DRAFTSTUD
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I got the chance to run up to Lake Merrisach, which is where the White River and the Arkansas River converge with the Mississippi River to attend a gathering of Catfish fanatics. We had great get togethers around campfires and also had a Sketti Supper with all kind of good stuff to drink. I took a couple of quart jars made by Junior Johnson everyone just had to taste! (Moonshine) LOL.
The first morning we ran 10 miles on the White River to the MS to fish. The current was pretty fast and they were expecting a 13' rise later on.......I think once you got anchored you could have Skied behind the stopped boat. Barge traffic was not a problem as the Tugs going upstream didn't move fast enough to wash us down and the traffic coming down had to just maintain to keep themselves moving on by. I was glad of that, they can really mess with ya some times. The MS only gave up a couple of fish for my buddy Wes and I, others who knew what holes to fish did better of course.
We fished Sunday at the Dam and Hydro Plant on the Arkansas River. We fished with Skipjack and some regular herring on 9/0 hooks with 12 oz. weights to get it down and hold it. We came back with 16 real nice cats. I hope to make a trip back up there before it gets too hot. I took Pictures, but I can only get one to upload. Here it are! John
The first morning we ran 10 miles on the White River to the MS to fish. The current was pretty fast and they were expecting a 13' rise later on.......I think once you got anchored you could have Skied behind the stopped boat. Barge traffic was not a problem as the Tugs going upstream didn't move fast enough to wash us down and the traffic coming down had to just maintain to keep themselves moving on by. I was glad of that, they can really mess with ya some times. The MS only gave up a couple of fish for my buddy Wes and I, others who knew what holes to fish did better of course.
We fished Sunday at the Dam and Hydro Plant on the Arkansas River. We fished with Skipjack and some regular herring on 9/0 hooks with 12 oz. weights to get it down and hold it. We came back with 16 real nice cats. I hope to make a trip back up there before it gets too hot. I took Pictures, but I can only get one to upload. Here it are! John