River Condition?

[Brian S]

Me and my friend will be heading up to roaring river state park next weekend (15th,16th,and 17th)from Oklahoma. It will be the first time for both of us. We've heard many good things so we thought we would give the trout fishing a try.

Whats the condition of the river? And I don't have a fly rod, but will be using an ultralight setup. What lures do you recommend?

Anything else I need to be aware of? From my gatherings on the internet, I need a non resident daily fishing permit for the days I will be fishing, and just a trout tag not a permit since I will just be fishing in the park area. Is this right to your knowledge?

Thanks for all the input!

[Jack Jones]

The river's condition is cold and wet

Just kidding, condition...I do not know.

Ultralight set up......I would use a size 10 or 12 aberdeen hook with a half a lucky worm on it. You should also consider a bubble and fly rig. I've found those very effective on ultralight setups. Elk hair caddis is doing well. Last weekend I took quite a few on hare's ears and bead head princes. Don't let the ultralight stop you from using flies. Its really the best way to go.

Stop in to Tim's Fly shop about a mile up from the park on 112 heading into the town of Cassville (or towards the park depending on how you come in). He can give you all the dirt on what they're hitting on and what the condition is.

When using a bubble and fly rig, I can't say enough about the fish food flies from Tim's. I tie two or three of them on about 18" apart with some bb weight and then fish them in the outflow near the hatchery. Always takes fish. Not too sporting, but I get to eat.

If you want sporting, I have had luck on plastic worms (as stated above), bumble bee pattern rooster tails, Rebel crick hoppers (although it may not be hot enough yet), and heavier wooly worms on ultralight.

[timsfly]

Low and clear 1/2" rain last night

[Brian S]

Thanks Everyone! I'll more than likely stop by your shop tim. I've heard good things!