OK - 9 AM Colder than an Eskimos nose and guess who is Fishing!

I am sitting is my PJ's and I get a pix message from Craig. It is colder than (you fill in that blank) and he has Craig Johnson out and they are catching. He is like the everready bunny. He just keeps going and going - Connie can't you ground him anymore? It is 30 degrees out, water temp is 43.3 and he is still catching. The man was born to fish! This makes me cold just looking @ it!

                                                 A Nice 12 lb. stripe

What can I say - It's December 10 - this is what Craig brought in today

Maybe we should open a dating service for Craig - cause if we don't - he is not coming off the lake.  This is what he did today - just 3 or so hours!  See you on the Lake!

Craig takes Steve and Earl out for a Crappie Binge!!

OK most of us are dodging snowflakes and Craig is on the water, this time with Steve and Earl, fishing for crappie.  I think Craig is 1/8 crappie on his Mom's side (just foolin Connie).  They had a heck of a trip and caught crappie like most of us would dream about.  These pictures just don't do justice - it is 40 degrees out and I'm thinking keep a pot of coffee on and don't open the front door.  Craig is a all weather kind of guy.  Cozy Cove keeps those guys so happy - and Danna is such a good hostess - they don't even feel the cold.  Y'all keep warm, but remember - come on down to Kentucky Lake - Craig or Eddie one will get you out there and catch.  Enjoy the pix.  See you on the Lake!

Craig gives Dave Lambert of Middletown, OH a fishing lesson.

Dave has been coming to Kentucky Lake since he was knee-high to a grasshopper.  He is now bigger than a grass hopper.  See Dave, when I know you - you gonna get smacked around a little.  Craig has been taking Dave out for years and this trip was no different.  They caught fish till the water froze (just kidding)!  Eddie and I both know Dave too.  HOWEVER - he didn't come to see us.  He only has eyes for Craig.  Here are some pictures from their trips out.  Craig never lets the customer down.  See you on the Lake!

I hope none of these are duplicates - believe me, if you have seen one fish you have seen them all!

Guides on the Move

OK - I know y'all been wondering where Craig and Eddie has been.  They have been fishing of course, and I have been putting the blog off.  I'm telling you, I keep hoping Craig fires me.  Fat chance.  I have several pictures to do and the first group are a mixture of trips Craig has taken with and without Eddie.  I am gonna put these out there and try my best to keep them straight.  Eddie did help Craig twice this month with companys that needed more than one guide.  Craig was on crappie pretty much every day.  Eddie got on crappie a couple of days, but what he didn't catch in crappie, he caught in yellers (as Craig calls them).  Here is the first group.  Remember, fishing never stops @ Kentucky Lake - and Danna over there at Cozy Cove makes sure all of the fishermen have a great place to stay - plus she has some deer stories to tell.  Anyway here goes.  See you on the Lake!

                                       
                                         This is a typical Craig trip.  Just so you know - he is 1/4 crappie!

November Fishing at Kentucky Lake

Craig sent me this pictures today so I thought I would get them on real fast and in a hurry.  He was on stripers and crappies.  Also, I made Ed hold up some of his bigger crappie for a picture.  They are still catching every day - yall need to come down and go fishing with them!!  See you on the Lake!

Craig has another successful outing!!!

Craig was out on the lake today with Chris and Roger from Louisville, KY.  They got on the crappie really hard and the cooler has 30 crappie in it along with 7 nice stripes.  It would be nice to see Craig again - maybe first snow he will get off the lake.  They are still killing the crappie on the lake - you need to call and book with Craig or Eddie - see you on the lake!

Ricky Finally makes it to Kentucky Lake

After many invitations, Rick Lowry from Xenia, OH finally made it for a trip on Kentucky Lake.  He was here for a couple of days and we enjoyed his visit - I forgot to put his pictures on the blog so now he has a reason to kick my butt.  It was fun having you Ricky - come back!

Ed and Mr. Louisville Take a November Trip.

