Phil Lilley

jd- if you get anything on other rivers, esp rivers on the forum, please post the info you get... I'd appreciate it. But make sure it's ok with the biologists you get it from. Thanks!

Synthetic are soft plastic. Egg flies are made of yard.

I expect the Table Rock forum to go balistic in a month or so... hopefully lots of reports and good information.

I've written the West Plains office and asked for any info they can send me. So far this is all I've gotten. I doubt if it's on any MDC website... may so. They sent it to me on Word, not a link... What rivers are you interested in and I'll ask.

I've fished Sooner a few times with John Johnson from Kingfisher but always from a boat. I know it's private access- fences all around- except to the boat ramp and that's a long way from the plant. Sorry I can't help you with bank access.

2007 Fishing Prospects - Dave Mayers - Ozark Region Current River (upper) (Ozark Region - Dent and Shannon Counties) Information: 417/256-7161 Camping, trout fishing, canoeing, the 19 miles of river from Montauk State Park to Akers Ferry has it all. Visitors have the choice of three areas to visit. Montauk State Park Rainbow trout are stocked daily in the 2.3 miles of water within Montauk State Park. If you don't mind the company of other anglers, this is the place to catch trout. The state park here also offers lodging, and restaurant facilities. See the Trout Fishing section of this publication for more information. Blue Ribbon Trout Area The 9.0 miles from the state park downstream to the Cedargrove bridge is managed for large size brown trout on a put-grow-and-take basis. Trout must be at least 18" to keep and the daily limit is one. See Trout Fishing Section for more information. Brown trout, 8-10", are stocked each spring but do not reach legal size until at least two or three years later. Density of brown trout found in fall of 2005 and 2006 averaged 416 fish per mile and is up 11% from the 2001 to 2004 average. Cooler water temperatures and near normal flows during the past two summers has helped with trout survival, as well as the increase in the minimum size limit from 15” to 18” in March of 2005. About 24% of the brown trout population will be made up of brown trout 15” and larger, up 5% from the 2001 to 2004 average. Browns over 18” will make up about 6% of the population. Anglers wanting to catch rainbow trout should concentrate in the upper two miles of the Blue Ribbon Area from Montauk Trout Park boundary downstream to Baptist Access. Rainbow trout here make up about 25% of the trout population with the vast majority of them 11 - 15” long. These fish are the result of stocked trout moving out of the Trout Park. Downstream of Baptist Access the rainbows make up less than 10% of the trout population. White Ribbon Trout Area The 9.0 miles from the Cedargrove bridge to Akers Ferry are managed with rainbow trout on a put-and-take basis. This section has no minimum length limit and four fish per day limit. See Trout Fishing Section for more information. Rainbows, 10-12" are stocked once a month and twice a month from March through June. During the months of July and August, and when river levels are low, trout stocking is limited to the cooler section from Welch Spring downstream to Akers Ferry. Fishing in the White Ribbon Area is less crowded than in the trout park and the stream can be easily waded or floated in a canoe. Current River (middle) (Ozark Region - Shannon and Carter Counties) Information: 417/256-7161 This 70-mile stretch offers some spectacular scenery, easy floating and great smallmouth bass fishing. Look for deep rocky runs and pool with rootwads and boulders. A canoe or jon boat is recommended to get to the best water. The National Park Service has camping and access sites at Pultite, Round Springs, Two Rivers, Powder Mill, and Watercress at Van Buren. 2006 saw an increase in percent of smallmouth bass over 12” as well as those over 15”. Smallmouth fishing in 2007 should be excellent. Goggle-eye (Rock Bass) populations did not improve as well. In 2007 anglers will see similar catches to those in 2006. For an Ozark Riverways map of these and other access sites contact the National Park Service in Van Buren at 573/323-4236. Current River (lower) (Ozark Region – Carter and Ripley Counties) Information: 417/256-7161 The 52 miles reach from Van Buren to the Arkansas state line offers some big water for smallmouth bass, walleye, and suckers. Look for smallmouth in deep bluff holes or areas with large boulders or rootwads in the summer. Springtime anglers may find the smallmouth in the faster water of the rocky shoals. Walleye, although not present in extremely high numbers, can be found in the deepest part of the river, with the best population found in the Ripley County waters above and below Doniphan. MDC is working aggressively to boost walleye numbers with annual spring stocking. In 2003 about 76,000 1 to 2 inch walleye were stocked. Walleye anglers should see increase catch rate of 18 inch walleye in 2007 as these stocked fish reach the four year old mark. Suckers probably make up the most of the total pounds of fish in this section of the Current River. Hog suckers and several species of redhorse suckers are the most common. Anglers should expect above average numbers of hog suckers due to good spawns in 2003 and 2004. The abundance of 3 and 4 year old suckers should be up in 2007. Summer time fishing can be excellent for these tasty species. A weighted line holding a number 4 or 6 size hook tipped with a worm can be very effective. Gigging of these fish from the front of a boat at night is a very popular tradition from September 15 through January 31.

