Following
are links to flyfishing reports written by River of Life visitors. Most include invaluable
fly fishing tips and trout tackle selection for the particular month on the North Fork River. I hope
you enjoy reading them as much as I did receiving them.
Please check back often as this page will grow quickly with valuable information!
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| January |
30 Trout in a Mile Jan 15-16,
2000
By Ryan O'Connell |
| Learn how using
the 2 fly system Ryan and Tom catch over 30 trout in their first mile of fly fishing on
the North Fork. |
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14 Year Old Slays North Fork River
Jan 15-17, 2000
By Ryan Hudson
St. Peters, MO |
| Fourteen year old
Ryan Hudson slays the North Fork Trout, catching more than his fair share of rainbows and
browns. putting his dad's effort to shame :>) |
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Night
Fishing for Trout on the North Fork River Jan 22, 2000
By Myron McKee with Tom Schrader |
| Tom Schrader
lands well over 10 trout while night fishing, teaching Myron a few of his techniques for
successful night trout fishing. |
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Mayflies in January Jan 15, 1999
By Eric H.
Mankato, MN |
| Here's Eric's
flyfishing report of a winter adventure catching trout on mayfly dries in January, in 25
degree weather, and loving it! |
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A Dozen January Trout Jan 18, 1999
By Ken M.
St. Louis, MO |
| Read about Ken
catching a dozen trout and the tactics and tackle he used. |
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| February |
February 28-March 4, 2005
by Greg Joseph with Michael B. Nye |
30 Trout, Turkeys, and Fishing Feb 20, 1999
By Ethan W. |
| Ethan's trout
fishing report covers how he and a friend each caught over 30 trout in one days fishing,
and all the great glimpses they caught of wild turkeys, eagles, and more. |
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| March |
March 14-15, 2005
by Doug Catloth |
February 28-March 4, 2005
by Greg Joseph with Michael B. Nye |
A Few Beautiful, Wary and
Wild Rainbows Mar 15-16, 2003
By Rex Michael |
| Rex
provides a very detailed report of conditions, flies used, hatch
information and more from his successful trout fishing trip to the
ROLF |
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Hog Heaven and a Sore Arm
Mar 24-25, 2003
By Rev. Jeff Meyers |
| Jeff
tangles with some big brown trout on the North Fork and tests his
stamina during a "blessed" fishing trip. |
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Next Time I'm Bringing a Net
Mar, 2003
By Brian Toay |
| Brian
and friend Greg drive from Minnesota to enjoy a spring break fishing
trip at the ROLF and have some success. |
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March Madness
Mar 5-19, 2001
By Scott Bradford |
| Brad
visits the North Fork several times though out the month of March to
serve his madness, for excellent trout fishing. It's a great read
filled with trout tips and family memories. |
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The Perfect Weekend
Mar 7-9, 2001
By Dr. Matt Wilkett
Tulsa, OK |
| Dr.
Wilkett has some North Fork action using lots of weight with woolly
buggers and beadhead prince nymphs. |
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North
Fork Solitude Mar 4, 2000
By Dennis Gammon |
| Dennis
catches 18 North Fork Trout, while simultaneously learning to operate
his new pontoon boat in the "school of hard knocks". |
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Lazy
Trout Mar 16-20, 2000
By David Boggs |
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a great informative article by author David Boggs on how he coaxes
the lazy North Fork trout to his flies. Article includes many tips and
tactics specific to North Fork fly fishing success. |
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On
the River With Two Angels Mar 20-21, 2000
By Scott Bradford |
| Scott
has a great time in the Ozarks with his two daughters enjoying the
region, the river, the ROLF, and family. Fishing tips included on how
Scott landed over 20 trout in one day. |
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March Blizzard on the North Fork River Mar 13,
1999
By Mike Butler |
| The Missouri Deaf
Fly Fishermen and Chicago TU come to visit the North Fork and experience an awesome snow
blizzard and document their adventure in this trout fishing report. |
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March Madness on the North Fork Mar 18-21,
1999
By Ken M. |
| On their annual
trip to the North Fork River, Ken and friends still manage to land large rainbows and
brown trout despite the high water conditions. |
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| April |
North Fork in April April, 2005
by Mark Gilliland (Columbia, MO) |
April Fool Apr, 2003
By Jim and Glenda Gibson |
| Jim
and Glenda spend some quality time catching rainbows and browns on the
North Fork. |
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First Time Visitors
Apr 2-3, 2001
By Drew Kelso |
| Drew
and Greg find the North Fork in "Trout Unlimited's 100 Best Trout
Streams in North America" guide and take her for a test drive. |
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Easter is for Family
(and Fishing) Apr 13-15, 2001
By Bob DeVries |
| Bob,
a North Fork Old-Timer, introduces his grandchildren to the North Fork
River. He also gives a few tips for location and flies for North Fork
success. |
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Fishing
Myron's Front Yard Apr 1-2, 2000
By Left Wilson |
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a great technical report from Lefty giving some excellent fly
selection and tactics suggestions for the North Fork River. |
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Fishing on Easter Weekend Apr 3-5, 1998
By Tom and Donna T. |
| Read about Tom
and Donna's flyfishing and floating weekend on the North Fork. They caught almost every
variety of fish the River has to offer! |
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An Afternoon of the North Fork Apr 11, 1998
By Jim A. |
| Read about
Jim's tactics and tackle selections for a successful afternoon landing rainbow and brown
trout on the North Fork River. |
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| May |
| Memorial Weekend May 2006 |
| We had a great time and will be back May 20, 2005 |
North Fork of the White, Trout
for the Soul May 6, 2001
By Jerry W. Pitts |
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Curmudgeon became a believer in the North Fork! Jerry has written an
excellent article describing the beauty of the North Fork, as well as
the hosts at the ROLF. Included is an unsurpassed description of the
river, tactics, and flies he used for success. This is a fabulous
read and professionally written article. A Webmaster favorite! |
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The Christening May 20,
2000
By Tom Ziegler |
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not really a fishing report, it's a great read about the maiden river
voyage of a handcrafted wooden driftboat built by Tom and his dad.
