Members MoTex Posted July 25, 2006 Members Posted July 25, 2006 I am graduating in August with my masters and my dad (who is not a fly fisher) wants to congratulate me with a guided trip for the two of us on the White River. I have not fished the White and I am not familiar with the outfitters down there. I am looking for some trusted names to contact to set up a trip for my father and myself. We are hoping to plan a trip in September. Thanks
snagged in outlet 3 Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 There are several. John Gulley is friend of my family so I recommend him first and I believe he has been guiding on the White longer than anybody. Jimmy is in Alaska right now but he'll be back soon. http://www.flyguide.com/ http://www.flyfisharkansas.com/ http://www.flyfishingarkansas.com/ You can't go wrong with any of these guys. I put them in order of my preference. Good luck and post a report when you get back. Snagged.
Members TexomaOkie Posted July 25, 2006 Members Posted July 25, 2006 If I needed a guide I'd contact Bill Babler. I'm sure one of the other members on the board can pass on his contact info.
Greg Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 I've always heard Jim Traylor (Jimmy T) is one of the best on the White. I've never fished with him but have met him. He seems like a nice guy. Here's his website: http://www.flyfisharkansas.com/ Greg "My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it" - Koos Brandt Greg Mitchell
Danoinark Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Jimmy T is back from Alaska. He got back today, and certainly one of the best on the White. I would also check out John Berry from our board here too. John knows what he is doing and well respected. I think its www.berrybrothersguides.com I am not sure if Jeremy Hunt is guiding on the White right now. All that have been mentioned are excellent and you couldn't go wrong. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Wayne SW/MO Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I have also heard nothing but good things about Dano's selection. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Terry Beeson Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 What's Jimmy's rate now, Dano... 4 Bits an hour?.... (and that ain't 50 cents) TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Danoinark Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 Oh....that's good TB Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
SilverMallard Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Are you bait fishing or fly fishing? If you're fly fishing, John Wilson is very good. If you're spin/bait fishing, just pick one. SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
Terry Beeson Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Think we should warn him about JW's netting abilities, Ken? Honestly, JW will put you on good big fish... As will Jimmy Trayler, John Berry, and several others mentioned. Anyone heard from Brian Wise and is he still guiding on the White/Norfork? TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
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