Quillback

Used to buy blank cassettes and then make my personal version of a greatest hits cassette.

I have not done much trot lining, the only advice I have is to use green perch as bait if you can catch some. Here's a link to a good read about trot lining: 24 Fascinating Photos of Catfish Trotlining, a Dying Art in the South

Never have eaten boiled peanuts, it doesn't sound good, but if I ever see any, I'll have to try them.

I don't know how far Roaring River is from you, but Nov. 1 starts the catch and release season. Tim's Fly Shop is somewhere near there and I'm sure you could get tips on what to use from them.

I have a few glide baits, never throw them. Looks like I should.

It's not a bad idea...

Mailbox was full, got it emptied. I'm Jeff BTW.

Beet juice and magnesium - sounds tasty! (Not). Great to see ya'll had a good time!

Have not been out on the lake for a while. Nice cool morning so it was time to give it a shot. Cool, heck - it was COLD early. 54 degrees, but my body is still adjusted for 94. September on this lake has always been a tough month for me. It wasn't bad today, but I had to work for my fish. I caught 13 bass, 2 were keepers. About an even split between catching them on a jig and on the c-rig. I beat the banks, my deepest fish might have been 15 feet. I did not go out deep and look for electronic fish, I'm sure there are some out there. Very little bass top water activity, lots of carp and gar flopping around, but few bass. There are little half inch shad everywhere. Rec boats are gone, at least today. Not a lot of fishermen either. I hear there are some Facebook reports of quite a few walleyes being caught. Surface water temp is 78.

I used to be OK with peanuts, I could eat them, but would not go out of my way to get them. Lately I have become addicted to the roasted ones in the shell. Can't stop eating them until the bag is empty.

I have only fished the trout section a couple of times when I had an aluminum boat and could get it up past the shoals below the bridge. Caught a few trout but never got a bunch.

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