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Strader reported some of these type of things years ago. A lot of people thought he had a vendetta because KDFWR backed out of his show. I believe it was the other way around now, even though he...

Would love to see them catch some real poachers sometimes besides arresting antique dealers and checking boats.

Get on KDFWR website. There are some VPA sites now on Elkhorn.

I've used the flouroclear in the creek for several years. It does get beat up a little, but I like the low memory and nearly invisible. I did get one spool a few years back that seemed like a bad...

As someone mentioned earlier, I fished it 3-4 years ago and hit it just right. Every 3rd or 4th cast. It was an awesome time, but the last few years have been difficult with all of the weird...

Is the white bass run over at Taylorsville? I figured with all of the warm weather it was early this year. Anyone had any luck in the last couple days?

Thanks for the info.

What was the water color? Stained? Muddy?

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Eric

Maybe they'll dump the section of the bridge that came off in the lake. Artificial reef.

The consensus of most on this board is that if you guys don't stop posting detail locations, you'll soon have your last Hickman trip.

Appreciate general reports on conditions and baits. Maps and...

The river hasn't fished as good since the work on the dam started, but I'll have to say it fished pretty good two weeks ago. The difference this year over this time the last year has been the 58...

I'm interested in learning this and yes Taylorsville would be a good place to try, especially in Van Buren section. I fly fish quite a bit, but just started targeting some carp in the creeks. ...

63 is actually getting warm for down there. I'm afraid it will continue to rise. Fish will start to stress between 65-70. I remember before the work on the dam the august temp would be in the 55-60...

i broke the tip on my Sage fly rod so it turned into an expensive adventure...:)

Sage will replace the broken section for about $50. Go to their website and follow their instructions. Better...

Quit supporting Obama Motors and buy a 2007 or above Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 liter. It will last forever with no problems.

Amen to that Creeker. This is like one of the longest running outdoor shows in the nation. It highlights things that I feel like I can go do nearby if I want to without spending a fortune. It...

Before they started work on the dam, it was too cold for smallmouth. But with the repairs and lower water level in the summer, the river temperature has been warmer. Just about every species of...

Bridges are not easements to my knowledge in KY and property rights extend all the way up to the bridge.

15 ft should be fine. As mentioned with all the rain and heavy water release it will feel a little small. It's not all that safe for any boat when they're releasing full tilt. Good luck.

About 3 or 4 years ago, I caught Cumberland River in June right before a big low pressure system moved through. The water was low that day and I had paddled my canoe to a shoal on a large bend in...

The results are not surprising to me either. I'd received some reports from a few sources that there was a fish kill earlier this year. I don't think a lot of people believed me, but this evidence...

I know it probably messes up the lake, but we actually need it to turn over and get some of that warm water off the bottom in order to help the trout.

Great story. I also have this movie on DVD. Having fished several rivers out west, there's nothing quite like fishing alone in a mountain stream and having a trout explode on a topwater fly. The...

I have not been out lately, but my guess is water temps have taken a pretty steep dive in the creeks compared to lakes. This can put them in a funk for awhile. Might try after 2-3 warm days and...

The didymo is getting pretty bad down there. I haven't seen the hatches like I used to see since it took hold. Nothing can be done to stop this either.

Anyone go the river this past weekend or last few days? Was wondering if anyone was catching anything after the fish kill. Let me know if you got any water temps also.

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There have been reports from some contacts at KDFWR of a fish kill on the river. Don't know how substantial. One report was significant. Nothing can be done. This was almost expected given the...

I feel like a sitting duck when I hear a shot while fishing. I immediately listen for the bullet hitting or ricocheting off the water to determine whether I need to get the he** outta there.

You should be fine if it remains at 10K CFS as it is right now. It's swift, but not unsafe in a 17 ft boat. Just like anything else, be aware of where you drifting and when your running, watch out...

This seems to be a real problem when there's multiple reports on this board. The fisherman (myself included) may have to start trapping.

Completely up to you guys, but I wouldn't fish at Burkesville for trout for the rest of the summer. The water is just too warm that far down. I've heard much better reports up closer to the dam and...

This sounds like a great effort. Would like to see something like this get started on the Elkhorn. Maybe there is already a group that I'm just not familiar with.

I am curious though. Do they...

Yes. Just got it in the mail a few days ago. Summer 2009 issue.

Those who get the seasonal Ky Afield magazine need to check out the article on C-river. It confirms the problems discussed on here with all of the rain.

I've got some concerns on the river as well. Unfortunately not a lot anyone can do about it. They have said all along that the worst cast scenario is a lot of summer rain causing them to release...

I actually went with the Mustang hydrostatic inflator system. This one doesn't go off when it rains or gets damp. You have to be submerged in at least 4 inches of water before it inflates. I...

If you hate wearing a bulky lifejacket, save up, spend the $200 on the auto-inflate ones. I broke down and got one and it's great. It's works off of water pressure and has the meter to tell if it's...

Creeks are blown out around Lex. We got another inch tonight. Stay off of for several days.

I agree. It's way up and running fast. 22,000 CFS according to the TVA website. It will be awhile before it gets back down. Hopefully the fish will forget what my nymphs and midges look like and...

Nice to see a kid fishing rather than playing video games. Bonus to get a HUGE Smallie.

More rain over the next few days. Cumberland river may be up for quite awhile. I would stay off until it settles back down.

I like flouro-clear because it seems to have less memory and low vis, but I have had some recent breakoffs. I'm going to try to the next size up. I am bad about not re-tying though. It only takes...

No. Haven't heard of any in KY. Thank God! They have been found in some Eastern US fresh water bodies though. Just can't remember the names. They will destroy a bass fishery though if they get...

You guys just keep sending people away during the end of March and 1st part of April. That way I'll have all the whites to myself in the headwaters.

I agree for the rest of the year. It's tough...

You guys should also consider Smith's Optics if you are willing to spend some $. I've had the same pair for 3 years and like them a lot. I went with the amber tint since I fish early morning and...

Yes. They will be releasing that much water for a quite awhile. The lake is at 688 and they need to lower it to 680. It takes awhile to get Lake Cumberland down 8 ft.

Your 20ft boat will work fine with a big motor, but the river is rolling like a freight train. I wouldn't recommend it. It's way up. They're releasing water from the dam near maximum output. I...

Don't want to go near the river right now unless you've got a decent size boat. It's rolling at 14,000 CFS. No wading until they get the lake level back to 680. Bank fishing is an option, but...

Agree. Only big boats should be on the water at this level. The lake is at 685 ft elevation. They have to lower it back to 680. Will take awhile to get it back down, especially if we get more...

3 things:

1) Didymo (aka rock snot) has taken hold in the Cumberland River below the dam. It's a non-native invasive species. It's believed that it may have been brought up here by people...