> DonO, what wityh the show going on, you won't get a whole hell-of-a-lot of > time to fish, but waders is all you'll really need.
I have been attending the sow bug for the past 5 years, maybe six, but there are many different thoughts about which river is best. Here is my slant on it. because I chose to stay on the White at the Wild Cat Resort, I tend to fish it more if the generators are not running. If they are, normally by noon the flow is back to normal on the Norfolk. It is really not that far or long of a drive to fish there. They both are outstanding fisheries. Never have I fished and seen so many Browns logged up in a pool. (was drifting in Tony's drift boat) in the White. They were not taking anything that day because of the shad pieces having gone through the generators. But I have had days where I caught respectable Brown, cutts and Bows, all three in one hours time. Then of course there have been times when I was skunked. I have seldom seen Tony skunked. I have fished the White with Tony, many hours and days. He always out catches everyone. I have caught fish on all kinds of dries and nymphs. The go to fly has always been the Chili Pepper. Where I live in Eastern WA I have one of the best fisheries in the world but always enjoy my trips to AR and the sow bug. It is not all about the fishing down there, it is the people it attracts. Just a lot of like minded friends, gathering together and sharing our mutual addiction. Tyin/lyin/fishin/eatin. The water temp is way too cold all year long to wet wade. Either you must have waders, preferably chest and shoes to handle very slick, large round rocks. I rely a lot on my wading staff. Boats are available from the Resort. Many of us have fished the 7 miles from the resort up to the dam and though am not a guide, consider myself fairly knowledgeable of this stretch of water. It is excellent trout fishing. If both rivers are not fishable due to water level there is always Crooked Creek for warm water fishing. One of my favorite spots using dries and 3 wt small rod. From very small Longears to some very respectful Small mouths, gills, pop eyes and some I can not name. I will fish all the waters in the area. If possible I might suggest going early and staying a day or so late. I always arrive on Sat before, leave Sunday or Monday after. This gives me more time to fish. Denny http://www.conranch.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
