Quote Originally Posted by Big Hack View Post
i have only fished ky like 3 times. this is my first time fishing it this time of year. I fished it today and need less to say i struggled. I fished the lbl side from kdv down about 5 or 6 miles. I threw just about everything at them today. I did manage to catch 1 keeper that would have went around 5 pounds. but that was it. any help would be appreciated.

I'll tell ya I live on the Big Lake and it is tough even for a local, all the spots that should be holding seem like they aren't. Best bet is make sure you have plenty of fuel and don't be afraid to leave when a spot isn't producing and don't fall victim of trying to force feed these fish. I can tell you there have been reports of shallow fish and heard of the biggest being 6+ lbs and was coughing up 3-4" shad, but that was the only keeper they caught all day!

These fish are scattered to say the least and we need another week or two for the fall bite to get into full swing. I haven't been able to nail down a solid pattern in a week and I've been trying - but it is hard when you catch 1-fish 20+ft deep and not another until your in 18"???? Busting fish is far in between with the wind blowing so I've tried fishing fast and dead slow. So the best thing I can give you is run and gun and don't get discouraged when you hit a dry spell keep your nose down and grind it out and you'll be okay. My best bites have been on a shakey head (allot of guys hate it but it is putting fish in the boat) and a spinnerbait in blue glimmer.