River Question

[KATroutman13]

If a fella were to float either the White or Norfork to start a float at dawn and be in a place where he could pull over to the side of the river, watch the basketball game at 11:00 a.m. or so and then continue a float, where would one do so?

[sean c]

Completely depends on the flows. What can take 4 hours one day can take 12 hours the next on the White. If the water is off just wade fish at the accesses and then go watch the game. If they are running water go to Dally's and see what the guys in the shop suggest for a float to get you where you want to be.

[KATroutman13]

I am assuming low water. High water gets us there earlier, which is not the issue.

[sean c]

Wind can be a big issue in a drifter on low water it can darned near blow you upstream so keep that in mind.

Where I would float would probably depend on where you are staying or where you plan on watching the game. If you need to be in the Cotter/Mtn Home area I would probably do White hole to Wildcat. If you are staying at some place down by the dam(Gaston's, Copper Johns) I would find a short float down in that area I'm not sure what the best one would be hopefully someone with more knowledge of that part of the river can chime in. The way the accesses are spread out you will be pushing it to get done in 4 hours if the water is low I would keep it at 4 miles or less.

[KATroutman13]

Sean,

Thanks.