Kentucky/Barkly Lake Post

New to the forum but I must say that I am disappointed in the number of post directly linked to fishing and fishing conditions for Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. If you look at the post for other areas of the country those folks seem to be much more willing to share information about there regions fishing. I have been a few times over the last couple of months and I know conditions have not been ideal, but come on! Even if we share about our failures there is something to be learned from that. I have not had the chance to go since joining this forum or I would have posted something of value myself. Come on folks lets do better at sharing general information.

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Sorry for your disappointment. Dont hold your breathe waiting on all the good information. The fishing is tough, and its duck season.
Please see our thread about North Ky lake, might give a clue for your disappointment.
Happy holidays!

I did see an older man that had a 5 gallon bucket full of black crappie on Saturday. He caught them walking docks around North Barkley using Bobby Garland jigs...chartreuse and ice blue I think, no minnows.

It's deer, rabbit and duck season so reports are gonna die off for a while in here while a lot of us are playing in the woods. The few reports from the last month pretty much tells you what there is to know about the fishing...it's been tough. Just give it some time and once we get into early spring more reports and discussions will start to pop up.

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Originally Posted by ifish

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That looks like a good excuse to take her fishing.:ThumbsUp

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Originally Posted by bandchaser

Sorry for your disappointment. Dont hold your breathe waiting on all the good information. The fishing is tough, and its duck season.
Please see our thread about North Ky lake, might give a clue for your disappointment.
Happy holidays!

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If you are referring to CRAPPIE ON NORTH END OF KENTUCKY LAKE, I started that thread also. Not all fishermen are hunters and some duck hunters finish out the day fishing. See Illinois posts.
Just saying we should be seeing more post about crappie even if its about preparing for better times.

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Originally Posted by Dutch552

It's deer, rabbit and duck season so reports are gonna die off for a while in here while a lot of us are playing in the woods. The few reports from the last month pretty much tells you what there is to know about the fishing...it's been tough. Just give it some time and once we get into early spring more reports and discussions will start to pop up.

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With the exception of years like last, by early spring when most are crappie fishing, I am usually done and moving on to other species. I know I am not alone I see you out there. Hopefully this thread will bring forth some interest and by spring there will be plenty of general info so others will have a good idea where to start.

I have only made it out once this fall, have a week off starting Friday and weather looks ok. Hopefully have a report or two good, bad, or ugly.

I fished north ky lake yesterday , didn't find any fish or other fishermen .

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Originally Posted by Crappie Mate

New to the forum but I must say that I am disappointed in the number of post directly linked to fishing and fishing conditions for Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. If you look at the post for other areas of the country those folks seem to be much more willing to share information about there regions fishing. I have been a few times over the last couple of months and I know conditions have not been ideal, but come on! Even if we share about our failures there is something to be learned from that. I have not had the chance to go since joining this forum or I would have posted something of value myself. Come on folks lets do better at sharing general information.

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You come on here, new to the forum, and the 1st thing you post is complaining because you aren't finding GPS coordinates for everybody's structure? You might as well be asking for those too.

When we have fishing reports, we will post them. Some of us have businesses to run and lives off the lake to live. Complaining about no fishing reports is not going to endure you to those of us who have been here for a while.

There, I said what most others wanted to.

BTW, my boat has not been wet since Sept.

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Originally Posted by mrdux

You come on here, new to the forum, and the 1st thing you post is complaining because you aren't finding GPS coordinates for everybody's structure? You might as well be asking for those too.

When we have fishing reports, we will post them. Some of us have businesses to run and lives off the lake to live. Complaining about no fishing reports is not going to endure you to those of us who have been here for a while.

There, I said what most others wanted to.

BTW, my boat has not been wet since Sept.

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Sorry i ruffled your feathers! I dont know maybe your easy. Read my post they only speak of general information! Read some of the other states forums they sure dont have the same air about them as this. I feel like with two of the best crappie lakes in the country we could be leaders if not followers when it comes to general information about the fishing. If you feel that strongly enough about my post then maybe i dont belong here, and i think there is a process for that. But you might miss out on some good info. Cuz i aint new to crappie fishin! I just feel like I can always improve myself in every way and thats what I thought I read this forum was about.

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Originally Posted by Crappie Mate

Sorry i ruffled your feathers! I dont know maybe your easy. Read my post they only speak of general information! Read some of the other states forums they sure dont have the same air about them as this. I feel like with two of the best crappie lakes in the country we could be leaders if not followers when it comes to general information about the fishing. If you feel that strongly enough about my post then maybe i dont belong here, and i think there is a process for that. But you might miss out on some good info. Cuz i aint new to crappie fishin! I just feel like I can always improve myself in every way and thats what I thought I read this forum was about.

