Monthly Archives: July 2009
Davy, April and some BC weather at Bull Shoals
The weather really couldn’t have been worse but the Welsh and British Columbians know a bit about rain, and Davy Wotton and April Vokey endured some rather unseasonal July rains to whack some rainbow at the Bull Shoals Dam. Received a quick report from Davy last night with a couple of cool pics, man they [...]
STOP PRESS LOW WATER DELAYED AUGUST 17
THE US Army Corp of Engineers has told The Journal that the habitat work on Bull Shoals will not go ahead until at least August 17 and depending on rainfall may not go ahead this year at all. Corp Planning and Environmental and Regulatory Division project manager for the Little Rock District Laura Cameron said [...]
Early Opening for Low Water
WE have had plenty of calls and questions over the details over the coming low water and finally yesterday afternoon the Corp gave us some answers We are still planning on opening early from 7am every morning from August 17 if the habitat work and the concurrent low water goes ahead, so you can pick up [...]
On The Reel ???
FOR all the forests of instructional technique, and”mile” of digitage footage to aid every possible fly fishing problem there has been precious little on what to actually do once the fly gets eaten. There is a of a variety of techniques from every day trout strikes, strip strikes for streamers, and even the Borger strip strike. So [...]
Press Release TFOs New Mini Magnum/Mini-Mag Kits and Bug Launcher Fly rods
July 7, 2009 _ Who inspired you to pick up a fly rod? Chances are it was a parent, your “favorite” uncle or a close friend that helped you throw your first tailing loop with great pride. You probably landed your first fish on a hand me down rod with a missing guide and a [...]
Deary Day Brown Trout
Our mate Dennis Gammon, from across the border sent us this email and picture after another successful trip South. You might recall Dennis showing us his hot streamer the Leg Spreader a few issues back _ wouldn’t have been surprised if it was on his tippet, but he didn’t share fly information. Steve, As you [...]
FISHING REPORT _ 7-23-09
SOME lower flows on the White River are appearing this morning as we put together the Journal for this week. Bull Shoals Dam is now only 6′ above power pool and 8 days before scheduled low water on the White. We are expecting the low water fishing to be spectacular. Norfork is only 4′ above [...]
There Is Nothing Like New Boat To Put a Grin on Your Face
JUST as I was wrapping up this week’s edition of the Journal, in popped an email from our own Jim Mengle, now based in Florida. It was short and to the point, but check out the grin in that pic. Have got settled in at the house in Florida and bought this 20 ft flats [...]
North Face Is Here!
COME in and check out our new lineup of North Face apparel and outerwear, some exciting and cool new additional to the Mountain River Fly Shop range. We have some slick summerweight gear and are starting to build up our fall/winter range. North Face’s arrival now means we are the only dealer for North [...]
