Lake Barkley
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Largemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureShadShallow cranking bait balls allowed me to finish 7th in the BFL Super Tournament on Kentucky/Barkley lakes on Sept 23/24. My biggest fish and a couple key bites were using the Lews Fritts Perfect cranking Rod with the Lews BB1 reel. Long cast were key
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonWinterStructurePilingsCaught this 4.25 lb. beast using a 1/8 oz. shaky-head worm on a current break on the Cumberland river. Water temp was 50 degrees with 8-10 ft. visibility. Was also able to catch 7 Spotted bass and 3 Sauger on this same bait.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Panfish / BluegillTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonWinterStructurePoints- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBobbersSeasonFallStructureBaitfish
Put your live bait on the hook with your bobber cast it out in 5-10 foot of water and hold on!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
There are several islands near the channel. Work the down-current island points, especially in the morning (sunrise -10am), with a top water popper. The morning usually has a strong top water bite so just focus on the areas where the bass are actively feeding. These areas will have bass and shad schools breaking the surface. There are carp and gar in this lake also.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRock Pile
I caught some good ones with my boys. Shallow cranking and dragging a beaver on rocky points. The wind was helpful.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Bouncing spinner bait on rip rap points. White gold leafs.
- Travis AshleyBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
