Super User Lund Explorer Posted March 11, 2011 Super User Posted March 11, 2011 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. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted March 12, 2011 Super User Posted March 12, 2011 If memory serves, I remember a couple of guys bringing in a load of Really Big crappie on the last KY trip. Quote
oteymc Posted March 13, 2011 Posted March 13, 2011 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. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 What is the viz typically like in the lake? Quote
CJ Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 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. Quote
ctf58 Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 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 Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted March 19, 2011 Super User Posted March 19, 2011 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! Quote
ineedanewname Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 I wish. It would be nice if it were closer to idaho. lol Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 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? Quote
CJ Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 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. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks! Sounds like just about everything works!! Quote
CJ Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 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. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I need to get off my butt and make me some lures. Thanks CJ. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 BTW, I'll be there tuesday for most of the day too. Quote
Deb Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 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 ! Quote
scrutch Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 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! Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted March 28, 2011 Super User Posted March 28, 2011 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 Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted March 29, 2011 Super User Posted March 29, 2011 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! Quote
lynyrdsky1 Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 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 Quote
Mr. Swabby(aka westtennessee1) Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 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 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 29, 2011 Super User Posted March 29, 2011 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! Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted March 30, 2011 Super User Posted March 30, 2011 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 Quote
Deb Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 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 Quote
Super User CWB Posted April 3, 2011 Super User Posted April 3, 2011 Mike- RE Your new Avatar. No offense, but you look better going the other way. Quote
Super User CWB Posted April 4, 2011 Super User Posted April 4, 2011 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 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.