memphisfish
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| 28 Jul 2010 02:49 PM |
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I am going on a 5 day trip to the White River in AR and would like some advice. THANKS! |
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bpetersen
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| 02 Aug 2010 12:19 PM |
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Hi memphis. I was hoping that someone familiar with the white river would respond to this but I will give it a shot. The white from what i heard is a great fly fishing destination with some nice trout to be had. If you are fly fishing then I would suggest checking with a local fly shop for a hatch chart. Also streamers such as a whooly bugger or minnow imitation could be good. If you are planning to fish with conventional gear make sue you have floating rapalas in silver. also a rainbow trout pattern can work well on Browns. in line spinners such as a blue fox or a roostertail cast upstream and worked down with the current should work well. If you can it would be a good idea to check with the locals.
Good luck and I hope some members familiar with the white responds to this.
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salmonking
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| 03 Aug 2010 07:55 PM |
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Don't over look the natrual baits though. Worms and eggs |
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Givrsum
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| 05 Aug 2010 01:23 PM |
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well,, up here in maine the trout like flies this time of year, hornbergs, orange hoppers, wooly boogers, daice, mickey finn, etc.. rapala's and rebels as well,, the lures that seem hottest are, weeping willows, swedish pimples, mooselook wobbler, that type stuff, even the trusty ole super duper.. heh heh,, not much help to ya prolly, just offering ideas.. have a great trip and be safe.. |
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fisherfanatic
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| 05 Aug 2010 05:59 PM |
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I don't fish for trout/salmon a whole lot. I've experimented with Berkley Trout Nuggets and have had no luck. I've heard of people using worms, marshmallows, and corn.
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realslimspidey
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| 11 Aug 2010 06:05 AM |
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i just got back from a vacation not too long ago, tried fishing for trout in a creek(stream) , didnt have any luck but i really dont fish for trout that often so i had no idea what to use,got to see a fish hatchery though that was pretty need, ive heard of people using corn as well , |
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the rod tosser
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| 11 Aug 2010 11:16 AM |
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first question is how are you going to fish . fly rod ,spinning rod?
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Mcavene824
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| 11 Aug 2010 07:17 PM |
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Posted By realslimspidey on 11 Aug 2010 07:05 AM
i just got back from a vacation not too long ago, tried fishing for trout in a creek(stream) , didnt have any luck but i really dont fish for trout that often so i had no idea what to use,got to see a fish hatchery though that was pretty need, ive heard of people using corn as well ,
Try not to use corn i hear trout cant digest it and they can end up dieing from it.
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metzler
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| 12 Aug 2010 06:08 AM |
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Posted By mcavene824 on 11 Aug 2010 08:17 PM
Posted By realslimspidey on 11 Aug 2010 07:05 AM
i just got back from a vacation not too long ago, tried fishing for trout in a creek(stream) , didnt have any luck but i really dont fish for trout that often so i had no idea what to use,got to see a fish hatchery though that was pretty need, ive heard of people using corn as well ,
Try not to use corn i hear trout cant digest it and they can end up dieing from it.
I find that hard to believe, because I once visited a trout farm in North Carolina and the proprietors fed them corn as a staple of their diet. For trout I go out with nightcrawlers (put the whole worm on the hook, don't be stingy), corn, velveeta cheese (don't know why but they can't seem to resist a big chunk of it), and powerbait. What has worked well for me in the past is to 'chum' the water with a few hand fulls of corn then toss in your hook with a nice big chunk of powerbait on it. |
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Dyche
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| 14 Aug 2010 05:57 PM |
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Out west here I troll with a flasher (sling blade) from Shasta Tackle & about 2ft. leader with a crep lure also from Shasta tackle, down around 40ft.deep with a down rigger |
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Mcavene824
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| 15 Aug 2010 09:30 AM |
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I find that hard to believe, because I once visited a trout farm in North Carolina and the proprietors fed them corn as a staple of their diet. For trout I go out with nightcrawlers (put the whole worm on the hook, don't be stingy), corn, velveeta cheese (don't know why but they can't seem to resist a big chunk of it), and powerbait. What has worked well for me in the past is to 'chum' the water with a few hand fulls of corn then toss in your hook with a nice big chunk of powerbait on it.
I know around here in Central Mass. at most of the Rod and Gun Clubs they don't allow you to use it for the reason that if can cause them to die, maybe there different down south im not sure?
