How High Will She Go?

[Quillback]

Wow, you guys got hammered, 1.5" here in Bella Vista.

[Feathers and Fins]

Ya looks like some areas got it even worse. Centerton I believe they said had 6'' that's a WOW. Did not hear what F-ville got and that will affect Beaver more than Rogers Area.

[kwall]

My plan was to fish Beaver on Saturday, after this "gully washer" anyone have any ideas how it may effect the fishing?? Crappie and Eyes mainly??

[Feathers and Fins]

should be crowded but good

[kwall]

Thanks F&F -- thought I'd put in at Hwy 12 and fish that Island just N of the bridge then head on up lake hitting points to Fords creek dragging flickers and try a bottom bouncer ????

[Guest]

Most of the rain fell in the Illinois watershed. Clear Creek flows into the Illinois. We got enough on the White River side for an additional 2 foot rise or thereabouts on Beaver. That would be about 1124. Bet they will be generating a lot unless Table Rock gets a huge rise. If Table Rock gets a large rise, Beaver will be held until it reaches 1129.

your right it flows into the Illinois,

I live on clear creek

Was just reporting area rainfall.

We got another inch or so last night & this morning. It hailed pretty good on Gregg street during rush hour yesterday.

I'm guessing the lake will hit 1125 pretty quick,

Somebody will score on the muddy runoff that's running into the mid-lake area creeks. If they got enough rain. This definitely screwed up a lot of practice patterns going into a large tournament.

[sfiser]

Kwall, you know the rogers chamber tournament is tomorrow right?? I believe they have close to 600 folks signed up to fish. I doubt there will be a parking spot at any ramp and man will it be crowded out there.

[Feathers and Fins]

Ive heard the same thing, sounds like at least 300 boats fishing it

Saturday, May 11, 2013
22nd Annual Bradford Marine Buddy Bass Tournament
Weigh-in at 2:00 p.m.
Prairie Creek Park, Rogers, AR

That mean PC will be packed to the gills I would avoid it at all cost. Tack on it looks like a very nice day and the "Hatch will be strong with this weekend" AKA Wake boats, ski boats, jet ski's and the lovely Pontoon Party Barges.

It will be a high traffic weekend. 12 Bridge will be full im sure as will Hickory the Dam and The Brides, If your going to fish Saturday or Sunday for that matter use a smaller ramp area and Launch Early or after 3pm. Fishing should be very good with the run-off. for Bass in the back of creeks. Do not overlook banks with mud on them as the lake rises the food comes out.

For the walleye and crappie where they have been lately is going to have lots of boats blowing past so be ready for wakes and people who cut way to close if you are trolling or trying to deep spoon or jig them.

Best ramp options would be the old dirt road at PC Montne or someplace out of the way.

[kwall]

Good Grief!!!!!!!!!! thanks guys for the heads up -- I know it's a public lake , but sure would be nice for a laid back guy like myself to find a peacful place ( lake ) to catch a mess of eyes and a crappie or two without the crowds???? , Thanks agin for the heads up on the tourney and boaters

[J-Doc]

Good Grief!!!!!!!!!! thanks guys for the heads up -- I know it's a public lake , but sure would be nice for a laid back guy like myself to find a peacful place ( lake ) to catch a mess of eyes and a crappie or two without the crowds???? , Thanks agin for the heads up on the tourney and boaters

You and me both.

It's a dream that we all live in. That's what makes fishing fantasies. LOL! Well..........that and Tiffany Lakosky is your fishing partner.......wait.......I'm digressing here.

This is a good time to find other waters in my opinion. Try some new stuff.