Bread Fly Gets a Bruiser....

Decided to try another variation of a Bread Fly we made several years ago.  Last time we used the inner core of polypropylene rope.  This time, we used a dubbing loop to wrap White Marabou and Mallard Cul De Canard feathers on to a Size 2 Baitholder Hook. 


 Went to Bethany Lakes and chummed with Saltine Crackers, then cast the Bread Fly to the area.  Had several takes but no hook ups, then finally got a solid hookup on a Bruiser Catfish that went 22" in size.  Not bad, seemed fatter than most, too!


Unfortunately, Turtles and Ducks made it tough to keep the are chummed.  Switched to fishing with Bread for bait because it would sink before they could get to it.  Caught Bluegill and little Catfish; no more Bruisers!

Click-on 2012's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!

Liking Pictures from Our Readers!

Here is one we like... 16.5" Bass caught by Tightline using a Yellow BH Wooly Bugger at Bethany.  Made the COAF Leader Board and the One Fishing Fly Challenge!  For more info/pictures, see the link below.

Click-on 2012's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!

Cheez-ITs Worked This Round!

Could not pass up a chance for another round at the Bruisers at Bethany.  Went with a simple Telescoping Fiberglass Rod, braided line, and a hair rig.  Baited up with Cheez-ITs, chummed with Saltines and Cheez-ITs, and then caught a few Catfish including two Bruisers!  One Bruiser went 25.5" and the other went 25".  Even better, liked how the Telescoping Fiberglass Rod could handled (muscle) them to shore!  Posted both on the COAF Fishing Leader Board since they easily made the 15" minimum to submit.

Click-on 2012's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!

Caught Several Fish with a White Damsel Fly Variant!

Caught several fish at Bethany using a White Damsel Fly Variant.  Brought the Three Weight Fly Rod that we picked up from Cabelas last year.  Was happy to hook and land three Bluegill/Sunfish and three Bass.

Even happier that the Three Weight handled an 8" Bluegill/Shellcracker(?) Hybrid, a skinny 15" Bass, and an 18.5" Bass.  All three made the minimum for the COAF Fishing Leader Board!  Moreover, the 18.5" Bass takes second in the One Fishing Fly Challenge!  Soon to be bumped by others we hope!

18.5" Bass on a White Damsel Fly Variant!

Only Two Bass This Round But Both Made the Leader Board!

dFished Bethany this evening.  Only caught two Bass this round but both made the COAF Leader Board and the One Fishing Fly Challenge!  One went 16" in size; other went 18" in size!  Both went for the Brown Damsel Fly Variant.  Did make a change to the fly.  Used a saltwater hook in size 2; same hook we use for Clousers.  And then, added some Brown/Orange Crystal Chenille.

Caught Several Bruisers Today at Bethany!

Had a great time fishing Bethany today!  Caught ten Bass.  One Bass went 19", another went 17", and another one went 15"!  Also, caught one that went 14"; remainder measured just under/over 12" in size.

All were caught on a Brown Damsel Fly Variant that has a weighted keel.  Keel allowed the hook to ride bend up and simulated a little crawdad.  Most were caught on a slow retrieve as the fly moved across their beds!

Good Stuff, finally able to post pictures of Bass on the COAF Fishing Leader Board and the One Fishing Fly Challenge!

Two Bruisers on Bread at Glendover.

Windy day but managed to freeline some Bread at Glendover Park.  Had several strikes and misses and two solid hooksets!  One Catfish went about 17"; other went 20"+.  No ruler but easily makes the 15" minimum of the COAF Leader Board for this year! Fun stuff....

Click-on 2012's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!

Happy New Year for 2012!

Happy New Year!  The Field Team wishes all the best in 2012 for our Readers and would like to thank them for visiting our weblog and partner websites.  We appreciate the support and look forward to another year of fishing!

This past year we caught our share of fish.  Most were small and scrappy but a few we consider Bruisers.  As we bring in the New Year, we closed out the 2011 COAF Fishing Leader Board and the One Fishing Fly Challenge. And, we started the 2012 COAF Fishing Leader Board and extended the One Fishing Fly Challenge in to 2012.

Check them out when you get a chance, and feel free to join un in 2012.  Guidelines are simple and since there are no prizes other than bragging rights, everyone gets a chance to be on the Leader Board!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team


PS:  Here are links to the 2009, 2010, and 2011 COAF Leader Boards for reference.

• 2009 COAF Leader Board
• 2010 COAF Leader Board
• 2011 COAF Leader Board

Temps are Hot, Summer Pattern is Here... No Worries Readers' are Still Catching Them!

100+ degree temperatures has reaffirmed the Summer Pattern is here for now.  Fish early morning and late evening, hold off during the heat of the day.  If you do venture out in the heat, sunscreen and lots of water are critical!

On that note, fish are still being caught!  Here is one submitted by one Reader of a ~17" Bass caught this morning at Bethany. We have since posted it on the COAF 2011 - Fishing Leader Board.  Check it and other fish submitted to the Board when you get a chance!

No Worries Readers' are Still Catching Them!

Click-on 2011's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!