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Arkansas White River continues to attract trout fishing enthusiasts. Its cold water is an amazing spot for fishing rainbow and brown trout. The tailwaters from Bull Shoals Dam in the middle of the towns of Lakeview and Bull Shoals, Arkansas are stocked with 9-inch rainbows that do not seem to discriminate bait. The river is truly a rich source of rainbows and all that a fly fisherman has to do is to get through them and look for the perfect fish.

Most large trout hide off the current. They usually take these pockets of water as their sanctuary. Stocked trout fish look for these currents and seem to flourish in the waves. Brown trout however remain your best bet as a trophy fish. They can easily be caught undercover in still and calm waters. You can also put your bet on 20-inch rainbows that ordinarily stay away from the dam.

Searching for the kind of trout you are looking for can both be exciting and fun. You paddle across the water in search for them, except that you are not allowed near the dam where the turbines are turning. When you paddle away from it, rise in water is ordinarily preceded by alert sirens as a warning that water levels may be rising.

Most experts will tell you that you can easily catch big trout in pockets of water as the river expands out. These pockets of water can be found on both banks where you can see tree stumps, up until the end of the trail. Near the right side of the river or towards its southern part, you can as well find some gently flowing flats. Along these areas, big trout can be found.

A two-pound brownie will prove to be a fight. Along with your natural strength, throwing a muddler minnow near these stumps will give you added power to strip it back. You will notice that there are grasses hanging over the flats and when released, the trout will be there looming larger than life.

Also, you are advised not to try a black PT. Some natives have already tried this but without success. The best way to do this is perhaps to go to the hare's ear. Casting rods, on the other hand, will prove to be a difficult task. You may have to cast them a couple of times until the nymph can get through the overhanging grass.

Catching your prized trophy requires persistence. Always watch out for the best indicator before you make your strike. You must understand that a successful battle with your rod is half the challenge.

These spots in the White River are quite a rich source of trout. But finding and catching your prize will prove to be a difficult task, unless you have the required persistence and an eye for where you can best get your trout.

Resorts abound along the White River. Some fly fishermen stay in these resorts while taking their time in their hunt for trout. One of the best resorts in the area is White River Inn. It provides everything fly fishermen need. It is located a couple of miles downstream from the dam.

JAMES FIELD is a trout fishing expert. For information on white river trout fishing, visit http://www.troutfishingheadquarters.com/.

Top 10 Tips on Beating Depression From a Psychotherapist

Depression is a condition that we see increasingly often in our hypnotherapy practice here in the UK. Here are my top 10 tips for dealing with this debilitating state:

1. Run Things According to the Clock – Set your alarm clock to awaken you at a reasonable time each morning and make sure you get out of bed within 5 minutes of it going off, even if you feel you have no real reason to do so. Eat at three specified times during the day, whether hungry or not, and make sure you eat a reasonable amount of good, healthy food – no matter how small the portion. No need to go overboard on portion size, however: the key word is reasonable here.
2. Give Yourself a Positive Statement – Have a positive statement ready to repeat 10 times on awakening. Regardless of whether you believe it or not, repeat this positive statement, or affirmation, just as soon as you wake up. ‘I am alive, happy and free’ or ‘Every positive thing I seek is now seeking me’, are good examples of positive statements or affirmations. The key here is to stick at it. It took you a while to buy into the doldrums; it will take a bit of persistence to pull yourself out.
3. Take Care of Personal Hygiene First – Take a shower or a bath first thing in the morning and be sure to brush your teeth and comb your hair. Depression is a form of self-disrespect and the simple act of freshening up and looking after yourself increases your self-respect. If you need help to bathe, ask for it – that help is available. Oh, and when you look in the mirror, be sure to smile, whether or not you feel like it The simple act of doing this on a regular basis works wonders!
4. Change into Fresh Clothing – Don’t hang around the house in the same clothing you slept in. Leave your pyjamas or sweats in the bedroom (or in the washing machine) and put on something that you wouldn’t mind being seen in if you were outside. The way we dress influences and affects the way we feel.
5. Leave the Home – Regardless of whether you feel you have any real reason to do so, make sure you go outside – even if it’s only to walk around the block or down the street and back. If you haven’t been out for a while, begin with a brief walk and then go just that little bit farther next time. Stop by a shop or shopping area and pick up something – a newspaper or magazine, some milk or bread. If it’s a supermarket, make sure you choose the check-out with a real life cashier, don’t go through the self-scanning aisle. You need human contact.
6. Make Human Contact – Whether it’s simply saying hello to a shop assistant or cashier, or calling a friend or relative, make sure no day goes by without talking with someone. Watching TV or sending an email doesn’t count – you need to actually speak with another person. Make sure you do this each day. And don’t be afraid to put a smile in your voice – it really does change the way you – and others – feel.
7. Focus on the Positive – You already know what’s missing in your life and focusing on this has failed to help you. Now is the time to focus on what’s there, on what’s positive. Everyone has positives; it’s simply a question of identifying them. An easy way to begin the process is to close your eyes and focus on everything within a six foot (2 metre) radius. Start with yourself: ‘My face and hair is clean’ etc and work outwards: ‘The day is bright’ or ‘I can hear the birds singing’. You get the idea.
8. Make a ‘To Do’ List – Write down everything that needs to be done today. Pace yourself and systematically work through it, ticking each one as it is achieved. Give yourself rewards as you progress – a cup of tea or decaffeinated coffee can be earned instead of just taken for granted.
9. Give Yourself a Hug – Sound silly? Well, maybe it is, but go ahead and do it anyway. No-one needs to see you. Do it now. Give yourself a good hug and really allow yourself to feel it! Send yourself some loving, experience your own warmth. You deserve it and you’ll be really glad you did it!
10. Celebrate your Progress – Recognise that any progress and any achievement, no matter how small, is a true accomplishment. If you took care of your appearance, took a walk outside, talked to someone, etc then give yourself a pat on the back. You’re moving forward, so celebrate!

Peter Field is a leading British hypno-psychotherapist with practices in London and Birmingham, England. He is author of numerous articles on psychotherapy and hypnosis, a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and Fellow of the Royal Society of Health. For more interesting articles and information visit his website: Peter Field Hypnotherapy

About the Author

Peter Field is one of the leading hypno-psychotherapists working in the UK today. Author of numerous articles on psychotherapy and hypnosis, he is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and Fellow of the Royal Society of Health. Peter holds clinics in London and in Birmingham, England.

I'm thinking about joining field hockey in middle school. i need tips, what gear i need, and how do you play?

I'm thinking about joining field hockey when i start middle school this year. I have a couple quesitons:
1. What gear do I need? (I'm playing offense or defense, not goalie)
2. How do you play?
3. Is it fun?
4. Is it rough?
5. Do you have any tips for me?

1. stick, colored mouth guard, cleats, shin guards, goggles (usually)
2. basicly like soccer only with a stick. you get the ball upfield into the other teams goal.
3. yes
4. not at middle school level.
5. practice stick handling.

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