TU call for Volunteers for Egg Planting Saturday 6-22

 

 

Trout Unlimited White River is  calling volunteers to join us on Saturday, June 22nd and help plant cutthroat trout eggs in the North Fork River.  It will take 2-4 hours to plant the  of eggs, depending on volunteer turn-out.

We will meet on the North Fork River at 7:00 a.m.  Drive down River Ridge Road and watch for a sign we’ll post just before the road ends. (click map for larger view)

There is plenty of lifting, shoveling and carrying to be done. Please bring a shovel, rake, or hoe. We will also need volunteers with nimble fingers and a gentle touch to help load wire baskets. This requires less muscle, but handling the baskets can be treacherous.

Think of your personal comfort as well. Work gloves, sunscreen and a hat are recommended. Wear waders or wet wade at your own discretion. Water, Gatorade and snacks will be provided.

The more folks available to share the load, the easier it is on everybody. Hope to see you there!

meet Buzz

Reblogged from the limp cobra:

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by Hans Weilenmann

Buzz is just the way we (insect-eating fish and me) like them. scruffy, buggy, undefined silhouetty, heavy imprinty, fuzzy and translucenty.
Hans points out it can be either a caddis or stonefly imitation and to us it looks like it'll in one way or another resemble just about any on-the-water bug, meaning that when you're in that indecisive  

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I started my fly fishing with non-descript could be anything dry flies, like the old English Red Tags, which seems to work everywhere though perhaps not always in the size 10 "Battleship" sizes we preferred in Tasmania. Hans' Buzz caught my eye as having a bunch of potential on our waters with the look of a sparse graffiths Gnat and a downwing. Give it a spin.

‘boo with Sweetgrass Video

‘boo from scumliner media on Vimeo.

THIS one’s particularly for my bud and partner in the shop Jim Dugan who seems to be getting less water time than he ought this year. Plus this is a pretty cool way to start off another week at work. Click the video and join the crew at Sweetgrass Rods including some time on the Ruby. Been a long time since I was in that corner of Montana, and I’m feeling due too.

Dally’s Fly Fishing Report _ 6-13-13

Carter’s Cutthroat on Dry Run

A LITTLE LOVE for Dry Run Creek this week, since I’d spent a few hours there this week with regulars Noble Gulledge and his grandson Carter.

I have a photo of Carter two years ago holding a 25”+ brown on Dry Run, and apart from the grin you probably wouldn’t think it was the same kid as the strapping 15-year-old who lined up with me yesterday. Trying to beat that fish was the goal, we finished a couple of inches short, but since it was a big cutthroat with a deep girth and humped back it made up for it.

Dry Run Creek, for those of you who don’t know this little jewel in the White River system is special regulation catch and release creek which takes the outflow from the Norfork Federal Fish Hatchery. Its open the kids under 16 and mobility impaired adults.

The abundance of food & cold water makes this a haven for rainbows, cutties and browns, which grow fat and happy.  It’s a phenomenal place to start kids off with a fly rod, a simple roll cast can cover much of the creek, and as they grow it’s a cool place to teach sight fishing techniques, reading water and line management.

And it’s a heck of a lot of fun whether you are of the age to fish it, get to take in one of your own kids, or be like our crew around the shop and get to take in other people’s kids. Heck I took 2 hardened well travelled fly fishing professionals to Dry Run back in February and they were entranced, and spent a good morning working on taking photographs of trout up close.

If your kids attention wanders _ it happens _ go poking around under the rocks for trout food, or take a walk through the hatchery. Keep them entertained and enjoying the trip.

Fishing Dry Run is an experience _ basically most of the flies you’ll use on our tailwaters work well midges, scuds, sowbugs and aquatic worms. Don’t be afraid though of stepping up in tippet size and fly size _ the bigger tippet and hooks will give kids a better shot at landing some of the torpedoes in the tight confines.

Foam terrestrials can be a lot of fun too. And its just another part of the experience in the Ozarks.

And now onto the rest of this week’s fly fishing report for the White and Norfork from Dally’s Ozark Fly Fisher.

Cheers

Steve

#TheHatRules

It’s Not Always About the FIshing

I KEEP GETTING asked what sort of image do you want, or how big a fish will win, or I’m going to X cool spot.

In truth we want to see it all, the places you go the fish you catch, your family friends and all  the stuff you do in our Dally’s logo hat.

After all the theme is “Our Fly Fishing Life”. Of course there is a full day White River Guide Trip for 2 up for grabs and winning will take some doing. Our judges will sort out a short-list and then it goes up for a public vote. Y’all are a tough crowd, we had some great shots which missed out last year.

I will say its going to take an awesome fish, a great image or most importantly chutzpah and imagination.

I grabbed this pic of young Ryan last weekend Tiffany Johnson’s birthday celebration and Bill and Sarah Wedding anniversary. The little bloke was as proud as punch of his Dally’s Hat just like Chad wears even though it was pinned up at the back to make it fit. I had to prompt him to put it on while chowing down on the corn _ the rest of the time he was eating it was on the back of the chair.

