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Planning on a fishing trip to Neely Henry or Kentucky Lake in the middle of March. Both lakes are great but I have to pick one. Kentucky lake is 100 miles closer and I can stay on the water. What's the best technique for this time of year. Longlining?
The water temps are a little ahead of schedule. Usually Vertical jig'n & spider rig'n work good in mid March. With the temps continuing to move upward Long Line'n & casting shallow cover may work well too.
I remember one day last year I went and it was before March 15th. Swamp Creek opens around March 15th and it wasn't open yet so we fished the mouth of big Sandy and done very well longlining. A friend has already been doing well longlining but several short fish.
I know the temps are a little ahead of the last few years but I'm just hoping the water levels stay fairly stable this year. I'm usually down there the 2nd week in April and the last few years it has been crazy.
I'd have to pick Kentucky Lake if it was me. It's my favorite place to fish.
There are a lot of people down here on KY lake fishing right now.
I think most of them are throwing the Umbrella Rig for Bass Fishing, LOL I fished last week, and it seems like every boat I saw, had a fisherman throwing an Umbrella Rig.
The weather is very warm.
The Bass fishing has been fairly good during the past 2 weeks. So has the Crappie Fishing in certain areas of the Lake.
10 Day Weather Forecast for Murray - weather.com
I wish I could come down there now and stay until....forever!
John, i'm heading down on the 17th of this month and staying for 4 days. Then going back April 14 and staying a week. Not taking the boat this month but i will next month. We can trade info. One thing for sure, i wont be throwing any umbrella rigs.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiemax
I hope the weather and water levels hold for ya. Man, I'd like to get down there 3 or 4 times a year but it's just not in the cards right now. One year, I want to get down there for the red ear and gills. I guess thats early may. Once I retire, I'd like to add a fall trip down there too. I already have my resevations for Hillman Ferry in April. I'm just counting the days.Quote:
Originally Posted by chaunc
Got to say, I just don't get all the hipe over the umbrella rigs.....just not for me either.
Good luck on your trips and keep in touch.
Where ya gonna be stay'n at chaunc?Quote:
Originally Posted by chaunc
That settles it I'm heading to Kentucky lake. I'll choose when based on conditions and weather. Everything is ready to go just waiting on the right time.
Went out on north end the 28th late afternoon and tried, caught 8 vertical jigging, 10 casting, ONE keeper, 12' and less on brush, surface temp was 50. That was before these storms rolled through. They should be doing it soon, although have heard of good catches at Blood River lately. Good luck!!
Good luck to you. It's a great lake, the fish are there ya just got to find them.Quote:
Originally Posted by kygofish
Ive been thinking about next week, wheres a good place to go ,ai was thinking Big Sandy area, maybe see Cane Pole. You got any better suggestions? Never ever been there before but wanna go.
Early American motel in Aurora. Probably get the boat from Mike at Kenlake and just fish Ledbetter for a couple days. Might go up to jonathon area and get a boat at lakeside for the last day or two. Really going to relax and try to help clear my mind some. Been a year since my youngest daughter passed. Just need to get away for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskers
chaunc, let me know when you guys are going to be here and one day on the lake will be on me. My boat will fish 3-4. All I need is an excuse to get away from the studio and with as many friends as I have in PA, I need to get to know you guys as well.
Singlepole and I ground out 40 Monday but definitely was a grind. One here two there, but bite could pick up at anytime no major cold fronts in the 10 day forecast.