06-07-2001, 05:34 AM
Largemouth and whitebass have slowed some this past week. The cooler<br>temperatures and the rains have slowed the currents in the big lakes,<br>which have caused the whitebass and largemouth to slow their bites<br>somewhat. When the Mississippi Rivers drops and the lakes start to flow<br>again this week, then whitebass and largemouth will turn on again, The<br>lakes are one foot above summer pool and the levels will be dropped back<br>to normal. Most largemouth are hitting plastic worms and deep crankbaits<br>on the main lake points early and late. The drop offs are better during<br>the day. Crappie is only fair. Most are being caught on minnows along<br>the secondary drops in the main lakes. Bluegill are excellent on<br>crickets and worms. Catfish are still good but have slowed some at the<br>end of their spawn. Some very heavy catches of catfish are still being<br>taken along the rocks very early and late. Catfishing is good in the<br>tailwaters below both the big dams. Sauger are slow. Some good catches<br>of smallmouth are coming from Kentucky Lake. Most are being caught on<br>small plastic worms and grubs fished along the main lake shoreline.<br><br>TIP: When the current is slow fish closer to the dams. The small current<br>flow will be stronger closer to it's source.<br><br>BITS AND PIECES: "Nothing ain't worth nothing, but it's free." Kris<br>Kristofferson<br><br><br><br>www.kentuckylakebarkley.com