June 13th – 18th, 2027
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 Rileys Outfitter River Villa….goo food, great folks… Right on the banks of the river. Truly a great trout trip!
Register Now“We look forward to sharing this amazing River, amazing lodging, and amazing experience with our clients. The White River is a special place!”
Josh Trammell
You need to get yourself to the River Villa 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 Rileys Outfitter 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 tail-waters. 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 upcoming 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.
Rileys Outfitter has fly fishing lodging, located just miles below Bull Shoals Dam, in Flippin, Arkansas. Described by many as “The Only Choice” when heading to the White River.
The River Villa is absolutely one of the nicest, most comfortable family cabins on the White River. The River house has a compartmentalized floor plan that allows children to enjoy a lower den area, while others can be social in the “open” kitchen – living room – bar area!
The River Villa is capable of sleeping 6 guests in separate beds or 4 couples.
The living room with an enormous picture window facing the White River, a wrap around “Love Sack” couch, and chair. The living room and outside patio/porch have Smart TVs with streaming access, as well as full WiFi access throughout the entire home. A beautiful log framed chairs & dining table that seats 4 guests. The kitchen is equipped with stand alone coffee bar, modern appliances, a microwave, dishwasher, toaster, pots/pans & cooking utensils. Upstairs there are two separate bedrooms, each with queen log framed beds. They each share a full bathroom across the hall.
The entire property boasts some amazing views and is a spectacular place for our group!
Downstairs is a basement area where there are two separate bedrooms with queen beds & private full bathrooms with walk-in showers in each bedroom. This home is furnished with all bed, bath & kitchen linens. Outback there is a large covered porch equipped with everything you need to enjoy your view of the white river. Feel free to take advantage of the grill and fire pit. If you feel like going down to the river, take the staircase that takes you right down to the lower bank.
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 villa. A few bottles of liquor are provided on the first night with a few cases of beer.
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 in 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 guiding and hosting for Mad River Outfitters, 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!
Follow Josh: @jtrammell_72
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 the 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 name to 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.
Follow Ben: @woodardflyfishing
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 in 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 guiding and hosting for Mad River Outfitters, 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!
Follow Josh: @jtrammell_72
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 the 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 name to 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.
Follow Ben: @woodardflyfishing
White River- Arkansas
with hosts Josh Trammell and Ben Woodard
June 13th – 18th, 2027
Trip Includes: 5 nights lodging, 4 days fishing, all meals including “welcome dinner and cocktails” on Sunday night arrival and breakfast on departure Friday morning, most if not all flies and fly fishing gear.
Not Included: Alcoholic beverages, Arkansas Fishing License, travel to and from Riley’s Estates and daily gratuities for guides
Price Per Angler: $3495.00