McKinney Trout Derby... Fun, Fun, Fun. Field Team Lands Two Limits!

Made it to the McKinney Trout Derby this morning.  Lotta fishermen, lotta Trout, lotta limits taken... and trophies to award!  Field Team's T-Bone and Fshng84 managed to limit out early.  Each taking a limit using Rainbow Glitter Powerbait.   Even better - Fshng84 ties for the 3rd Smallest Trout in the Adult Category... measuring a whopping 7-5/8"!

Annual Mckinney Trout Derby Scheduled For Saturday, 25 February!

Annual Mckinney Trout Derby is scheduled for Saturday, 25 February!  Get the kids together and gather up the fishing gear, then head out for the Derby.  4000+ Rainbow Trout are planned for release in Towne Lake.  For more info, check out McKinney Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department's press release!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team

Trout Derby at Towne Lake... But, It's Grimaldi's Pizza Instead of Trout for Lunch Today!

Checked out one of the two Trout Derbies held in Collin County today. Went to Towne Lake in McKinney to try for a limit of Trout. A lot of people fishing, a lot of fish to be caught,... a lot of fun!

Unfortunately, was not one of the ones catching them. Had caught two on a Gold Superduper before the Derby started, then caught one right at the start of the Derby on a Gold Superduper, and then nothing on lures.

Switched to Powerbait... things started slow and then picked up with many missed hooksets. Trout were biting on Powerbait but was having a hard time hook them!

A lot of folks limited out.... Had to stop fishing early due to other commitments. That said, Trout action should be good these next few days! For now, it's Grimaldi's Pizza instead of Trout for lunch today.

PS: Make sure you have a Fishing License.... Game Wardens are out and about!

Only One Trout This Trip.... It's Grimaldi's Pizza Instead of Trout for Lunch Today!

More Tinkering With Tenkara....

It's Friday and the weather is starting to turn for the better... that is for tomorrow's Trout Derbies in Frisco and McKinney.  Should be fun for the kids, will have to stop this weekend for a chance at more Trout!

Till then, did more tinkering with Tenkara fishing things - specifically, made a line holder for the Concept Tenkara Rod and then another furled line for the Caddis Tenkara Rod that is in the mail!

Can't wait to try the furled lines, just need to break away from work, honey do's, etc....

More Tinkering With Tenkara....

Break in the Weather, Went with the Backup Plan.... Limited Out At Prosper!

With the break in the weather decided to go with the backup plan and fish for Trout in Prosper's Whitley Place Park.  Been a couple of weeks since it was stocked and with the recent weather, fishing pressure was likely minimal.

Originally was going to hit one of the Trout Derbies in Frisco or McKinney yesterday but... recent snow and ice caused many roads to be closed. Moreover, ponds were iced over! So, the Trout Derbies have been rescheduled for next weekend.

Trout action started out good with three caught in about 20" after arriving.  Then, slowed down when the next front started rolling in.  Did manage to catch two more Trout to make a limit of five!  All were caught using Orange Powerbait.

Went with the Backup Plan.... Limited Out At Prosper!

Two Trout Derbies Postponed.... Moved to 12 February!

The two Trout Derbies planned for Saturday, 5 February in Collin County have been postponed to 12 February due to cold weather!!!!  Should be a lot of fun for the kids and hopefully warmer... for more details checkout the links below:

• McKinney Annual Trout Derby at Towne Lake
• Frisco "Trick a Trout" Derby at the Commons

Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

Directions to Whitley Place Park...

Here are directions to Whitley Place Park in Prosper for Readers interested in fishing for Rainbow Trout.  May be a chance to get a little practice in before the Trout Derbies scheduled next weekend in Frisco and McKinney! 

The pond was stocked last weekend, the city of Prosper held a Trout Derby, and fishing pressure has been heavy.... So, the action may be hit or miss.

• From the city of Allen, go North on Custer Road.
• Continue on Custer Road crossing the 121 Tollway, pass through McKinney, and cross 380.
• Continue on Custer Road and enter Prosper, pass a cemetery on the left, and then  turn left on to Wilson Creel Trail.
• Continue on Wilson Creek Trail, drive through a subdivision, and then make a left on to Whitley Place Drive.
• Cross a bridge in the subdivision and then make a right on to Glacier Point Court.

The pond with the pavillion and bridge is the one stocked with Trout.
 
Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

Two Trout Derbies Planned for Saturday, 5 February!

While surfing online noticed that two Trout Derbies are planned for Saturday, 5 February in Collin County.  One is in Frisco and the other is in McKinney!  Should be a lot of fun for the kids... for more details checkout the links below:

• McKinney Annual Trout Derby at Towne Lake
• Frisco "Trick a Trout" Derby at the Commons

Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

Prosper Trout Derby Scheduled for Saturday, 22 January!

Something to think about if you are in the Collin County area.... The town of Prosper is hosting its Second Annual Trout Derby this Saturday.  Sounds like fun for the kids! For more details checkout their News Release!
 

News Release excerpt dated 1/11/2011:
The tournament, designed specifically for kids 14-and-under, starts at 9 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m. Following the derby, adults will be able to fish, though a valid fishing license is required for those 16 years and older.


“There is no charge to enter or to view the action and parking is free. Pre-registration is not required and entrants may simply arrive at the site on the day of the tournament,” he said. Judging will occur during the tournament.

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!