07-05-2001, 04:42 AM
Whitebass are still excellent. Very few jumps have been seen yet. The fry haven't <br>moved to the mainlake yet. The whites are feeding heavily on willow flys. <br>Roostertails are catching most of the whitebass with jigging spoons running a close <br>second. Some largemouth fishermen are catching some heavy fish from the drop offs <br>in Lake Barkley. Carolina rigged plastic worms has been the best bait. Catfish are <br>good in Lake Barkley fishing close to the bottom in 20' to 25' of water. Most are <br>being caught on the deep side of the drops. Minnows and cutbait are the best baits. <br>Crappie are spotty and there is not much activity to report. Bluegill are good on <br>crickets early and late in the day. Some sauger are being caught in Kentucky Lake <br>but is only fair. <br><br>TIP: When fishing for whitebass try to match lure size to the size of the baitfish.<br><br>BITS AND PIECES: Happy July 4th from Hook Line & Sinker. The fireworks <br>were great tonight, but remember our freedom. Remember the men and women who <br>have given so much to protect our freedom as well as the freedoms we all share. On <br>this holiday we hope each one of us take time to be graceful and thankful for the <br>privilege of living in this great nation. When we think we have things so bad, take a <br>look at other countries and what then don't have. This should serve as a reminder to <br>all of us how good we have it.<br><br>www.kentuckylakebarkley.com