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Shoot, next time let me know when the opener is so I can get the cold weather to stick around another week.

If you are interested: Beaver Tailwater and Greers Ferry Tailwater Public Input Survey This fall, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's (AGFC) Trout Management Program will update the trout management plans for the Greers Ferry Tailwater (Little Red River below Greers Ferry Dam) and Beaver Tailwater (White River below Beaver Dam). We are starting this process with a survey to gauge public perceptions about the two fisheries. The survey enables us to gather information from a large base of trout anglers to aid in making modifications to the existing trout plans. Specifically, we will use information from the survey to evaluate whether management actions outlined in the previous plans were effective and whether those actions align with current public expectations for the fisheries. If you would like to provide your input, please take the time to participate in the survey. During the survey, you will be able to provide input for Beaver Tailwater, Greers Ferry Tailwater, or for both tailwaters. We will use the input to develop draft management plans for both fisheries, which we will share with the public later this fall. Please visit the Trout page of the AGFC website and click on the survey link to participate. The survey will be available until Sunday, September 21. Twitter Facebook Instagram Fishbrain

Brrrrrr... it is cold.

You mean a Roach Coach? When I was in the Army, there were always a few on the bases in the US. If I remember correctly you could get a taco for 30 cents or something like that. Which reminds me, September 15, 1975, was when I reported to Fort Leonard Wood to start basic training. Coming up on the fiftieth anniversary. Man, I'm getting old! There's a taco truck on HWY 62 not too far from the Indian Creek Road that I take when I fish the dam end of Beaver Lake. Never have stopped in there, I'm usually pulling the boat when I drive by and don't want to deal with parking it. There are usually a few people in line if you go by at lunch. I always wonder how you can make any money, seems like you'd have to sell a lot of tacos. There's a truck that sells Chinese food not too far from my house on HWY 71. Have not tried it yet. It is supposed to be good. If you've been to Manhattan (New York, not Manhattan Kansas), you may have seen those push carts where you can get a "dirty water dog". I have eaten a few of those and am still living.

Nice looking ride, congrats!

Update on Norfork Lake Striped Bass Die-Off District Biologists monitored the recent Striped Bass die-off at Norfork Lake from August 11-25, 2025, and want to share their findings while reassuring anglers that the fishery remains healthy and there are plenty of fish to catch. As many of you know, these die-offs have occurred in past years, particularly during periods of high water. Starting in July, large Striped Bass seek refuge in the deep water (80-110 feet) near the dam to find tolerable temperatures and oxygen levels, which protects them from the warmer surface water. In high-water years, a combination of biological oxygen demand and hydrological factors rapidly depletes oxygen within this deep-water refuge, leading to fish mortality. The die-off this year occurred between August 8 and August 25, with peak mortality observed from August 18-20. On August 18, dissolved oxygen in the deep areas of the lake fell below 1.5 mg/L, leading to the peak of Striped Bass mortality. In total, 555 Striped Bass, 5 Hybrid Striped Bass, and 20 Walleye were collected and measured. The event primarily impacted larger, older fish, with collected Striped Bass averaging 28 inches. By the final collection day on August 25, biologists found only a single Striped Bass, indicating the die-off had concluded as fish utilizing the deep-water habitat had either perished or relocated. This year's mortality was relatively moderate compared to previous high-water years like 2017 and 2019, when biologists collected 663 and 843 Striped Bass, respectively. However, the 2025 event occurred earlier than typical die-offs, which usually occur after Labor Day. Historical data confirms these natural events don't harm long-term population health. Norfork Lake maintains a robust Striped Bass fishery, and anglers should expect excellent fishing to continue. The newly stocked fish and survivors will benefit from abundant forage produced by high water conditions, often leading to improved growth rates and exceptional fishing in the years ahead. Biologists will continue to monitor the fishery and provide updates as necessary.

This is unusual: Elderly man airlifted after bear attack in Franklin County

Off the top of my head - wasn't that Kool and the Gang?

I think it is one of the few places you can fish for Atlantic salmon without having to hire a guide, and/or pay to fish from private property.

Introduced by the Russians, they are now moving into Norwegian rivers. Long read, but I found it interesting. Where the Rivers Run Pink | Hakai Magazine

Heckuva drop at the end of that ramp.

A lot of choices out there in the lever action world. I would like to get an 1873 Springfield trap door carbine (replica). .45-70 govt. $1,500 for one, it would basically be a range toy, but sure would like to have one.

Bentonville cop shoots golf course goose, crashes golf cart into parked car. Might have had a drink or two. No humans hurt, so I think this story fits into the humor thread. Bentonville detective cited after killing geese at country club | 5newsonline.com

It was 62 here his morning. I went fishing on one of the Bella Vista lakes and the water temp, 3 feet down was 77. Last week it was 88.

I did not watch this video, but if you do a search on something like "Networking an Elite FS9" there's a whole lot of info out there.

There is a "vintage" 50 round box of .44-40 for sale at the auction site. Right now the bid is at $1,100. Auction is going until Aug.31 in case any of you want to get in on it.

Getting a lot of rain here this AM.

That's pretty neat - thanks!

Expo at BPS: In another first for the championship, the REDCREST 2026 Outdoor Sports Expo will be a three-day, open-air, tented festival staged right in the heart of the Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters campus in Springfield

Apparently no longer in the Arkansas river Summer Shiner Surveys Each year, biologists with the Wildlife Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service meet along a 300-mile stretch of the Canadian River to conduct surveys for the federally threatened Arkansas River shiner at 10 established sites. A 4-by-15-foot mesh net, or seine, is hauled through the water to sample the river channel, along the banks, and a mix of other river habitats. Biologists examine every fish captured, and log the total number of seine hauls, habitats sampled, and fish caught. Though historically found throughout the Arkansas River watershed, the small fish has disappeared from about 80% of its range and is now limited to the Canadian River in Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.

If you win the lottery, here's some Winchesters that might interest you: Fine Arms Rising in the Collectibles Market | Rock Island Auction

Wow, that is some great fishing! What sized plopper do you use?