06-28-2001, 12:14 AM
Whitebass fishing is great. The whitebass are not in the jumps yet but are being <br>caught in large numbers on Roostertails along the mainlake drop-offs. Some nice <br>catches are coming on jigging spoons such as the Sidewinder. When the current is <br>running the fish are very aggressive. They are feeding on the willow fly hatches. The <br>whites are running good size and they are excellent table fair. The bigger largemouths <br>are being caught on Carolina rigged plastic worms along the main lake drop offs. <br>Most are being caught at 10' to 12'. Some smaller largemouths are coming from the <br>deeper points using deep running crankbaits. Smallmouth are spotty in Kentucky <br>Lake. Small jig/pork combinations and short Carolina rigged worms are catching <br>some nice size smallmouth on the deeper drops. Catfish have slowed in both the big <br>lakes but there are some very nice fish being caught below Kentucky Dam on <br>cutbait. Bluegill are good around the bridges and docks early and late. Crickets and <br>meal worms are the best baits. There has been very little crappie activity to report.<br><br>TIP: When the current is slow move closer to the dams. The more current present <br>the better whitebass and largemouth will hit in the main lake.<br><br>BITS AND PIECES: "Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely." <br>Rodin<br><br>www.kentuckylakebarkley.com