OCT. 24, 2008 - BACKWATERS HAS MOVED
After many years in the Woodhill location, Backwater Outfitters (originally Dave's Tackle Box) has moved to a new location. They are now at 1066 New Circle Rd., suite 4. That is in Gilson Plaza, directly across New Circle from the entrance to Sam's Club. The phone number is (859)266 - 4506. This is Lexington's only locally owned, locally operated tackle shop. It has now been under new ownership for two years with customer service as the number one priority. They'll be open until nine in the evenings and Sunday hours beginning next week. Their extensive website is almost finished (thousands of items) and we'll link to it as soon as it's up and running. Visit their new location when you need anything related to fishing.

Also, we are proud to announce that Evans Firearms & Archery (117 Southland Dr., Lexington, KY (859)277-7770) is now an Angler Graphics map dealer. The Morris Bookshop (408 Southland Dr., Lexington, KY,(859)276-0494) now has available copies of The Angler Graphics Fishing and Pleasure Boaters Guide to the Kentucky River.

Other news: the North Color Laminated "combo" including Elmer Davis, Kincaid and Williamstown Lakes is now finished and ready for shipment. By spring, 15 color laminated "Small Lakes" maps will be available in the the form of a top bound book with completely laminated pages at a very reasonable price. From the looks of the economy, many anglers will be looking for fishin' holes closer to home and central Ky. is full of them. Look for it on this site. For example, Cedar Creek Lake is roughly an hour from Lexington, and is now producing huge bass on a regular basis. Largest so far is 9 lb. 4oz. A 10 pounder is going to happen any day and the state record is virtually certain to be broken soon.

And finally, it seems that updated fishing reports are nonexistent anywhere (including the web). We are now setting up a network to provide current conditions and trends at locations all over Central Kentucky by early spring. The info will be on this site and will be absolutely free. We did this a few years ago, then deferred to others providing the same feature. Just goes to show - if you want it done right you got to do it yourself. Drop us an email and suggest what parameters you'd like to see (water temperature, clarity, etc.).

Oh and another other thing - look for our 1957 Tomahawk fiberglass runabout (first commercially produced 'glass boat) with its 1957 Evinrude big twin on Central Kentucky waters. She's all back together, restored and running fine, making regular runs around Boonesboro and Clays Ferry on the Kentucky River.

We hope you get on the water a few more times before cold weather sets in, and thanks for all your support. We're looking forward to spring 2009 as we start our 28th year. It'll be here before you know it - just a little while after Coach Brooks and the 'Cats win that third bowl game in a row!
Angler Graphics Maps make PERFECT Stocking Stuffers!

Since 1980, Angler Graphics has been providing mapping of Central Kentucky facilities specifically created for sport and tournament professional fishing. Through the last 28 years, we have been the subject of numerous media articles in the region, many of which may be viewed on the Scrapbook page.
Our products are available from the many dealers listed on the Dealer page, or may be ordered directly using the Purchase page. You may also order by mail, and can find our address on the Contact page, along with our phone number which you are welcome to call for further information.
For up to date information on water conditions and fishing reports, go to the Fishin' Reports page.
Other timely information can be found below the product information listed on this page.
Here is a listing of the products available for the 2008 fishing season, all of which can be ordered on the Purchase page.

11 x 17 Color Laminated Maps

New for 2008 - The Small Fishing Lakes of South Central Kentucky
Three maps in one package, including Owsley Fork, Linville & Wilgreen Lakes. Indestructible with incredible clarity and detail. Significant structure pointed out and labeled. $7.95 each.

New for 2008 - The Small Fishing Lakes of West Central Kentucky
Three maps in one package, including Beaver, Guist Creek & Willisburg Lakes. Indestructible with incredible clarity and detail. Significant structure pointed out and labeled. $7.95 each.

New for 2008 - The Small Fishing Lakes of North Central Kentucky
Three maps in one package, including Boltz, Carnico & Corinth Lakes. Indestructible with incredible clarity and detail. Significant structure pointed out and labeled. $7.95 each.

New for 2008 - The Small Fishing Lakes of Northern Kentucky
Three maps in one package, including Elmer Davis, Kincaid &Williamstown Lakes. Indestructible with incredible clarity and detail.Significant structure pointed out and labeled. $7.95 each.

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Cedar Creek Lake

$7.95
Cave Run Lake

$7.95
Herrington Lake

$7.95
Taylorsville Lake

$7.95
Green River
Lake

$7.95
Guide to
Central KY. Lakes

$7.95
Topo/Contour
Usage Guide

$7.95


8 1/2 x 11 Color Laminated
Single Sheet, No folds. $3.95

New for 2008 - These are the maps from the four Combination Maps, sold seperately as individual maps. Same indestructible format, clarity, and detail for the angler wanting only a map of a favorite lake. The following lakes are available: Beaver, Boltz, Carnico, Corinth, Elmer Davis, Guist Creek, Kincaid, Linville, Owsley Fork, Wilgreen, Williamstown, and Willisburg. Lakes shown in red will be available March 1, 2008.






18 x 24 Blackline
Single Sheet, bagged, $2.95
Blackline maps on white paper. Excellent detail and clarity. Comes in a zip-loc bag. The following maps are available: Green River, Herrington, Laurel, and Taylorsville. Economical but lack durability, readability and convenience of handling of the color laminated versions. Not available laminated.



18 x 24 Blackline
Two Sheets, bagged, $3.95
Blackline maps on white paper. Excellent detail and clarity. Comes in a zip-loc bag. The following maps are available: Cumberland, Paintsville, and Cave Run. Economical but lack durability, readability and convenience of handling of the color laminated versions. Not available laminated.



11 x 17 Blackline
Bagged, $2.95
Blackline maps on white paper. Excellent detail and clarity. Comes in a zip-loc bag. The following maps are available: Beaver, Boltz, Bullock Pen, Carnico, Corinth, Elmer Davis, Guist Creek, Jericho, Kincaid, Linville, Mill Creek, Owsley Fork, Wilgreen, Williamstown, Willisburg, and Wood Creek. Economical but lack durability, readability and convenience of handling of the color laminated versions. Not available laminated.




Angler Graphics Map Books


11 x 17 Blackline Small Lakes Book, $17.95

Blackline maps on white paper. Excellent detail and clarity. Sixteen small lake maps in a large plastic comb bound book. Excellent value. Maps included are: Beaver, Boltz, Bullock Pen, Carnico, Cedar Creek, Corinth, Elmer Davis, Guist Creek, Jericho, Kincaid, Linville, Mill Creek, Owsley Fork, Wilgreen, Williamstown, Willisburg, and Wood Creek. Also available laminated, $29.95.



11 x 8 1/2 Fishing & Pleasure Boater's Guide to the Kentucky River


The definitive guide to the Kentucky River. U.S.G.S. base mapping with the tons of added information; ramps, marinas, places of interest and much more. Covers from the mouth at Carrollton to Beattyville, 255 miles. 46 pages in full color. The only reference you will ever need to the river. Also available in laminated form for $39.95 and in greyscale (same mapping in shades of grey) for $15.95. This book is a must have for anyone with interest in the river.