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Steve McCadams'
Kentucky Lake Fishing Report for:
November 8th, 2002
Fall fishing is still good for
crappie, bass, and catfish anglers on Kentucky Lake. Cooler conditions
and a few rainy days have delivered some wind that required a heavy coat
but overall, fishing is still holding up well for those braving the
elements.
Crappie anglers are still
finding action in deep water. Some of the most consistent action has
come from depths in the 18 to 23 foot zone in the Paris Landing area and
mouth of Big Sandy.
In the upper Big Sandy and West
Sandy area some fish were coming from the 8 to 12 foot zones.
Live minnows have been
producing well as anglers stalk the deep sides of sandbars where stumps
and brush are located. There continues to be a lot of baitfish activity
in those areas.
Jigs in the chartreuse and lime
colors have also produced. Anglers are tightlining both jig and minnow
rigs in a vertical presentation.
Watercolor continues to stay
clear in the Big Sandy area with little stain in the main Tennessee
River.
Surface temperatures this week
have dropped into the 52 to 56 degree range.
Observed lake elevation in the
New Johnsonville area and north toward Paris Landing was in the 355.1
range and rising slowly. At Kentucky Dam lake stages were in the 355.2
range and rising slowly after some stable conditions late last week.
Bass anglers are finding a few
smallmouth on the rock points. Such lures as hair jigs, jig and pork,
and small grubs have been paying off.
A few largemouth are still
working the shallow roadbeds and gravel banks where shad are schooling.
Shallow running crankbaits and small inline spinners such as Rooster
Tails and Mepps have been working well.
Some anglers continue to toss
Carolina rigs around shallow points and grass.
Although not many catfish
anglers are working the main river ledges, there have been some decent
stringers taken lately. This time of year often fools a few anglers and
they overlook the fall action that continues into early winter months.
Look for good crappie action to
continue in deep water this next week but some improvement could take
place in shallow areas if warm sunny days return.
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Steve McCadams
is a professional hunting and fishing guide
here in the
Paris Landing area and host of The Outdoor Channel's television series IN-PURSUIT.
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