Crappie

[bfishn]

That rail spur was extended from Monte Ne over to Piney around 1917 to haul out timber. Since the line was closed about 15-20 years later, I have to wonder if they ever hauled enough timber to even pay for the bridge and the rail spur.

There's an interesting tale about that bridge. Supposedly it swayed and shook so bad that no one had the guts to ride the train across. They'd stop before crossing and all but the engineer walked across first. Then the engineer started the train and promptly bailed off. The brakeman jumped on after the train was safely across and stopped it so the crew could get back on.

I have no idea if that's true, but it sure makes a good story.

[Greg W]

Where do you find the pictures like this. I am interested in learning more about the area before it became a lake. Were there in any Indian tribes in the area years ago?

[Feathers and Fins]

http://www.rogersarkansas.com/museum/MonteNe/retreat.htm

We have these show up from time to time maybe Beaver needs a History thread... BRB with one.

[bfishn]

Google man, it can change your life. Install the Google toolbar for easy access to custom searches like images.

The Rogers Historical Museum and the Shiloh Museum in Springdale have the best collections of pre-Beaver pictures, some are online.

The History of Benton County by J Dixon Black is well worth the price.

And for a broader perspective, particularly regarding the natives, The Encyclopedia of Arkansas is just plain awesome;

http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/

[jerry241]

We'll just back from the lake fished prairie creek down to the cut past horseshoe bend saw lots of fish on graph but brought home a great big skunk... Zip zero nada ... That's why they call it fishing not catching guess we will try again tomorrow

[Quillback]

That rail spur was extended from Monte Ne over to Piney around 1917 to haul out timber. Since the line was closed about 15-20 years later, I have to wonder if they ever hauled enough timber to even pay for the bridge and the rail spur.

There's an interesting tale about that bridge. Supposedly it swayed and shook so bad that no one had the guts to ride the train across. They'd stop before crossing and all but the engineer walked across first. Then the engineer started the train and promptly bailed off. The brakeman jumped on after the train was safely across and stopped it so the crew could get back on.

I have no idea if that's true, but it sure makes a good story.

I've heard this same story - must be true.

[Feathers and Fins]

I marked a good amount of bait from PC to HSB yesterday and noticed a bunch of striper fishermen around the islands. Also marked a ton of crappie in the same zone enough I am seriously thinking about going out and playing with them today. Cast n Blast is not beyond my doings lol.

[jerry241]

Gonna put in at 12 bridge this morning.. If you see a couple of guys in a big lowe flat bottom who look a little frustrated come by and say hello

[Feathers and Fins]

Color of said Lowe?

[Feathers and Fins]

Guess my arm was hurting for the pull of a line. 5 crappie 4 were keepers plus and 6 bass to 3lbs. spooning in very deep water down to 42fow. Pole timber was the key.