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January |
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30 Trout in a Mile
Jan 15-16, 2000
By Ryan O'Connell |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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30 Trout, Turkeys, and Fishing
Feb 20, 1999
By Ethan W. |
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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 |
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March 14-15, 2005
by Doug Catloth
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February 28-March 4, 2005
by Greg Joseph with Michael B. Nye |
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A Few Beautiful, Wary and Wild Rainbows
Mar 15-16, 2003
By Rex Michael |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Read 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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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) |
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April Fool
Apr, 2003
By Jim and Glenda Gibson |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Here's 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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Memorial Weekend May 2006 |
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We had a great time and will be back
May 20, 2005
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North Fork of the White, Trout for the Soul
May 6, 2001
By Jerry W. Pitts |
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A 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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While 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Summer Flyfishing Tips and Advice from the Top!
Jun-Aug, 2002
By Mark Van Patten, Stream Coordination
Biologist, MDC |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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David ponders the mysteries of the
North Fork trout. |
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Flyfishing at the River of Life Farm
1998
By Russ |
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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 |
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There are Some Big Fish in this River
Jul 18-20, 2002
By Steve Kidder |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Worth the Wait
Aug 6-7, 2002
By Doug Catloth |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
All in all, it was my best day on the river so
far
September 26 and 27, 2006
By Major John Toth & Brian Wise |
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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.. |
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Personal Best on a "Tough Day"
September 3-4, 1999
By Mark S. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Our most pleasant visit to the North Fork
October 25 & 26, 2005
by Gerald Herrin, Springfield, Missouri |
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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 |
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North Fork in October with Guide Jeremy McKee
Octber, 2004
by Ed McCarthy |
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Seven Consecutive Years Fishing the North Fork
Oct 20-26, 2002
By David Almond |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Feisty Bows
Nov 4, 2000
By Paul |
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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 |
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Get some great fly tips from Ryan, a part-time guide
at the ROLF. |
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A Little Luck
Nov 6, 1999
By Danny H. |
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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. |
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Read a letter from a couple of happy visitors,
includes many Fly recommendations and helpful
North Fork tips. |
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December |
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December 2006 at River of Life Farm, by Glen
Sims. |
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December Flyfishing Report for Trout Fishing Dec, 1999
By Ryan Walker |
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More great fly tips from Ryan, a part-time guide at
the ROLF. |
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A December Report
Dec, 1998
By Jim |
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Learn the tactics and flies that Jim used to catch
some December trout. |
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