Quick Fly Tying and Catch At the Local Pond.

Checked out TRWD Flyfest. Was a fun time. Lots of video footage of the trout contest.Live stream Is posted except for heat 4. Still working on a high lights video of the contest. More to come. For now here is a quick tie and catch video to kick off the warm water fishing season!

Super Dupers and Bubble Fly Rigs at Bethany Lakes [12-22-2014]

Originally published 12-22-2014.

Bethany Lakes Fishing Report

We received another report from Bethany Lakes from Glenn who noted the bite was mixed. Some fishermen were doing well catching their limit, while others were striking out.

What worked this round:

• Silver Super Dupers worked well today
• Gold Super Dupers were also getting struck
• Sight casting to boils as well as a steady retrieve of the Super Duper helped get strikes
• As the bite slowed, switching to fishing flies helped
• A Bubble Fly Rig also helped in getting the distance needed to reach active fish feeding on the surface

Below is a short video showing one fisherman bringing in a Trout using a Bubble Fly Rig!

Bubble Fly Rigs

For more on how to rig a Bubble Fly Rig, do checkout our article posted at SkyAboveUs - "How to setup Bubble Fly Rigs"

Bethany Lakes Saturday Morning, then Waterloo in the Afternoon [12-21-2014]

Originally posted 2014/12/21

The Team confirmed one of our own graduated with an Engineering Degree from Texas A&M University! Now, it's back to fishing again!

Bethany Lakes in Allen

Reports from the Team indicated the action Saturday morning was steady for some while slow for others. In the Team's case, one Rainbow Trout fell for an Olive Wooley Bugger at Bethany Lakes in Allen. 

Key notes from the morning round were:

• Slow retrieve and/or stop and go retrieve seemed to work
• Casting spoons like Super Dupers in Gold and Silver and Mini-Jigs were getting strikes
• Bubble Fly Rig cast to fish feeding near the surface were getting strikes
• Fish were also taking PowerBait and PowerWorms
• Action was steady initially but tapered off with the exception of the Bubble Fly Rig.
• Action remained steady for the rig (see the section titled Bubble Fly Rig in the article "Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes")

Waterloo Park Pond in Denison

Saturday afternoon the action picked up when the Team headed to Waterloo Park Pond in Denison. The Team limited out using an Olive Near Deere, Copper Super Duper, and a Power Bait. 

Key notes from the afternoon round were:

• Near Deere was getting strikes as it sank slowly on no retrieve
• Super Duper was also getting strikes as it sank slowly or when fished slow
• Fish were also taking PowerBait, PowerWorms, Corn, and Salmon Eggs

PS: The city of Denison posted a sign advertising their upcoming trout derbies. Three are planned; for more details of Denison's trout derbies as well as other trout derbies, check them out in the FAQs section of StockerTroutFishing.com.  It is listed under Trout Derbies.

COAF YouTube Video

Video Clip of Saturday's action is posted below for reference!

Fishing Bait Used

Trout Dough Bait

With Glitter

Bethany and then Oak Point!

Started the day with a trip to Bethany Lakes.  Used the Bait Casting Rod and Senkos.  Managed to catch seven Bass before calling it quits.  Largest measured 17" in length!

Then, for a change of scenery, went to Oak Point Nature Preserve in Plano around 11AM.  Fished with a Fly Rod and used a Lefty Deceiver.  Caught a Bass (slightly smaller than the 17" Bass at Bethany) and two Crappie. 

Like Bethany, had more misses than catches but still had a fun time. Been awhile since we last fished Oak Point.  Just like before, it still has a lot of vegetation along its bank and saw a number of water snakes.  Even got some video of one snake that "sneaked" away.


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Bethany Lakes



Oak Point

Tenkara Fishing Today - Small Pond and Little Creeks!

Fished the small pond at Suncreek Park in Allen, catching only one fish using the Tenkara Rod.  Moved on to a secluded section of Spring Creek in Plano and caught 20+ little fish (Perch and Bluegill), and then closed out the trip fishing a shallow creek in Chislom Park (Plano).  More little fish.  No Bruisers but was good to check out some "other" places that we have not been to in a while.  Also, was good practice working a nymph in a "river" setting.  Hope it works out for Trout later this year.