Browns moving up

[burton1995]

Hi there OAF folks.  I just got done fishing the NFoW last weekend and posted a Trip Report in the NFoW forum. Check it out.  It was the most interesting camping trip I've had.  

I've only fished the Current one other time and never in the fall.  We are looking to fish upper section from Parker on up to Tan Vat on foot and interested in the BROWNS o'er the 'bows.  There are three of us.  A couple of questions:

1.  What flies?  Bringing huevos to keep the skunk off the rod, but are more interested in throwing BWO (too early??) dries/emergers  and dragging crayfish/sculpin streamers through the deeper stuff.  Stoneflies? Caddis?.  

2.  Is there a trail to follow to get around the area between Baptist Camp and Parker?  We were thinking walking down from Baptist or up from Parker. Suggestions?

3.  After last weekends camping experience we are looking for a calm one.  Are there any camping areas outside the Park that is small and generally quiet?

4.  Have the browns moved up yet?

Thanks for the help folks.

burton1995

[Kayser]

1. Streamers, general beadhead nymphs, etc. Sight fishing is the preferred method right now, but you can get some attacks here and there. Find a fish, post up, use what you have confidence in, and change until you get a strike. Don't spook them, or you'll be there a while.

2. There is somewhat of a foot trail going down from Baptist- I generally fish down and walk back up. Not sure about the trails around Parker.

3. Pick a gravel bar on the river, it's open camping below the high-water mark.

4. Mid-October, so I would assume so.

[burton1995]

Thanks @Kayser 

[Gavin]

if it's your first time... I'd rent from Jadwin and camp on the river. Explore a bit. You will find lots of points of interest, the trails, most likely catch some fish. The big ones eat minnow, sculpin, and craw but bring all you have. Tiny dries are always on the menu terrestrials work well this time of year. Good luck.

[snagged in outlet 3]

I'll have a good idea of what's going on down there tomorrow around 9AM.

If you know what I mean.

Pete

 

[burton1995]

@Gavin Thanks.  I have suffered a dizzy spell recently so we are going to hike/wade.  The floating sensation is no bueno.  Also we row an otter NRS and it's prolly going to be too big for the river right now.

@snagged in outlet 3 Good to hear and good luck.  There's rain in the forecast for Friday so hopefully the water picks up a little and gets them moving.

[snagged in outlet 3]

I'm stopping there on my way to Norfork.

Probably hit the North Fork of the White and the Spring.

Of course boat fishing on the Norfork and White.

Pete