Fantastic day to be out on the water! Had a blast sharing the day with my buddy David. If you don't follow David on Instagram (fishdikk) make sure you do, he ties some amazing flies.
We spent the day laughing and sharing stories as we kayaked and waded our way on the Illinois river, not hunting for that trophy fish but trying to break the fly code. (the only thing we broke was a fly rod)
Fishing was difficult and the water was slow and low. The runs and holes we fished looked amazing, with lots of downed timber in the river. The fish just weren't having it. Like I always say the adventure is the hunt and we certainly put in the work and at the end of the day we did manage to hook a few.
About our drop point on this episode:
Riverside Hideaway is located near Fayetteville, Arkansas
60 acres for your enjoyment with a gated entrance, you won’t see anyone else during your whole stay! Camp right next to the Illinois River under giant oaks, ash trees, and sycamores with a waterfall behind you and the river in front. Or move up the hill and enjoy the 10 mile view while watching the sunset. Seriously, it’s the best view west of Fayetteville.
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Flies | Bugs | Streamers
Size 6 / Rainy’s Beadhead Crayfish Bugger
Size 6 / Coffey’s Sparkle Minnow Sculpin
Size 2 / Galloup's Peanut Envy - White-Gray
Size 6 / Chernobyl Ant - Green Yellow
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