Fisheries biologists work toward the return of a lost species on “Kentucky Afield” TV
June 2, 2009 by admin · Comments Off
One of North America’s largest freshwater fish – reaching lengths of 10 feet – has not been seen in Kentucky since the mid 1970s. Due to habitat loss and over-harvest, the alligator gar has found itself instead on the Kentucky’s list of species in greatest conservation need. This spring, efforts began at the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery near Frankfort to raise the fish to restore to native waters.
Also, we meet a woman with a lot of pull. Nora Ross is a world champion trap shooter. We join the Carlisle resident on the range to talk about her many titles in the field of clay target shooting and the hall of fame status she shares with Annie Oakley.
Lastly, we head to the Ohio River for catfish jugging.
“Kentucky Afield” is a production of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is the longest continuously-running outdoor television show in the nation. The program airs Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern /7:30 p.m. Central and is repeated Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central on KET 1 and on the Internet at fw.ky.gov. To see the latest news about “Kentucky Afield” television and view your favorite show segments from the past, sign up today for the electronic newsletter. Visit fw.ky.gov on the Internet and click the Kentucky Afield Newsletter icon.
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Anglers wake up to bluegill bedtime
June 2, 2009 by admin · Comments Off
Last year was my first trip to Kentucky Lake and it was centered around the Spring Crappie spawn. I have never caught so many fish in one trip. For that matter, I’ve never caught that many fish in a season. So, when my father threw out the idea of going back this Spring for the Bluegill and Red Ear spawn, I jumped on it. It was unlike any fishing trip I have been on. We weren’t on the water just before sunrise. We soon found out that we didn’t have to be. Read more
The Bream Reaper
June 2, 2009 by admin · Comments Off
Fishing Kentucky waterways is both a joy and at times can be frustrating. Especially for the fly fisherman. The Dix River is one of the best Trout Streams I have ever fished and the Cumberland River is a bonanza of structure and plenty of trout. Thing is during the rainy season of the year, which we are currently in, it is hard to fish these bodies because the water is too high. We fly fisherman must find other ways to satisfy the fly casting jones. Bream fishing in farm ponds is a great way to both practice casting and timing the setting of the hook on smaller fish. Practicing barrel casts and fishing in tighter spaces rather than wading in a river are good skills to have as a fly fisherman.
Editor’s note: Jonathan Palmer is a frequent contributor to www.kentuckyfishing.com. He’s also a terrific photojournalist who manages to shoot great pictures while he’s fishing. Check out his work in a publication near you, or at www.jonathanpalmer.net.
Kentucky sunfish spawn is … upon us
Many of us in Kentucky don’t well remember what sunlight feels like upon our skin. It’s rained practically every other day since early April and the dry days between have been overcast, gray and dull.
This kind of weather pattern usually pushes the sunfish spawn back a few weeks, but everything is on schedule so far this year.
“It is about ready to break open,” said Gerry Buynak, assistant director of fisheries for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “With the 80-degree temperatures coming, all heck is going to break loose on sunfish.”
Float tubes offer fishing stealth
June 2, 2009 by admin · Comments Off
Having seen baitfish fleeing beneath an overhanging shoreline bush you kick your feet a couple times to push closer to the bank. With a flick of your wrist you land a floating minnow-shaped plug under the bush and then wait a few moments for things to settle. Before you twitch the plug something devours it on the surface.
The bass, although not huge, puts a up a gallant fight and even manages to spin you a bit in your one-man inflatable boat. The action has been good, you have to pond to yourself, and the water around you feels great on a mid-June afternoon. Could there be a more enjoyable way to spend a summer day?
Float tubes, also called belly boats, provide great access to small lakes and gentle rivers. Deflated, the fit in virtually any car’s trunk, and most weigh less than 10 pounds, which makes it practical to tote down the water virtually anywhere.
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