I guess many ways to pick top lakes. I find good lakes you catch some fish even when they are "not biting". You catch a ton with good quality when the "are biting". KY and Barkley fit this...
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I guess many ways to pick top lakes. I find good lakes you catch some fish even when they are "not biting". You catch a ton with good quality when the "are biting". KY and Barkley fit this...
I fished the north end of Barkley Sat/Sun with my 11 yr old son. We had 10 or so bass Saturday morning and about the same Sunday morning. Generally I would say it was a poor bite but as this...
What was up with all the boats? Tournament in the area or just too many fisherman? any reports about KYL during same period?
I have fished Guntersville a couple of times over the last few...
Cedar is a small lake, near a big city, where the timber was left standing in most places. On a weekend, you will find too many guys trying to crowd too few spots where the channel comes near the...
and I know this must be a joke. Reminds me of my Dad calling up telling me what great reviews the State Wildlife office gave Cedar Creek. My reply is I'd rather sit at home then combat fish on...
It looks to me like they are trying to include a lake from most every state so every angler has something to get excited about. It is also very very difficult to compare lakes. For example, on...
Shimano used to have instruction at Shimano.com
Also Tackletour.com in one of the forumn's has reel cleaning instruction members have loaded.
Absolutely, all over the place but unfortunately the water is not covering them. A few might have 1 inch of water under them.
Bass are biting if you do what Dave has in his report last Thursday.
One of my better trips in years even though no fish over 4lbs. It is all about finding that lead in bank that is still holding...
I buy from the local shop owners around KYL and Lake Okeechobee when visiting; else when I'm ordering from my house 90% of my stuff comes from Tacklewarehouse.
No vehicle is going to do well towing a heavy boat and I'm sure you know that.
When not towing, the Honda Pilot 4wd model is the best I've seen on gas. This vehicle has pulled my 19'6 ranger...
GLX rods can be bought used for about $230 give or take $20. I'd go that route.
What size jig and fishing what depth?
thanks for confirming the regulation is gone:)
If I don't start my motor (which is 200hp), I assume I am OK? I'd use my electric trolling motor only
I can find the Motor limit in the online KDR guide. I'm thinking 2 years ago this is where they called out the boat lenght restriction as well.
About a year or 2 ago, I saw it was illegal to launch boats above either 18'6 or 18'9 on these lakes. I even saw someone say one guy was given a ticket.
I've tried finding the regulation online...
I cancelled my trip just now. A marina owner told me the lake could potentially close if the water gets to a certain level and current estimated crest is 1 foot below that mark. Looks like more...
As the rain was mostly above KYL I think, I would not expect a flood. But, given the flooding on the Ohio which did get hit, I don't think Barkley/KYL will be able to drain into the OHIO which I...
When I'm in Florida the braid works great for main line. At KYL, not so much as it will cut from rock. I guess if you re-tie very frequently then it would be OK.
At KYL, I tend to use 17 or...
Loomis does not publish IM ratings on rods. I think the IM rating is a relative term but far from a scientific measure of sensitivity.
Also, for all the talk about sensitivity no one can come up...
pointer 78 for numbers. the 100 is a better search bait but once I find them I will catch more on the 78. Color depends on conditions but natural to translucent would be the norm.
Favorite rod...
Two things shock me about this thread
1) that KVD won again and by such a big margin
2) how crappy coverage and press for this event was last weekend. I googled the bassmaster 2 times and got...
Several mention PLINE floroclear. This is hybrid line like Yozuri Hybrid not a pure FC. I actually fished the Floroclear in 15# for years with great luck but that was +5 years ago.
With good...
No, not really a great price. I'm not sure to what extent boat value impacts the insurance vs. coverage levels. I'm at 300,000 in liabiity on a 95 ranger (taxed value by KY about 8500) and my...
Many factors and many reasonable lines. I fish pure FC now on virtually everything besides a topwater reel and a frog reel.
My all time favorite is gamma pure FC but the cost is high.
