YellanMan

Kyle, congrats on getting hitched! Me and Kevin were talking about trying to get Clay to host another float trip sometime soon. Heard that they improved the road to the put in but the take out and road from the cabin still sucks. Maybe if we both pester him we can get a trip planned. Hate that that happened to ya. You are handling it the right way. I have had a few incidents like that on different waterways across the state and have been on both sides of the argument. There is a lot of misinformation out there in the general public and the law isn't as clear as it should be. Even if CC has been declared a navigable waterway due to the history of recreational use there is a gray area as to where the rights stop. It would be really great if a judge would declare that a use such as camping on the gravel bar which is below the normal high water mark is within the public's rights. Obviously the landowner knows that he cannot stop people from floating and fishing but many landowners believe that they own the gravel bars and can keep you off of them. I'm sure the landowner's interpretation of the precedent will be different than yours and in the end a law suite will probably be the only way to prove it. Glad y'all caught some good ones. Kitchens

Thanks Riff-Raft, I'll try and look out for that section. I believe it may be right above Elephant's Head. I'm not going to do it if the water isn't at a good level. This weekend would have been perfect. Not too worried about hitting a few rocks. Just had about 12 good sized "chips" in the gelcoat repaired a few months back. I just don't want to do any serious damage to it.

Been lurking for a very long time but never post. I've already done some searches on here and found a little bit on the topic but not much. I have floated from Rush to the White at least 8 times over the years in canoes, kayaks, and even a Clackacraft(wind was brutal rowing the pools). The last time I did that stretch was at least 5 years ago. I'm planning on slapping the little motor on my Supreme L48 and launching at Rush. In the past I have taken out at Buffalo City, Riley's, and Cartney. This time since I will have a motor I might just go on down to Norfork and take out there. There will be 3 of us and camping gear will be ultra light backpacking type stuff. Cooler full of cold nectar will weight twice as much as the rest of our gear. I'm thinking a minimum river level of 4' at 14 bridge. Floated it lower and much higher but guessing that would be about as low as I could comfortably handle the john boat. Wondering if Clabber creek rapid has changed any since I have been there. I'm planning on scouting it anyway and hand lining the boat down if I need to. The only other place that I remember could be a problem is the rock garden shoal a mile or so up from the White. Looking for any advice or suggestions from those that have experience with this type of boat on this section of river. Thanks, Jason

The river has been fishing pretty good lately and barring a major rain event you should have good wadeable water. Good access points are right below the dam and swinging bridge. We do a lot of nymphing. Good fly choices are sowbugs, pheasant tails, hares ear, zebra midges, soft hackles, and woolly boogers. Caddis is about over. Blue wing olives are starting up about now. Good luck.