Members Ten In Posted March 2, 2008 Members Share Posted March 2, 2008 Does anyone know anything about the Little Red below Ramsey? I've fished the river for years, but have never ventured below the shoals at Ramsey. I'm trying to put together a float from Ramsey to Searcy, but it's a long trip and I'm sure it's canoes only. Does anyone know anything about intermediate access between Ramsey and Searcy? Are there places to camp where I won't get shot at? Anyone own land (or know someone who does) on this stretch? How far can boats motor up from Searcy? It seems like a pretty protected stretch of water that should have pretty decent bass fishing. Any information would be much appreciated. There are some private docks...To the upper Dam at Searcy it takes me about 1.5 hrs. in 14ft boat with 20jet when no water running.. I figure it is about 15 miles...very pertty country...but there are some wild place on the left side that should be avoided so I am told...so if you have to beach do it on the right going down! The public access just below the upper dam would be a good safe place to take out! The Dam is just around a curve to the left keep a eye open for it...pull out and go around...dam...The pool between the Dams at Searcy is good fishing The lower Dam is I would guess 3-4 miles from upper..the next public landing would be Reiding on the old Hwy From Searcy to JUD. It might be more than 15 miles could be 20 not sure how fast boat runs.. but did have to clean pump foot several times...and it was 1.5 hrs down and 1.5hrs back up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRunner Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 What all do you catch between the dams? I've heard that there are walleye, sauger, and smallmouth in there, but I've never tried it. Is it worth the trip? I've always thought the river looked good below the dam at the VFW, but there are always people fishing down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ten In Posted March 2, 2008 Members Share Posted March 2, 2008 Does anyone know anything about the Little Red below Ramsey? I've fished the river for years, but have never ventured below the shoals at Ramsey. I'm trying to put together a float from Ramsey to Searcy, but it's a long trip and I'm sure it's canoes only. Does anyone know anything about intermediate access between Ramsey and Searcy? Are there places to camp where I won't get shot at? Anyone own land (or know someone who does) on this stretch? How far can boats motor up from Searcy? It seems like a pretty protected stretch of water that should have pretty decent bass fishing. Any information would be much appreciated. I forgot to tell you if you would like to run down the river and see what you are up against and willing to pay for the fuel we could plan a trip in my boat! You have to put in at Ramsey and go down....can not get over the upper dam unless the water is realy up and I would not want to be on the river with that much water running unless it is back up from White River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ten In Posted March 2, 2008 Members Share Posted March 2, 2008 What all do you catch between the dams? I've heard that there are walleye, sauger, and smallmouth in there, but I've never tried it. Is it worth the trip? I've always thought the river looked good below the dam at the VFW, but there are always people fishing down there. I bream and crappie fish there but have heard that there are walleye and smallmouth there also...Have caught some walleye (small) while crappie fishing...never tried or caught the smallmouth. Just below the upper dam is very good for bream on white jigs...yellow if water colored. You have to go out north main to the launch area. you have about 3-4 miles to fish between the dams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoglaw Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks for the info. Judging by the length of the stretch and lack of access, I thought it might be a dynamite bass fishery. That ride sounds like a good time. I was down this weekend, but didn't fish on account of the high water. I'll shoot you a PM next time I'm back in LR and have some free time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ten In Posted March 3, 2008 Members Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks for the info. Judging by the length of the stretch and lack of access, I thought it might be a dynamite bass fishery. That ride sounds like a good time. I was down this weekend, but didn't fish on account of the high water. I'll shoot you a PM next time I'm back in LR and have some free time. email- locksmith2@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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