Guys Fishing Trip 2007

[vanven]

Every spring, typically April, 4 of us take a fly fishing trip. In the past few years we have hit Rockbridge, Bennett, Montauk, and Roaring River, and got rained out at River of Life. I am a fairly experienced fly fisherman at this point, but this is usually the only trip of the year for my friends. They think tippet is a drinking game. I need help coming up with a fun, affordable, and accessable place to take these guys.

The requirements:

1. Must be within driving distance of Kansas City (Northern AR is acceptable)
   
2. Must be affordable. Rockbridge was great for my noob friends, but cost me an arm and a leg in fishing fees.
   
3. Must be wadable. No boat rentals, no guides, no place that takes 3 days to become familiar with to enjoy.
   
4. Cheap hotel rooms or camping is acceptable.
   
5. Must be fun.
   

We dont have to catch 50 fish each a day. Usually the best memories are of the poker game around the campfire. I would love some suggestions. Taney fits all of the criteria, but having been there 20 times, I wouldnt mind a change of scenery myself.

Thanks in advance,

-Jerod

[Rusty]

Nothing cheap about fly fishing, sorry to say.

Have you fished Beaver tailwater? What about Norfork, White? And then there is always Taneycomo. All these places have camping facilities.

[Gavin]

This is a guys trip right? Pick a date & place. If the fishing is good, fish. If the fishing stinks, drink beer & play cards. Cheers.

[vanven]

The sport itself isn't cheap, I agree. But once the equipment is accumulated, it isn't horrible. It does get expensive when you talk about fishing C&R at Rockbridge. It would cost me $225 to fish 3 days. If I dont fish C&R I face the issue of fishing 2 hours a day to avoid bringing home 20 pounds of fish.

As silly as it sounds this single trip has a big impact on whether these guys go every year. It isnt as simple as picking a spot and 4 avid fisherman will have fun regardless. It is like teaching your kids to fish, bore them to death and it may not stick...

I havent been to the Beaver tailwater and it is something that I have read up on. A tailwater that allows decent night fishing would be a bonus for me and give my friends an opportunity to see something that I am fanatical about.

-Jerod

[Terry Beeson]

[*]Must be within driving distance of Kansas City (Northern AK is acceptable)

I would think Northern Alaska would be quite a driving distance from Kansas City...

OH... OK... you mean Northern ARKANSAS (AR)

I would sure consider Beaver tailwaters.

[vanven]

Nice catch Terry. I fixed the original post.

*must type fast before boss catches me*

-Jerod

[Rusty]

Jerod

Beaver Tailwater is a good place to go. If the trout fishing is not happening, go above the dam and use dry flies for the perch that hang out around the swimming areas. I had a blast doing that last year. Also, if the wind is blowing right, you might be able to catch some white bass off the points there too.

[Randall]

i'd suggest taneycomo first, Ar second- IF you are from mo. if you come from kansas, its a tossup. out of state tags are about the same price in both states.

branson has plenty of places to stay for cheap and camping at the table rock dam park.

[Terrapin Station]

Windrush Farms is always an option

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Nice accommodations and VERY friendly fish.

[Guest flyfishBDS]

Thanks to those guys who recommended Beaver

You can get a mix here FF for you and you can split a cabin at www.spidercreek.com (housekeeping cabins so cook your own food) nice new grill (not hideously expensive) up on 62 . Check out the website and the stores, (we have a tackle side as well as the fly shop).

Give me a call at the store 479 253 6154 if there is any other information you need, I have a couple of other accomodation options (motels) and camping to suggest if you need it

Hope to see you

Cheers

Steve