Looks like there is a lot of good water south of Ruark...both east and west. Looks like pretty solid option. Thanks all for the recommendations.
Pretty proud of the little 14 footer...My grandpa's old 1958 alumacraft that I resurrected with some new paint. Put in a floor and some nice electronics...don't plan on upgrading for a long while. Need to use it this year, though. Always seems to be the problem.
Now just need to catch some fish. I will plan on heading that way the weekend of 6/30. May try and make a day trip the 13th, but will let you all know how it shakes out.