Thanks guys for the info. I plan on being there early Sat. morning. We have had some fantastic days up there. Caught many on large surface lures and also many on 1oz Kastmasters and 1oz jigs. When the shad are schooling the surface bite is a blast. The river below the **** is relatively safe if you use good sense and don't get to close or take dumb chances. There seems to always be several bank fishermen on the Ky.side. The best place to launch is in Hawsville. There is a ramp on the Ind. side in Cannelton. The ave size striper for us is 5-11 lbs. some a little larger. Maybe you will see me up there, I'll be in a 17' Lowe bassboat. Stop and say hello.