Eleven Point River - Oregon County by John Ackerson Fisheries Management Biologist Missouri Department of Conservation The Eleven Point River is one of the most scenic and diverse fishing streams in the state. Special regulations on shadow bass (goggle-eye) (8 inch minimum length limit) and smallmouth bass (15 inch minimum length limit) has protected important sizes of these fish. These regulations are for the 50 miles of river from the Thomasville Access to the Arkansas state line. Daily limits are 1 for smallmouth bass (6 total for black basses combined) and 15 for shadow bass. Gigging (Sept. 15th through Jan. 31st) of suckers is a favorite tradition but is prohibited in the 5.5 mile section of the Blue Ribbon Trout Area. The 17 miles from Thomasville to Greer Spring offer excellent fishing for warm-water species. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and shadow bass are the most sought after species in this section. As part of the U.S. Forest Service's Scenic River program, access to this area is limited to Thomasville, Cane Bluff, and Greer so plan on bringing a canoe to help get to the better fishing spots. According to the 2006 surveys, 25% of shadow bass and 2% of smallmouth bass are legal sized. Float early spring when water levels are higher, or plan on dragging over shoals in summer months. On days when bass are not biting, a good population of longear sunfish will shorten the time between bites. Greer Spring instantly transforms the river into a coldwater fishery, and the next 5.5 miles downstream to Turner Mill Accesses is home to some large rainbow trout. This area is designated as a Blue Ribbon Trout Area. Special regulations include an 18 inch minimum length limit, one fish per day, no gigging, and flies and artificial lures only. Synthetic eggs and soft plastic lures are specifically prohibited. Numbers of trout are down from last year (120 trout/mile) but trout 15 inches and greater still account for 17% of the population. In 2006, we supplemented the population by stocking 6,375 rainbow trout. This is another great section for catching smallmouth bass (9% legal sized) and shadow bass, make sure to use the approved artificial baits. Public access is limited to Highway 19 crossing at Greer and U.S. Forest Service gravel roads to Turner Mill North and Turner Mill South. If launching a boat, don’t use the Turner Mill South Access due to excessive gravel deposits. The next 14 miles from the Turner Mill accesses downstream to Highway 160 at Riverton is managed as a put-and-take rainbow trout fishery (White Ribbon Trout Area). From March to October, 18,000 10-12 inch rainbow trout were stocked. Statewide regulations of four fish per day and no size limit apply. Access is provided at Turner Mill North, Turner Mill South, Whitten and Highway 160. The 13.5 miles from Highway 160 downstream to the Arkansas state line offer great fishing for smallmouth bass and shadow bass. Smallmouth bass population density in 2006 was about 340 fish/mile with 6% of these being legal sized (15 inches or greater). Numbers of larger smallmouth is on the rise as we continue to see the effect of the smallmouth bass regulation. Smallmouth numbers will vary throughout the river. Look for smallmouth in cover provided by rocks, bluffs, or rootwads with plenty of water current. Shadow bass density in 2006 was about 590 fish/mile with approximately 25% being legal sized (8 inches or greater). Shadow bass can be found in rootwads and submerged vegetation in the tail end of riffles where the current begins to slow or pools with adequate water flow. Chain pickerel are becoming popular on this section of river. Best fishing is in the spring in backwaters and around structure before the aquatic vegetation becomes too thick. On slow fishing days try live bait or spinnerbaits to enjoy a fierce fight from a hungry pickerel. A few walleye can be found in the deepest pools. The minimum length for walleye and sauger is 18 inches and the daily limit is 4 fish. Several hundred walleye have been tagged with angler reward tags. Sending a tag back to the address on the tag will yield a $10-100 reward for aiding us with valuable catch information. Wade fishing on the Eleven Point is possible; however, the deep pools can make it difficult getting from shoal to shoal. A leisurely float in a canoe or jon boat will help make fishing on this scenic river more enjoyable. The Eleven Point River is always floatable downstream from Greer Spring but expect some dragging if floating downstream of Thomasville Access in the late summer months. Best bet in 2007: Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, shadow bass (goggle-eye), and chain pickerel.

