Canoe Trip On Elkhorn Creek/Where's The Fish!

[mhall]

What has happened to the 150 fish days....??? Simple answer....

Mexicans and the internet

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[Fntsyfbgod]

You wont catch 100 fish on the main stem. I went a week ago with my cousin to the north stem and caught over 40 with 5 over 15 inches and the biggest two pushing 3lbs. You have to fish the more remote sections. We fished the north stem and took 1 vehicle. We were there 8 hrs. We took a 2 man kayak and paddled a couple miles down stream and fished our way back up to the truck. We didnt fish the first mile below where we put in too much access. If we took a full day 12 hrs and floated down and had two vehicles I think we could have came close to 100 fish. We spent 2 of the 8hrs paddling.

And the guys on here are right Mexicans and other meat eaters ruin the creek. When we took out there were 6 mexicans fishing and they had a couple 12in smallies on a stringer. I would bet they fish there alot they looked like they worked close. It doesnt take long when you keep everything and fish there often. There are alot of fish in the creek but they arent that hard to catch especially at that size. You gotta get away from the pressure and that isnt possible on the main stem. Its not unusual to be catching fish on Elkhorn and hit an area thats dead. It looks good but there arent many fish. Then you see an access point from a field. People will go to the creek and fish one or two sections really hard that they can get to thru a farm they know. Its not just Mexicans either I know guys from Eastern Kentucky who took a 3 day trip to elkhorn and kept 60 bass. Needless to say I dont share my spots on the creek anymore.

[bplgocards]

Nice video Scott I enjoyed that, reminds me a lot of Floyds Fork. Definitely never come close to 100 in a day there though, lucky to catch 10 including rock bass on most days.

[jcb]

What has happened to the 150 fish days....??? Simple answer....

Mexicans and the internet

I agree, but it's not limited to Mexicans. Plenty of homegrown folks contributing.

You can add to the list, the bad economy forcing anglers to put their boats in the garage, and look for a cheaper alternative.

[artcarney_agr]

the bad economy forcing anglers to put their boats in the garage, and look for a cheaper alternative.

or sell them.......LOTS of boats on craigslist...pretty good time to be a buyer right now, except everyone is hurting so bad that they are asking ridiculous prices trying to get out of the hole.

[beaglegun]

Gonna try again tomorrow. I believe your right about catching more fish in the North and South Forks but I don't know where or how to put in or take out or if it's to low for a canoe so we are going to put in at Canoe Ky and pay a guy to take my truck to Stillwater Campground.

[beaglegun]

Caught 15 yesterday. 2 that were over 2 lbs. Lots of deep holes on that stretch and alot less canoes and kayaks.

[psprowler]

What has happened to the 150 fish days....??? Simple answer....

Mexicans and the internet

X2.............

The "remote" sections won't be remote much longer. And I'll just go ahead and get it out of the way so anybody thinking about it can save their breath.....................

"No I do not own the rivers and yes a fishing site is supposed to be a place where you can share information". BLAH, BLAH, BLAH I've heard it a million times.

Let's just put up a big flashing neon sign with the arrow pointing to where you can catch a stringer full.

Better idea.....how's about putting in some time on the water or some time scouting the area for put in's and take out's.

[mhall]

X2.............

The "remote" sections won't be remote much longer. And I'll just go ahead and get it out of the way so anybody thinking about it can save their breath.....................

"No I do not own the rivers and yes a fishing site is supposed to be a place where you can share information". BLAH, BLAH, BLAH I've heard it a million times.

Let's just put up a big flashing neon sign with the arrow pointing to where you can catch a stringer full.

Better idea.....how's about putting in some time on the water or some time scouting the area for put in's and take out's.

And may I say it once again on this thread..............AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[psprowler]

I'm from Indiana but the Kentucky board is of greater relevance to me. I don't check in often, but this time I was amazed at the number of "fishing location food stamps" being both handed out and cashed in. Didn't even make it past the first page!

There's those that truly need, and then there are those that abuse the system

Couldn't let it go without spouting off at the mouth.........

[beaglegun]

And may I say it once again on this thread..............AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What the?

[beaglegun]

X2.............

The "remote" sections won't be remote much longer. And I'll just go ahead and get it out of the way so anybody thinking about it can save their breath.....................

"No I do not own the rivers and yes a fishing site is supposed to be a place where you can share information". BLAH, BLAH, BLAH I've heard it a million times.

Let's just put up a big flashing neon sign with the arrow pointing to where you can catch a stringer full.

Better idea.....how's about putting in some time on the water or some time scouting the area for put in's and take out's.

What is this forum for if not to help you catch more fish and spend less money doing it??? Get him a tissue!