Early Trout
Don Schnable
March 23, 2014
Bull Shoals - Freshwater Fishing Report
Subject: Trout Fishing from GASTONS on the White By DON SCHNABLE
The preferred rod and reel set up includes a 6'-6'6" light action rod with 4-6 pound test line.
On lower water conditions, spoon fishing has been the "go to" for most guides and fishermen. The most popular has been the 1/6th oz. Red and gold Thomas Buoyant spoon. The 2nd most popular spoon has been the red/gold little cleo. Reports on the gold or silver Vibrax blue fox has been few and far between. The few fishermen that have reported on the blue fox #2 has been "it's catching trout very well!"
Jig fishing for trout has also picked up. 1/16th and 1/8th oz black or brown jigs.
The "stand-by's" consist of the florescent yellow powerbait original or garlic scent, white eagle claw eggs, 3" pink berkley powerbait trout worms, and pink gulp worms.
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Please note that a trophy trout released can be replicated if you have the dimensions and pictures of the fish so that one day someone else can experience a great trophy trout as well.
It is rewarding to see the bait fisherman, fly fisherman, guides, operators and the public working together in the best interest of the White River and it's Trophy Trout fishing program. Just proves what a bit of teamwork will do.
Good luck with your fishing and take a buddy along to make memories for a lifetime.
Target Species:
Trout
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