subject: White River Trout Fishing - The Main Difference Between Fishing In The South Vs. The West [print this page] Is there a difference between fishing the western rivers versus the white waters of Arkansas? There is a very big difference. As you read on, you will discover the challenge and enjoyment of Arkansas trout fishing. You will experience a whole new level of trout that you never knew existed. If you get the chance, this is the kind of fishing that you don't want to miss.
First let's talk about the western lakes, rivers and streams. The western part of the USA has the greatest abundance of trout. Long ago the trout favored the western region for its plentiful calm, cool streams. The migration happened over many generations, but the result is an overcrowding of trout. Now if you have read other publications from me, you might remember that trout overcrowding stunts the growth of a trout. They only grow as big as their environment allows. Too many trout and the result is a lot of small fish on the end of your hook.
Let's now take a look at Arkansas. The land there is spacious, migration of trout went away from the area and the trout that stayed grew large. These trout that made the white waters their home grew to sizes not seen in the west. In these parts, it is common to find a 9 inch trout on your line and not uncommon to hear of a 20 inch or larger trout being reeled in on someone's fishing line.
If you are looking for a challenge, then this is the place to go. These fish are big and aggressive. They are not for the "faint of heart". When you hook one of these trout, you are in for fight. The bigger the trout, the smarter they seem to be. It takes time to grow to this size. The more elusive trout are the ones that live long enough to grow to these enormous sizes. They are not easy to catch and that is where the challenge comes in. If you can hook a big one, you will have something to boast about for the rest of the year and possibly for the rest of your life. Take a camera along to capture all the memories.