Friends & Family- Just a quick update on Kevin. For those who don't know, 3 nights ago, Kevin (my younger brother) suffered a ruptured aneurism. He is currently in Mercy Hospital ICU in OKC. The good news is that it has clotted itself for the time being and is currently not bleeding. He is heavily sedated and on a number of meds to keep his blood pressure down, but when he does wake up and talk there are no signs of neurological damage whatsoever. However, the doctors are very clear that surgery is needed. What's complicating matters is a combination of the aneurism's size (it was categorized as "giant"), its location (right at the base of the brain...a "basal tip aneurism") and lastly the shape (instead of just encompassing 1 artery, it encompasses 2). We have been in contact with just about every neurosurgeon in the state of Oklahoma over the past 2 days. Everyone locally readily admits that what we're dealing with is well beyond their level of expertise...not to say that it can't be operated on, just that it's going to take someone very specialized and experienced to handle Kevin's case. We have been given 3-4 names of world-renouned neurosurgeons from all across the country. Today will be spent bringing them all up to speed on Kevin's condition and seeing who is available to take his case. We also have a new level of comfort in the fact that Dr. Stan Pelofsky, the neurosurgeon who performed my back surgeries, has agreed to step in as Kevin's attending physician until we can transfer him to his next destination. We are also grateful beyond words for Erin Holloman, a dear HS friend of mine who is now a Doctor in OKC. She was a God-send yesterday when she showed up at a time when all of our spirits were at rock bottom. Her involvement, among many other positive impacts, has helped clarify our next step in Kevin's treatment. As for the time frame...apparently with aneurisms, there are 2 windows of opportunity for treatment...in other words, there is one window of "inopportunity" when Dr's do NOT want to treat the aneurism. We approaching the end of the first window for treatment (0-72 hours) and fully expect that any surgery will not be performed until the 2nd window presents itself...sometime after 12-14 days post episode. This is not without risk, as doctors have told us that his aneurism could rupture again at any time. Once we do decide where to transfer Kevin, the next obstacle is the transportation itself. For obvious reasons due to changes in cabin pressure, many of the doctors are hesitant to recommend flying Kevin to his next destination. They've all agreed that it would not be impossible, just not the preferred route. However, the top doctor in the world for treating aneurisms is located in Pheonix, AZ, so please keep this decision making process and possible subsequent trip in your prayers as well. The most important thing for the time being is to keep Kevin stable. As I mentioned earlier, he is receiving medication to keep his blood pressure down. This was difficult to accomplish in the beginning, but they seem to have found the right mixture of medication. However, we have decided as a family to strictly limit visitors to Kevin's room for fear of getting him too excited. This is all some heavy, heavy information I've just dumped on everyone, but let me just say that Kevin is in good spirits. He's sleeping a lot (thanks to the morphine) but when he does wake up, he's his normal goofy self. That is a very good sign and a blessing we are not willing to overlook. Obviously, those of you who know Kevin realize that for him to sit still for more than 20 minutes is abnormal...let alone 2 weeks. Those of you who know Kevin also know that he is without a doubt a man of enormous faith as well. It's very hard for me to have anything other than a short-sighted view of this event at the present time. However, when I force myself to look beyond the immediate panic, fear and bewilderment of what's just happened to our family, I cannot and will not deny the fact that God has had His hand in this from the beginning...and that is a comforting thought. One of my favorite passages from the Bible, and one that I have called on numerous times over the past 48 hours is I Peter 5:6-7... "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He might lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you." I realize that many of you who are receiving this email are hurting right along with the rest of us, and I pray that you might find some peace in this passage. I would simply ask for prayers of wisdom for the doctors, peace/patients for friends and family...especially myself, my parents and Kevin's wife (Amanda)...and most importantly, that Kevin might be healed to the glory of God. I know that so many of your are already praying for Kevin and we thank you for that. As soon as we have our next step figured out, we will let everyone know. -- Jeff Johnson

Hunters- it's a software problem, not yours. Still trying to fix it. Here on Ozarkanglers, it should work.

