Tube Damsel Fly Worked Well, Then Switched to Bread for Bait

Started out catching fish with a Tube Damsel Fly. Caught two Bass and two Catfish using a Tube Damsel Fly.  One Catfish went about 17.5".

Then, switched to bread for bait and caught a few nice Catfish. Most went 17"-18" with a few small ones mixed in.  Posted videos but did mis-count the number caught using bread... was not nine Catfish, think it was eight. No matter; had a fun time using what we had - a fly rod and freelining bread.

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Cold Front Dropped Temps,... But Bite is Still On!

Stopped by at lunch for a shot at the Trout at Bethany.  Cold front dropped temps but the bite was still on for some.  Trout were taking Orange Powerbait as well as White Marshmallows.  Tried bread and had one strike, else had to call it a trip.  Too cold with the strong wind cutting through layers of clothing.  Decided to come back later.

Returned later in the evening and action was steady.  Caught one using a slip-bobber and bread.  Had several strikes and misses, then the hook broke off.  Switched to freelining bread and caught three more Trout and a Shellcracker.

Then, the bite slowed.  After 15" without a strike, switched to Powerbait (Yellow Glitter Garlic) and caught Trout #5 on the first cast.  Fun stuff, even better because the wind calmed down compared to earlier in the day!

Pattern Changed....

Another round at Bethany this morning.  Things started out well with steady surface action and rising Trout.  Able to sight cast and hook and land two; missed about ten others.  Then, the action stopped.  Met another TFF Member and started working the area near the pier.  Had a lot of interested "looks" at GRHENs, Zebra Midges, GloBugs, and many other fishing flies.  Then, the other TFF Member hooked up with three that took a Micro Jig!

Unfortunately, had to leave them biting.  "Honey Do's" were calling - specifically, Christmas Shopping at the Mall.  However, got a break when we learned the Mall did not open till Noon. So, went back to Bethany to try for three more Trout to make a limit.

Brought Bread this time as the Trout were readily feeding on it earlier.  Tied on a Size 12 Hook and pressed the Bread into a flat shape, then freelined it just off the pier.  Ended up missing a number of strikes but did get three more Trout.

Pattern seemed to have changed.  Less surface activity and more lurking below waiting for food to come by.  Going to play the next week by ear and adjust appropriately.