I have...
I would be surprised if all three providers don't upgrade recievers every 6 months or so. a bunch of my neighboors just switched dish providers. I ask why and they say they wanted to upgrade...
Saw that one this morning briefly and put it on record list. seeing what is going on underwater is pretty cool
I've got a background in electrical engineering and that tells me just enough to say many factors are involved in what your picture will actually look like.
From my experience I can share-
a- ...
I saw bass pros last night and thought it offered a number of good tips. I put that one on the always record list. I will keep an eye out for the ones mentioned by others as well. Have seen a...
Many of you may know this already but wanted to share. Last week I dropped cable and picked up a mid-grade package from DirectTV.
To my surprise they have a channel called Versus or VS that is...
Given my history on Dale, this sounds like a pretty good trip! I've zero'd on Dale several times. I've never fished this late in the year. I'm not sure if I fished Elnut's honey holes if it...
Very well said. My grandmother always asks if I catch any fish. When I say yes she askes where her portion is:) I say I threw them all back and she just shakes her head.
What I really like...
Nothing like fall fishing for sure and I'm sure some will be had. I was down 2 weeks ago and found the bite Dave describes. Had a great time hunting for fish and catching a few but could have...
Dave- I always read the report even if I'm not fishing or planning to fish to learn about activity vs. weather patterns and time of year. The report this week was especially insightful. Not...
I'm not a fish biologist and Dave will know KYL species better then I. That said, whatever I caught did not look like a Pickeral I catch in Florida nor did it look anything like a Northern Pike I...
I had my first musky last fall. I wonder if the musky population is growing at KYL or if it is just a fall thing?
Dave. I was being overly optimistic that the cold front would bring the water temps down and turn the fish on immediately:) I'd certainly been reading your report leading up to the visit and...
Fished Kentucky Saturday to Wednesday of this week and made it to Little River one evening as well. I fish the lakes 3 to 4 times per year over the last 10 years.
I can honestly say this trip...
Based on the forecast for the first half of this week, I'm betting your going to report the same bite again this week.
I'm hoping for some 30/40 degree nights soon to heard the fish. My trip...
Overcounter warrenties are dependent on honest fisherman. Guys that don't take care of there eqipment or intentionally break a rod to get a new one drive up costs and force companies to increase...
Clunn makes a fair argument for sure. they have effectively changed AOY into a playoff race. In the NBA, we have a player of the year which is based on votes but I'd say this is what AOY started...
I was down on the markland pool near Warsaw last Saturday morning. Water temp 84. Water clarity not great but OK. I like to fish the currents where creeks meet main river channel this time of year...
I was not keeping up and can not believe KVD won. Some may look at what Skeet lost but I prefer to think of the incredible finish for KVD. KVD can just flat out fish when it counts most. I...
I like the rod in a 6'3 to 6'6 length so my tip is not hitting the water as I work the lure. Power would be medium and Medum Heavy. Action would be fast in both cases. An exception is a frog rod...
The E7 handles braided line exceptionally well. I typically keep 40 or 50# on one of mine at all times. For frogs and buzzbaits it works well for me. Enjoy the reel.
I figure Dave really likes what he does. To do anything so many hours so many days in a row, the only way I could stand that is if I liked it.
For those that have or have had jobs they dislike,...
I would agree. I had a 9.2 last year post spawn and thought to myself she might have gone 10 maybe a little better if she was full of eggs. Certainly would not think 11 was possible by any means.
Dave-
I'm wondering what differences you have noted between a good recreational angler and one of the top pro's who depend on the pay check to feed the family?
I've often wondered if a top pro...
read Dave Fishing Report on Kentucky and Barkley that is posted every week and use it as your guide.
This time of year, I will fish topwaters (sammy 100), buzzbaits and Lipless crankbaits...
Guys-
I was out on the river today. Water level is very normal, 70 degrees, and heavy mud to stain/mudd. I thought it would have been a lot clearer by now.
Fishing was pretty poor and I...