North Fork And White Rivers in Arkansas fishing reports

07/14/06:

Fishing on the White. Submitted as a public service by SPRING CREEK ENTERPRISES 417 273 4859 schnabs@webound.com

With the rain that moved through the area early this week (dropping over 3" in some spots) the river is pushing really good water. CFS ratings are at 644 cfs (as of 7-13-2006)which is great fishing water.

With the higher water in the river it is fishing really well for this time of year. Good numbers are being caught in both sections of the river. Soft Hackles and Wet Flies are the go-to's right now along with Stoneflies, Hare's Ears, Copper Johns, and Micro-Mays.

Don't forget about night fishing the North Fork, several 20-22"+ fish have been caught this summer under the cover of darkness and there will be many more. A good set-up for night fishing is a 9-9.5 ft 7 wt rod, sink tip line, 2x leader and tippett, and a big nasty fly at the end. I generally use a big Wooly Bugger in Black, Brown, or even White, a Zoo Cougar, or one of many other Sculpin patterns.

DS Floated the Bryant the weekend of the 4th. Three boats in our group. While our sister stream , The North Fork of the White, had six outfitters put in 976 boats we only saw three other boats .Yea. Three. I was not looking forward to the anticipated crowds so I did not even take a rod with me. So much for my anticipatory instincts. My partner was an optimistic nine year old. I did what Brian advised and put on a small craw imitating crank bait. Bottom LINE..... He caught small mouth, Kentucky and goggle eye the entire trip and wouldn't even let me use his rod for just a couple of casts KIDS!!!! They don't have any respect !

Brian Wise informed me of this stream some time ago. His words were factual. I recommend anyone looking for a good.clean,unpopulated stream(saw only three buildings in 8 miles) full of fish try the Bryant. We put in at HODGSON MILL and floated to Warren Bridge. Riverside Canoe rental 417 284 3043 will spot or rent and provide services on this stream. Don Schnable

Report prepared by Brian Wise guide,417 284 3540 (Dawt Mill)

Remember to keep only what you can eat and release the rest for another day. Rick Culver of Wilderness Trail does the research for this report and the writing of this report. For more information call Rick or Sue Culver at Wilderness Trail at 870-445-2703, e-mail us at wtrail@bullshoals.net or check out our web site at www.wildernesstrail.com

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