Headed Down Saturday

[ozark trout fisher]

The river spiked to 500 CFS, but is on its way down. I'm gonna try it Saturday down below the park (was planning on going tommorrow but I want to give the river an extra day to drop). I'm thinking those might be perfect conditions to fish streamers, eggs, and the like with the water likely to be somewhat high and off-color-what do ya' think?

[cnr]

I think that may be about perfect. I bet it will be around 2ft by then (my favorite level is 1.75 to 2). Wading is harder but the fish seem more eager. Good luck, I may hit the stream myself if I can get a pass from the wife!

[Chris Barclay]

I'm thinking about it but haven't decided where to go - waiting to look at levels I guess.

[eric1978]

I fished Baptist up to Tan Vat yesterday in the downpour from dawn to about 3 PM. Caught a few fish, nothing special. Good luck.

[ozark trout fisher]

I'm getting ready to tie some big old streamers just now. I think with the water levels up after they've been low for so long, the big brownies might just come out and play. I've been working on a heavily weighted squirrel tail streamer that I think might just do the job

We'll see.

[cnr]

I think you may be right on target with your plan. I don't think we have had any decent high flows on the upper Current in many months. Seems like the Brownies would be out taking advantage of the extra current to feed a little. Good luck!!!

[Chris Barclay]

I think you guys are right. Throw some protein.

[ozark trout fisher]

Was thinking of taking the easy way out and hitting Maramec. But no... The lure of the upper Current is too, much, I'll drive the extra hour. Hoping for clear water!