Cheer Up!!!

I know this long winter's wear'n on everybody. I believe this coming weather's Mother Nature's last BIG jab at us for awhile. It looks like the Jet Stream's gonna flatten out a little early next week, and quit pull'n that Yankee Weather south.

Temps are forecast to start a gradual rise by the first of the week. It won't take but a few good sunny days, some rain and Southwest winds to flush this ice outta these bays on the West side of Ky and Barkley Lakes.

We need the lake to come up good during the warm up and break the ice away from the banks. Then let the lake drop quickly to suck the ice out towards the main lake and away from the boat ramps. A couple of days with a stiff West and Southwest wind will help push the ice out of the bays on the West side of the lake. Little Jonathon may have some ice out delays/problems due to the road kinda restricting the ice's way out to open water.

Unfortunately this scenario is gonna leave the lake MUDDY! On the bright side that muddy water will warm quickly! Look for the fish, especially the Black Crappie, to make a quick "in and out" run to shallow water if this happens.

During this process everyone needs to BE CAREFUL!!! This ice is pretty thick and its gonna be bad for a few days as it breaks up and moves out. Don't want anybody get'n hurt plow'n into a thick chunk of ice at 50 mph.

Keep your chins up folks. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. I WILL get off this towboat on 3/19 and I WILL be fish'n on 3/20!!! If I get off early enough I'll be fish'n on 3/19! You can bet on it!!!

Tight line folks.:fish

I think you are right...the worst is behind us now.

Just hoping for a miracle since we are supposed to go down there next week. Starting to look out of state now for a place to go

Great info Terry ... Thanks for sending it along!

I'll be down the 13th of this month for a few weeks I hope things clear up a bit,

even if they don't bite it will still be a good time

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Originally Posted by crappiemax

I think you are right...the worst is behind us now.

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:Rofl ... maybe for you !! We're looking at a 1day monsoon, followed by a snow storm that could drop from 5-12" through the heart of the state. And if that happens as predicted, it'll take more than another week before things start to settle.

... cp :kewl

My post is in reference to the weather and conditions next week.:biggrin

Pappy,

Here's hoping "Heart of the state.." doesn't include Glasgow and/or Barren River Lake...

Calling for 8 to 12 inches here in Mason County. But you're right it won't be as long now as it has been. Haven't been on the water since Dec. 26th. I'm in full bore withdraw. I've reached the point where I'm surfing the internet buying fishing stuff I don't really need. If I don't get the boat wet soon I won't be able to afford the gas & bait when it does warm up. :biggrin

I put out some bucket beds on Barkley this morning, I had the lake all to myself! I fished for about an hour, caught one small one, Man they got Barkley pulled down!

Terry, I hope your right can't wait to get back out on the lake and see those crappie poles jurking down. It seems like winter has lasted forever this year.

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Originally Posted by bubbacolson

Terry, I hope your right can't wait to get back out on the lake and see those crappie poles jurking down. It seems like winter has lasted forever this year.

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and the older you get the longer they are, I know

Worst case of cabin fever in years. I had a birthday Saturday an my twin grandsons an I sat in my recliner watching videos of fellas riggin an running limb lines and those PVC n pool noodles. They took one look at those an said, pawpaw we jus gotta do that. How the heck can I refuse that? So I got all the parts out in the garage an figure I'll get um put together tomorrow an Thursday while the snow melts. My first time at seeing a 6/0 circle hook, they'll never work for spider riggin. :) Next week's weather otta have me on the lake, an I agree Terry, as cold as the water is it should clear up by mid week, atleast over here anyway. Won't be long now guys, hang tuff.

I believe my scenario is gonna unfold just like it needs to for me to start bust'n them crappie in the mouth in about 2 weeks! Get your batteries charged up hot folks!

I sure hope your right!!!^^^

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Originally Posted by Wiskers

I believe my scenario is gonna unfold just like it needs to for me to start bust'n them crappie in the mouth in about 2 weeks! Get your batteries charged up hot folks!

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I think you called it better than the weatherman. Once we get this next week of sun warming that muddy water it's going to be game on.
I know what I'm doing next weekend....

3 more weeks before I head down. Hope it gets a good start before I get there. May stay a month.