You're fishing the White River, but there's no hatch...Now what?
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Top White River guide Chad Johnson is back for part two — and this time it's all about bugs. He breaks down the three major hatches on the White River, what's actually changing about them year over year, and the simple seasonal framework that tells you exactly what to tie on from January through fall.
More importantly, he reveals what to do on those in-between days when there's no obvious hatch — and why adjusting your depth six inches might be the only fix you need.
If you've ever stood on the White River wondering why the fish won't eat your fly when you can literally watch them rising, this episode has your answer.
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0:00 – The Three Major Hatches on the White River
5:00 – The Caddis Hatch
9:00 – The Sulfur Hatch
14:00 – The Dorito Rule: Why Fishing a Hatch Is a Completely Different Game
17:00 – Summer Fishing: Why You Flip from Fishing Bottom-Up to Top-Down
19:00 – What to Throw When There's No Hatch On (Browns vs. Rainbows)
26:00 – How to Read Fish Behavior When They Won't Eat Your Fly
30:00 – The Five Flies You Need to Fish the White River All Year
33:00 – Dave Whitlock's Lesson
What is The Ozark Podcast?
In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker.
Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett, and our producer is Daniel Matthews
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