Fished KY Lake and Barkley north ends. Caught most of the bass with a few catfish and drum on main lake pea gravel or rock bluffs. Best fishing was sitting in 12-18 feet of water and fishing tender tubes to shore or out 10-20 feet from shore. Some fish in Carmack bay.
Did better on Barkley.
Fish slow with 3-5 seconds pauses.
I personally fish with crushed barbs.
Good luck,
DC