Chase some white bass during their annual run (if we get our timing right) on Spring Creek. This trip is designed for a canoe or kayak and is being led by Don Puckett.
Your safety is paramount, so make sure that you ask questions before the outing if you are undertaking an activity for the first time. It is your responsiblity to ensure that you have the right gear and are physically prepared to safely participate in the outing.
Don suggests the following safety considerations:
- The water, and the weather, could be cold so layer and bring an extra set of clothes.
- If you are comfortable in waders and kayaking, this is a good time to wear them. Fish with a partner.
- If you take a swim this time of year, it could be deadly. A partner may be able to help you out.
- Wear your PFD. It can’t help you if you are in the water and it is still in the watercraft.
We will meet at Edgewater Park at 0700. There is a $5.00 parking fee. Go to Spring Creek PDF with Maps
Bring your own lunch so you can stay on the river.
Watercraft - canoe, kayak, or small motorboat.
4 to 6 wt with sink tip line, or even a full sinking line, for best results early in the trip. Once you get up into the creek itself a floating line is fine, because the water is much shallower.
a tapered leader, with a 6-10 lb tippet. There is a lot of debris in this creek, and you’ll hang up often. A larger tippet might get some of your flies back.
waders and wading boots
PFD
warm clothing
Everybody has their favorite white bass flies; clousers, deceivers, simple shiners, Cypert’s minnow, etc. all work well.
$5.00 for parking.
Don Puckett
If you are a TFF member Sign up here. If you would like to be a guest, and guests are always welcome, contact Don.