The river less traveled

BY BUDDY GOUGH

WOOLUM — Sweet tranquility stretched before the canoe as far as the eye could see around a distant bend. - Thursday, July 3, 2008

NORTHWEST TERRITORY : Warmer tailwaters produce stringers of walleye

BUDDY GOUGH

Trout fishermen casting into the tailwaters along the White River have been making surprise catches ever since the dams’ spillway gates were opened this spring. - Thursday, July 3, 2008

‘Lord of the Flies’ has been influential in sport’s growth

BY RAY SASSER THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS

DALLAS — Bernard Victor “Lefty” Kreh is a small man who casts a long shadow. Ask him what he does for a living and he’ll probably says he’s an outdoor writer, but he’s really more of a teacher. His insatiable desire to acquire and pass along knowledge has done more to popularize fly-fishing in America than any other factor. - Thursday, July 3, 2008

Yoga center’s mistake nearly wipes out trout

BY ERIC SHARP DETROIT FREE PRESS

VANDERBILT, Mich. — The smell of rotting fish could take the bark off trees. And to biologists Andrew Nuhfer and Tim Cwalinski, the sight of dozens of brown trout measuring 16-20 inches was infuriating and disheartening. - Thursday, July 3, 2008

Science center offers Junior Naturalist camp

Ozark Natural Science Center near Huntsville will offer its Junior Naturalist camp Wednesday-July 12 for ages 10-11. - Thursday, July 3, 2008

Fishing report

Northwest & North-Central Arkansas BEAVER Southtown Sporting Goods said the water is stained and about 8 feet above normal level. Bream are good on crickets. Crappie are fair in 15-20 feet of water on jigs. Bass are good on jigs and deep-diving crank baits. White bass are good in the midlake area. - Thursday, July 3, 2008

West-Central Arkansas

ATKINS Lucky Landing said the water is clearing and at normal level. Bream are good in deep water on crickets and worms. Catfish are excellent on crickets and large minnows. - Thursday, July 3, 2008