Whites On The Upper James

[ozarkgunner]

Twas a bad idea to read this post while taking a drink of Dr. Pepper. Nearly lost it from laughing.

[ozarkgunner]

I have to warn him. I forgot to mention the Mosquitos have AIDS along the James.

[MSUFisherBear]

So, for those of you who have been privileged enough to hit the river and upper reaches of the rock.... Are the fish still staging. I heard that folks where still catching quite a few down around cape fair. I also have the hunch that these two recent rounds of snow have got to set us back.

[RSBreth]

I fished down at blunks Tuesday and Wednesday nights - not really anything happening. I think the cold weather and water run-off has set them back a week or so. It'll happen, but I think it will be this weekend IF it warms up AND if it rains, too. A warm rain.

[duckydoty]

This weekend or next for sure.

[MSUFisherBear]

That was what I was figuring on. Thanks for the report there RSBreth. I think with NOAA's forecast of rain and highs between the mid-50s and low 60's may really set us on our way in that department. I think it could be very possible for the whites to make runs up around Cox if the water does get up from the snow and rain. All speculation, though, I suppose since the weather can certainly change in this state in an instance (a la 80 degree weather a week and a half ago, and now snow) :-S

[Wayne SW/MO]

About the only thing certain about the spring whites is that if you ain't there when they are you ain't catchin' any!

[MSUFisherBear]

Very true Wayne. I believe one of the best approaches is the run and gun. Once ya find 'em, you can catch 'em all day.

[stuartsx5]

What do you catch these whites on? I have a lot jigs and such for fall fishing for em at the lake but have never chased em in the river during the spring.

[Wayne SW/MO]

The always popular Swimming Minnow is very common. The jig weight depends on the water.