report 5/17/06 blue ribbon

[Brian Sloss]

Took a father and son from Memphis through the blue ribbon area today in the drift boat for a guide trip. This was the first day that the river starting looking good enough to fish after all the rains we had. The river was still up about a foot and running about twice its normal pace and a little off color. The fishing was still a little off, but we were still able to get into some fish in less than optimum circumstances. Heavily weighted stones and MOATs with crawdad droppers fished deep was the only method that worked. We had a few in the 15-16 inch range and some in the 10-13 inch range too. Fishing should continue to get better over the weekend.

[Phil Lilley]

Sorry again I didn't make it. We ended up going to Silver Dollar City, a far cry from a stream. But we have all summer.

[Brian Sloss]

Phil,

Sorry you couldn't make it, but I look forward to when you can. I'll try to fish with you when you can make it. The fall would be a great time. Maybe you could get down here during our fly flingers weekend in late Oct. Check the fly flingers post, the fishing will be great that time of year.

Brian

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Nice report Brian...gives me a very good idea of what the river is like and how to fish for them...will be on the river through Memorial Day and will have to stop by and see you...that is how I have my best luck so I am getting excited to get a line wet.