Pictures included. |
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Meramec Basin Chapter - Trout Unlimited May 21-23,
1999
Meeting Report: May 1999
By Bob Patton |
| Learn some
North Fork trout fishing tips from Bob Patton and his last adventure at the ROLF. |
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Trip Report: North Fork of the White River
May 1999
By Spencer E. Turner |
| Read valuable
tips from Spencer's fly fishing report of the Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited's Spring 99
trip and Spencer's 30 years of North Fork experience. |
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| June |
My days on the Northfork were great as always
June 7 - 8, 2005 by Dave Boggs, Lawrence, Kansas |
Summer
Flyfishing Tips and Advice from the Top! Jun-Aug, 2002
By Mark Van Patten, Stream Coordination Biologist, MDC |
| Mark
gives some expert insight into how to catch those "summer
trout" on the North Fork. |
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June and July on the
North Fork Jun-Jul, 2002
By Chuck Tracey |
| Chuck
gives some excellent summer fly-fishing tips for landing North Fork
Trout |
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Flyfishing Report from
the "Flying Fisherman" Jun 14, 2001
By Bill Groesch, Springfield. Illinois |
| Bill and
Curt fly down to the North Fork and enjoy their first fishing trip
there. They are already plotting their return trip to outwit the North
Fork trout. |
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Loves the Tree House and the
Fishing Jun 15, 2001
By Ruth Hess |
| Ruth
returns for another visit to the ROLF and falls in love with the Tree
House, and has a decent day fishing to boot. |
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"Just when I
think I have it figured out..." Jun 22-23, 2001
By Howard Granok |
| Howard has
a great time conquering the North Fork
as he is challenged by the North Fork once again. Includes many fly recommendations. |
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The
Great Gift Jun 2-4, 2000
By Steve K., KC, MO; in honor of Buck. |
| Steve
spends a few days fishing the North Fork instead of his native
Colorado rivers and had a great trip. This is a fantastic report
filled with many helpful North Fork flyfishing tips. |
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The One That Got Away
Jun 7-8, 2000
By Bill Beckert, Tulsa, OK |
| Bill has a
great weekend on the North Fork catching and releasing many trout, and
just misses landing a 18" wild rainbow, that he vows to return
and catch. |
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North
Fork Secret Weapon Jun 16-20, 1999
By Tim Schwent |
| Tim
hits a hatch where he catches 8-9 trout in a fifteen minute span. |
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Fishing the North Fork in "The Good OLE Summer Time"
1999
By David D. |
| David ponders the mysteries
of the North Fork trout. |
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Flyfishing at the River of Life Farm 1998
By Russ |
| This is a short article
written by Russ, a long time trout flyfisherman and
visitor to the North Fork River. Not only is it entertaining, but it also has some
flyfishing tips for catching trout on the North Fork. |
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| July |
There are Some Big
Fish in this River Jul 18-20, 2002
By Steve Kidder |
| Steve
lands a nice 16" brown during a three day outing to the North
Fork. Report includes fly and tackle selection tips and river
locations for summer trout on the North Fork. |
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Camping
and Flyfishing at the ROLF Jul 29, 2002
By Dick |
| Dick
and his friends have a few successful
days flyfishing on the North Fork at the ROLF. |
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First Timer's Feat: Jul 12-13, 1999
By Todd G. |
| Todd, a 13 year
old first time fly fishermen, catches browns and rainbows on his first fly fishing trip. |
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July Trip Report: North Fork of the White River
Jul 17, 1999
By Sam T. |
| Read an excellent
trout fishing report of the successful trip Sam and his brothers had on the North Fork
catching browns and rainbows. Tackle tips included! |
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Missouri's Trout Treasure: A July Fly Fishing Report
Jul 21-22, 1999
By Aric and Carol H. |
| Aric and Carol
have a great time catching browns and rainbows on their first trip to the North Fork of
the White River. Fishing tips included. |
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| August |
Worth the Wait Aug
6-7, 2002
By Doug Catloth |
| Doug
and his friend Eric caught and released around 30 assorted wild
rainbows and browns on Saturday and another 15 or so on Sunday during
a ROLF float trip. |
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Success in High
Water Aug 15-17, 2002
By Howard Granok |
| Howard
and Jim enjoy some successful flyfishing, even though the North Fork
was high and cloudy from rains. Productive locations and flys
included. |
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August,
Moss, and Brown Trout Aug 1, 2000
By Jayson Hickey |
| Jayson
battles brown trout and moss on the North
Fork River, using dry flies. |
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Two
to Three Fish per Riffle Jul 30-Aug 4, 2000
By Jack Hammock, Quincy, IL |
| Jack
teaches his brother Bill a few techniques for flyfishing on the North
Fork River. |
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A North Fork Weekend Fly Fishing Report Aug 5-7,
1999
By Dr. Mark R |
| Mark gives a
great narrative of his guided trip on the North Fork. |
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A North Fork August Trout Report Aug 14-15,
1999
By Mike |
| Mike includes a
list of flies and locations he used for his successful fly fishing trip. |
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Camping and Fly Fishing of the North Fork
Aug 14-15, 1999
By Art H. |
| Art Camps at the
ROLF and lands a few Rainbows by day, and catches shooting stars while his steak is
cooking on the camp fire at night! |
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| September |
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All in all, it was my best day on the river so far
September 26 and 27,
2006
By Major John Toth & Brian Wise |
I recently completed a year tour in Iraq and was looking for a place to relax and enjoy fishing again. I have been to the North Fork several times over the years but never in the fall. It seemed like the best place to kick back and enjoy the fishing I had been dreaming about for a year...
