Lake Level, Water Temp & Weather Outlook:
 
The lake level is right at summer pool and the base water temp at KY Dam is 73 degrees.  In some of the bays the temps are in the high 70’s. Remember, it’s the base water temps in the main lake that move the majority of the fish, not necessarily the surface water temps in the bays which can fluctuate daily.  No doubt the high water and below normal water temps (normal 76 degrees) will have some species spawning into June.
 
The Weather Outlook is for warm temps with a chance of thunderstorms.   Overall the weather outlook is favorable for fishing on the lakes.
 
Weekly Highlights
 
“Kick’n Bass and “The Sports Nuts” radio show!
“The Sports Nuts” radio show on ESPN affiliate WTTL – AM 1310 in Madisonville, Ky with Darren Jordan and Tom Rodgers, broadcasted their final show of the year from Bee Spring Lodge on Kentucky Lake.  Guest panelists were Chris Onnybecker, of Bee Spring Lodge, former UK football player and professional angler Ray Barga,  former Paducah Tilghman coach and Ky. High School Hall of Famer Barney Thweat and Kick’n Bass Guide Service.  The focus of the show was mostly about fishing and promoting the Kentucky lake area with a little humor and sports trivia mixed in.  The show was fun to do and it was good to let folks know about the wonderful fishery and good guides we have on Kentucky Lake.  Darren & Tom do a great job and I think they really enjoyed doing the show from Kentucky Lake.
 
 
“Thunderstorm Bluegill”  For those of us that were out on Kentucky lake Thursday afternoon between 3:15 – 4:20 PM we got to see what mother nature can do when she struts her stuff.  Jack and John Stanley and John Rollins (photo) and I were enjoying a great day of bluegill fishing on Kentucky Lake when the storm hit and cut our trip short.  Wind gusts of sixty miles per hour and huge waves wreaked havoc with several docks and Marinas in the area.  As quickly as the storm came up it was gone.  Since we were blown off our bluegill beds we decided to fish for bass.  Fishing was hot and I mean real hot.  In just a few short minutes we all caught several bass before another thunderstorm forced us off the lake.  None the less we had a great time.  Remember Kentucky Lake is a big body of water and powerful thunderstorms are frequent this time of year so be vigilant and watch the weather report.
 
 
“If you want to become a better angler read on …” Let Kick’n Bass Guide Service help you master the art of fishing the Shakey Head.  No doubt this technique is one of the most productive ways to catch both smallmouth and largemouth bass. Until recently fishing a Shaky Head has been a guarded secret of the touring pros. A number of pros that swear by it and say it works anywhere, anytime and a number of major bass tournaments have been won using this method.  Shaky Head fishing works especially well for rocky bottoms and it can be fished around the edges of thicker cover and in shallow and deep water alike.  June & July are prime times for Shakey Head fishing here on Kentucky Lake.  With the spawn over the big females are hungry and aggressive and can be found in large schools. 
Kenny Dement (photo) from Sikeston, Mo. caught these post-spawn bass on back–to-back casts fishing a shakeyhead.  Kenny is one of the many anglers that added the Shakey Head to his arsenal.  This is what he had to say about his time on the water with Kick’n Bass … “Not only did I have fun and catch fish, I received on the water coaching that has helped me become a better angler!”  If you want to “catch more fish and have fun” contact Kick’n Bass and schedule your day on the water Shakey Head fishing.  Equipment furnished.  Email rk@kicknbass.net
 
Fishing Report
 
Blugill & Redear: The bluegill fishing is still red hot all over the lake.  Redear fishing, while still fair, it is taking a back seat to the huge ‘gills that are being caught.  This week my clients and I caught as many as we wanted and they were huge.  Best lures again were the Sheltons Bluegill Bug in Black & Cricket.  Crickets fished on a slip float produced a good many fish too.  Your best bet is to be prepared to alternate between the Shelton’s bugs and the slip float.  When they quit hitting one, switch to the other and you can also throw the Shelton’s bug tipped with a cricket, wax worm, etc.  Remember to be flexible and prepared and you’ll load the boat.  To find the hot spots look for brown gravel banks in the back of the coves.
 
Crappie:  Crappie fishing is improving.  Good numbers of Crappie are being caught over brush in the bays by some anglers who are spider rigging with jigs and minnows.  Some black crappie are being caught near the spawning flats casting curly tails.  Best color this week has been Kentucky Green fished on a 3/32 oz lead head.
 
Largemouth Bass:  The overall numbers have been phenomenal and are being caught in many areas of the lake.  Main lake and secondary points as well as ledges in the mouths of the creeks and bays are all holding fish.  10” Berkley Blue Fleck Power worms as well as green pumpkin lizards have been especially effective on the ledges.  Crankbaits in Sexy shad and Royal shad have been catching their share of good fish on the points. Some good fish are being caught in the back of the bays on Rat-L-Trap type baits.  Plenty of keeper fish and fish in the 4-6 lb range are showing up too.  Shakeyheads have been catching a ton of fish for my customers with the Strike King June bug & Blue Moon Finesse worms being the best colors.  Largemouth Bass fishing on Kentucky Lake is HOT!!!
 
Smallmouth Bass are being caught offshore on submerged rock piles and shell beds on Tiny Paca Craws and dragging a Eakins football head jig.  Most fish are being caught in 10’-12’ deep. Best color for the jig has been the Missouri Craw by Eakins.  Some really nice smallmouth have been caught on a 3/16 oz. PJ’s football head jig head with a green pumpkin tiny Paca Craw trailer with the craws dipped in chartreuse dye.  See how to set this combo up on the this weeks video fishing tip http://www.kentuckylake.tv/fishing/kentucky-lake-fishing-tip-2010-05-27.htm
 
 
Catfish:  Excellent on the banks 4 – 8 feet deep using any type of live bait. 
 
Stripes:  Are beginning to show up on ledges in the mouths of the bays in 8 – 18 feet of water.  Trolling a Ken’s rig has been a killer on white bass and at times we have caught a fish on both baits. The Ken’s rig resembles a spinner bait without the hook and blade. Instead, a ball bearing swivel is attached where the hook and blade would be.  Monofilament leaders of different lengths are attached to the swivels with the top leader about 30” and the bottom about 18 inches.  A white rooster tail spinner is tied to the top leader and a deep diving crank bait on the bottom.  I snip off the middle hook on the front treble to reduce hang ups and troll at idle speed in the mouth of the bays in 8’ -18’ feet of water.  This rig gets down deep where the fish are less susceptible to inclement weather conditions. Stripes are fun to catch and good to eat too !
 
Other News …
 
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WOW! Kick'n Bass Fishing Tips are now on VIDEO!   Each week Kentucky Lake T.V. & Kick'n Bass will feature a fishing tip that will help you become a better angler.  Click on this link http://www.kentuckylake.tv/fishing/kentucky_lake_fishing.htm for this week's fishing tip from Kentucky Lake T.V. & Kick'n Bass! 

Guide Service Bookings.   I still have a few days left in June so if you want to Catch Fish & Have Fun, contact me as soon as possible.  Thanks to those of you who booked a trip this week.  Bookings came in from Northern Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Michigan. 

Ask about our summer Night Fishing Trips!  Send me an email rk@kicknbass.net or call me at 270-703-6133 and let’s get together.

Tight Lines …