Anchoring below locks?

[zofishkentucky]

I fish the dams on the Ohio River below Markland and Cannelton dams. You can make cheap anchors with a bag of quickcrete, bucket, and anything to make an eyelet out of. We fish close to the dam but it depends on how fast the water is, just too dangerous if they are really cuttin' it loose. Sometimes you have to anchor to get the bite and sometimes you don't. If you are fishin for flatheads, you almost have to anchor. Most blue cats are caught drifting. Also, to keep the boat straight without using two achors, a bucket tied off of the back of the boat catches water and keeps you from whipping from side to side. Gotta watch about getting into though.

[Riverfisher]

Guys he is talking about fishing on the KY RIVER not the OHIO. These are much smaller and no hydro generation. I agree with the advise to be careful around the dams, all good, but these dams on the KY are a little different than the OHIO. If the flow is low they are no problem you can use the trolling motor. Don't misunderstand if you get too close it can be dangerous but the ones on the KY are manageble.

[BurleyDog]

Thanks again for your advice. Like I said I don't have anyone else to give me this type of advice so I am reliant on you guys. Thanks.

I am going this weekend, I will post a report when I can.