Spinner bait, Fat Gitzit and plastic worm are producing the better fish. There been Several heavy fronts with high winds hitting the lake area, which has had an effect on the fishing. Early morning top water, Zara Spook, Chug Bug and Pop R on secondary points, around boat docks and in the back end of pockets and creeks. The Slugo and Fluke are also working. Some reports of Kentucky's being caught on buzz baits early and late.
Minnows seem to be the best bait.
Tube jigs and marabou jigs are also working. Some fisherman have been tipping their jigs and minnows with the Berkley Crappie Nibbles. The Crappie have been deeper this year apparently because of the clearer water, in 4 to 12 feet. Tightline and trotline with Cut Shad and Bluegill have been working good for Blues around docks holding Crappie. Stinkbait, liver and nightcrawlers have been taking some good size Channels in the coves.