Kentucky Lake 5-24-2013

Kentucky Lake 5-24-2013

Couldn't resist heading to Ky Lake on Friday. I knew a cold front was approaching on Thursday night and the lake had dropped nearly four feet this week. So I arrived at Mason's ramp about 6:15. Oh, a nice, brisk cold wind was blowing. So much for shorts and a T-shirt on May 24. Global warming my #%^*{. My expectations were low.

Began fishing in Richland Creek, specifically in the round pocket if you know Richland. Not much happened here. Caught a couple of nits (little ones, Tom) on the Red Eye Shad. Moved out on the main lake but again nothing happening. Decided to cross over to Harmon Creek and fished around a couple of islands occasionally picking up these very small fish. The lake is really getting rough now nevertheless I headed north to Turkey Creek. Same story, a few nits. Back to Richland with the same results. Finally moved out on the main lake south of Richland. Found an excellent band of grass in 6-9 feet about 500 yards off shore. Caught 3 fish here in the 1.25 to 2.00 and lost another 3 lb. The bait, a Tomahawk worm Texas rigged was the trick. Finally pulled out about 2:30.

Wore sandals for the first time this year. A cold wind, some overcast so I didn't put sun block on my feet. I am paying the price now with severe sunburn. Trouble walking today. Also, bought a rod on Thursday. Tripped in the boat taking it out and jammed the rod into the console breaking off 4". 

Caught a dozen or so bass, mostly nits with a couple of decent fish.

Hey...can't wait to get on the water again.

Edited: I feel that I should post further about the sunburned feet. I have been in pain now for the fourth day with my feet. I have not experienced the kind of pain this has caused. There is a sharp, shooting pain as if a hot iron were pressed into my right foot every 20-30 seconds. Then it recedes only to come again. Makes sleeping a real challenge. Then yesterday the toes on my left foot experienced the same pain, a hot fork jammed into my toes every 20-40 seconds. Fortunately, I have a normal doctor's appointment on Tuesday so maybe I can get relief. USE SUNBLOCK. I knew better but since I felt nothing while it was happening I didn't think my feet were cooking, frying, sautéing.