All in all, it was my best day on the river so far. Ended up with seven fish from 7 to 17 inches, a bunch of new skills Brian had taught me, and a host of great memories.. |
Personal Best on a "Tough Day"
September 3-4,
1999
By Mark S. |
| With a phone call
Myron give Mark the undesired news of "Mark, the fishing has been slow. I hope
you’ll catch a fish or two. But...well, the Lord may not bless you with a fish this
weekend." Challenging the odds Mark
travels from Washington D.C. and catches the largest brown trout he ever landed out of 15
trout he landed in a day and a half of fishing. |
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Crackleback Action Sep 5, 1999
By Mark A. |
| Read Mark's
great flyfishing report of his successful trip using Crackleback flies on the North Fork
River. Learn how he lands some great rainbows and browns at Jack's Riffle. |
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| October |
Our most pleasant visit to the North Fork October 25 & 26, 2005
by Gerald Herrin, Springfield, Missouri |
My first trip to the North Fork of the White River and my stay at the River of Life Farm. Octber, 3rd and 4th, 2005
by George Allard |
North Fork in October
with Guide Jeremy McKee Octber, 2004
by Ed McCarthy |
Seven Consecutive Years
Fishing the North Fork Oct 20-26, 2002
By David Almond |
| David
has some success in his seventh consecutive year fishing the North
Fork. Get some tips from a North Fork expert. |
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North Fork Trout Fishing
Trip Oct, 2002
By Steve Pickle |
| Steve
lands his first wild trout on the North Fork and includes some tips
and tactics on his catch. |
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First
Time on the North Fork Oct 15-18, 2000
By John Smith |
| John
and his nephew Will experience the beauty of North Fork and the
hospitality of the ROLF for the first time, and land a few trout while
they're at it. |
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Optimism
and Humility Oct 28-29, 2000
By Jim Umem |
| Jim
and his friend rediscover the challenges of the North Fork and catch a
few nice trout, hitting some great action at the Falls. |
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A Quiet Relaxing Weekend Oct 1-3, 1999
By Dr. Rob H. |
| Rob, and his
wife Jeannie, have a very relaxing weekend trout fishing, hiking, and touring the North
Fork River and the Missouri Ozarks. While Rob lands more than his share of trout, Jeannie,
his novice partner, manages to land her first trout. |
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A Great Evening Hatch Oct 26, 1999
By David A. |
| David gives
some tips in his trout report on how he landed a few North Fork trout. |
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Fishing at Cave Riffle Oct, 1997
By Mike Kruse |
| Mike describes
the location and tactics used to hook many a brown and rainbow trout in a days fishing at
the River of Life Farm. |
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| November |
Feisty
Bows Nov 4, 2000
By Paul |
| Paul
gets off to a slow start, but ends up having a great day on the North
Fork. |
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November Flyfishing Report for Trout Fishing
Nov, 1999
By Ryan Walker |
| Get some great
fly tips from Ryan, a part-time guide at the ROLF. |
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Little Luck Nov 6, 1999
By Danny H. |
| Danny
catches a nice trout on a slow day. |
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A Visitor's Weekend Report Nov 8-9, 1998
By Jeff and Jeanne G. |
| Read a letter from a couple
of happy visitors, includes many Fly recommendations and helpful North Fork tips. |
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| December |
| December 2006 at River of Life Farm, by Glen Sims. |
December Flyfishing Report for Trout Fishing
Dec, 1999
By Ryan Walker |
| More great fly
tips from Ryan, a part-time guide at the ROLF. |
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A December Report Dec, 1998
By Jim |
| Learn the tactics
and flies that Jim used to catch some December trout. |
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