Clarks river is an oversized stream, lol, I have tried to bass fish it in a boat 3 or 4 different times and the only luck I've had was at the mouth of the TN. Ohio is different maybe someone could tell you better about the bank fishing there. When your here be sure to check out Pattis 1800' settlement in Grand Rivers for some good food. You may need to just get a guide to take you out even for a half day to reap any benifits, I think Mike Wells does the rivers around Paducah or maybe Dave Stewart can point you in good directions.