Half A Day Between Fayetteville And Mena

[hoglaw]

Friday looks to be a nice day and I've got the day off. I have to head to Mena for the weekend, so I'm considering leaving early and spending three or four hours wading somewhere between Fayetteville and Mena. I'm looking for something south of I-40 - something new. So for all you folks in the know about the Ouachitas, where would you go with half a day to spend? I can carry a canoe to paddle upstream or hit a big pool if necessary, but would rather travel light. Also, my new toy is a 1998 4x4 Tacoma, so the national forest roads are an option. I'm wondering about the Cossatot. I think I'll be pretty close to it and what I've heard about it has been good. Just checking to see if anyone has advice for accesses off the beaten path they might be willing to share, or general suggestions if you don't want to give up your "secret spot." Of course, if anyone would like to join me I'd appreciate the company.

[Gavin]

http://wdr.water.usgs.gov/adrgmap/index.html

I use this USGS tool alot when I'm scouting new water. Good flow info and free maps...Have fun.

[fishinforhim]

Friday looks to be a nice day and I've got the day off. I have to head to Mena for the weekend, so I'm considering leaving early and spending three or four hours wading somewhere between Fayetteville and Mena. I'm looking for something south of I-40 - something new. So for all you folks in the know about the Ouachitas, where would you go with half a day to spend? I can carry a canoe to paddle upstream or hit a big pool if necessary, but would rather travel light. Also, my new toy is a 1998 4x4 Tacoma, so the national forest roads are an option. I'm wondering about the Cossatot. I think I'll be pretty close to it and what I've heard about it has been good. Just checking to see if anyone has advice for accesses off the beaten path they might be willing to share, or general suggestions if you don't want to give up your "secret spot." Of course, if anyone would like to join me I'd appreciate the company.

caddo between caddo gap and glenwood, ouachita from 27 bridge to sims, or from the lake up the southfork for whites, or a good wade is mill creek there in y city, i havent done it but its screaming smallie.

hope this helped

[Danimal]

Hoglaw, check your PM. Dan-o

[ollie]

The Tot is beautiful, but I wouldn't call it close to Mena or inbetween Fay and Mena. How about the Saline? Someone mention the creek by Y-city and it does look like smallie material. Why don't you just hit the Little MO?