Arkansas Fishing Report: North Fork River

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Date	03-Mar-10
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Conditions : Norfork Tailwater: Zachary Hoyt at Just Fishing Guides said periods of no generation has allowed for some wade fishing. Nymphing, swinging soft hackles and stripping small streamers are all producing fish. Fly selection includes: zebra midges (gray, black), beadhead simple sow (sizes 14-16), humpback scuds (gray, sizes 12-16), partridge/peacock (sizes 14-18) and sparrows (gray, sizes 8-12).

Jim Brentlinger at Linger's Guide Service and Fishing Lodge ( 870-499-5185 870-499-5185) said generation is up and down by the day, which does not help fishing. A few shad are coming through Norfork Dam, but its relatively insignificant. Zig Jigs have been steadily producing as well as Rapalas with a single, barbless hook in the Catch-and-Release zone.

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About: - Tailwaters of Lake Norfork Dam, the North Fork meanders for a mere 5-miles before joining the White River. Expert anglers and inexperienced fishermen alike enjoy exciting, year-round fishing adventures on this perfect cool water trout stream. Cool waters from the Norfork Dam flow into this picturesque five-mile long mountain river creating a perfect world-class trout stream. The North Fork River remains at 47 to 58 degrees during all seasons providing an ideal year-round habitat for Rainbow, Cutthroat, German Brown and Brook. (map and more on the North Fork River)			Rainbow Cutthroat German Brown Brook

Misc Info: - North Fork River, from 100 yards below Norfork Dam to White River: Open to fishing with rod or pole only. Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole and must attend it at all times. A trout permit is required. Chains or other objects capable of destroying aquatic vegetation may not be dragged.