I have some things to take care of Sunday that really need to be done. I might be able to get that stuff done late Saturday night/early Sunday morning and make it back up to fish until dark but don't know yet. As for next week, one of my co-workers is off the whole week, and it would put strain on the rest of the dept. if I was to miss a day or two. I should see some of ya'll Saturday afternoon when I drop those rods off. Give me a shout Saturday during the day and I'll let you know if we are catching any. I'll send you a PM. Quote
Super User CWB Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Heading out in one hour to Bloomington, IN to pick up my bro-in-law. Then on to Kenlake! See YAWLL there! Be Safe! Anyone that hasn't left for the Roadtrip yet I desperately need your help. I just found out I'm out of Chartreuse JJ's Magic. If anyone has an extra bottle or might be passing by an open tackle shop that carries it, I would appreciate picking up a bottle for me. Send me P.M. I'm leaving at 8:00 tonight and will be going past Deb's place around 4:00 - 5:00 A.M. tomorrow and I doubt they will be open. If anyone can pick some up, call 224-234-2985. Thanks in advance. You will be handsomely rewarded. Ken Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Anyone that hasn't left for the Roadtrip yet I desperately need your help. I just found out I'm out of Chartreuse JJ's Magic. If anyone has an extra bottle or might be passing by an open tackle shop that carries it, I would appreciate picking up a bottle for me. Send me P.M. I'm leaving at 8:00 tonight and will be going past Deb's place around 4:00 - 5:00 A.M. tomorrow and I doubt they will be open. If anyone can pick some up, call 224-234-2985. Thanks in advance. You will be handsomely rewarded. Ken I'll be stopping at Deb's place in the early afternoon and will check to see if they have it. Quote
Deb Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Anyone that hasn't left for the Roadtrip yet I desperately need your help. I just found out I'm out of Chartreuse JJ's Magic. If anyone has an extra bottle or might be passing by an open tackle shop that carries it, I would appreciate picking up a bottle for me. Send me P.M. I'm leaving at 8:00 tonight and will be going past Deb's place around 4:00 - 5:00 A.M. tomorrow and I doubt they will be open. If anyone can pick some up, call 224-234-2985. Thanks in advance. You will be handsomely rewarded. Ken I can answer that......we may not get to close by then ......it's been one more busy day! Have seen Ronnie and Tom! Ken, let me know if you don't find any...we dont' carry it in the store but I do believe I may have some at home Quote
Super User senile1 Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Hey, I just wanted to tell the Saturday evening revelers that I am looking forward to meeting you all. I'll be leaving KC in the morning and meeting Dan Timpe (Daniel My Brother) at some strip pits in Illinois for a few hours of fishing. Then I'll be on my way down to Kentucky Lake to meet all of you. I'm really looking forward to it. Ed/senile1 Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Anyone that hasn't left for the Roadtrip yet I desperately need your help. I just found out I'm out of Chartreuse JJ's Magic. If anyone has an extra bottle or might be passing by an open tackle shop that carries it, I would appreciate picking up a bottle for me. Send me P.M. I'm leaving at 8:00 tonight and will be going past Deb's place around 4:00 - 5:00 A.M. tomorrow and I doubt they will be open. If anyone can pick some up, call 224-234-2985. Thanks in advance. You will be handsomely rewarded. Ken Geez! Amateurs! OK, I'll bail you out once again. I have the JJ's you need and will bring it with me if I can get an emergency permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Agency. Quote
Super User CWB Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 Geez! Amateurs! OK, I'll bail you out once again. I have the JJ's you need and will bring it with me if I can get an emergency permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Agency. Thanks Mike. Put this on your vehicle: I'll have a special surprise for you. Now I just have to remember where you get Ripple in a box. See you tomorrow!!!!! Quote
Super User CWB Posted April 15, 2011 Super User Posted April 15, 2011 I can answer that......we may not get to close by then ......it's been one more busy day! Have seen Ronnie and Tom! Ken, let me know if you don't find any...we dont' carry it in the store but I do believe I may have some at home Thanks Deb. Mike has been kind enough to help me out, unless he gets stopped at the border. You need to talk to the boss and get him to stock the stuff. If nothing else, you'll get more traffic due to people thinking it's an Italian restaurant! Quote
steezy Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Big-O is the man ! I owe all my catch on kentucky lake to the advice and tips i got from Big-O ! Quote
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