Chris Roberts, a frequent flyer from Louisville, was down again this week-end and of course, Eddie and him hooked up for some end of year bass fishing.  Although Eddie caught fish - Chris is so photogenic - kinda of a ham you know.  Wants to prove to those Louisville Office workers that there are fish @ Kentucky Lake!  Again - weather is great and fishing is good - crappie and bass.  Come on down and enjoy western Kentucky @ it's best!

This is Chris - Ed is Photographer!!

Again - this is Chris - Ed took this great picture!

Craig and his miscellaneous trips!

Craig has been out on the lake the past couple of weeks and I have not posted any of his catches.  The following is pictures of various trips and catches - Craig is hard to keep on dry land.  I hope I get these in order Craig - Sir!  November fishing has been great - you need to call and set up a time with Craig or Eddie, the weather is great!  See you on the Lake!

Eddie takes the Player Family Out - Lea, Alan and of course Robbie!

Ed was out on the lake today with the Player family.  Now I am only showing you the men of the family - Lea is supposed to send me pictures when they make it home.  (Seems Mr. Bass lost his camera again - do  you know how many boats the camera has been in?)  Anyway - they got yellow bass, crappie and OMG look at the strange one they caught @ the beginning.  Eddie loves it when he gets a youngun in the boat.  See you on the Lake!  Nice fishing Robbie - did you teach Dad a thing or two (just kiddin Alan!)

Craig Takes Brandenburg, KY Fisherman Out for the Day!

Craig had a fishing party today that took him at his word.  Mike Pickett and Dwight Brown were fast learners and ended up catch 35 of those great black crappie.  They had a LARGE time!  See you on the Lake.

Craig and Buddy Mike Chapman hit the water @ night!

Craig was out fishing @ night last night with a buddy from back home, Mike Chapman.  Being that Craig is a "Trained Professional" he guided Mike to catch this beautiful brown fish!  I think Craig said it was over 4 lbs.
Another success trip for the "Master".

Hipshers Are At It Again

Well I have gotten a couple of pix from Craig today to I thought I would go ahead and post them.  Also, I was lucky enough to go out with Mama Hipsher.  I am telling you, she took me on a fish catching adventure.  I bet we caught 50 yellow bass and Connie showed  me how to handle the "Connie Hipsher Hair Jig".  She pulled on a spot @$%$ and caught 12 of the biggest crappie I have seen.  I took a picture - however, I don't know where the heck it went and she would slow down enough for pic #2.  Had a real good time Connie! She made it look so easy - I caught one - non keeper but I really had a good time watching her.  Nice Lady - hope I get another invite.  Here are the pix Craig sent me - enjoy and remember fall fishin @ Kentucky Lake is really come on!  See you on the lake.

Fall Fishing is Turning On!!! Crappie @ their best.

OK - I admit, I have been uninspired.  I have some new equipment and when you get old, ya just don't pick it up so fast.  Craig did give me a raise - now he speaks to me (lol).  I have got several pictures coming up.  Some is of Craig, Chasity and Katie - we even have a picture of the real star of the family Connie.  She has been busting their butts on crappie.  Eddie has also been out on the lake with family and he has been bustin' the crappie and the yellow bass.  We are in the middle of moving - but when we get settled, I will try to keep you updated as it happens.  Don't think just because it's fall/winter the fishing goes away.  It does not.  You just have to dress warmer.  The trees are changing and they are beautiful and crappie fishin' is HOT.  Enjoy the pictures and see you on the Lake!     By the way the Bass fishing is just as good!!!   

OK - I will probably find more Hipsher pictures.  Now we will look at some Evans doings!  Don't think he is a slacker - he has done his fair share of fishing!

Not sure whose these are - I think these are Craigs but I am not sure.  Craig and Ed both have

been catching and they are pumped.  Weather is perfect - fishing is great and Cozy Cove has plenty of places for you to stay come down to Kentucky Lake and catch your limit!!!