Pictures taken August 7, 2024 thru August 14, 2024.
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The Arkansas Ozarks hasn't missed out on the heat wave that's moving across the country, but we have the gem of the White River to cool us down. The trout love that cold water and the anglers love that cool mist which lowers the air temperature by at least 10 degrees. The pattern from the dam continues with minimum flows in the morning and large flows (15,000-plus cfs) during the late afternoon. The lake level is 658.67 feet msl, 2.5 feet below pool level for this time of year.
Catching rainbows has seldom been easier than it's been the last few weeks, undoubtedly due to the low water levels. Silver blades and orange/brown skirts on a Rooster Tail, or a silver Vibrax Blue Fox with a silver, orange or bubblegum pink bell will bring in a good share of trout. A nickle/gold Colorado spoon, one-sixth ounce, is always a good choice in lower water.
The bigger browns have been looking for sculpins or even a fat, floating night crawler during rising water. Keep your eye on the tip of your rod for a little tremor and watch that brown snatch your bait; play it slowly and carefully, no rapid movements, and you'll be able to net it for a picture.
School openings are happening around the area. Excited kids don't always watch where they're going, so please watch for them. Come on over and join us as we stay cool angling for a fat, energetic rainbow on the White.
11 сен 2024