You can strip them just as the same as anything else. Hop it like a... jig.

Let's make one thing clear- you guys got this together... I just joined in. It was the best attended "get-together" we've ever had at the dam- 25-30 I think. The food and the fellowship was great- thanks! There was a grill left at the pavilion- was that yours duckydoty? I can run up there tonight and get it- didn't know you left- didn't know what to do with it but I'd hate for you to lose it. The fishing was slow for me late evening. But if I'd tied on a soft hackle earlier I'd done better. There was one guy across from #2 that was killing them- at least he was getting strikes almost every cast. I missed a dz strikes fishing a green brassie #18 soft hackle below #2 and landed one small rainbow. Caught one brown against the bank below #2 on a #20 marabou olice scud (Rader's). Here are some pics of the day-

Isn't it incredible... you just don't realize how big this planet is unless you get out and just go. Take lots of pics for us, Tim!!

Rolan Duffield taught me to whip finish when I first started tying flies. Not sure if it's faster or not. And it's not that hard either.

Talk about cheap- I whip with my fingers. Never learned to use a whip finisher.

Wow- sounds like the NF is doing well!! That's great news!

17 miles... depends on where the gage is. If it's high in the water column then it's surface water and it always is going to be the highest- wind and sun.

How do you work your rapala?

Correction on rooms... we are full Saturday night so all I have is Sunday... and Monday... and the rest of the week. I can be like PriceLine and have you name your own price!! I can bring name tages but will anyone wear them?!??!

Travelocity has the flight at $587 with several choices. One of the problems, and you'll find this out if you flight in or out of Anchorage, is that they love to fly at night. Departing at 1 am is common but not convienent. I am flexible on one end but not he other so priceline may not be my better choice. I wanted to fly American because I have some miles but they offer few flights in to Anchorage and right now they are all full. My competition is cruisers. They book up blocks of tickets ahead of time but start dropping some of them later in the winter. Timing is the key.

I didn't think it would be that easy...

We are selling several of our 2002 Yamaha 25 hp 4-stroke motors. These have been in rental service since May 2002. We have all the maintenance records for them. They are electric start, short shaft, tiller handle motors. Great gas mileage! Quiet and start & run great. Reason for selling- we change out all our motors every 4-5 years. All motors will be checked for metal in the lower unit and will have a compression check before sale. Book price - $1995 average retail, $1795 low retail. http://nadaguides.com/Values/ValueReport.a...del=17002600434 Asking $1395 because they are out of a rental fleet. Drop me an email lilley at lilleyslanding.com

For those who are interested... we still have some rooms open for Saturday and Sunday nights. We're full tonight though. Can do a discount at this point - 25% off one night, 50% off 2 or more nights. Drop me an email.

We don't have the pheasants like NE... I bet the winters here are milder for sure. Welcome to the neighborhood! Where on TR is your property?

