Arkansas along with many other states has a wonderful stocking program on all species of trout and have had for years. The fish are a resource which provides countless hours of fun and recreation for all ages of people from around the United States. We all know that the stocking system is a "put and take system"......the fisheries put the fish in and the public takes the fish out. However, one of the by products of this system is the lack of big fish to be caught and it gets worse every year. When the average fisherman catches that 5-6-7 pounder they want to eat it or take it home to be mounted. The prudent angler knows about "replicas" and will pay a little more to have the replica made and put the fish back to fight another day. The mount will look much nicer and last much longer than the real fish. Bottom line the fish are taken from the water so quickly that the majority of them never get a chance to grow very much so you have a much more difficult time catching the true trophy. WHAT IF WE DID THIS......make BROWN trout catch and release only for 3 years.....go to a slot limit for 2 years then change it every other year from a catch and release only plan to a slot limit plan. Just think what that would do for the average size of the Brown trout you would catch. We try not to keep the Browns that we catch now but the insistent customer wins out in the end. The Rainbow stocking will take care of everyones limit when they fish as well as the popular shore lunches fixed along the river and they are plenty tasty. I am not saying this is a perfect plan but is a start in the right direction. Let those Brown trout grow and be the magnificent fish they are then you will really have some wonderful days on the White River that memories are made of!!!
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Thank you for visiting my blog. I think one of the most exciting features of Linger's Guide Service is my audio blog. I use my cell phone to upload audio reports while fishing on the White River or turkey hunting with my guest. These are pretty neat reports because you can listen to up-to-date information on river conditions or field reports. Please contact me if you desire to book professional guide service by e-mail or visit my website listed under my Trout Fishing Links.- Linger's Statistics
Clean and Cook 'em!
- Catching trout is only half the fun…..the other half is preparing them for a delicious shore lunch for all to enjoy. The following information is designed to show you step by step how to “clean, fillet and pan fry trout fillets to complete your fishing trip. Please follow along picture by picture….step by step and then see the finished product of your day on the river. If you have questions on any step please email me and I will be glad to try and help you out with the process.
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Arkansas Turkey season comes in the first part of April each year and there is a good population of Turkeys around Norfork Lake.
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- "All you need is your toothbrush," says Jim Brentlinger, guide of one of the best fishing experiences you will enjoy in a lifetime. Great food expertly prepared by "Linger" will be long remembered after you return home. So, thanks for taking the time to "tour" "Linger's Guide Service and Fishing Lodge. Make your next appointment for one of the most complete adventures of White River fishing with all the trimmings.
Good Four Days
- It has been a good four days of fishing.....this brown came yesterday morning and was taken on a 1/8th White River Zig Jig. The area to fish and the technique makes all the difference between catching them and not catching them.
Attack of the Buckeye Boys
- Four days with the Buckeye Boys.
Nature on the White River
- Photographs by David Black David is a professional photographer from Malden, Missouri. He has been photographing since 1970. To visit his work and views about photography go to http://maldenite.typepad.com
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- This is what it's all about, friends, good fishing and a beautiful day on the White River. These folks had a great time for a three day trip on the river.
BIG Catches on the White River
- Great fun and great catches on the White River!
Flood
- This is just a sampling of what is going on here.....the flood today is more than the flood that made the national news 2 weeks ago....not only have we had a flood but they turned on ALL 12 of the flood gates on the Norfork River. Rainbow trout dock floated by my lodge 2 hours ago....Genes trout dock is barely attached to the bank and just about to go!! PLUS they have all 8 generators on at Bull Shoals.....that water is not here yet and the Buffalo River won't crest here until tomorrow!!
Happy Customers
- In Arkansas, leaves normally start to change color at the beginning of October when the temperature starts to drop. The most brilliant colors can be found later in the season, at the beginning of November. As you can see from these photographs, this year's seasonal peak colors are late. Which might "leave" (pun intended) us to see more colors later this month. Come find out! This is an exciting moment on the White River. Early starts in the morning are breathtaking. In between catches, quick thoughts of "reeling in the big one" flash through your mind. "Maybe this cast," you think . . . one never knows. Let Linger's Guide Service be the professional service you have dreamed of . . . happy customers make my day! In this album is a photograph during a recent turkey hunt. Linger's Guide Service is always ready to take you hunting. Be sure and email me for information on hunting guides. Join Jim "Linger" on the White, you won't forget it!
A Day Nick Will Remember!
- Nick caught these really nice trout on his fly rod using scuds.
Bootheel Boys Journey On The White
- It was the worst day of trout fishing I have seen in years....never got above 28 degrees....the wind blew at 30 mph plus and it snowed off an on all day! It didn't dampen the spirits of the BOOTHEEL BOYS however!!
Dallas Stars
- What a great bunch of guys from the Dallas Texas area.....they come twice a year and are some of the nicest guys you will ever meet!
Linger's Photos
- It's hard to tell someone about the great excitement and adventure that one will have on the White River. These photographs are just a glimpse of what you will experience as you cast your line to catch a beautiful rainbow or fighting brown trout.
Pheasants & Bison On The White River
- What started out as a routine guide trip on the White River turned out to be a most enjoyable learning experience for me. Joe Somers of Heartwood Log Homes in Ozark, Missouri was my customer and along with him he brought two more folks with him. Marshall Springer and his son Dillion.
White River Wonders
- Wonder where the best guide service is located and wonder where to have the best time? Let there be no doubt, Linger's Guide Service will show you the best fishing experience of your life. Come on down! Fishing on the White River is fantastic!
Once In A Lifetime
- A hunting trip that changed my life. It was all there. . . family, friends and one of the most exciting moments of deer hunting that I will never forget. These photographs will be some of the most treasured ones that I own. Thanks for visiting my site and HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
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- A great day on the White with some wonderful folks who truly enjoy the outdoors and especially the White River Basin!!
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- Thanks for visiting Linger's blog! These photographs show some of the great times and great catches we experience with Linger's Guide Service. For the best in fishing and best in outdoor excitement, just give me a call and Linger's will roll out the red carpet on the White!
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April 04, 2005
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Welcome to Linger's Guide Service & Fishing Lodge. A Five Star fishing experience! My name is Jim Brentlinger, owner/operator of Linger’s Guide Service & Fishing Lodge in Norfork,Arkansas. Click the underlined live link at the top of this paragraph for more information. Thank you.
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Excellent idea! Keep pushing for the change. Blog looks good and glad to see you're writing articles to support better fishing plans for the rivers. I'm a big fan of catch and release! Your idea could make it even more important.
Posted by: David Black | April 07, 2005 at 05:37 PM