May fishing trip

[Jackster]

I am trying to plan a trip around May 18th and was wondering if you guys could help. I have a family, have been getting my degree at night, and working fulltime for the past two years. I graduate in May and I wanted to plan a fishing trip since I haven't really been able to go any in the past two years. I don't care what I fish for Crappie, Bass, or Striper. I just want to catch some fish. So where should I go either in Kentucky or fairly close by to have the most success. For example, I have been to Reelfoot before. I would appreciate any guidance you may be able to provide. Thanks in advance for your help.

[mhall]

Around Derby time or the week before, you will see alot of sows cruising the shallows, buckbrush and cover looking for a place to set up shop and make babies. Soft plastics pitched in and around this cover can flat get your arm broke.

[elnutsmalljaws]

You can never go wrong with Ky and Barkley in May. Started going down late March, April and May of 2005, first time fishing the lake. Nothing to have 20-30 fish days in April and May with several 3-5 pounders each day. I'm not a great fisherman but learned quickly you don't have to be to catch fish at Ky in the Spring. Spinnerbait, crankbait, rattle trap, texas baby brush hog, maybe a tube and your set. Early May you could flip and pitch shallow buck brush, late May some of the fish will have moved to the ledges. Good Luck.

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