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The Heat is on! The Summer Milk Run
By Chris Erwin As we head into the hottest part of the summer, many anglers will lay down their rods and wait for cooler temperatures. However, for those brave people, trying to keep hope alive […]
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Top-water lures during low light periods break the mid-summer doldrums
BY Lee McClellan An old saying among bass anglers declares they would rather catch one bass on a top-water lure than 10 on anything else. The shake-inducing strike of a huge black bass savaging a […]
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Proper handling helps fish thrive after summertime catch and release
BY Lee McClellan Summer is arguably the most popular time to fish as muggy, hot days push people to the water for relief and relaxation. Many anglers, especially those who seek game fish such as […]
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2016 Friends of Cave Run Tournament
By Chris Erwin The Friends of Cave Run Annual Tournament is in the books. It’s a two-day tournament with the first day being a qualifier for the second. The top 20 boats are the cut […]
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June a month of transition for bass fishing
BY Lee McClellan The gorgeous weather combined with warming, but tolerable, temperatures make June one of the best months to be outside. The wonderful weather drives hordes of largemouth bass anglers to waters across Kentucky, […]
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Post Spawn Tactics
By Chris Erwin It’s a pretty safe bet that in most of our eastern lakes, the bass spawns have come and gone. The big question I hear is what should I do or how should […]
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Late spring means redear sunfish and bluegill
BY Lee McClellan May is a special time for anglers who chase redear sunfish and bluegill as they move into the shallows to spawn. “I think we still might be a week or so from […]
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Eastern Lakes moving towards spring spawn
By Chris Erwin I had all intentions of posting this article last week; however, because of the death of my father I elected to write about him. That said, the progression of the spring spawns […]
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Pitching, Flipping or Casting
By Chris Erwin His classmates know Dylan Gifford, a junior at Boyd County High School, as a pitcher for the Lions’ baseball team. His performance on the field has been reported to be exceptional, making […]
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April is here and the fish are biting
BY Lee McClellan This is the sixth installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing productive fishing techniques and opportunities across Kentucky. The series will continue until early summer. An archive of past […]