For Immediate Release: December 28, 2006 A service of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation News Contacts: Michael Bergin or Micah Holmes (405) 521-3856 Web site: www.wildlifedepartment.com Hearings slated for 12 Oklahoma towns Winter Bird Survey offers chance to help conservation Wildlife Department news service keeps sportsmen current Outdoor Calendar Fishing Report Hearings slated for 12 Oklahoma towns The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold public hearings in 12 communities across the state Jan. 8 and 9 to discuss a broad list of proposed fishing and hunting regulation changes. Citizens are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions on a number of proposals that affect Oklahoma hunters and anglers. The list of proposals slated for discussion includes a range of topics. Several fisheries proposals are being considered, among them a proposal to increase the bag limit on black bass at Lake Arcadia from three fish per day to six. Also affecting black bass at Lake Arcadia is a proposal to reduce the 22-inch minimum size limit to 14 inches. Another proposal scheduled for discussion is a reduction of the 18-inch minimum size limit on walleye at Lake Altus-Lugert to 14 inches. Discussion also is slated for the proposal of special trout fishing regulations at the new Evening Hole/Lost Creek areas in the Lower Mountain Fork River trout stream as well as a portion of the Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area (from the USGS gauging station downstream to the gravel pit county road). The proposed regulations would include placing the areas under a one-fish-per-day bag limit and a 20-inch minimum size limit restriction on rainbow trout. Discussion will also include a proposal to restrict the areas to the use of artificial flies and lures and barbless hooks only. All of these regulations are currently effective in emergency status at the Evening Hole and Lost Creek areas. Regarding hunting, some of the most notable proposals involve the state's deer hunting regulations and bag limits. One proposal seeks to reduce the state's combined annual antlered deer limit from three to two. Another proposal is to establish an Experimental Quality Deer Management Unit in southwest Oklahoma. The proposed combined annual deer bag limit for the unit would include no more than one antlered deer. Also on the table is a proposal to allow the harvest of a buck along with a doe during the youth gun season, resulting in a youth gun season bag limit of one antlered and one antlerless deer. Regulation changes typically originate from proposals by Department staff and citizens, and selected proposals advance toward further consideration. After first being considered by a review committee of Wildlife Department personnel, recommendations are scheduled for public hearings, where citizens have the opportunity to comment on proposed regulation changes. Public comments and recommendations are then brought before the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Wildlife Department's governing board. The Commission can then make decisions to accept, amend or reject the recommendations. Those unable to attend the hearings are encouraged to send their comments by mail to: Attn: Proposed hunting and fishing regulation changes - Wildlife Department, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. All comments are weighted equally whether received in writing or delivered at the public hearings. The following is a list of public hearing dates, times and locations: Date: January 8, 2007 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Durant - State Fish Hatchery, 2021 Caddo Hwy Lawton - Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th St. Okmulgee - East Central Electric, Public Meeting Room, 2001 South Wood Drive (Hwy 75) Date: January 8, 2007 Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Muskogee - Northeastern State University Campus Auditorium, 2400 West Shawnee Date: January 9, 2007 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Ada - Pontotoc County Vo-Tech Center, 601 W. 33rd Street (Wildlife Hearing Only) Altus - Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson St. Broken Bow - Broken Bow Public Library, 404 N. Broadway Enid - Central Fire Station, 410 West Garriott Oklahoma City - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Auditorium Tishomingo - Tishomingo Community Center, Fairgrounds, 816 E. 6th (Fisheries Hearing Only) Tulsa - Tulsa Technology Center Riverside Campus, Alliance and Conference Center Building, 801 E. 91st St., Aud. Rm A150 Date: January 9, 2007 Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sallisaw - Indian Capital Vo-Tech, North Meeting Room, 401 Houser Ave. -30- Winter Bird Survey offers chance to help conservation Oklahomans who enjoy feeding and watching birds can use their hobby to support conservation efforts this winter. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is asking bird watchers to participate in the 19th annual Oklahoma Winter Bird Survey. Bird watchers can help Department biologists by choosing any two days between Jan. 11-14 to count birds at their household feeders. The information gathered from participants can then be used to help track population trends in the state's winter birds. "By asking bird watchers across Oklahoma to take the survey, biologists can accomplish more in four days than we ever could have on our own," said Melynda Hickman, wildlife biologist with the Wildlife Department. "Since there are so many bird watchers in Oklahoma, we can use the information they gather to help us look for trends." Hundreds of households have participated in the survey in years past, and the results can help the Department decide if bird ranges and populations are normal as well as warn of potential conservation issues. The survey involves counting birds at backyard feeders