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Crappie Don't Care About The Wind - The Spawn is Underway
Doug Wynn
For April 15, 2024
Hello from the Excel 230 Elite. Did I ever tell you I don’t trust weather people? The wind forecasts most days recently have been for 50-60% of what we end up getting. The lake conditions have been just slight of brutal lately. Of course, the crappie don’t care. They just keep on doing ... Read More...
Crazy Spring Continues; Unstable Conditions for Anglers
Steve McCadams
For April 12, 2024
Stability has not been in the cards for fishermen this spring. Anglers have battled the weather roller coaster for weeks now and this past week was no exception. One day warm and sunny and the bite was on for crappie; then several back to back days of wind, rain and some thunder storms. ... Read More...
Spring Time Fun at Kentucky Lake
Brandon Hunter
For April 10, 2024
The spring months have set in, dogwoods have bloomed and everything is starting to green up. We have had some great weather days here on Kentucky Lake recently. The typical spring winds have made some days tougher, but overall the weather has been really good up until the last couple of days with ... Read More...
Spawn to Begin Any Day
Scott McGlinchey
For April 8, 2024
The first week of April has passed and the largemouth bass and crappie spawn will start any day now. Both fish start about the same time. The time of year, morning water temperature, and sunny days are key elements that trigger the spawn. I know a lot more about the largemouth bass and its ... Read More...
Best Crappie Bite In Years
John Morgan
For February 19, 2024
After a long cold spell with below freezing temperatures for almost 9 days in January, things are really looking up here on Kentucky Lake. This past year was a great improvement from the prior two years. This year looks to be even better than last. I'm seeing more bait fish for this time of year ... Read More...
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