North Fork And White Rivers in Arkansas fishing reports

02/23/06:

Fishing report by Brian Wise- guide 417 679 3159 ,Pro Staff SCE. This report is submitted by Spring Creek Enterprises as a community service.

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Outlook for Spring fishing on the North Fork.

Hopefully like most springs we'll have some rain move through the area. Like I have said for a while now the water levels are holding up really well for us having very little rain for several months, the water column is high....for now.

As temperatures start to rise and hold fairly well the hatches will start to really develop. BWO's, Caddis, and Mayflies will hatch really well at times. My #1 dry fly is a #14-18 Parachute Adams but an Elk Hair caddis, and Stimulators need to be in every fly box on the river.

The #1 fishing method on the river is undoubtably nymphing. The North Fork probably has the biggest Stoneflies in the mid-west (I have seen some in the river that were close to 3 inches long) so they are a staple in all fly boxes on the river. The Prince Nymph is very possibly the #1 all around fly on the river a great all purpose nymph that will catch fish anywhere there is water.

Copper Johns are quickly becoming a go-to for me, I didn't believe the hype for a long time but now I need to give credit where credit is due, this fly saved the day several time last year I mostly use red and green but but I need to try the all black for the stones.

Red Fox Squirrel Nymphs are another great fly for the river, I have literally used these great little flies for everything from Nymphing to Streamers, they swing great too. Of course the good 'ol Hare's Ears and Pheasant Tails (also both patterns in a "flash back" model) are great flies for the river.

Wet flies are some other good Springtime patterns. Soft Hackle models in Partidge and Orange, Caddis green, Red Ass, and some purples can work real well when the fish just will not rise to a hatch. Believe it or not but this can almost be as fun as throwing the dries themselves. Don't forget Cracklebacks, the best Wet\Dry pattern of all time (Feather Craft of St. Louis)Here's to

Spring.....BRING IT ON!

Brian