Members Patrick22 Posted May 16, 2010 Members Share Posted May 16, 2010 I am planning a trip to the buffalo for the end of May. The last trip we made was in March 2008 and we went from Steel Creek to Gilbert. The river was moving quick and we didn't have much luck with the fish. This year I am planning to go from Ozark to Gilbert to have more time to relax (can I even start that far up river this time of year). My question is about where and how to fish on the river. I am form south Louisiana and I don't have much experience fishing in rivers like the buffalo. What type of bait do ya'll have the best luck with and what methods (fishing by rocks in a swift current or still pools in the river) do you find works best. We are also going to be bringing some yo-yo reels to see if we can catch some catfish at night. Does anyone have any suggestions on bait for the yo-yo reels. I know this is a stupid question but is there any special fishing license that we need to get besides the normal license. I was also wondering on the average temperatures there for the end of May. I am expecting around low 80's for the day and maybe in the 60's at night. I know a front could come through and it could get cold at night, but should i expect anything different from what I am expecting. Thank you so much for any help, I know ya'll get this type of stuff all of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobber Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 leave the yo-yo's at home!!! they are outlawed by paddlers. .. right now that section is just under the flooding levels water is dark muddy color, not the gin clear it should be. the dew is very heavy so wet mornings will be the normal thing . <*)))))))>< * AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED CANOE, and SWIFT WATER RESCUE INSTRUCTOR.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darbwa Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I have had the most luck (in my limited experience) on the back end of faster moving water, particularly where faster water dumps into deeper pools. I like crawdad crankbaits quite a bit. I can't give very good advice for fishing in high, muddy water but I could use some. If you are going soon, you will likely have those conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotmuddy Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thursday the river crested at 15ft at harriet bridge...it is gonna need a few days to calm down. everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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