Nice History of The White River Area

[gotmuddy]

16 hours ago, basska said:

Lol. Well, I am hoping for the best. 8-hour trip in late April. I know they are famous for long-arming, but if I could catch multiple fish over 20 inches, I will be thrilled. 2-foot Brown Trout is what I am really praying for.

Oh I am certain he can hook you up as long as you let him know what your goals are.

[Quillback]

23 hours ago, basska said:

Awesome. I will have to watch after work. I booked a guide trip with Cranor's for April. Looking forward to it and hoping to land a trophy Brown!

 

Bill Dance usually does a show every year with Donald Cranor.  Maybe you've watched them, but if not, here's one:

 

[gotmuddy]

I have fished with cranor before thru work.  We didnt go for size, just numbers but it was insane.

[basska]

5 minutes ago, gotmuddy said:

I have fished with cranor before thru work.  We didnt go for size, just numbers but it was insane.

Can't be mad about that! It should be fun. I hope the time of year is on our side. It's an 8-hour trip. I reckon if we do really well on numbers for any couple hours, I would request to change presentations, however that might look, to target a trophy. 

I'm also staying 2 nights on the banks of the river in a cabin. I could just chuck out some shrimp at night, darn near like a Cat fisherman, and see if a Brown won't come get it.

[basska]

1 hour ago, Quillback said:

Bill Dance usually does a show every year with Donald Cranor.  Maybe you've watched them, but if not, here's one:

 

I saw a photo of him fishing at Cranor's. Will have to watch the video! Thanks.

[gotmuddy]

7 minutes ago, basska said:

Can't be mad about that! It should be fun. I hope the time of year is on our side. It's an 8-hour trip. I reckon if we do really well on numbers for any couple hours, I would request to change presentations, however that might look, to target a trophy. 

I'm also staying 2 nights on the banks of the river in a cabin. I could just chuck out some shrimp at night, darn near like a Cat fisherman, and see if a Brown won't come get it.

are you staying at his lodge?

[basska]

2 minutes ago, gotmuddy said:

are you staying at his lodge?

No. An AirBNB I found. It's right next to Copper John's resort in Lakeview.

[gotmuddy]

5 minutes ago, basska said:

No. An AirBNB I found. It's right next to Copper John's resort in Lakeview.

if your gonna chunk bait bring a minnow trap.  also try(don't laugh) chicken liver.  works amazing.

[gotmuddy]

22" brown I caught in early august fishing with a guide at the state park.  

 

[basska]

3 minutes ago, gotmuddy said:

if your gonna chunk bait bring a minnow trap.  also try(don't laugh) chicken liver.  works amazing.

I believe it. I've read that big White River Trout are just refined Cats lol. It will be a blast. I'm taking a couple non-experienced friends, so we will probably employ a variety of tactics. After 2 nights there, we drive an hour for 2 nights in Ponca and a float on the Buffalo! It should be unforgettable.