Smallmouth have been gradually increasing for years on Barkley. I actually target smallmouth on Barkley at times even though there are far more LMs. I haven't caught any huge smallies on Barkley but I have at least a half a dozen over 5 and no telling how many 3s and 4s. I have caught my limit in keeper smallies several times. Hearing all of the FNF chatter I even caught several last winter on Barkley playing around on deep main lake points. I still like KY better for smallies but I haven't been getting over there as much the past couple of years so the "bonus" smallies at Barkley are a pleasant addition indeed.

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