joeD Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I've heard Bull Shoals is 12 feet below power pool. Or below normal. Whatever. I've spoken to a couple of guides. They are concerned. In fact, they are quite worried. We have had the coldest weather of the season, yet, Bull Shoals dam has not been running water the last few days. Being a selfish prick, my concern is for myself (and friends) and my (our) annual January trip to the White to jerkbait fish for big browns. (Regrettably for you low water flailers, I also flyfish. So I will be at the riffly water also, slapping the water with egg patterns and various nymphs, hoping for something bigger than 14 inches). Regardless, what do you fellas think? PS: I live in Missouri. I know you're in a drought. So are we. I get it. This is about fishing.
Gavin Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 It's the White...stupid easy...you know the program....do it.
Gavin Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Thinking early will be better if you want to toss the stix. Zero dark till the sun hits.Unless the water level is changing.
joeD Posted January 3, 2013 Author Posted January 3, 2013 No, we need generation, period. I've been going down there long enough to know when the big browns hit. And it's not in flat water. But, the lake level is so low, I'm not sure the SWPA will run water even if the temps are low, or power demands are up. Selfish? Yes. Trust me, I would love for the southern Ozarks to get a ton of rain or snow. I don't see it happening though, unfortunately. On the other hand, look it how many fly fisherman have gone bonkers due to the low flow. Their waders are stiff with semen due to the constant low flow... Nature..ying and yang.. Ooops. Did I say "semen?" Sorry. I meant "ejaculate."
fishinwrench Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Is this leading up to your rock snot theory?
Greasy B Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Not sure if I should respond to your comments. The four day new years weekend the water gods gave us three days of 1-2 units and one day off. Yea we seen some decent browns in the bigger water and had to resign ourselves to swinging soft hackles to midging rainbows on the low water. Some of the rainbows were fine fish, fully finned and beautifuly colored 16"-18", sweet on a 3 wt. His father touches the Claw in spite of Kevin's warnings and breaks two legs just as a thunderstorm tears the house apart. Kevin runs away with the Claw. He becomes captain of the Greasy Bastard, a small ship carrying rubber goods between England and Burma. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1974
sean c Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 No, we need generation, period. I've been going down there long enough to know when the big browns hit. And it's not in flat water. But, the lake level is so low, I'm not sure the SWPA will run water even if the temps are low, or power demands are up. Selfish? Yes. Trust me, I would love for the southern Ozarks to get a ton of rain or snow. I don't see it happening though, unfortunately. On the other hand, look it how many fly fisherman have gone bonkers due to the low flow. Their waders are stiff with semen due to the constant low flow... Nature..ying and yang.. Ooops. Did I say "semen?" Sorry. I meant "ejaculate." Plenty of us "fly guys" are just as pissy and bummed about the lack of generation I promise.
Wayne SW/MO Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 According to all the information available BS is 9' low and will probably stay that way until spring. They say they will generate this weekend so maybe this is the weekend to go. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Greasy B Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I've been going down there long enough to know when the big browns hit. And it's not in flat water. Sure you can catch big browns on low water. You just run your boat back and forth herding all the browns into the deepest spot in the pool. Then set up about 30' away and chuck some peeled crawdad tails in front of ther'e nose. Nothing to it. His father touches the Claw in spite of Kevin's warnings and breaks two legs just as a thunderstorm tears the house apart. Kevin runs away with the Claw. He becomes captain of the Greasy Bastard, a small ship carrying rubber goods between England and Burma. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1974
Greasy B Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 On the other hand, look it how many fly fisherman have gone bonkers due to the low flow. Maybe be I don't get out enough but I can't say I've ever seen that. His father touches the Claw in spite of Kevin's warnings and breaks two legs just as a thunderstorm tears the house apart. Kevin runs away with the Claw. He becomes captain of the Greasy Bastard, a small ship carrying rubber goods between England and Burma. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1974
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