Ok, will post my plans for the upcoming year. I'd like to go to KY/Barkley for a week. I no longer have a boat, so I plan to hire a guide for 2-3 days in early to late May. This is on my 'bucket' list. 3 days, no hassle, enjoying the day with someone who enjoys fishing as much as I do. I don't care what I catch, just want to get out and enjoy the time on the lake. I will need to find a guide that is flexible. Example, I have NO SET preference what they 'guide' for. I like anything when fishing, from catfish, yellow bass, LM Bass, Bluegill, Shellcrackers, and especially Crappie. Will need to find a guide that will take me out for whatever is biting at the time during this period. I may try to find an area to bank fish during the week. I always liked the area below Barkley at the place where Barges come in, but they have this area 'Blocked' with the dang 'BAFF' system for the Carp.