Fly Fishing Tips from the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing | iFishNews Fishing Podcast 34

Number 15 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in parallel to the current Winter Trout Stocking Season in our area.

This week it’s tips 56 through 61!

Tip 56: The Difference between a Good Fisherman and a Great One? A BB
Tip 57: Knockout with the Bolo Punch
Tip 58: Seeing the Light
Tip 59: The Thin, Clear Line
Tip 60: Live With It
Tip 61: Feeling Skitterish

Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 62 – 69.
Tip 62: Negatives and Positives
Tip 63: When in Doubt (Set the Hook)
Tip 64: No Clear Indication
Tip 65: First Impressions
Tip 66: Ready, Set, Go
Tip 67: Dress for Success
Tip 68: Watch That Line
Tip 69: When Shorter is Better

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Which Technique Works Best?

Had some fun this past weekend fishing for Texas Rainbow Trout at Pottsboro Lake in Pottsboro, TX. Brought the @GoFish Cam to get some underwater video; able to capture some of the action. But, was sidetracked on a quest… Which technique works best for trout?

We tried the “Cranky, No Yanky” technique that calls for keeping a tight line and reeling faster when the trout strikes. This one worked the best; no need to use the rod to set the hook, just reel faster.

And, we tried the “Rip Thy Lips” technique… this was not the preferred method for limiting out. This technique calls for setting the hook immediately and with a strong pull of the rod at any indication of a strike.

Was a fun time; windy conditions… but we limited out. Do check out the video; added underwater footage of the trout moving about at the end of the video.

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Two Plus One Tips for this Stocking Season

No fishing today, but made time to post two fishing tips that may of interest for those fishing the Texas Rainbow Trout Winter Stocking this season, and then we added one more that applies more to the warmer fishing season.

First tip is on the Adjusta Bubble we like using for our Bubble Fly Rigs. Issue we have is when trying to thread the fishing line through the rubber stop, the line tends to curve and as a result it hangs up on the rubber. Easy fix… “spin it”! Spin the Adjusta Bubble as you thread the fishing line.

Second tip is modifying the PowerBait Rig we mention in our article – “PowerBait Fishing Rigs for Rainbow Trout”. Specifically, Trout Fishing Rig #2 that is similar to a Carolina Rig. We skip the slip swivel and use 30lbs Dacron backing tied on to the fishing line with a slip bobber knot and some Superglue.

The Plus One tip is reposting the “Making My Senkos Last Longer with Superglue” video to explain why we have Superglue in our fishing vest.

Hope these are helpful this season! And do check back for more videos as we fish the Texas Rainbow Trout Winter Stocking season.

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Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | What Worked This Round - Power Worms Crankie, No Yankie!

Made the run to Pottsboro Lake in Grayson County Saturday morning for some Texas Rainbow Trout fishing. Recently stocked with trout, the Team brought fly fishing gear, ultralight spinning gear, and a GoFish Cam to fish the pond.

The morning started out with lots of surface activity similar to the trout feeding on a “bug hatch” at our local pond in Allen – Bethany Lakes. In short order, had strikes on the fly using the Generic Black Dry Fly Midge fished with a slow retrieve

Our fishing buddy was getting strikes on PowerBait but once he found the pattern – a Power Worm fished with a slow retrieve or a stop and go retrieve, he was able to limit out in short order.

Yours truly soon switched to a Power Worm but kept losing the trout when I would set the hook with the rod… I was yanking the worm out of the trout’s mouth.

Luckily, after several more misses, I started to hook-up consistently when I kept reeling or cranking the reel to set the hook. The lesson learned today was “crankie, no yankie” when fishing a Power Worm on a slow and/or stop and go retrieve.

A review of the GoFish Cam confirmed the trout wanted movement, else tended to ignore the bait/lure. Also, it showed trout can inhale and quickly spit out a lure without getting hooked.

Do check out the video and the underwater footage of Saturday morning’s trout fishing action at Pottsboro Lake in Pottsboro, Texas!

Fly Fishing Tips from the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing | iFishNews Fishing Podcast 33

Number 14 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in parallel to the current Winter Trout Stocking Season in our area.

This week it’s tips 50 through 55!