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My feathers are fine! If you were as observant as you claim to be , you would know the members here post volumes of general info here when they have reports to post. Fishing is dead right now and that is being reflected in the non-reports.

There are tons of information offered by members here but that doesn't mean every person who is a member or lurker here is going to get everything they seek when they ask for info. Too many of us have been badly burned when too much info is given out on a public forum. You have zero idea how much general and SPECIFIC info is shared here on PM.

If you chose to spill your guts on a public forum, go for it. The rest of us choose otherwise. If that makes me or others bad persons, so be it.

Sure am sorry you're disappointed in the forum. We're actually a pretty nice bunch of people with a lot of good info .. so hang in there. I'm excited that you're here! It sounds like you do a lot of winter fishing on the "Lakes" so I'm looking forward to your reports! I plan on doing a lot more "chiller" fishin' this year myself so you're knowledge is bound to help me! Welcome aboard!

Mrdux ... please try and be a little more friendly towards new members seeking to belong to this site and looking for information. A simple answer of "it's dead right now, which is why there's a lack of reports" would have been sufficient. While those of us that have been members here for some time, or know you personally, know that you're passionate about the lake & its resources, etc. --- those that are new to the forum are probably not as informed. You certainly won't get much support or friendly exchange of information by jumping down the throats of new members innocently asking for information (positive or negative).

Crappie Mate ... :welcome to Crappie.com & the KY state forum. You should consider attending the KY Lake Shindigs, participate in the Fruit Jar Tourney Series, and even take a peek at the state forum for Tenn. in your quest for any information about K/B lakes. And while it is true that there is a serious lack of discussion during the Winter period, and not every member fishes year around (or just during the cold months, as in your case), there are members that are willing to get to know you & eventually share info ... if not become best buddies with you. We just need to get to know you, and assure ourselves that you're "one of us" and not just a lurker turned member for their own nefarious purpose. You give a little & get a little in return, until the members know you're here to make the forum a better place and not just to "steal" from the wealth of information presented.

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I didn't see the OP as "innocently" asking for info. I saw it as a criticism aimed at those of us here who spend dozens of hours yearly, monthly, weekly and even daily doing our dang level best to help those who come to us and ask sincerely for assistance. You have zero idea how many folks here have called, texted, e-mailed, or stopped by my business for assistance on fishing KY Lake/Barkley and I have always been more than willing to take time out of my hectic schedule to help each and every one of them. I keep a set of both lake maps on a counter so I can point out types of areas I fish and why. I don't ask for anything in return. I have met several here on the lake and showed them spots, given them custom baits, and taken as many in my boat as I possibly could to help them learn the way I fish.

Yes, I could have been nicer in my reply. That's how I am wound. You say something to me that I take as a criticism when none is warranted, you might ought to look for it coming right back at you. I was not combative, vulgar, or threatening. Nuff said!

Sorry must agree with mrdux. I come here and review the threads, if no one is posting, so be it. Not sure why he has an expectation to find out current fishing conditions on either lake or where they may be biting, if your so concerned go hire a guide, go look at other websites who have current and normally weekly reports posted. If I have something worth posting then I will, if not you are on your own.

Thank you, mrdux, for your explanation. Now the OP & I both know where you're coming from & why. While I disagree with your assumption of the OP's intent, we are now at least aware of the reasoning behind your comments.

I would hope that Crappie Mate would also understand the reasoning & strive to become as much a contributor as a questioner.

... cp :kewl

I fished yesterday on the south end of ky lake with no luck. Fishing is tough right now. I'm kind of new to the site been a member for a few months but any time I have needed some advice I have gotten it. This is a great site

Thanks everyone for responding to my two threads, one informational one not so much in some peoples eyes, and the informational post of mine concerning bulk minnow tanks and the care of. After several hours of careful consideration my decision is to leave this forum. Happy Holidays and good fishing to all! Sincerely Crappie Mate

I can see cabin fever is already affecting how we all are feeling and posting. C'mon y'all. The fishing will get better as will the conversation here.

Well I for one am sitting here staring at Dean's new boat. I don't know weather to wind my butt or scratch my watch! Where have I gone wrong? Just how much money did he win?

Buffal13 is a gigolo on the side I think!!

I will give a report
The last 3 times I have been out I got my BUTT handed to me. Not something I really wanted to post.
If you would scroll back a few post you will see that the fishing has been pretty tough for most. The weather is bad and the winds are mighty this time of year on Kentucky Lake can't say much for barkley don't get time to fish it.
If you could go out brave the winds and give me report. I would appreciate it. As I have not been down for a few weeks and probably won't be able to get there until maybe Feb. now.
Working 10-11 hrs a day 6-7 days a week

I find it very aggravating when a new member comes on the site demanding info and blasting the site members for not meeting their demands. It's so very hard to welcome them to the group. Makes me and I see others, wonder why they're here. Some people just don't take time to fit in. They take their ball and go home saying I don't want to be a member here. I and a host of others think this is the best fishing site on the net and if you took time to get to know some of the members here, you may think so too. Now this guy will go off and bad mouth CDC and say stuff when he should be looking in the mirror at that image he presented. I hope he reconsiders leaving. There's so much to gain in staying. You leave, your loss.

