Quote Originally Posted by Jigboy View Post
I have fished all over the country. I fish Weiss Lake and KY Lake a lot and find them both to be the very best in the country. I guy I work with is always talking about Okeechobee. Anyone ever been and if so, how was it? What time of year is best and is there a guide you would suggest? The guy I know just fishs from a dock and he does it while on vacation. I am always lookin for a new adventure but only if it is truly something great, because it will take a lot to be better then Weiss Lake and KY Lake.
but, family members of my late Stepfather have not had much luck down there ... over the last couple of years. They don't fish out on the lake, itself, but in the canals. It's been so bad that they've sold their boats, and their camper is up for sale. I think it's not been so good, because of the hurricaine that went thru there, a few years back. Supposedly it really messed up the vegitation and hasn't quite recovered, just yet. No first hand knowledge ... just what I've "heard".
Personally, even if they were jumping in the boat, I wouldn't travel that far when you'd be bypassing so many good lakes to get there. If I go South of the (KY) border, I'm generally headed to Watts Bar. I have fished Weiss a few times, and KY/Barkley (many years ago) ... and have done well on them, at times. I agree with you, that they're some of the best waters in the country.
If you've got a hankerin to make a trip to "new waters" ... consider going to the Fall Crappie Camp in Arkansas. Jerry Blake & Darryl put on a good get-together, from what I've heard & seen posted. From what I've read of their get-togethers, a minner drowner is right at home on their lake. Or, if you're adventurous enough, you might want to try Watts Bar. It's a dock shooters lake, jig casters lake, and minner drowners fair pretty good, as well :p It might be a good choice for next Spring ... pretty much anytime during the month of April.

... cp