TroutRinger Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 I was originally just floating the Current around Two Rivers on Saturday, but the girlfriend's family will be floating floating Cedar to Akers on Thursday. I was not about to pass up 2 free nights staying at Montauk and an extra float trip so we are extending the weekend a couple days. How's the fishing in that section, and what would you recommend for spin fishing tackle. I was probably going to bring what I would take spin fishing at Taneycomo: an assortment of jigs, spinners, jerkbaits, and maybe some floats for flies and jigs. Also, any regulations I need to know about? I have a trout stamp but will not be keeping any fish, and I believe the lure restriction is just no live bait, right? "Of all the liars among mankind, the fisherman is the most trustworthy." "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."
Gavin Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Cedar to Akers follows White Ribbon Rules.......but it will be crowded even on a Thurday...Bring some stuff to fish for smallmouth....some grubs & some flukes and your trout gear.....I usually catch more smallmouth than trout when the river is crowded down there, occassionally a chain pickeral or two from the spring holes. Good luck.
TroutRinger Posted July 25, 2011 Author Posted July 25, 2011 Cedar to Akers follows White Ribbon Rules.......but it will be crowded even on a Thurday...Bring some stuff to fish for smallmouth....some grubs & some flukes and your trout gear.....I usually catch more smallmouth than trout when the river is crowded down there, occassionally a chain pickeral or two from the spring holes. Good luck. I fished that section last summer (or two summers ago I cant remember). It was last minute so all I had was smallmouth stuff. The only thing I could manage to catch was about a million rock bass. Maybe I'll start off with something generic like rooster tails. Ain't much out there that won't hit those. "Of all the liars among mankind, the fisherman is the most trustworthy." "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."
ozark trout fisher Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 . Way below Cedar Grove with this heat, those trout aren't gonna be happy..Wouldn't be surprised if water temps in parts of the area between Cedar and Welch are in the 70s. Welch Spring down will be much better for trout than between Cedar and Welch this time of year-you oughta be able to get at least a few down there. I'd throw 1/24 and 1/32 ounce Panther Martins and Rooster Tails, Rebel Wee Craws, maybe a marabou jig or two. Probably you'll catch more bass and goggle-eye than trout. Have a good time.
TroutRinger Posted July 25, 2011 Author Posted July 25, 2011 . Way below Cedar Grove with this heat, those trout aren't gonna be happy..Wouldn't be surprised if water temps in parts of the area between Cedar and Welch are in the 70s. Welch Spring down will be much better for trout than between Cedar and Welch this time of year-you oughta be able to get at least a few down there. I'd throw 1/24 and 1/32 ounce Panther Martins and Rooster Tails, Rebel Wee Craws, maybe a marabou jig or two. Probably you'll catch more bass and goggle-eye than trout. Have a good time. We are just joining a much larger group (30+) so I have to take what I can get. "Of all the liars among mankind, the fisherman is the most trustworthy." "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."
ozark trout fisher Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 We are just joining a much larger group (30+) so I have to take what I can get. Hey, I didn't say it was a bad stretch of river. You'll probably catch some fish, just probably more bass and panfish above Welch Spring. The MDC only stocks below Welch this time of year because that is where the coldest water in the White Ribbon area is, although there are certainly some holdover fish between Cedar and Welch year-round, you just have to know where to look. There is a series of pretty awesome pools and runs below Welch that just about always hold plenty of trout, so make sure to fish those. Very deep water by Ozark stream standards (reminds me of the Eleven Point) and kind of hard to fish properly, but the trout are sure there. You'll probably see them down near the bottom, feeding on nymphs, scuds, and other subsurface fare. That stretch should be particularly good as fish look for cooler water in this heat. You will pass Welch about halfway through your float. You can't miss it, it's a massive spring and doubles the size of the river. Some areas will have considerably warmer or cooler water temps than others. Anywhere the water temp is at or above 70 degrees, please target bass or goggle-eye, unless you plan on keeping trout. Trout are difficult to impossible to release alive when caught in that kind of warm water. It's not a requirement, but if you have a water thermometer, I'd bring it. Besides any ethical concerns it would help give you an idea where the trout will be holding.
Gavin Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 The main spring holes are at Medlock & Welch...both popular places to swim unfortunately...Welch to Akers would be your best bet for trout this time of year...and you might as well keep what you catch down there.. FWIW...a #14 or #16 rubber leg fox squirrel nymph is a great producer down that way...guess its about the size and color of a trout pellet, because it outfished 4 of my buddies drifting cheese last winter...the numbers were incredibly lop sided in my favor......fish em deep...at least 2 BB shot or more under an big indicator. Stocker rainbows arent very keen on crankbaits for some reason....but they seem to love spoons.....usually go with a 1/6oz or 1/8oz Kastmater in chrome or gold for covering lots of water quickly. Cheers.
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