I've been looking at all of the pictures on this site and man there sure are some hog redear coming out of Barkley and KY Lake. Lots of these fish are 11/2lbs or better, monsters in my book. Which lake is better for crackers, Barkley or Ky Lake? Also, which lake would be easier to fish for someone that's never been there? Can you reasonably expect to do well on the flats and general areas redear like or do I need a guide? I'm pretty sure I could find them without spending the money for a guide but I know it's a HUGE body or water.

I've got to get down there, those big ole crackers are to good to pass up. My boats only 14 foot with a 6 horsepower motor.