“In Ernest Hemingway’s ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ protagonist Santiago does battle with a huge 18’ marlin in the middle of Florida’s Gulf Stream; in Herman Melville’s 'Moby Dick’, Capt. Ahab fights a great white whale to his own death. Today in Arkansas, real-life character, Jamie Rouse, has been stalking trophy trout, walleye and hybrid bass for more than twenty years.”
Tall Trees.
Where will the weekend take you? Outdoors, I hope! Hope you have a great one!
Fishing with friends today! Got it done with Orvis glass 5 wt and a big foam hopper.Wow what a freaking fun rod.
reach for it.
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Had a great day with the O'Dea brothers!
Father’s Day is next Sunday! A JRFFA gift certificate makes the perfect gift and is now available online!
Www.jamierouse.net
Good times with fayettechillco! Awesome video!We spent a full day on the Little Red River with fly fisherman and river captain, Jamie Rouse. Matt Milner, Jamie’s first mate, was on board as well. A day on the river is not just about catching fish. It’s about the experience, the memories that are made, and lessons that the river teaches you.
“The Pasture” was graciously provided by Elephant Revival: elephantrevival.com/
Check out the rest of there tunes here: itunes.apple.com/us/artist/elephant-revival/id291021331Shot using:
Canon 5d mkii
Canon 35mm f/1.4L
Canon 14mm f/2.8L
Gini Rig Advance 17 Shoulder Rig
SMALLIE SMACKDOWN
Last week Paul, Eddie, and I decided to do a sneak attack on a creek we will call “Red Goat”. The Predator drift boat went along for the adventure. We found a place to slide it down a trail, shoved off, and the float was official. The big unknown was whether or not there would be any fish. We instantly knew the answer. One small mouth after another started to come to the boat . When things couldn’t get anymore crazy, we started wacking really strong solid rainbows. The show stoppers were the stud smallies. This was one of those days that was incredibly special and reminds me of why I do what I do.
A beautiful day on the Little Red with another nice rainbow.
Water Flow: Medium High
Visibility: 36 inches
Water Temp at Midday: 55
Water Conditions: Stained
Tip: After this last rain event, the lake has jumped 2 ½ feet and counting. Generation has remained very fishable with a good window for fishing daily. I would imagine they are not generating around the clock yet due to flooding in the lower White.
For full Little Red River Report by Capt. Rouse, go here:
Big bows are coming to the net on the Little Red.
Coming back from the Nashville marathon with Kati. Lots of thunderstorms , flash flooding and tornadoes last night! We were surrounded by twisters. At this point 16 dead with more missing. It’s time to help a neighbor.
Water Flow: Medium High
Visibility: 40 inches
Water Temp at Midday: 55
Water Condition: Stained
Tip: Generators are back on line. Flood gates are off. We are getting daily generation, but they are shutting down at night. There is a good window the following morning. This should continue until lake level drops to 462.
For full Little Red River Report by Capt. Rouse, go here:
Great Day for White Bass
Took Nate for a half day, and we smoked ‘em!
Water flow: Medium
Visibility: 56 inches
Water Temp at Midday: 48
Water Condition: Stained
Tip: Try using black in stained water.
For full Little Red River Report by Capt. Rouse, go here:
Drifting on the Little Red.
Beautiful day on the Little Red.
Dam.
One of the stills in our upcoming video short. Stay tuned!
Water flow: Medium
Visibility: 56 inches
Water Temp at Midday: 48
Water condition: clear
Tip: When lake level drops to 462, they will decrease or close the flood gates.
For full Little Red River Report by Capt. Rouse, go here:
m.orvis.com/fishing_report.aspx?locationid=5920
Little Red Sunset