Vlog: We Tried Winter Fishing for HUGE Trout on the White River in Arkansas

Once home to the world record brown trout, the White River in Arkansas has some huge fish in it. While we didn't catch any enormous fish, we did have a great time fishing it for the first time as a family.
A little known fact is that I actually used to live in Arkansas and had a handful of friends who still lived there. A couple of these friends are Steve and Rebekka Dally, who I’d met through the fishing scene close to 20 years ago. So we headed over to Mountain Home, where we were scheduled to fish a few days with Steve and one of his guides.

[@andrewgio1]

Steve has a heart of gold.

[@Goflyfish]

One of my favorite rivers is the North Fork of the White River. Fun float and great fly fishing. Love that area. Great video.

[@dalecameron2203]

Good video. Enjoy life. Keep fishing. My late father and late brother taught me how to fish

[@cyotesniper]

Watching that little girl catch fish brought back memories of my own. Made my heart soar like a hawk.

[@AprilVokey]

It puts a whole new spin on the day, doesn’t it!? ❤

[@cyotesniper]

@@AprilVokey It sure does! And memories that will last forever too!❤️

[@rogerbird7015]

Great Video! I saw your first installment of this trip, and could not wait for this one. The White River is a tremendous fishery. We have been going there for years, and unfortunately, it has spoiled us! Last year, my wife caught and released a 25 incher. This year, we are going to have our 15 year old nephew with us, so Dry Run Creek is on our bucket list. Thank you again!

[@AprilVokey]

Thanks Roger! SUCH a special fishery! I’m so happy you’re able to experience it. Thank you for watching!

[@PureFlyCastingNZ]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@PeachyFlyFishing]

Nice one April, enjoyed the Vlog style of this video. :)

[@chriscaffee4932]

Nice story well shot and edited.

[@davidmiller2179]

Great video April your daughter is one great kid bliss you guys.

[@jamesyates5191]

I started taking my granddaughter fishing at 3 yo. Where we fished was a lake where they dump 10” catchable rainbow and then 3-5 yo spawners. She learned very early to grab the fly rod securely since the spawners would hammer it. I never cared whether I caught one but to see her smile was priceless.

[@BrianFeesh]

Fun vlog. Thanks April!

[@AprilVokey]

Thanks for watching!

[@t-jh4236]

I am a long time Alaska resident accustomed to large Bows on the Kenai and Russian during the fall. My wife and I are now in Dallas and looking for a fishery where we can hook into large Bows and Browns. I caught a video of you steelheading the Skeena and showed it to my wife. She was inspired by the way you handled the fly rod and thought if you could do it then she would try it. Now I can't keep her off the water. After watching videos on this river it looks like we will be floating the White River. Thanks for the video.

[@AprilVokey]

Love this!! 💕

[@ebifisher]

Thank you for sharing

[@WildLifeOutdoorsPodcast]

Great video! I am hoping to take my kids to Dry Run for the Cicada Hatch!

[@jefflanham1080]

Damn, I’m a Mountain Home transplant (from Sacramento)…..didn’t know that you had Arkansas ties?? Very cool. I watch your steelhead videos when I get homesick!

[@joevanleunen1852]

Great video, April. 40 degrees is not cold 😂

[@AprilVokey]

Thanks Joe! It was colder than 40, but I know! I’m getting soft 😭

[@robertjirava942]

Good for you guys fishing die-hard!!

[@АлексейКук-т3ж]

👍👍👍✌️

[@reecebewley7630]

also the house they stayed in is air bnb and you should rent it

[@AprilVokey]

Absolutely!

[@pawcrawlowens8730]

Lol wrong bait I make bear hair jigs, catch 20 inch and bigger regularly