I thought it was cool, thought y’all might like it as well

Duane Hada Mural in Jonesboro

 

I’D shared a couple of images on Facebook but I really dug this progression of Duane Hada’s work on a new mural at the Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center in Jonesboro.

If you want a better look check out Duane’s Facebook page or swing by Crowley’s Ridge.

Singers on The Norfork

 

Ben Levin and Kim Singer with another solid Norfork ‘bow

NORFORK has been in fine shape _ its just taken us a couple of weeks to work in this report from the Singer’s trip with Ben and Chad.

Their paths and mine intersected on the day and it was obvious they were having a hoot, but read’s Chad’s tale.

Ben & I had a great time last week with the Singer Family.  Of course, Matt & Kim have fished with us before; this time they were able to bring Matt’s parents, Mr. Larry & Mrs. Judy.  Let me tell you, we had a ball.  We floated the Norfork on nice low water in the morning and high water for the afternoon.  There will be pictures below.  Big thanks to the Singer Family.  Chad

Judy and Matt

Larry Ben and Kim

HOPPER TIME IS ON ITS WAY

John Chapman in the middle of an awesome afternoon hopper fishing on the White in 2012

WE have been so hopped up on the streamer fish last week it diverted us from our task of restocking the hopper bins in preparation for what we expect to be an exceptional season.

We have been unpacking hoppers all week and while its still a little early for the serious business its good to be prepared. You can check out the new line of hoppers here

Last year, in the midst of a severe drought the hopper fishing was exceptional through July until we ran out of water.

This year it looks like it won’t be the case and we are prepping for some good conditions. Things should kick off seriously next month and get better through August and into September. But the crew, have also been popping a few fish already this year, when the water is right and the fish looking up. Its definitely worth a shot if you are looking to get away from the stocker ‘bows.

Low water wade fishing on hoppers shouldn’t be forgotten. Often a smaller pattern like a 10 Charlie Boy Hopper or Dave’s is a good bet, and you can always run your favorite midges as a dropper.

But we truly dig the big foam fishing on a good 1.5 units or better. Size #4 or size #6 flies working the current seams along the back plus structure will pull plenty of browns.

If you want to get in on this bite call the shop on 870 435 6166 to book one of our guides.

Silver Lining _ Tarpon

Silver Lining from Jekyll Works on Vimeo.

AWESOME, inspiring video from Will Benson backed by the Lower Keys Guide Association and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust over controversial plans to dredge the shipping channel for a couple of mega-cruise ships. Journal regular Chris Heppel sent me the link, definitely worth watching thanks mate
Enjoy

Paint Your Own Trout Masterpiece _ Duane Hada Workshop

THIS has to be one of the more exceptional classes we run: A “can’t fail” paint your own trout watercolor masterpiece under the tuition of artist/guide Duane Hada.

Duane’s deceptively simple techniques will have you leaving the fly shop with a work of art you will be proud to hang on your home or office wall. Remember the proud feeling of catching your first trout, trophy or not, on a fly you tied? You’ll get the same buzz everytime you stare at your own water color. Bring along your favorite trout photograph and turn it into a masterpiece.

Call the shop on 870 435 6166 to book

Class Name: Watercolor Trout Portrait Instructor: Duane Hada

Class Date & Time: 7/20/2013 – 9a.m-4p.m. Lunch: 11:30-12:30

Class Fee: $150 # of People in Class: 6-8

Class Description: Ever catch a special fish and want to turn it into a memorable piece of fine art? This will be a fun filled “Can’t Fail” workshop that will definitely want to attend. You will create a beautiful original watercolor of a fish of your choice, in the time honored classical sporting art style. You will be so proud and impressed with your piece!!!!

Bring your own materials or if you are new to art and don’t want to invest a lot of money in materials we will have a good quality basic kit for an additional $17.00. This will provide you with 2 sheets of 16” x 20” 140 lb. watercolor paper-a pointed round #8 & #4 talkon-a set of 4 tubes of professional quality watercolors-mechanical pencil, and a kneaded eraser.

Sir Elton and The Hat

Sir Elton John rockin the Dally’s camo! Mark Gay Photo

ONE week in and we have our first entry for the Hat on the Road 2013 contest, appropriate;y from our mate Mark Gay in North West Arkansas.

Mark, you might recall, instigated the whole crazy affair last year with a series of photos of his Dally’s logo hat around the country. I received this image this week of the Hat in front of Sir Elton John  at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

The rules are simple, as you travel this summer take along one of our Dally’s Logo Hats and take a photo, then email it to journal@theozarkflyfisher.com.  The theme is “our Fly Fishing Life” so fishing, fish tying, travel, the things we do.

We are also throwing up an Instagram hashtag #TheHatRules given the numbers of Journal addicts who are Instagrammers, so you can quickly get your images to us. Our Instagram is @dallysozarkflyfisher

Once again we will be offering up a guide trip on the White River or Norfork for 2 people as first prize

A Gorgeous Evening On The White

Another Photographer is emerging in the ranks _ One beautiful evening on the White River captured by Gabe Levin.