The Escape at Tall Pines

07/27/2026

Went out this weekend for the first time in a couple of months. I've been hearing stories and I think they're true. The fish seem to be bigger, stronger, and a lot more aggressive. Kathey and I caught 30 in a few hours on white river zig jigs and cleos and even the 14 inchers thought they were 3 pounds or better. Here's to hitting the water a lot more the rest of this year. 

05/18/2026

Dale Land put it best in his post this morning. Kathey and I just wanted to share what an awesome friends trip looks like at The Escape.
The only bad thing about having an excursion like this is when everybody has to go home. If I would've known they were going to feed me like this, I would've made sure they stayed for a week. Kathey and I can't wait to do this again and want you to know we love all you guys . 
Sorry, I couldn't tag Laura, Carrie, and Kenny 

03/13/2026

I can't believe more people haven't done this by now. Awesome way to keep up with what the river looks like right now. This might be my new favorite TV channel.

Watch the White River LIVE from Calico Rock Arkansas at the historic Calico Rock Trout Dock.This live camera overlooks the beautiful White River in the Arkan...

02/03/2026

We definitely get to see some pretty cool things here, but every once in a while, you walk out your front door and something just takes your breath away.

10/05/2025

Had some excellent guests this past week. I've only got this picture of one of them. Thanks, Seth and Shannon for coming to hang out with Kathey and I for a few days. We caught many fish, but this one was the prettiest one and the only one we got a picture of. 

04/11/2025

Caught two beauties off the boat ramp yesterday. First one, yesterday morning that was 16 to 17 inches and didn't have my phone with me for pictures. The second one yesterday evening about 6:30 was finally the one I've been waiting for for years now. Just a hair over 24 inches.  My friend brought me here for the first time when I was 15 years old and I've been in love with it ever since. He also hooked me up with the White River Zig Jigs that have caught me almost every fish the last 12 years or so out here. I miss you, buddy. This one's for you.