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February 2018 -2- Volume 31, Number 2 the ANGLING REPORT DATELINE: ARKANSAS and Norfork Rivers of Arkansas. Tom The shop that has focused on has compiled his notes from years spent catching these fish on a fly rod is Dally’s On-Site Report chasing large brown trout on these Ozark Flyfisher in Cotter, Arkansas Chasing Big Browns on the waters. His experience and respect (https://theozarkflyfisher.com). They for the region’s fishing opportunities have a number of guides available there, White and Norfork Rivers are abundantly clear, and should and they also work with independent provide useful tips for those looking to guides. I have had the opportunity to experience successful fishing on some of fish with Steve Dally, Chad Johnson, the most productive brown trout waters Alex Lafkas, and Jason Loyd out of in the United States. Dally’s, and Brock Dixon who owns bout five years ago, I started North Arkansas Troutfitters (http://www. visiting the White River and northarkansastroutfitters.com). These are Aits tributary the North Fork, or all high-quality guides and people who Norfork, in Arkansas to throw streamers have every inch of the White and the for big brown trout. I kept hearing Norfork Rivers dialed in. stories from the guys who are famous for This report focuses on throwing throwing “junk,” such as Kelly Galloup, streamers for big browns. There are Johnny McClure, Tommy Lynch, and many other options on the White and others. If they thought that this river was Norfork. There are plenty of browns Editor note: In this report, Tom McGraw worthy of their time every year, then it available throughout the year on provides a firsthand look at the White was certainly worthy of mine. dries, hoppers, and nymphs. There are also countless planted rainbows and cutthroats. Some grow pretty large. SUPPORT OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS But you could easily nymph up 50+ rainbows per day if that’s your game. And, because they are planters, they are okay for the grill! And those rainbow carcasses . the browns eat them like tarpon eat a snapper carcass. The White and Norfork Rivers are IN THIS ISSUE probably responsible for more 10-pound, Arkansas Book Review river-dwelling (as opposed to sea-run) A Retrospective Report GT: A Fly Fisher’s Guide brown trout than anywhere in the world. on Chasing Brown Trout to Giant Trevally These rivers, as well as most other rivers Pages 1–3 Page 6 in this part of Arkansas, are tail waters. Online Archives Sage Lodge They flow out of the enormous, deep All Subscribers Can Renowned Fly Rod Company reservoirs. They flow through bottom- Register for Access Builds a Lodge Page 2 Page 7 draw dams that assure near constant cold-water temperatures 365 days a year. FREE Fishing Trip St. Brandon’s Atoll The water from the bottom draw is also Peacock Bass and More A Bonefish, Permit, and Trevally filled with trout food of epic proportions. on the Rio Travessao Haven in the Seychelles Page 4 Pages 8–9 If you happen to be there during a shad kill, well it’s even more than epic, and THE ANGLING REPORT you should throw on something White! firehouse right in Cotter. It was very The fishing depends in large part nice, fairly priced, and certainly met all on the amount of flow from these dams. of our needs. When the dams are operating, even at On the other end of the spectrum, a moderate level, the feed is on. When about 10 miles away, is Rim Shoals. the dams are at minimum flow, the feed They have about 10 or so nice homes, is not generally on, absent some options even a couple that could be considered THE ANGLING REPORT discussed below. In some states, the bite lodges. They are located right on the GROUP PUBLISHER goes on or off depending on sun, clouds, river in what is considered the trophy John D. Lunn barometric pressure, flow, hatches, and area. They are moderately expensive but 512-470-7447 countless other factors. On the White and will satisfy just about anyone (http:// EDITOR the Norfork, I’ve learned that it’s pretty www.rimshoals.com). Seth Fields much just the flow. Rain, snow, sun, and For food, the “can’t miss” place baro be damned. is K.T.’s Smokehouse. There’s also COPY EDITOR Gary J. Hamel My visits have been in February, but Gaston’s for the fine-dining crew. We I hear that the trout fishing is extremely generally cooked our own meals. If CONTRIBUTING EDITOR reliable year-round, due to the consistent you need some meat, try Twin Lakes Jed Lyons cold water, constant hatches, and an Smokehouse & Meat Market. LAYOUT & PRODUCTION incredible hopper bite. Did I mention that the river is Ben F. Badger Jr. Most of the fishing occurs near beautiful, and full of eagles and just the town of Cotter, Arkansas. This is about every type of wildlife you would ILLUSTRATIONS Ed Anderson not the nightlife capital of the world, want, including enormous trout? The or even the early-evening capital. river is very wide and surrounded by ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER You should not plan on significant beautiful forest and hills. Even the dams Michael Floyd evening entertainment. Mountain Home, and bridges are an incredible sight. After 706-823-3739 / [email protected] Arkansas, is not far away and maybe has all of the hours I have spent on the river, one or two options, but I have not had I still cannot get over the clarity and EDITOR EMERITUS and FOUNDER the opportunity to check them out. Bring beauty of this water. There are times Don Causey your fly-tying materials and plenty of when you can watch a shadow snake out Subscription Inquiries: drinks or whatever else floats your boat. of the boulders toward your streamer. (Orders, address changes, problems) There are a number of lodging Over the last three years, we have 800-283-9471 www.theanglingreport.com options, from very cheap motels, a had very different conditions. In 2015, it Email: [email protected] few very nice lodges, and pretty much was very cold, which apparently results A Publication of MCC Magazines, LLC a division of Morris Communications Company, everything in between. I have found in significant power usage, so the dams LLC 735 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901 that they are not big on commercial were pushing water and the fishing was advertising, so other than what I list here, consistent every day. In 2016, the waters Donna Kessler, President you will want to check with your guides. were all at historic flood stages, and Patty Tiberg, Vice President In the town of Cotter itself, which you would think it would be impossible Scott Ferguson, Director of Circulation is very close to where you will likely to catch a fish. The opposite was true, Donald Horton, Director of Manufacturing put in, there is the Cotter Trout Lodge, as countless large fish over 24 inches Kris Miller, Director of Production which is a healthy two-star motel, were caught, including a 36½-incher Morris Communications Company, LLC walking distance to great fishing, for caught on a streamer. We were throwing William S. Morris III, Chairman $60–$80 per night; certainly fine for the streamers at areas that are normally William S. Morris IV, President & CEO ©2017 by MCC Magazines, LLC. All rights reserved. The hard-core fisherman and -woman (http:// 10 feet above the high-water mark, Angling Report (ISSN 01045-3539) is published monthly by MCC Magazines, LLC, 735 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901. www.cottertroutlodge.com). Most of sometimes even casting into the tops Subscriptions are $49 for one year, $87 for two years. Canada and Mexico add $20 per year (U.S. funds only). Outside North the times I’ve visited I was with a group of trees and literally fishing to tops of America add $40 per year (U.S. funds only). Periodicals postage paid at Augusta, GA and additional mailing offices. of five, and we rented a remodeled swing sets in flooded local parks. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to The Angling Report, PO Box 433237, Palm Coast, FL 32143-9616. Contributions in the form of manuscripts or photographs will be gladly considered for publication. A self-addressed, stamped envelope of the proper size must accompany each submission. 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