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rkremer
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| 19 Aug 2010 07:15 AM |
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Upstate NY goes like this: Stocked brown and rainbow trout in streams - in line spinners, Lake run spawning Kings, Coho's and Steelies - flys and egg patterns, Lake Ontario trolling - spoons and flasher/fly combos. Winter time or very early spring when steelies are running I use small jigs under a float with good success. There's always live bait, but i don't hardly ever use it - too much hassle for me. |
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rkremer
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| 19 Aug 2010 07:17 AM |
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Oh yeah I forgot about early season brown trout on LO - they like stick baits close to shore, Finger Lakes trout and landlocked salmon trolling - small spoons and flasher/fly combos |
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brich
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| 08 Sep 2010 12:26 PM |
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HOLY COW!!! Come on ppl k.i.s.s. is the name of the game. With my experience with trout, and it is the mane fish i go for here in mi., you can bring a siple box with you to any stream. The contents of this box would include 3 or 4 mepps spinners in size 1/0 and 2, 4 floating rapalas 2 in gold shiner and 2 in silver shiner all in the size 9, #8 eagle claw bait holders, about 2 dozen or so, barrel swivels in a size 12, and some 1/8 and 1/4 bullet sinkers used slip style, top it off with your favorite 4lb leader and worms and crickets. If this setup doesnt catch you a native brown or rainbow you can call me a lair. I wont be hearing from any of you anytime soon. |
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bpetersen
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| 08 Sep 2010 12:53 PM |
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Thank you brich for your input and welcome to the forum. While the K.I.S.S plan is a good one and the lures and bait you select for your box are definatly effective they may not be the absolute best for every circumstance and every body of water. I usually pack fairly light for most on foot trout fishing and also would carry a favortie selection of spinners along with a few rapala's. I would however select rapala's in rainbow trout pattern along with golden shiner. my spinners would include a couple of blue fox and rooster tails in assorted sizes depending upon the conditions. I probably would not carry live bait not because I don't think it would work but because I tend to not fish with bait as much as I do lures or fly's. its just a personal preference, I know worms and crickets or hoppers cant be beat at times. these items work well for me in my area just as what you have stated is a great bait in your area. Bottom line memphisfish was looking for suggestions for some that he had not visited and as always fellow members pitched in to try and suggest tactics they have had experience in. A brown on a tailwater river is definatly going to not act the same as one in another area in a lake or stream in another area. example Green river Utah, a tailwater with prolific hatches occuring at all times of year. can't use bait because of the regs. the fish are keying on a PMD hatch and ignore everything else in favor of easy calories. It is true that sometimes we make things overly complicated but that can be fun too if you don't let frustration get the best of you. thats when you throw out a nice juicy nightcrawler.
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slipperybob
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| 09 Sep 2010 03:08 PM |
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Some people do grow beyond KISS...It's called fishing.
I can never answer to what is best bait. I have my preferences in bait and in lures. The earthworm is an excellent bait. A spoon is an excellent lure. |
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mr bill
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| 09 Sep 2010 09:33 PM |
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i always did good with a super duper with just enough worm on the hook for sent and same with the small flatfish. my trout vest for hitting them northern mi. streams holds just what birch said except i have a ultralite spinning real and fly real in it along with a good assortment of flies--both wet and dry-- i take along just 1 rod and it is a short fly rod and i put on which real is needed for the job.
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apaquette
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| 22 Sep 2010 08:54 AM |
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I find throughout most new England states an orange and black spoon or trolling a small yellow and orange Mickey Finn streamer does the trick.
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bpetersen
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| 22 Sep 2010 09:09 AM |
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Great tip. how about tying a leader to the treble on the spoon and tying on the Mickey behind the spoon!
Brian |
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allen_hoffman
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| 22 Sep 2010 10:44 AM |
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Did ya realize that ya was gonna open such a can of worms with that question Memphis?? Here in S.E. Alaska, I only use one bait, in the streams and lakes, regardless of the time of year. In the spring and summer, when fishin' for Dollys and Cuts, I use a pink or pink and white tube, with a 1/16 oz. #4 tube hook, retreaved fairly fast, with lil twitchs, as I retrieve. in the late summer and fall, when I fish for salmon in the streams, I use the same tube, but use a #1 hook, retrieved slowly with lil' jurks. The pole I use is a Diawa Execative, lite wieght. Ya know, the one I got when I became a Life member, back in '92! |
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spindoctor
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| 23 Sep 2010 04:34 PM |
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Use Super Bow spinners, they are engineered for trout and made from American components. 100 fish days and first cast results are common. For the White River I would recommend a Black Pearl Super Bow with silver blade. When I was there it worked well.
www.eggersspinners.com |
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kdowns
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| 10 Feb 2011 12:00 PM |
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i seem to have pretty good luck with spoons and spinners
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sammyj
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| 15 Mar 2011 09:40 AM |
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FISHING FOR TROUT BELOW BULL SHOULS DAM IS GREAT i HAVE BEEN FISHING THAT RIVER SINCE 02. I use a guide.we use Burkly power bat eggs(yellow,orange,white) night crowlers,but just cover the hook. spoons, crank bates,corn,shrimp and jus about any thing you want. I good place to stay is WhiteHole Resort,and ask for Richard or Max for a guide.Ilive in cushing Oklahoma and fish there about 2 times a year. I hope this will help. |
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Pegsguy
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| 15 Mar 2011 03:22 PM |
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Does anyone look at the date on these posts? |
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axlave
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| 20 Mar 2011 11:38 PM |
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I have always caught my trout with powerbait, and gulp salmon eggs. This is usually the technique used on stocked ponds and lakes. - Trout Fishing- |
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KcRiverRatt
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| 13 May 2011 11:36 AM |
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I've now fished the White 4 times in just under a year. Trying several baits and came too the conclusion if you want bigger fish and not
just numbers.
Spin Casting... Can't really say about fly fishing. Other then match the hatch.
Rapala Countdowns or, Swim, size 7, 9, and 11. Colors Black and Silver/Gold. Brown Trout.
Thomas Buoyant Spoons 1/4oz Gold color.
Minnows or catch some scuplins along large rocks near the bank.
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spindoctor
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| 13 May 2011 08:11 PM |
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I fished this river about 8 years ago, I did very well with Silver Super Bow spinners. There are special regs by the dam ( large Browns here) and Big Bow Spinners with barbless single hooks fit the bill, in styles of Black Pearl or Silver/Gold or plain Silver. Caught many Rainbows down river.
I am sure that you'll catch trout, I had no trouble. |
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troutfisherman121
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| 13 Jul 2011 08:28 AM |
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plain old red worms for creeks and night crawlers for rivers |
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AGoodwin
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| 22 Dec 2011 03:24 AM |
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I always have the best of luck with spinners or just plain nightcrawlers..
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