Swimbaits in KY. Heck yeah they work. They are also one the best baits for catching big fish. I use them year round here in WV for smallmouth. I usually throw yum Money Minnow in 5 inch with weighted screw lock hooks in 6/0. Or the paddle tail storms for deeper water in 4 and 5 inch. They love them on Dale Hollow. Most of the time you don't catch big numbers but they will bring bigger fish. My opinion on the water color is stained water they work better