We just called it “The Branch” but years later I learned that it did have a name – Barnes Branch. I suppose looking at it now, maybe the little stream behind our house really did not deserve a name, but in my youth, it was a prime source of entertainment for an adventurous little boy.

The source of the branch was a spring somewhere in the mountain north of my little home town. It ran almost due south with only one sharp turn at the southeast corner of our property, to the east for a couple hundred yards, then south again until it ran into a confluence with another branch which ended up spilling into Point Remove Creek and eventually the Arkansas River.

More fishermen are using superlines every day, but there are still myths and rumors floating around, so anglers wonder what are the real advantages of spooling up with one of these "super" lines. There are more than a just a couple of lines to choose from, and many tackle considerations when switching from standard nylon monofilament, so let's get started with the definition of superline, then different types and material of these lines, knots and tackle, and end with a few tips.

The fishing on the White has been greatly improved during the past week. With fluctuating levels, the key to success has been to fish rising water. This requires that you carefully study the variances in flow and position your self to be on the water when the water rises on a particular stretch of water and fish the rise.