Gang,
I went to Barren yesterday (Sat) to run the boat, try to locate some fish, get my son out of the house and generally just be outside. Barren is very low and pretty muddy. Those two characteristics, along with cold water can combine to take your life. Yesterday afternoon, I watched two different boats hit the roadbed towards the mouth of Peters Creek, within about 30 minutes of each other. Fortunately, it appeared that in both cases the boats were able to get back under way. Fortunatey, it appeared that noone was injured (or killed). Unfortunately, it appeared as though both boats will have to undergo some degree of repair. After I loaded the boat back up that evening, I was visiting with a buddy who came over to fish out of his boat. We were talking about the roadbed and other dangers in the lake and I mentioned the old bridge and roadbed near the Scottville water tower. He has fished that lake for years and did not realize that this hazard was there. Folks, Barren, along with many other bodies of water, are at very low levels right now. The fever to get out, run your boat and catch fish is very high. Please take the time to make sure that you can navigate your boat safely on whatever body of water you chose to fish thoughout the upcoming season.

Tight Lines,
Mike