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
- 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.
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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.
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Panfish / BluegillTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonWinterStructurePoints- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Below Barkley Dam cranking the rocks and flipping laydowns. Current seams and needs to be moving pretty good. Current dies go to dragging or flipping bait.
- melvin thompsonBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureLedges
water condition stained..
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePoints
Ned rigs and Texas and Carolina rigged craws are working right now on largemouth and smallmouth bass. If wind is blowing you can find smallmouth on main lake points
- SpeciesPanfish / BluegillTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
Bluegill are still spawning in the backs of the bays in great numbers. They will eat live bait such as red worms or wax worms. They will also eat the Jenko Fry Baby rigged on their Slasher head.