Tip 50: Finding Your Mark
Tip 51: The Swing
Tip 52: Doing the Continental
Tip 53: Weighty Matters, Part 1
Tip 54: Weighty Matters, Part 2
Tip 55: Weighty Matters, Part 3

Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 56 – 61.
Tip 56: The Difference between a Good Fisherman and a Great One? A BB
Tip 57: Knockout with the Bolo Punch
Tip 58: Seeing the Light
Tip 59: The Thin, Clear Line
Tip 60: Live With It
Tip 61: Feeling Skitterish

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

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Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Catch and Cook This Round!

More Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing for yours truly. Made a quick trip to the local pond for more trout. Only three this round that went for the Generic Black Dry Fly Midge. Missed others but no worries… able to try the Easy Baked Trout Recipe again but this time added Jalapenos! TASTY!

Where To Go Fishing This Weekend in the DFW Area? | Posted December 15, 2020

Some thoughts on where to go fishing this weekend. Last time we posted we mentioned enjoying the Striped Bass fishing at Denison Dam. This round we suggest for those in the DFW areas… But, this weekend with the weather looking good, we have trout to be caught either in Texas ponds or the Blue River in OK or the Guadalupe River south in New Braunfels as well as fishing area lakes for maybe crappie and/or catfish.

For reference, links to the videos mentioned in this video for reference:
Rowlett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyhaVVqN5g0
Waterloo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQlk8Q0XqU
Pottsboro https://youtu.be/QXzMrSJs_64
Denison Dam OK https://youtu.be/AzoLMklWiDs
Blue River OK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLQLipttpO4
Blue River OK search https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blue+river+fishing+oklahoma&sp=EgIIBA%253D%253D
Guadalupe River, New Braunfels search https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=guadalupe+river+trout+fishing&sp=EgIIBA%253D%253D

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Found a Pattern, Limited Out

After several quick trips in the late afternoon/evening fishing for Texas Rainbow Trout that were stocked at Bethany Lakes last Wednesday, finally limited out on a cold Saturday morning.

Trout were actively feeding on something. Even chased but turned away from lures we casted. Trout were picky with one caught on a Rubber Legged Near Deere fished motionless under a Bubble Fly Rig, and then another caught on a Griffith’s Gnat using the same rig.

As luck had it, my reel broke… the bail spring. Switched to other rods before settling on the fly rod, fishing the Near Deere with a “twitchy twitch” retrieve. For some reason, the trout wanted movement!

After limiting out, did some catch and release to see if the pattern held. By mid-morning, they wanted the Generic Black Midge Dry Fly in size 16… fished dry as well as wet and changing from a no retrieve to a short pull retrieve.

Later, stopped by in the evening… no lure, no fishing flies, trout were wanting corn. LOL!

Did see others doing well with PowerBait and Mouse Tails throughout the day. Rule of Thumb… be ready to change baits, lures, fishing flies, the retrieve, and/or the rig you are using.

Easy Rainbow Trout Recipe | Baked Trout Anyone?

Here is an easy rainbow trout recipe where we cook yesterday’s limit of trout in the oven. Raining today, so no pan fry over wood in an iron skillet this time. Recipe calls for: Garlic Powder, Season Salt, and Cilantro.

Sprinkle Garlic Powder and Season Salt inside and out, then place cilantro leaves in the body cavity. next, cook for 18-20 minutes in the over at 450 degrees… or until flesh is flaky.

Tasty!

Dinner is served!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Bethany Lakes Updates

Impromptu livestream to recap today’s trip to Bethany Lakes for some Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing. Finally able to catch a trout or two! That is, limited out after a cold morning start and adjustments to the pattern. Will get a follow-up video of the action soon as able!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Finding the Pattern... Bubble Fly Rig Anyone?

Impromptu livestream to recap a quick trip to Bethany Lakes for some Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing – specifically, where we attempt to find the pattern using spincasting gear and ultralight spinning gear. Short on time but did manage to catch one using the Bubble Fly Rig but promptly dropped it back into the water. Check it out as we explain what we did to find the “pattern”!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | GoFish Cam Scouting at Bethany Lakes

Having fun GoFish Cam scouting for trout during the Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing stocking season. This round we checked out Bethany Lakes yesterday. Overall, bite was slow but did get strikes on the Super Duper at dusk. Still need to work on the rigging for the GoFish Cam to get better action shots, but was able to see a fish – I think it was a Bass, and then noted lots of “buggy-ness”. Looks like the green led light attracts things!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Live at Bethany Lakes!

