Bluegill/redear guide

**Illinoisgiller** · 12-22-2014, 05:37 PM

A fishing trip to Kentucky Lake should turn out to be a neat experience . I was there a lot of years back and we fished it without a guide. We had grand time and a guide for at least a day or 1/2 day would give you an idea of the type of fishing that is working best while you are there. No matter where the guide takes you, the similar conditions are repeated over and over along the lakes . Shoot, I am just plain envious!! lol. please bring back a few pictures for us to enjoy.

**CrappiePappy** · 12-22-2014, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by newbe2

I'm looking for advise on a guide to hire at Kentucky Lake. I have taken my Father on some guided crappie trips the last 5 years, but would like to mix it up this year. I have heard from Illinois crappie guides Kentucky Lake offers awesome Bluegill/Redear fishing. Can anyone offer any suggestions?

You could try Jim Doom and see what dates he has available : www.kybeaver1.com

... cp

**Bronson** · 12-22-2014, 07:27 PM

Definitely a guide and I've heard good things about Doom. You very well may catch a 2 lb. or better shellcracker and should catch a bunch of good ones as well as nice bluegill.

I enjoy seeing pictures of how big bluegill can get but prefer catching nice ones I can take home for a meal.

**chaunc** · 12-22-2014, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Bronson

Definitely a guide and I've heard good things about Doom. You very well may catch a 2 lb. or better shellcracker and should catch a bunch of good ones as well as nice bluegill.

I enjoy seeing pictures of how big bluegill can get but prefer catching nice ones I can take home for a meal.

Nothing like a mess of deep fried bluegills

**newbe2** · 12-22-2014, 08:43 PM

I really appreciate all the input guys! I think if the weather stays decent I'll take Dad down to the fishing show near Saint Louis in a couple weekends. I keep an eye out for Kentucky Lake guides that have been mentioned here while we are there. I'd none are there, I'll have to give one of these guys a call when we get home. Dad had a heart attack six years ago right before Christmas. I haven't let a year pass since then that I take him fishing with a guide. I'm thankful to still have him in my life, and try to spoil him when I can. Thanks again guys.

**huntinslabs** · 12-23-2014, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by newbe2

I really appreciate all the input guys! I think if the weather stays decent I'll take Dad down to the fishing show near Saint Louis in a couple weekends. I keep an eye out for Kentucky Lake guides that have been mentioned here while we are there. I'd none are there, I'll have to give one of these guys a call when we get home. Dad had a heart attack six years ago right before Christmas. I haven't let a year pass since then that I take him fishing with a guide. I'm thankful to still have him in my life, and try to spoil him when I can. Thanks again guys.

Cherish every trip! I would give anything for 1 more trip with my dad.

**Bronson** · 12-27-2014, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by newbe2

Dad had a heart attack six years ago right before Christmas. I haven't let a year pass since then that I take him fishing with a guide. I'm thankful to still have him in my life, and try to spoil him when I can.

Money went well spent. You can be sure he appreciates the time he spends with you. Hope the fish will be biting to make it even better.

Great post! Hope you've planted a few seeds with people.

**buffalo13** · 01-05-2015, 09:16 PM

Jim Doom is a very good guide and a really nice guy also. You would have a great time with him

**rcornish** · 01-13-2015, 02:06 PM

Not to take anything away from guides, but find good eating size bluegill in quantity more then you want to clean is not that hard at KY Lake. Not the 2lb size is another story.

Thread: Bluegill/redear guide

Thread Tools

Display

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions