Fort Smith

[harris]

I'm moving from Alabama to Fort Smith, AR next week. From what I've seen on the map there's plenty of lakes around there. Some of the people I've spoken with mentioned Tenn Killer a lot. What type of lake is it? Is is a deep clear lake or a shallow muddy lake?

The Ft. Smith park looked nice with a ramp on the Arkansas River. How is the fishing there and how is the river to run?

If anyone is from the area could the recommend any bass clubs?

I drove by the Ranger dealership, so I was glad to see that (I've got a 188VX).

Thanks for any feedback.

[adchunts]

IM sent.

We have a bunch of good places to fish around here (both in Arkansas and Oklahoma). Tenkiller is a good lake if you don't mind dodging lake lice and drunk wakeboarders. Eufaula is better during the summer because you can get out of the main lake and avoid a lot of traffic. Lots of smaller lakes around that are overlooked. I sent you my cell number. Give me a call when you get in town and we'll get together...

[harris]

Thanks for the kind words. I'll give you a call when I get settled in.

[cmclairday2]

Be careful with Aaron, he'll try to hug you when he first meets you..

[Dando]

When running the AR river, the only thing you need to remember is: There's lots less boat parts in the water the faster you go....thus reducing the posibility of hitting stuff.

[JStew]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by SkeeterDD22 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">When running the AR river, the only thing you need to remember is: There's lots less boat parts in the water the faster you go....thus reducing the posibility of hitting stuff. </td></tr></table>

My philosophy exactly! Also blows off a lot of the scum line.....

[wildkat7]

here's my philosophy on fishing the river........DON'T!

[Real Deal Tungsten]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by wildkat7 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">here's my philosophy on fishing the river........DON'T! </td></tr></table>

Sam I'll actually have to agree with you on that one

[Real Deal Tungsten]

Harris, if u go to Dardenelle be sure to not stay long......you see what that nuke plant has done to Danny...........

[Dando]

Scum is getting pretty bad out there on the river.
I'll be glad when they get a stopper put in that dabm oil well so we can have our skimmer boats back.

[wildkat7]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Skeeterman1 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

Sam I'll actually have to agree with you on that one</td></tr></table>

You trying to say agreeing with me is a bad thing or something....

[harris]

From what I've heard during my trip up there it doesn't sound like many people fish the Arkansas River. I did notice on the Ranger dealership's website in Ft. Smith there are Tuesday night tournaments out of Fort Smith Park.

From what I saw of the river it reminds me of sections of Neely Henry down here. I'm looking forward to moving out there, looks to be lots of good fishing in the area.

[cmclairday2]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by harris &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">From what I've heard during my trip up there it doesn't sound like many people fish the Arkansas River. I did notice on the Ranger dealership's website in Ft. Smith there are Tuesday night tournaments out of Fort Smith Park.

From what I saw of the river it reminds me of sections of Neely Henry down here. I'm looking forward to moving out there, looks to be lots of good fishing in the area.</td></tr></table>
On the contrary, the river gets hammered. Lots of pressure during the year.

[wildkat7]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by cmclairday2 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
On the contrary, the river gets hammered. Lots of pressure during the year.</td></tr></table>

Yep...it sure does...people love their catfish...

[harris]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by cmclairday2 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
On the contrary, the river gets hammered. Lots of pressure during the year.</td></tr></table>

I found that statement odd as well because as soon as the person told me that I saw a bass boat go by. Also, since the Ranger dealer in town has a tournament schedule posted for the river I figured somebody got to be fishing out there.

[wildkat7]

lots and lots and lots of people love fishing the river....I for one, am not one of them....but to each their own. Give me a bath water clear lake over any muddy river/river system any day....

[adchunts]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by cmclairday2 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Be careful with Aaron, he'll try to hug you when he first meets you.. </td></tr></table>

Pay no attention to Mark...he's just jealous...

[Eyra1]

The river runs the entire width of the state from west(Fort Smith) to east/southeast(Dumas area). Probably every pool on the river has some kind of weeknight tournament and most weekends some club or charity or organization is holding a tournament on the Arkansas River.
This is the same Arkansas River where Rick Clunn set the BASS Classic record back in the 80s...but due to pressure, it also is not the same. "River Rats" have had to learn to adapt. College Bass Championships have been held here recently on the River system.
Just be careful....stay in the channel and remember, if you head out of a channel to go fish a rock jetty or shoreline feature, best to idle and watch depth as there can be submerged rock jetties as well.

[BigSteve1967]

if you get a chance there is a small lake south of you in Waldron called Lake Hinkle its small but well worth the trip

[fisharkansas]

Welcome to the area.