Thank you chaunc I agree
I have made some very good friends from this site. There are a few ole boys in Kentucky that if they had a problem and they needed help I would be there in 5-6 hrs. And they know who they are.
I have a very good friend from east Ky that I got to know from all the shin digs we have had. And chaunc I hope you know if you are ever running thru Illinois and need some help all you have to do is shoot me a pm and I would be there to help with a place to stay or what ever you needed
that's what I have gotten from CDC. yes I have learned a lot about fishing and yes Wiskers I know it don't show. but most of all I have made some great friends.
so Sir I hope you don't leave the site. But listen and help others. I would like to invite you to come down and fish the next Kentucky Lake Fruit Jar tournament hopefully next month and get to know some of the people here and you will learn a little from each one of them. I would also look forward in learing some things about crappie from you also lord knows I need some help.

I guess I interpreted his post different than most. My interpretation was "Where are all the fishing reports?" and that he was disappointed there wasn't more people posting. Nothing more and nothing less. This is absolutely a great site, but there are members that take a long time to warm up to new guys and some that look for a reason not to.

I don't advocate taking drugs of any kind, but I think everyone needs to take a chill pill as they say! And get out there and catch yourself some Crappie. A Crappie Attitude is supposed to be a Happy Attitude, even if your limit is like mine, one fish!

Attachment 180892Here is my fishing report lol

Kentucky Lake report.
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ifish, zero fish, huh, what!

I fished north Barkley yesterday, managed to catch 11 keepers and about the same yellow belly stripes on electric shad Bobby Garland Jigs and some on minnows

Hey this is my first year trying crappie fishing. I've learned a lot from some co workers but I've also got some very good info on basic set up and what to look for. I'm still learning but I'm enjoying every minute being out chasin em!!

Slab, Yes the walk of shame. Could not find any fish. Day before marked and caught some very good fish. Tournament time as usual no fish in those spots. Very frustrating especially when someone comes in with 40 fish. That kind of hurts. No, really hurts. LOL I dreaded going to the weigh in but as in everything fishing I try to keep learning and sharing ideas. That is what crappie.com is all about to me by the way!!!!!!

I meant to say I got some valuable info on CDC too!

I meant to say I got some great info on this site as well

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Originally Posted by Crappie Mate

Thanks everyone for responding to my two threads, one informational one not so much in some peoples eyes, and the informational post of mine concerning bulk minnow tanks and the care of. After several hours of careful consideration my decision is to leave this forum. Happy Holidays and good fishing to all! Sincerely Crappie Mate

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Please reconsider your decision to leave. There are many good people here that will share info.

I don't have any info, good or bad, just haven't been.

I have both received and given advice on post on this site, and thru private messages. I have learned many things and new technics also. I have met some really good people. There is much to gain other than fishing reports from this site. For this site to continue to be the best crappie site new people must join. But to post anything negative or that others might consider negative in your first couple weeks will not work for you. There is a problem here and on other sites of people who take but do not give back. So all new people do not be hasty in your judgment. I have recommended this site to many friends and I tell them to get on read the post, make positive comments, post helpful information, attend the functions to meet others, approach and talk to other members you see on the lake. And then if you need help ask for it. If you start off giving then it is easier to receive. I will gladly help anyone I can if they ask or I see they need it. But I also question the motives of anyone who joins and becomes negative at the beginning. I did not take this post that way but can see where others would because of things in the past. So I would suggest you remain a member think before you post and enjoy the best crappie site on the net.

I have been a member for about a year and I read the post a lot although I don't post a lot. I do know mrdux and talk to him almost everyday. He is a great person and will help anyone, but he will also give you his opinion right away. This weather has kelp most of us home for the last 6 weeks or so. I hope to get out and fish a day or two next week at Johnathon, we were catching some there before the weather changed. Just remember most of us here are good ole country boys, take the time to know us and listen. You will find lots of info and follow the purple boat. HA!HA!

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I have been a member for about a year and I read the post a lot although I don't post a lot. I do know mrdux and talk to him almost everyday. He is a great person and will help anyone, but he will also give you his opinion right away. This weather has kelp most of us home for the last 6 weeks or so. I hope to get out and fish a day or two next week at Johnathon, we were catching some there before the weather changed. Just remember most of us here are good ole country boys, take the time to know us and listen. You will find lots of info and follow the purple boat. HA!HA!

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If the color don't blind ya:Rofl !