We're headed down to Barkley on Saturday morning for a week's worth of fun and fishing. I'll be chasing crappie, shellcracker and even bringing two or three heavy catfish rigs. Would working the main river channel in the early mornings produce decent results? All indications say that Barkley is full of BIG Blue Cats and big ole flatheads..I'll be looking for Blue Cats to be honest.

Live bluegill/cut bluegill should work good? I've also been wondering how the redear bite is right now for anybody that had a clue, thanks.