May 11th-16th, 2025
with hosts Josh Trammell and Ben Woodard
Join us on the White River in Arkansas for some of the finest trout fishing on the planet! Great time for caddis on dries, nymphing galore and streamers of course. Held at the famous White River Trout Club... Right on the banks of the river. Truly a great trout trip!
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"We look forward to sharing this amazing River, amazing lodge, and amazing experience with our clients. The White River is a special place!"- Josh Trammell
You need to get yourself to the Lodge on the 1st day of the trip. Dinner is at 7 p.m. so as long as you arrive by then (you don't want to miss it).
We will then fish with guides from Woodard Fly Fishing for the following 4 days out of custom boats that are used on the White River.
Departure is after breakfast on the last day of the trip.
Woodard Fly Fishing is an outfitter on the White, Norfolk, Little Red River & Kings River there in Arkansas. They are a group of professional guides dedicated to building great anglers & hunting trophy fish on a fly rod. Ben Woodard has set us up with some beautiful accommodations through The White River Trout Club as well as catered meals done by local chef Nathan Buck.
Included in the trip:
* 5 nights lodging
* 4 days guided fishing
* all meals and equipment/flies as needed
Not Included:
* Fishing license
* Daily tips for guides
* Alcoholic beverages after the 1st night
* Transportation to and from the lodge
*Be sure to download the full trip information packet which can be found on the registration page.
Closest airports are Springfield-Branson National Airport(SGF) and Boone County Regional Airport(HRO). SGF has all major airlines but if flying through American Airlines flying into HRO is the best option. Both airports have rental car services available and you will be responsible for getting yourself to the Lodge.The White River is one of America’s largest....and most famous Trout tailwaters. With around 100 miles of trout fishing and an average width of 200 feet, the White River has plenty of room for big fish. This river boasts substantial numbers of brown trout in the 20+ inch range and fish breaking the upper 20 to 30 inch mark are not uncommon. It starts at Bull Shoals Dam, where the draw from the bottom of the lake comes out at cool 49-55 degrees year round making this fishery one of the healthiest fisheries in the United States. It is truly a true year round fishery, where you will experience the best guides, superior fishing, and an amazing time.
This year's trip will be in May, as you see, and is a great time for dry fly fishing, especially caddisflies. The river features some amazing hatches of caddis and the fish love to eat them on top. Nymphing of course can also be good and expected and streamer fishing is most always good on the White. We are very excited about the time frame that we have selected for the 2025 trip!
Guests can expect a full eight hour day of fishing between the hours of 6:30am – 5pm. For the first day all guides will use the same ramp & every day after Ben will tell his guides to be independent in their decisions on launching to benefit each guest’s fishing goals. We eat lunch as a group if together and independently if our boats are stretched out over the river system. Their boats have motors so there is no need for shuttles. All fly fishing equipment is provided along with water, drinks, snacks, etc.
The White River Club is a fly fishing lodge, located just 8 miles below Bull Shoals Dam, in Flippin, Arkansas. Described by many as "The Only Choice" when heading to the White River, the club
It features 13 riverfront cabins. 23 units. 37 private bedrooms. Full amenities include a full service bar, a 2500 square foot pavilion to relax and enjoy the views (and tell fish stories), private boat dock and ramp, billiards, shuffleboard and more.
White River Trout Club has redefined the typical NW Arkansas trout fishing experience with fresh upscale accommodations! Located right on the banks of the White in Flippin, AR, the property features 13 riverfront cabins, 23 units and 37 private bedrooms. With a variety of configurations, each cabin is complete with comfortable queen-size beds, flatscreen TVs with DirecTV and complimentary WiFi.
One of our favorite spots on the property is the pavilion! This 2500 sqft. riverside oasis is custom designed to fully enjoy the beauty of the riverside landscape; from the angle of the building that points directly downstream toward the bluff, to the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking The White River, our pavilion is the heart of the club. Complete with multiple TV’s, a billiards and shuffleboard tables, cornhole, card table, darts, floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and lounge-space.
The entire property boasts some amazing views and is a spectacular place for our group!
Most rooms feature a Queen-sized bed, Full kitchen with oven/stove, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and sink. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Flat screen Television with Direct TV. Porch sitting area that satisfies the views of the Ozarks for everyone!
Meals & Snacks / Drinks:
Ben has a great relationship with Cotter, AR local Nathan Buck. He has won multiple BBQ awards, has some serious culinary training, and has done in house cooking for guests for years. The menu will be arranged a week ahead of time with dietary restrictions taken into account. The groups receive a very famous breakfast burrito in the morning, sandwich lunch on the river by our guides, and a big dinner back at the lodge. A few bottles of liquor are provided on the first night with a few cases of beer.
Your Hosts on this trip will be Josh Trammell and Ben Woodard:
Josh Trammell
Josh was born and raised in Northeast Ohio and caught the fishing bug early in life as he watched a neighbor fly fishing their backyard pond. At the age of 10 he started exploring all things fishing that Ohio had to offer. From there he has gone on to chase steelhead and warmwater species across the southern shores of Lake Erie and beyond, always looking for that next opportunity.
Josh has also spent his last seven summers guiding in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska for Naknek River Camp, where he also enjoys pursuing fish on two handed rods in his downtime. While not on the water, Josh can often be found hovered over a vice somewhere whipping up all sorts of fishy flies. Josh enjoys sharing his passion with others and hopes they can catch the bug as bad as he’s got it!
Ben Woodard
Benjamin Woodard is a full time Guide on the White, Norfork, Kings, and Little Red River. He has guided in the Ozarks and Ouachitas since 2015. His family Lineage runs deep in Arkansas dating to the 18th century outside of Harrison. Ben is at home on the Ozark waterways where he spends every waking moment hunting fish. In past, Owner of a Fly Rod Company, Film Producer, and Fly Fishing Retail Manager, Guiding on multiple rivers for multiple species, He’s got the experience to put you on fish no matter the condition.
Ben started Woodard Fly Fishing in 2019 upon moving full time to Cotter from the Kings River, changing his former named Southern Fly Outfitters. He has built his business on developing anglers, relationships, putting people on big fish, and creating experiences that will last a lifetime.
He Guides or has Guided on the White River System, Little Red River, Kings River, Ouachita River, Caddo River, Little Missouri River, the Big Hole River in MT, and the Beaverhead River in MT. Ben is board member for his local Trout Unlimited, a Certified Casting Instructor, a Fly Rod Designer, Fly Designer, Professional Sandwich Artist, Retired Bartender, and scared of the ocean.
Ben and his staff will be our official hosts in Arkansas and provide the guides for the trip, as well as arranging the lodging and the food.
White River- Arkansas
"May Madness"
with hosts Josh Trammell and Ben Woodard
May 11th- 16th, 2025
Trip Includes: 5 nights lodging, 4 days fishing, all meals including "welcome dinner and cocktails" on Monday night arrival and breakfast on departure Saturday morning, most if not all flies and fly fishing gear.
Not Included: Alcoholic beverages, Arkansas Fishing License, travel to and from The White River Club and daily gratiuties for guides
Price Per Angler: $3395.00
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