I have reservations down at lake Barkley Lodge (little river) starting the 27th but I'm debating on going back down to the Okeechobee to my Dad's place for the week instead. Really tough call. Long drive, warm weather and possibility of a big fish vs. short drive, likely uncertain weather but the potential for numbers if the jerkbait bite is on. Last year I had my best trip of the year down on Barkley at the start of April but this January had my personal best bass down on the canal's around Lake O.

What would you choose?? Guess any mention of Lake Barkley kind of assumes the mud will clear up in the next 13 days. Anyone with a guess as to how long the mud will last at Barkley? thanks