Trouting Ark...

[Denduke]

Gonna take the nephew up there next month on a homecoming around Monticello. Wanted to maybe take a couple of days go up to the Lil' Red or Norfolk; go by Mack's.... Wading w/fly gear. Info on guide, license, etc. would be appreciated from anyone. It's been a long time... Champcaller, Johnyboy14, sent a PM.

[jtdumallard]

http://www.rileysstation.com

miles is a jam up fellow from here in mississippi that moved his family up their several years ago and started a guide business. hes a very good friend of ours and is a very reputable guide in Mt Homes just north of Norfolk

[Ducks be us]

I spent a week at Riley's last year...caught more trout than I could count

[champcaller]

returned.

also one thing i left out was what kind of trout do you want to catch. if you want to catch just a bunch of trout then a lot of guides can do that but if you want quality i would suggest the guy i mentioned in the pm

[Denduke]

Spent a few days at the Hatchery Camp Ground on the Lil'Red below Greer's Ferry dam, Heber Springs, Ark. Lotta lil' "stocker" rainbows, small "native" browns, and very few hooked mouthed browns. Mostly used woolly boogers and small dropper nymphs on 5 wt.

Gonna get back there one day with some kinda muddler/streamer mod. or something maybe to get the rare big boys right at dark. Worked hard on one that never would take anything I tried; even after dark! The outflow was in the PMs and was down enough too by evening to fish and always low early. Had what looked like a 3 footer swim right past me one eve!

Most were catching their six stockers on white minature marshmallows sitting in chairs on the bank, Shesh! We released all of ours. I'm gonna have felt soles or hob nails next time for the slick rocks rather than duck boots, ha ha......Yep, the water is COLD!

Mostly stayed at the camp area but caught few down at the Swinging Bridge. Number 16-20 Soft Hackles and Zebra Midges on 6x and even 3x are lil' too much for these old eyes. Important thing spent some quality time with the nephew in a beautiful, rather close place for trout, and a real inexpesive deal!

[Super Black Eagle]

That's awesome!!
I spent a week or so every summer over there growing up. I love that lake and the lil Red.

Glad y'all had a great time.

[ACEINTHEHOLE]

Uncle Denduke, is that you!!! It's me your long lost nephew Ace. I have been looking for you everywhere. So about our trip. Just let me know time and dates. Can't wait to spend time with my favorite uncle.

[the doctor]

Lindseys Rainbow Resort

the doc

[Jelly]

http://www.norfork.com/troutdock/

At the mouth of the White and Norfork Rivers.

Lindsey's is good also..

[deltadukman]

We usually fish the Norfork several times a year. We used to stay at McClelland's campground but it has since closed. We prefer to camp. It is a blast. Looking for a new place to camp

[Po Monkey Lounger]

Orvis makes some fishing sandals that have felt soles ---perfect for the Little Red during the summer. When fishing out of the boat during high water periods, they are cool and comfortable. And when the water recedes enough to expose some shoals for wading/fly fishing, just wade in. No waders necessary. During the summer, that cold water is tolerable and even feels great after a short acclimation period. Initial entry though can take your breath away.

To get to the bigger browns, you need to go further downstream from the dam area on the Little Red. Try the Rainbow Island area for the browns, EARLY in the morning (just before first light and a couple of hours into daylight --- sort of like a duck hunt), and late in the evening, when the boat traffic settles down and the sun is beginning to set. They are primarily nocturnal feeders --- so, you must fish when they are still feeding to have much of a chance. Look for moss beds in shallow water near deeper pools. That is where you want to be. A PERFECT brown trout fishing day would be overcast skies, with fog, and a light drizzle. If you get those conditions, you can fish for them all morning long till lunch and have a good chance of catching some nice ones. And even better, all the tourists and grocery baiters are not on the water during these conditions.

Good luck.

[Deltamud77]

Contact this fellow....he has Mississippi connections.

John Berry 870-435-2169
http://www.berrybrothersguides.com
berrybrothers@infodash.com

I met him on the White River at Rim Shoal's one afternoon last year. He was guiding someone else, but gave my some helpful hints as to what to throw...even gave me a fly or two. Great guy. I believe he has a brother that lives in or around Brandon. He duck hunts in Mississippi too.

[Jelly]

Orvis makes some fishing sandals that have felt soles ---perfect for the Little Red during the summer. When fishing out of the boat during high water periods, they are cool and comfortable. And when the water recedes enough to expose some shoals for wading/fly fishing, just wade in. No waders necessary. During the summer, that cold water is tolerable and even feels great after a short acclimation period. Initial entry though can take your breath away.

To get to the bigger browns, you need to go further downstream from the dam area on the Little Red. Try the Rainbow Island area for the browns, EARLY in the morning (just before first light and a couple of hours into daylight --- sort of like a duck hunt), and late in the evening, when the boat traffic settles down and the sun is beginning to set. They are primarily nocturnal feeders --- so, you must fish when they are still feeding to have much of a chance. Look for moss beds in shallow water near deeper pools. That is where you want to be. A PERFECT brown trout fishing day would be overcast skies, with fog, and a light drizzle. If you get those conditions, you can fish for them all morning long till lunch and have a good chance of catching some nice ones. And even better, all the tourists and grocery baiters are not on the water during these conditions.

Good luck.

It's COLD! Especially the closer you get to the dam. BURRRR

[champcaller]

Orvis makes some fishing sandals that have felt soles ---perfect for the Little Red during the summer. When fishing out of the boat during high water periods, they are cool and comfortable. And when the water recedes enough to expose some shoals for wading/fly fishing, just wade in. No waders necessary. During the summer, that cold water is tolerable and even feels great after a short acclimation period. Initial entry though can take your breath away.

To get to the bigger browns, you need to go further downstream from the dam area on the Little Red. Try the Rainbow Island area for the browns, EARLY in the morning (just before first light and a couple of hours into daylight --- sort of like a duck hunt), and late in the evening, when the boat traffic settles down and the sun is beginning to set. They are primarily nocturnal feeders --- so, you must fish when they are still feeding to have much of a chance. Look for moss beds in shallow water near deeper pools. That is where you want to be. A PERFECT brown trout fishing day would be overcast skies, with fog, and a light drizzle. If you get those conditions, you can fish for them all morning long till lunch and have a good chance of catching some nice ones. And even better, all the tourists and grocery baiters are not on the water during these conditions.

Good luck.

It's COLD! Especially the closer you get to the dam. BURRRR

esp. when you dont mean to test the water...

[wicketrn]

I lived and guided out of Buffalo City on the White River. The White Buffalo Resort has cabins, camper hookups and tent camping. There is a good run of river above the camp down to the Buffalo River and is a pretty good spot. The camp site is the most relaxing on the river in my opinion. Big trees, pool, clean and full service. If you want large fish your best bet is up river ie..White Hole, Rainbow Hole etc. This is just my 0.02.