I'm not sure how set you are on KY / Barkley, but that's usually a little early for the best of the bass / crappie bite. (although I'm sure D. Stewart can put you on fish at any time of year) Here on Cumberland, mid-March is the start of the best striper bite of the year. It's mostly live bait fishing, but some of the fish that turn up are monsterous. Have fun in KY, there's lots of options.