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I have a similar sized pond, max depth 10-12ft and it turned over and killed 95% of the fish this summer. There were several others I spoke with that had the same thing happen around similar time back in June. Within 2 weeks all the predators had cleaned that place up so if your not out there often it's hard to know.

Hey F&F what part of the lake were you in? I was in goshen and it sounded like a war towards war eagle right at 7am. I kept waiting for the fly outs and they never came to my hole. Sweet blind. Are you just laying up on the bank or staying in your boat?

Arkansas opens Saturday and can hardly wait. Looks like we may get some rain. What is y'all's experience with the rain? Will the birds start moving once it stops? It seems all my dove hunts have been hot and dry.

Jim - what's the cfs when beav runs both units? I have a little 5hp outboard on a small boat. Not sure if I would plan to shuttle my car or try to motor back up. Also what do you reccomend us fly guys for high water fishing? How deep do the trout hold?

I don't have a pontoon but I have a gheenoe and run a 5hp merc. I have never motored back upstream and always have someone shuttle my car. It's awesome to have to re run drifts but hard to make any head way if they are generating.

Does anyone have experience with boat dock builders for a residential pond? I'm in northwest arkansas, but not finding much in our area so expanding my search. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Hey guys, we are wanting to put a small (20 ft) dock in a pond to fish on and tie up a mini pontoon. Seeing if anyone has a specific company that you would recomend in the NWA area. Thanks.

Ha... I bet that happens frequently on small farm ponds. Thanks all.

I actually owner of a Gheenoe and a big fan. But looking for something a little easier to move around in for grandpa and smaller kids. Seriously considering one of these: http://www.pondking.com/product-category/pontoon-boats

J-Doc, much more boat than would fit in this small farm pond, not even sure how I could launch it! But I appreciate it, especially as I am in Fayetteville.

Hey guys, I am looking at purchasing a small boat to fish a 2-3 acre pond. Looking for something simple, most important thing is stability and room for 3 people. First thought is a basic 10-12 John but have seen several mini pontoons out there as well. In a perfect world what would be your suggestion?

I ended going out for about an hour at twin. Water still muddy. Found a couple in an eddy above the bridge, but really need the water to clean up.

Any updates on water clarity? Cfs is still kinda high, but fishable. May try to run out after work.

Clay any luck? My hall pass came in for this evening after finishing up some things at the house.

What size jigs were you throwing on the fly rod?

Clay - I have focused on white bass in the rivers for 14 seasons now. I now fly fish for them, but I am a believer in red eyes or in your case a red jig head. Blue over white and chartreuse over pink are my most productive color patterns.

I recently got a company car so selling my truck. Below craigslist link has all the details, but I will definatey discount more if someone from here contacts me. http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/4282887350.html

I have a gheenoe with a 5hp mercury. It came with the boat, but if I was buying a motor separately I wish I had a 9.9. Depends what type of fishing you do, I mostly run the tailwaters and the extra power would be nice. Just my 2 cents.

Hoglaw - I will tell you I moved out there the spring of '04, when the flood was. I had fished the white bass run for years prior to that. I fished out there frequently all throughout the year for several years with minimal success. A few cats, small bass and crappie but nothing to brag on. Rareky did i ever see anyone either. It wasn't until several years after when I picked up fly fishing and targeting carp became quite the exciting challenge. I wish I had something different to say. The white bass run is still good. The most challenging part is finding space much less solitude.

Crazy story about the pet smallmouth and electric fence. When i first started fly fishing I was at the UofA and had not spent much time in the outdoors. Needless to say I grabbed ahold of the electric fence to step over it, not knowing what it was, and manage to get one leg over before the current caught up to me. I didn't have any clue what had happene for at least 30 seconds till I realized the fence was hot. I still curse that fence every time I go. The fishing is still quite good down there. This is almost needing its own sub forum. I say we name it urban fishing. Creeks running through town, golf course ponds, ect!

You guys are talking about my home waters! I will say clear creek is my favorite smallie stream. As long as you are prepared to walk a lot and keep an eye out for snakes it can be rewarding. Also my inlaws live right by it so it is very convenient. This guy was landed last weekend, but not at 112 bridge, go further downstream, hint hint.

Hate to steal the thread but wanted to share couple recent pics from an un-named golf course in fayetteville. 6wt rod and some big streamers really got these guys fired up

Ended up hitting 62 bridge and went upstream. Water was slow, low, & clear which made fishing challenging. Managed to convince a few to hit the crazy dad, with most fish in the shade in deeper pools. Very little luck in the fast water with eddies. Next time ill check out Romp access.

Found the new site at romp hole online and looks nice. Anyone been there recently? Is fishing better upstream or down? I have never been this far down the Kings

Has anyone been to withrow springs? I saw they have a canoe service to float war eagle, which must mean there is a decent launch point, but I have no idea what the water levels would be that far up