Thursday Fishing Suggestions

[Phil Lilley]

Duane and I plan on being at a ramp on the White River early Thursday morning.  We also plan on pulling one of my jon boats/25 hp motor (prop).  We don't have the luxury of having Duane's old jet boat... man I miss that thing.

If generation stays the same, say or it was today, what should we do?  Water comes on at 6 am and drops back down at 5 pm.  We could just stay up close to the dam, venturing down to Gaston's, White Hole.  Not knowing the river, would be get in to too much trouble running with a prop?

We can plan something different Friday after seeing what's going on with everybody else.

We will pull out Saturday morning after fishing for a few hours.

[BilletHead]

7 hours ago, Phil Lilley said:

Duane and I plan on being at a ramp on the White River early Thursday morning.  We also plan on pulling one of my jon boats/25 hp motor (prop).  We don't have the luxury of having Duane's old jet boat... man I miss that thing.

If generation stays the same, say or it was today, what should we do?  Water comes on at 6 am and drops back down at 5 pm.  We could just stay up close to the dam, venturing down to Gaston's, White Hole.  Not knowing the river, would be get in to too much trouble running with a prop?

We can plan something different Friday after seeing what's going on with everybody else.

We will pull out Saturday morning after fishing for a few hours.

               I am in the same boat (pun intended) for Thursday  Phil.  Planning on leaving early in the Am and trying to fish some also. All depends on if we can get mom transitioned over to skilled nursing for rehab. Oh how I need this trip so hoping to see you guys tomorrow!

  BilletHead

[netboy]

You should have no problem navigating from the dam down to White Hole with 100mw flow (or more). That is a 7 mile run with lots of good water. The best ramp up there is White Hole. AGFC just rebuilt it and the parking area and did a great job. 

Good luck.   

[snagged in outlet 3]

You could put in at state park if you want to stay near your trailer while fishing the dam area.  Guys in the shop there can give you very good intel based on current flow.  

 

[netboy]

The state park ramp is good also. You probably should avoid the ramp on the east side below the dam (Jim Griffin access). That ramp is tough to use if the water drops to minimum flow.  

[Phil Lilley]

I know the dam area gets hit real hard, esp in February.  White Hole may be a better place.  Would love to fish down at Buffalo City but not sure there's enough water during the day.  I fell in love with that area.

[Phil Lilley]

Any reports of shad coming through?  That would be a game changer I guess.

[JestersHK]

Me and my crew should be getting down around 5:30pm or 6pm traffic and weather permitting... I think we are going to head right to Norfork tailwater if there's any daylight left just for a quick bearings check and to get some ideas for Thursday night fishing.  Then we'll head to Riley's from there so prolly be there around dinner time.  

I know cell service was a bit spotty down there so just wanted to throw our plans out there.  Also I think most of you all have my cell numbers.  Feel free to share if anyone needs to get ahold of us.  Jeff I don't think I have yours in my phone, but I'll PM mine to ya

[netboy]

3 hours ago, Phil Lilley said:

Any reports of shad coming through?  That would be a game changer I guess.

I fished up there a couple of days ago and no sign of shad. There were lots of fly guides up there and they were all drifting with nymph/indicator rigs. 

[Terrierman]

My boat has a prop motor.  Never had a problem fishing Buffalo City or Rim Shoal.  That said, my boat is a 20/48 Shawnee and the motor is 9.9 Yamaha, it handles shallow water pretty good due to all the rocker and the smaller motor.