going to Cave Run for the first time

[findingem]

Hey,
Isn't that a muskie lake. And muskies eat a lot of bass. Be careful to stay inside the channel markings when running if you do not know the lake. If possible use your GPS, they left all the trees in the lake upon filling. Look for the grass and you should find some fish.

[MagikSmallie]

scotts creek should be safe, fish the weed edge on the deep side of zilpo flats for bass, c-rig worms and t-rigs should work

[Cobra190]

I agree with Scott's Creek, it is usually more active and visisble. Points and rocky banks inside the mouths of the Licking River may also produce. Not a bad idea to use leaders on cranks and spinners if you plan to throw em. Any hit you get there could be one of those big toothy critters, and they will shred your line.
Good Luck and Be Careful.

[Splatterback]

Beaver creek might be another option for you, just make sure you run between the markers. It has a good mix of grass/standing timber and for the most part you don't have to worry about the pleasure boaters as much. The flats off zilpo hold alot of fish but they really take a beating on the weekends. Alfrey or Scotts creek ramps should be safe. If you haven't been on the lake before and like your lower unit the way it currently is, I would stay out of the Licking river unless you idle. Good Luck

[kent]

I had a tourney there this past weekend. A bunch of boats had their limit, but mostly fish under the slot. Did manage one over the slot, and one nice 14.5 inch fish that CRUSHED a spinnerbait. Man, I thought that one was going to be 4-5 lbs! Everything else on plastic. Main lake around grass is ypur best bet. No problem finding grass, it's everywhere. Like splatterback said, if you don't know the river, don't run it. Tons of stick ups just under the surface. Good luck and let us know how you did.