What To Bring

[booger90]

I might be floating the current river. I was wondering what to use for smallmouth and trout. I will be using a rod and reel not fly fishing. Suggestions will be appreciated.

[ozark trout fisher]

I might be floating the current river. I was wondering what to use for smallmouth and trout. I will be using a rod and reel not fly fishing. Suggestions will be appreciated.

Trout

Panther Martin Spinners-1/24 and 1/32 ounce

Rooster Tail Spinners, same size as Panthers

Marabou Jigs, 1/32 ounce black, olive, and white

A couple small suspending Rapalas.

You'll also do better for the trout if you use four pound line. The trout like to hang right at the head of pools on that river, so make sure to stop and cast to those places. I've never fished for smallies on the Current River before, so I can't help you there.What stretch were you planning on trying? That will really effect the fishing of course.

[booger90]

what color do you use for 4lb line. I have no clue what part i want to float.

[Al Agnew]

Well, it makes a big difference which section you float. From Tan Vat or Baptist Camp to Cedargrove, trout reign supreme and smallmouth are scarce. Between Cedar Grove and Akers, you'll catch both trout and smallmouth. From Akers to Pulltite, the trout get scarce, but smallmouths aren't all that common, either. The smallmouths get more numerous from there on down, with trout non-existent.

If you decide to float the Cedargrove to Akers stretch, you'll have a chance of catching both trout and smallmouth on the stuff that ozark trout fisher recommended. If floating below, where it's all smallmouth, add some topwater lures and some tubes or curly tail grubs on jig heads to the mix, and you'll probably catch some.

[booger90]

i will probaly do the lower part of current river.

[ozark trout fisher]

i will probaly do the lower part of current river.

If you are down on the lower Current (anywhere below Akers really), there are few if any trout. Smallmouth fishing is good though. I've never fished the Current for smallies myself, but I'm sure if you use what Al said you'll catch fish. I've also hear that the smallmouth fishing is better below Round Spring.

[booger90]

is there not a length limit on smallmouth bass on the current

[ozark trout fisher]

is there not a length limit on smallmouth bass on the current

Statewide, 12", although I would encourage you to release them.

[booger90]

Statewide, 12", although I would encourage you to release them.

I don't think i will be keeping them at all

[ozark trout fisher]

I don't think i will be keeping them at all

Awesome. Have a good trip!

The water levels look like they ought to be about perfect right now on the middle/lower Current.