at least four times a day for two days during the survey dates and completing a form provided by the Wildlife Department. The Wildlife Department is currently developing an extensive bird-watching resource that will be available soon at wildlifedepartment.com. Participants will be able to use the bird-watching Web pages to find extensive winter bird information such as identification tips, diets, feeding behaviors and winter ranges as well as links to other birding Web sites. Hickman said anyone who has a bird feeder can participate, but that certain efforts can be made to attract more birds to feeders. Black-oil sunflower seed is a good choice for bird feeders because of its high protein content that birds can use during the winter and because all seed-eating Oklahoma songbirds will eat it. Suet, animal fat often mixed with grains or peanut butter, is good for drawing in species such as woodpeckers and birds that don't primarily eat seeds. Finally, a source of water and cover such as brush piles or dense shrubs located near the feeders might draw more birds, Hickman said. For detailed instructions and to take the survey, log on to wildlifedepartment.com and click on "2007 Winter Bird Survey." Participants have until Feb. 12 to submit results. -30- Wildlife Department's news service keeps sportsmen current People with an interest in hunting, fishing or the outdoors can stay current on what's happening in Oklahoma's outdoors by subscribing to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's weekly news release. The service is free, and people can sign up by logging on to the Department's Web site at http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/wl_news.htm. News stories each week provide subscribers with information on everything from fishing and hunting news to eagle and bat-watching activities, and they refer readers to additional sources of information on certain topics relating to Oklahoma's outdoors. Put simply, the Department's weekly news stories provide readers with important, timely information that Oklahoma outdoorsmen need to know. Subscribers not only receive updates on the latest Department news and outdoor-related tips and information, but they also receive the Department's weekly Outdoor Calendar, Fishing Report and other seasonal information such as the Waterfowl Report. Now is an especially good time for duck and goose hunters to subscribe to the news release because of the Waterfowl Report, which provides recent information on waterfowl populations and habitat at lakes all over the state. It can make planning a hunt much easier since hunters can get an idea of what to expect at their favorite spot as well as those places they've never visited or hunted. "The weekly news release is designed to keep people informed, and the Waterfowl Report is just one part of it that could provide an advantage to hunters," said Nels Rodefeld, Information and Education chief at the Wildlife Department. "Oklahomans have no shortage of opportunities to learn and enhance their outdoor experiences, but they need to have access to the dates, locations and other important details of these events. The Department's weekly news release not only provides this information, but it delivers it in plenty of time to plan to attend an activity." In addition to current events and other outdoor news, the weekly release provides an Outdoor Calendar that gives a detailed outlook on a variety of outdoor-related events taking place across the state. Activities designed to educate people on wildlife and to hone their outdoor skills take place all year long, and annual events such as tackle shows and the Wildlife Expo provide endless entertainment. "The news release is truly a great tool for anyone who appreciates wildlife in our state," Rodefeld said. "Oklahoman's should really take advantage of this kind of resource, as well as any of the various resources provided by the Department that might apply to them." To learn more about the Wildlife Department and its resources for hunters, anglers, landowners and other wildlife enthusiasts, log on to wildlifedepartment.com. -30- OUTDOOR CALENDAR JANUARY 7: In Search of Eagles at the Wichita Mountains. This interpretive programs for the general public in the afternoon. The program will begin at the refuge headquarters at 1:30 p.m. and will last approximately two and a half to three hours. Due to the length of the program, all children must be at least eight years old. There will be a $5 per person reservation fee collected at check-in. Reservations can be made Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by calling (580) 429-3222. 9 & 11: Hunter Education: South Intermediate High School (601 S. Main), Broken Arrow; 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; (918) 259-4580. 13: Dutch Oven Cooking for Beginners at Crow's Secret Nature Center at Lake Thunderbird State Park, Norman. Join the naturalist at the nature center to learn how to cook outdoors in a Dutch oven just like the pioneers did in the old west. There is an $8 fee per person and you must be registered by Jan. 10. Contact Julie Morris at (405) 321-4633 for registration and entry fees. 13-14: In Search of Eagles at the Wichita Mountains. This interpretive program is for the general public. The program will begin at the refuge headquarters at 1:30 p.m. and will last approximately two and a half to three hours. Due to the length of the program, all children must be at least eight years old. There will be a $5 per person reservation fee collected at check-in. Reservations can be made Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by calling (580) 429-3222. 13 & 20: Project WILD for college credit at Tulsa Community College (West Campus), Tulsa. Class runs from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. both days. For more information or to enroll call SPICE Program at (918) 595-8126. 