As I mentioned in my PM, you need to monitor lake levels in Kentucky. There are far more obstacles during winter than summer. We typically don't get out until mid-April around here - the water is cold and the drift wood aplenty at times.
The good thing is the restaurants and bars at Lake Cumberland and Kentucky/Barkley Lakes are starting to open now - so at least you can get food and drink.

[QUOTE=jtbooten;4538854]I live in east KY and IMO lake Cumberland will be cold. 40s today and next weekend only mid 60s. I start boating earlier than most but still plan on waiting until mid

I agree. Any lakes in Kentucky are still going to be too cold to do much. I would head further south.

Cumberland still too cold and full of debris at the end of March.

I was to add that Cumberland will be full of debris but TBAG beat me to it.

You got those mixed up. Lake Travis (Austin) would be "far" and Texoma would be "kinda far", since Austin is another 4 1/2 hours south. Either one is a HIKE from WI.

Congrats on the AT. I bet a 565 powered 33 is a fun rig.