Our last day found us about 35 miles south of Mountain Home, fishing for trout at the Sylamore Creek Access. We forewent Crooked Creek and Smallmouth Bass for more trout. 30 December 2008, we fished Sylamore Creek with guide Jamie Rouse when the White River was blown out. I had never nymphed before Sylamore Creek, and it was a learning experience. I did catch two fish my first try out with Jamie, and so when Cody mentioned he really wanted to fish Sylamore again, I told him I was game. Cody fished Sylamore several times in the past, including the charity event Hooked on a Cure (benefiting St. Jude's Hospital) where Cody was paired with celebrity Flip Pallot. Knowing that it is a trophy area and has produced the many times he has fished there, Cody wanted to give Sylamore a try. Besides, we treat our fish so well, they are dying to jump in to our nets!
We made many passes in the trophy section, but when the water levels receded, we caught logs and rocks and sacrificed our flies to the river god. After not catching fish for an hour and losing flies, we decided we had fished our fill. We trailered the boat and got it ready for the return trip to Texas, tomorrow. We'll have to get the Zoom ready in the morning, but we'll be leaving Denton Ferry RV park and Mountain Home, Arkansas for home. We have had a great week being with friends, fishing for trout, and seeing the Ozark Mountains.
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