15, 16 & 18: Hunter Education: Bass Pro Shop (101 Bass Pro Dr.), Broken Arrow; 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; (918) 355-7600, ask for promotion manager. 20: The Lake Arcadia Tournament will take place at the Spring Creek Ramp. Sign up will begin at 7 a.m. Start time is 8 a.m. Weigh in starts at 2 p.m. The lake charges $6 per vehicle for entrance into the park and $6 per boat. Entry Fee is $50. Big Fish Jackpot is additional $10 for those who feel lucky or just plain confident. Additional information can be found at http://www.catfishangler.com/chapters/node/82. Contact Mike Strawn for questions at (405) 601-0770 or (405) 417-1635. FISHING REPORT FOR DECEMBER 27, 2006 CENTRAL Hefner: Channel catfish fair on worms and cut bait. Crappie are being caught on jigs around the dam and rocks. Report submitted by Kelly Roberson, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Overholser: Channel catfish fair on worms and cut bait. Crappie are being caught on jigs around the dam and rocks. Report submitted by Kelly Roberson, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. NORTHEAST Greenleaf: Elevation normal and clear. Largemouth bass slow on salt craws. Catfish slow on bottom with cut bait. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around the fishing dock. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County. Kaw: Blue catfish fair in the south end of Coon Creek at 10-15 ft. on shad. Report submitted by Marshall Reigh, game warden stationed in Kay and Grant counties. Tenkiller: Elevation 1 1/3 ft. above normal, water 50. Crappie fair around brush at 10-20 ft. on tube jigs and around docks at 15-20 ft. on minnows or tube jigs. Sunfish good around docks on worms or small jigs. Report by Monte Brooks, Cookson Village Resort. Webbers Falls: Elevation normal and murky. Largemouth bass slow on deep diving dill baits and salt craws. Channel catfish slow on cut bait on bottom. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at 12-18 ft. around brush structure. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County. SOUTHEAST Arbuckle: Elevation 6 ft. below normal, water 50 and stained. Crappie good off Guy Sandy dock and mid-lake around brush piles. White bass excellent on spoons off drop-offs at 40-50 ft. Bass fair using drop shot and Carolina rigs off deep main lake points. Report submitted by Jack Melton. Blue River: Elevation normal, water 44 and clear. Bass slow on minnows and flies. Channel catfish fair on liver and worms. Trout good on power bait, super dupers, rooster tails, mill worms. Report submitted by Charles Baker, technician at Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area. Broken Bow: Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and clear. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair off rocky points on crawdad colored crankbaits. Catfish good on juglines and trotlines baited with sunfish or cut bait. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County. Eufaula: Elevation 1 ft. above normal and clear. Blue catfish fair on shad at 10-2 ft. on the flats. Crappie fair on minnows or jigs at 10-20 ft. around boat docks. Report submitted Ed Rodebush, game warden stationed in McIntosh County. Hugo: Elevation 1 ft. below normal, water 53 and murky. Largemouth bass fair on spinners. Crappie fair on live minnows. Blue catfish fair on cut bait and liver. Report submitted by Wendell Smalling, game warden stationed in Choctaw County. Konawa: Elevation normal, water 54 and clear. Largemouth bass good on Carolina rigged worms off points and in the discharge channel at 15 ft. Report submitted by Daryl Howser, game warden stationed in Seminole County. McGee Creek: Elevation normal, water 58 and clear. Largemouth bass fair on soft plastic lures and jig and pig, fished slowly along humps at 15-25 ft. Report submitted by Larry Luman, game warden stationed in Atoka County. Robert S. Kerr: Elevation above normal, water 46 and murky. Largemouth bass slow at 8-10 ft. using plastic baits fishing the rock and rip-rap areas around the lake. Crappie fair at 8-10 ft. using minnows fishing the old creek channels. White bass slow at 10 ft. using jigs fishing below Webbers Falls and Kerr dams. Blue catfish fair at 6-10 ft. using fresh cut bait, worms and minnows fishing the cormorant roost areas. Report submitted by Rick Olzawski, game warden stationed in Haskell County. Sardis Lake: Crappie good along structure on minnows and jigs and off bridges. Largemouth bass fair on shallow running crankbaits and spinnerbaits running shallow. Report submitted by Allen Couch, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County. Texoma: Elevation 3 ½ ft. below normal, water 54 and clear. Largemouth and smallmouth bass slow with some fish being caught on plastic baits at 10-20 ft. around drop offs on the river banks. Striped and white bass fair on cut shad at 10-20 ft. near Catfish Bay and Platter Flats. Channel and blue catfish fair on cut shad at 10-20 ft. above the highway 70 bridge. Crappie fair on minnows at 5-15 ft. at Widow Moore and Kansas creeks. Report submitted by Danny Clubb, game warden stationed in Bryan County. Wister: Elevation 1 ft. above normal and murky. Largemouth bass fair on soft plastic baits. Crappie excellent on minnows and jigs below the dam. Channel catfish very good on cut shad below the dam. Report submitted by Randy Fennell, game warden stationed in LeFlore County. SOUTHWEST Ellsworth: Elevation 14 ft. below normal and murky. Crappie fair at Ralph's Resort at 12-15 ft. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Comanche County. Foss: Elevation 5 ft. below normal, water 45 and clear. Striped bass hybrids good on slabs in deep water around dam. Walleye and catfish good. Crappie fair. Report submitted by Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House. 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