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Lake Levels Fluctuate; Honeymoon with Warm Weather May End
Steve McCadams
For January 15, 2020
From the winter fishing scene on Kentucky Lake comes the roller coaster ride now underway with lake levels. The last week to ten days has seen the reservoir fall below winter pool for a few days---it got down to 353.3 for a short period---only to begin a slow but gradual rise which is still in ... Read More...
Wynn to Present at Murray Boat Show
Doug Wynn
For January 8, 2020
Hey Folks from the Excel Bay Pro 230 "Fishful Thinking". The boat show season is upon us and I just returned from the "Let's Go Fishing Show" in Collinsville, Illinois. It was my first experience at a large outdoor show and I left impressed, thoughtful, and worn out. Four ... Read More...
Crappie Fishing On Fire
Josh Lovett
For December 10, 2019
What a week it has been crappie fans! I started the week pre-fishing for the Twin Lakes Crappie Club Classic. Fishing was about what I expected, about 15 keepers a day and a few really nice fish. Saturday was a different story. Although I never found a good fish, I absolutely wrecked the keeper ... Read More...
Lucky Lady Guide Service Wishes Everyone a Happy Holiday
Eric Ashley
For November 25, 2019
With my fishing season over, I wanted to take the time to say thank you to everyone who fished with me this past year. There were lots of new faces, and names. I can’t say thank you enough for choosing my guide service for your adventure. I also have to take the time to thank Brad Culp at ... Read More...
Anglers Can Take Advantage of Cooler Temps
Kirk Weber
For November 15, 2019
Air Temperature: Low 27 High 44 Water Temperature: Low 46 High 53 Water Elevation: 354.5 (Winter pool 354') Water Clarity: 2' to 3' visibility (green stain) Winter jumped on us a little early this year! Record low temps a few days ago and cooler than normal highs for a ... Read More...
Covering Lots of Water to Find the Bass
Scott McGlinchey
For November 11, 2019
In my last report I mentioned what to expect with cooling temperatures. Here is what happened as the water cooled. In my last guide trip on November 2, 2019 the main lake water temperatures were about 62 degrees and the back ends of creeks were significantly cooler at 58 but warmed up to ... Read More...
Kick'n Bass: Pulling Crankbaits Most Productive Right Now
Rich Bay
For October 31, 2019
From the Deck of the Kick'n Bass PontoonWhat a difference three weeks can make. 90's three weeks ago and 60's for the highs this week. Water temp has dropped nearly 20 degrees to about 65 degrees. I think this scenario is going to put the fish right into their fall hiding places. Brushpiles and ... Read More...
Waypoints: Eliminating Water
Waypoints with Brandon Hunter
For October 24, 2019
Brandon Hunter talks about how you can use your electronics to eliminate water on large lakes such at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
Hot Weather Makes Fishing Tough; Cooler Temps Settling In
Brandon Hunter
For October 4, 2019
Brandon Hunter provides a video fishing report this week. In this report, Brandon talks about how the hot weather has created a tough bass bite. However, with cooler temperatures now here, the bite should be improving.
Chasing White and Yellow Bass
Don Schnuck
For September 27, 2019
Hello again to all of our followers, Kentucky Lake lovers, and friends of Moors Resort. There has been a lot of fish caught, and water under the bridge since my last report. Before I get started on some chores this morning I felt the need to let ... Read More...
Millennium Marine Boat Accessories
Panfish Talk with Doug Wynn
For September 16, 2019
Doug Wynn talks about three different accessories from Millennium Marine that are helpful when fishing on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
Early Spring Crappie Fishing Begins to Pick Up
John Morgan
For March 25, 2019
After some very slow days I've finally started to find some concentration of crappie. I've been to several different areas of both Kentucky and Barkley lakes over the last 10 days and they all have there own challenges. Since the 10 foot rise and then almost 10 foot ... Read More...
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