Impromptu livestream checking out the fishing action at Bethany Lakes. Fun stuff for some Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing. Bite was slow but did see some catching a trout or two. Learned they stocked around 9AM on the West side of the pond. Hope to stop by again later today for a chance at catching one on the GoFish Camera. All for now!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Q&A Livestream

Impromptu livestream to answer questions… Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing. Getting questions on Bethany Lakes and fishing for trout. Bethany is scheduled for its stocking tomorrow – Wednesday – 12/9/20. Should be a fun time trying to catch a fish or two!

Fly Fishing Tips from the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing | iFishNews Fishing Podcast 32

Number 12 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in parallel to the current Winter Trout Stocking Season in our area.

This week starts Part Two of the book “Presentation: 61 Tips to Help You Place and Drift Your Flies So Trout Want to Eat Them!”

The numbering continues consecutively from Part 1 with tips 46 through 49 discussed this week! See video at https://youtu.be/sHmHQUoMBvI

Tip 46: Dead Drift
Tip 47: High Stick Nymphing
Tip 48: The Whole Nine Feet
Tip 49: Mending Your Ways

Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 50 – 55.
Tip 50: Finding Your Mark
Tip 51: The Swing
Tip 52: Doing the Continental
Tip 53: Weighty Matters, Part 1
Tip 54: Weighty Matters, Part 2
Tip 55: Weighty Matters, Part 3

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Paluxy Heritage Park

Went fishing for Rainbow Trout that were stocked earlier this week in Glen Rose at Paluxy Heritage Park. Although only one trout and missed several others, was able to make it fun day trip checking out a place we never been to before… even had a tasty Margarita and Tex-Mex food at a local restaurant!

Bite was slow, tried various lures and bait before finding a pattern. Trout were biting on Salmon Eggs and Power Bait with more nibbles on the Power Bait over the Salmon Eggs.

Also, it looked a slow retrieve seemed to work better for some fishermen working a Carolina-Rigged bait setup.

Liking the area and also heard several rivers in the area has some great summer fun activities. May need to stop by next year in the Summer!

Simple Fly Tying Pattern | Pat's Rubber Leg Variant

Been trying to tie the Pat’s Rubber Leg by watching others tie the pattern. So far, has been a rough go. But, did make some adjustments to one variant that has an extended body, and then used a tying method to attach the legs that is easier for yours truly… same method I use to tie legs on a Foam Spider/Grasshopper.

Do check back… plan to “test” it out at a local pond, and then tie more if it produces a fish or two. And then, hopefully… on to the Blue River and/or local stocked trout!

More to come!

Texas Rainbow Trout Pond Fishing Videos | DFW Area

Collated past videos of trout fishing trips in the DFW area – specifically, ponds stocked in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Flower Mound, Dallas, and Rowlett... as well as a few favorites just north of DFW in Grayson County’s Pottsboro and Sherman! Do check out the video.

Denison Dam Fishing | Eight Lessons Learned fishing the OK Wall?

Fished Denison Dam on the Oklahoma side – specifically, the Oklahoma Wall for Striped Bass. Fun time catching them on a beefed up version of the Bubble Fly Rig – a heavy casting float and a clouser style minnow.

Plan was to fish the Texas side with the Switch Rod. Had to adjust to the fish and the pattern. No fly fishing from the OK Wall. Luckily, had a back up bait casting rod and Dave’s Ski Tackle was nearby for picking up a heavy casting float and jigs!

Do checkout the video!

Eight Lessons Learned fishing the OK Wall?
1 Tag your stringer when fishing a tailrace in Oklahoma!
2 Bring a heavy casting float and shad as backup.
3 Keep fishing even after shad is gone, stripers will strike the fishing fly.
4 Fish the current or the bubble line where the fish are lurking.
5 Stop at “Dave’s Ski and Tackle”.
6 Moving lure, fishing fly, or bait was preferred.
7 Stay up to date with fishing regulations.
8 Every cast is a chance to catch a fish.

Fly Fishing Tips from the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing | iFishNews Fishing Podcast 31

Number 11 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in preparation for the upcoming Trout Stocking Season. This week it’s fly fishing tips 41 through 45!

Tip 41: What Spooks Trout
Tip 42: The Hard Splashdown Isn’t Bad
Tip 43: Make the First Cast Count
Tip 44: Time Your Casts
Tip 45: Give Me a Good Drift

Do check it out, and do check back for the next episode for Part Two in the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing – Presentation: 61 Tips to Help You Place and Drift Your Flies So Trout That Trout Want to Eat Them!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!