Steady99

Thank you. I would like to see this more often, IF possible......

I went up to the junction, just short of War Eagle... Water definitely chocolate in color. NO debris floating, but NOT clear... Not much boat traffic. Guy at HCreek marina said he saw me and one other on the water, but VERY cold before 5pm... Temps at late afternoon 49F that area. Water is stained in varying degrees till maybe Beaver Shores. Creeks --> 55F at the rear of Coose but nothing much there. Very few threadfin shad in evidence. Guess the cold water crippled that production for a while. ......steady

I've had sinus allergy problems for years. After lots of nasal steroids, I discovered a really useful "sinus wash", which is distilled water and salt. Amazon search " NeilMed Sinus Rinse".....Haven't used the nasal steroid since......your milage might vary........steady......

IS the Praire Creek area clear for a few days. Thx.

Thank you for that. Very informative indeed. Regards, steady...........

Hi Larry: any report on shad near the dam area? How bout temp? Water clarity? Lastly, did you have really heavy rainfall there past few days? Regards, steady........

Could you elaborate on the water level and it's clarity? I went up to Hickory Creek Marina a few weeks back and the color was "chocolate milk " and heading down towards Praire Creek. Really bad that. Anyway, how's it look today??? Thx. Steady....

Best to price your gas BEFORE deciding. I paid close to $5 gal last fall at Big Johns or other. Praire Creek was a dollar cheaper. I recall hearing that @ Praire ~$ 3.80 would be what they had to charge until they pumped all that high priced gas out. I've been thinking of trailering as a result of the wide spread. Life has got to get easier. See you there soon. Steady...

Where's best prospects your opinion?? Any striper reports, esp topwater? Thx, and regards, Steady....

Nice catch. Keep up the info. I hope to get down that way myself when the weather improves. What ever happened to Global Warming idea.. Regards, Steady....

Did you notice any shad schools or striper activity ?? Do any good around the island? Regards, Steady....

Nice fish. I'm new to Beaver and I've only fished out of Lost Bridge and Praire Creek. I hope to try the War Eagle section, but I'm not familiar with the trailering south of Hwy 12. I'm a bit old to trailer daily, but that is what I'll be doing in my Dec trip. So I'm hoping someone will respond with travel advice on where to launch in the Hickory Creek area. I stay in the 8th street area in Rogers normally. I think that I just take 62/71B south to 264 and then onto Hickory area. Any pointers on the location of an easy gasoline fillup that route when trailering. Boat is only Tracker 18 but it's easy to scrub the tires when dodging the faster traffic. Thanks for the above update, as it makes me want to get out there. Steady...

Fishing the full moon week. Wondering how the mudline is? Lake clarity likely to improve to 8ft by then? Recommendations for striper fishing with spoons? Too early to chase them up the river? Dam best bet? Any advice appreciated. Can't believe this rain. Thx. Steady...

Hi SamK. Could you relate how clear the water is throughout the lake, or even just the dam area? Wife and I were down there about 5 weeks ago, and it was a little clear near the dam, but very muddy around point 5 flats where all the striper guides were at. Hoping for improvement. Thx. Steady...

Have to wonder about the impact of BOTH high water and weakening economy. What will that mean for the next six months of fishing?