February 2nd, 2011

The lake level is about at winter pool and water clarity ranges from stained in the main river channel to clear in the bays. Some ice still in the back of the bays but overall the lake is thawing out and basically ice-free.
 
Fishing Report …
Overall fishing is slow but not impossible.  Reports of some Sauger and Stripes are being caught below Kentucky Dam and at Smithland Pool and a few bass and crappie near the canal.  I fished Saturday in a wonderful sunshine and cast a jerkbait until my arm fell off and never got a bite!  The good news is the surface water temp was a surprising 44 degrees which bodes well for things to come.  It will happen … and soon so sharpen your hooks and get ready.
 
Fisherman’s Headquarters Presents a Free Seminar with BASS Elite Pro Angler Mark Menendez …
 
Feb. 5, 2011 1PM CST
"Cold Water Bass and the Spring Transition"
 
Mark, one of the top anglers in the country, has a degree in fisheries biology and is devoted to educating interested anglers in the field of bass fishing.  He has spent over 20 years earning a reputation as a warrior on tour and has amassed career earning of over one million dollars.  You will enjoy Mark’s fun, folksy, common-sense approach to sharing his vast knowledge and experience.  The Seminar is sponsored by Strike King and Door prizes and a limited number of Strike King sample packs are available for those who come early.  For additional information call Fisherman’s Headquarters at (270)527-5938.
 
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
The “Sonar and GPS, What is it Telling Me?”  Seminar was a huge success and we’ve been receiving calls asking if there would be the possibility to do a repeat of the class. If you are interested in attending call the store at (270) 527-5938 and let them know. The Seminar would be held on a Saturday in late February and limited to the first 60 folks that register for the class.  The seminar is free.
 
Premier Twist-It Floats - a Pan Fisherman’s Dream Come True!
When Ken McGregor, at The Fisherman’s Friend in Lake City, KY (270-362-4323) handed me one of these floats I knew right away it was the answer to my bobber issues.  The design of this float lets you switch from a slip bobber to a grip bobber with the simple twist of the bobber's cap. These floats are a pan fisherman’s dream come true. Use it as a slip float and then with a simple twist the float tightens onto the line and becomes a fixed float.  No reason to carry two rods, one rigged with a slip float for suspending minnows, and another rigged with a tube jig under a fixed bobber, or even worse, tear one rig down to convert it to the other.  The floats are highly visible and easy to use. See the friendly Folks at the Fisherman’s Friend they’ll fix you up!

Cool Tip for Night Fishermen
You’re gonna say … why I didn’t think of that.  Here’s a simple tip that will help you become a better angler. http://www.kentuckylake.tv/fishing/kentucky-lake-fishing-tip-2011-01-20.htm  Click on the link and check it out!

Book your night fishing trips Now!
We fish the dark and the full of the moon and have a blast!  If you think fishing during the day is fun you ought to try it with Kick’n Bass at NIGHT!  The fish are more aggressive and fight you all the way to the boat.  Call or email rk@kicknbass.net to book your trip and see what’s out there … Now booking trips in March, April, May & June.
 
Spring Crappie Fishing Will Be Here Soon!
 
Dates are filling up fast! Only a few days in prime time left!
Thanks to all you early birds that have already booked your trips for 2011.  For those of you that are considering a trip but haven’t booked yet, booking early has its advantages.  Booking in advance not only gets you the dates you want to fish it allows you to get the best accommodations during the prime fishing times.  There really is no advantage to waiting. I still have a few days available in the prime times so call (270)703-6133 or send an email rk@kicknbass.net

Attention Hunters & Fishermen! 
CCW Outfitters & Kick’n Bass Offers BUCKS ‘N BASS Combo
 
CCW Outfitters Kentucky’s Premier Hunting Lodge and Kick’n Bass Guide Service are teaming up to offer you the Hunter and Fisherman a combination Deer Hunt & Bass fishing trip of a lifetime!
 
CCW is not your grandpa's hunt camp.  Located in Marion, KY, CCW’s first class lodge is perfect for the die hard hunter that likes to relax in style, or the couple that likes to hunt and enjoy getting away. 
 
Hunting grounds are privately owned. Located near and on the Ohio River and the Illinois state line, CCW has an aggressive mineral, food plot, and protein feeding program to optimize the already great genetic potential of the West KY whitetail herd.
 

Here’s the deal …

• 3 Afternoons of Bow Hunting CCW Lodge
• 3 Mornings of Guided fishing on KY Lake
• 3 Nights first class lodging with Dinner
• Stands / Guides to and from.
• 130 / 3YR. old minimum for Bucks
• Trophy Care and meat processing for your Buck
• Fully Guided Fishing. All Rods & Reels and Tackle provided.
• Limited number of dates available so call NOW!

Only $900 / per person
 
Dates: September 25 – 28, 2011  or  October 9 – 12, 2011

CCW Website http://ccwoutfitters.com/index.php

Tight Lines,