04-04-2002, 01:29 AM
Crappie fishing has finally started to get better. The lakes are rising for summer pool and the crappie are moving in and out from the shoreline with the sun and weather. They are not staying on the banks very long at a time yet. Fishermen fishing the shorelines casting 1/16 oz. jigs are catching most in 3 to 5 feet of water. The good catches are a matter of timing and being on a productive shore at the feeding times. Kentucky Lake has really cleared this past week and the better catches are coming from Kentucky just now. Smallmouth has been good on Kentucky Lake on small crankbaits and jig/pork combinations. Largemouth are good on both Kentucky and Barkley. Both are producing some very good fish on small crankbaits and jerkbaits. Fishing below the dams is poor because of the high water. The rivers are to begin dropping this week and river fishing will get better.<br><br>TIP: Remember the crappie are moving around fast and might be where they were yesterday.<br><br>BITS AND PIECES: If someone tells your he is coasting along, don't follow him. He must be going downhill.<br><br><br>www.kentuckylakebarkley.com