Awe-inspiring Bull Shoals Journey

Yesterday I returned from a three-day Bull Shoals adventure where I visited some of the fishing guides there, filmed the fall colors, and ducked in at a few of the famed flyfishing resorts between the dam and Cotter.

I also picked up a fine read called Rivers to Run by Larry Dablemont that tells the story of fishing and john-boating along Ozark streams since the 1920s.  I had BalladHunter on the roof of the Pathfinder--a great conversation starter I discovered--and upon meeting Tony at Stetson's Resort the first thing did was recommend Larry's book, since it provides plans for building an authentic wooden johnboat, "like the ones they used to use on the river."  The book is available at Sodie's in Flippin and at most of the resorts.

Many thanks to Phil, Tony, Benitia, Lacey, Bob, and Butch for spending some time informing me of the local scene at Bull Shoals.

Just Home from Lower White River

Update: I have just returned from a five-day trip to the Lower White River, a fascinating adventure that included film shooting at Arkansas Post, the Museum of the White River, Clarendon, DeWitt, Des Arc, and even the Blues Museum in Helena on the Mississippi River.

Many thanks to everyone who helped me out, especially Alex, Janice, Marlon, Raymond, Jim, Daniel, Christina, Ida, and Beth.