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Nasty Weather Keeps Anglers at Bay
Steve McCadams
For January 22, 2026
Everyone outdoors (and indoors too) has been talking about the weather. Frigid temps, ice, sleet, snow and downright cold conditions have kept Kentucky Lake anglers at bay. Maybe one day out of the week, when winds temporarily diminished and temps slipped up to the upper 40’s, a few ... Read More...
Fall Fishing Adventures on Kentucky Lake
Doug Wynn
For November 5, 2025
Hey Y'all from the Excel 230 Elite. Fall has fallen for sure. The water temps in the 50s we have been hoping for are a reality. The crappie bite has been slow to take advantage of the seasonal conditions. I had the pleasure of guiding Laura and Jim from Mississippi on Tuesday. As much as I love ... Read More...
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