Bass fishin' the Ohio for the first time - L'ville

Well, I can finally leave the bank and the wet shorts behind and fish from my own boat (a little 16' bass tracker type boat). Problem is, I was planning on going up Harrods Creek after some bronze fish as that is where I normally fish when Im not at the falls, but some trees have fallen just upstream from the Marina by Hwy42 in Prospect so I can't get up to where I know I can catch some smallies.

Baisically Im starting from scratch here. Id like to target small mouth but in all honestly I'd be just as happy with a dirty ole drum to break in the boat. I can put in just about anywhere in Louisville area from Cox's to Greenwood. I'm pretty familiar with the River from down town to Westport from skiing and playing but Ive never fished it. I'd love to put in at Greenwood but, I dont want to get my self in any trouble.

Besides where to put in where should I concentrate on fishing?I plan on putting in at dawn. Ive heard smaller is better on the river which goes against what I typically do but hey, its not my water. If I were to put in at Cox's where should I go and what should I throw? What about at Greenwood? If I stay away from the dam (thats going to be hard but Im not known for being brave) are there still good places to fish?

Thanks in advance!

Tight lines
JD

Try small spinner baits and a shad rap just can't be beat....Even a mepps inline spinner works good.....What's the problem with putting in at Greenwood Ramp? It's one of the nicer ramps around Louisville.

No problem at all with Greenwood, Ive just never been to that part of the river so Im not sure how hazardous it is. If its safe for a noob Im all for it!

Yes the channel is marked rather clearly and that area holds some nice fish.....Upriver towards the discharges and down river towards Salt River....:)

Appreciate it. I am going to put in there for sure.

Sounds like you need a chainsaw in your boat. Just remember to put the tree back accross the creek so no one else can get in behind you. Welcome to river bass boating.

Put in at Harrods Creek and fish your way back, the ramp at C.Q.. I have caught some nice fish in that creek. Steve usually charges $5.00 (in years past I have not used it this year) to launch at his ramp. Good luck and let us know how you do.

Harrods is the creek I normally fish wadeing but I took the boat up there last weekend and trees had it blocked a little past the marina by Hwy 42. :(

It is a very long creek and lots of good fishing all the way through it. from the mouth of the river to where you are talking about. Some parts are better than others but it is a very good creek.