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Showing posts with label Kroger Park. Show all posts

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Caught Two Bass with the Thief Fishing Fly!

GoPro Mobile Fishing Livestream at a local pond fishing the Thief pattern... one I tied at the Dallas Fly Fishers Fly Tying Class at Cabelas earlier this week!

Caught two Bass... one went almost 20 inches in length, other was not so big. Both were fun to catch on the 2wt Fiberglass CGR Fly Rod!

Bass one was caught in the first 5 minutes of the stream. Second in was caught in the last 5 minutes.

Do check the livestream out!



Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Pond Fly Fishing | Liking the Redington Pursuit Fly Rod and Ross Flystart 2 for Bluegill | 8' - 4wt

Pond fly fishing for Bluegill at the local pond. Started out fishing with the Bait Finesse Systems rod and reel combo, but the pond was too clobbered with greenery. Switched to an eight foot, four weight fly rod and reel setup and managed to catch a fish or two.

Liking the casting ability of the Redington Pursuit Fly Rod, can get some distance with the little eight foot rod. Pairs well with the Ross Flystart2 reel with WF 4wt Floating Line!

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Drainage Canal Fishing | GoFish Cam Underwater Video

Scouting the drainage canal with the @GoFishCam where I went fishing the other day. New there were fish but now have a better idea of what is lurking below.

Did not see the nice bass in the culvert from the other day, but did see one that would have been fun to catch on the micro fly rod. Also, got some footage of the fish lurking in the pond, too.

Did bot catch anything; it was cold but was able to stay out long enough to drain the camera battery down!

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Kroger Park Then Bethany This Round

Fished Kroger Park (officially Bethany Ridge Park) pond and caught a Bass on a Beavertail Grasshopper.  Then, went across the street and fished Bethany Lakes and caught several more Bass, using a Foam Damsel Fly and a Foam Grasshopper.

Had ordered some Foam Cutters to make a variant of the Foam Grasshopper that we tie.  It's a Beavertail Foam Cutter that is used to make a Chernobyl Ant.  Used it to make a Beavertail Grasshopper.

Also, ordered a Damsel Fly Foam Cutter; used it to make a Foam Damsel Fly the mimics the Dragonflies that the Bass were feeding on.  Too bad it only lasted two fish before the tail was torn off!

Liking the Foam Cutters and especially liking the Foam Damsel Fly.... very easy to tie using a minimum of material!

Check out today's video.  Action was slower compared to yesterday but regardless, had a fun time and was able to "test" a promising new fly pattern!



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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Out and About This Round

Decided to try some other places to fish this round.  Started at Russell Creek Park Pond in Plano.  Was hoping to fish for Bluegill in their beds using the Size 12 COAF Damsel Fly. Ended up striking out.

Went on to the pond at Davis Library and struck out again.  Did try for Bass in their beds but no takers.  Also, tried a Bread Fly on several large Koi.  No luck either.

Moved on to Oak Point Park Preserve in Plano; managed one little Bass on the Size 12 COAF Damsel Fly.

Went on to Allen and tried Kroger Park Pond (officially Bethany Ridge Park).  Saw several Bass but no Bluegill; Bass were not interested in being caught!

Then, went across the street to Bethany Lakes and caught several Bass using the COAF Damsel Fly.  Had to call it quits though but...

Made one last stop at the Feeder Creek that flows into the Shadow Lakes series of ponds. Managed a Bass, lost a decent Bass, and then caught several Panfish to include a Longear Sunfish, a Sunfish, and a Bluegill.

Liked the smaller Size 12 COAF Damsel Fly but be prepared for smaller fish overall.



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Sunday, June 02, 2013

Sunday Morning Outing

Fished Kroger Park this round.  Caught panfish using fishing flies.  Went with the Four Weight Fly Rod again. Fun stuff!


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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Out and About This Round

Was out and about this evening, trying for an action shot close up of fish taking a fishing fly.  Was a tough go; managed to catch Bluegill and Bass but had a hard time getting a close up.  No worries,... still ha fun catching them!

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Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Pattern Changed....

Tied a White Damsel Fly Variant and tested it out a Bethany.  Had one Bluegill take it solid, and then had others strike but no hookups.  Switched to a White Grasshopper Variant and had a few more strikes, then called it quits at Bethany.  Went across the street to Bethany Ridge and hooked a few Bluegill and Shellcracker.  Pattern changed; suspect the cool front had something to do with it.  Still had a fun time!




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Sunday, February 03, 2013

Bluegills and Shellcrackers This Round!

Was able to sneak away and fish again this afternoon.  Decided to fish Bethany Ridge (Kroger Park) this round.  Used the 4-WT Flyrod and the Guadalupana and caught Bluegills and Shellcrackers!  Fish were lurking about 30'-40' from shore and were taking the fishing fly lightly. Guessing about 15+ fish caught and released!  Fun stuff!



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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Something Is Still There....

Went back to Kroger Park for another go at the Bruisers that were feeding on bread the other day.  Brought more bread and a Bread Fly that we made using poly fibers from a pillow.

After chumming the area, cast the Bread Fly and a trailer hook baited with bread.  A Bruiser stole the bread, then hit the Bread Fly hard.  Fight lasted only seconds as the line broke soon after. Need to go with a stronger test line next time.

Having lost the Bread Fly, baited a hook with bread and managed a Bullhead and Bluegill just like the other day.  Frustrating to have had one break off; still had a great time though!



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Monday, January 28, 2013

Something is There.

Went to Bethany Ridge this evening.  Was testing out a Senko Fly but soon switched to Bread for bait when we noticed something large feeding on Bread that someone had left for the ducks.

After chumming an area, started seeing some large Catfish splashing the water as they fed on the floating pieces of bread.

Only managed a Bluegill and a Bullhead but was good to know there are some Bruisers lurking in the pond!



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Sunday, January 27, 2013

Out and About Today

Nice day today. Decided to fish Bethany Ridge Park (also called Kroger Park).  Caught little Bluegill using a Guadalupana and then a Zebra Midge.

Then, went across the street to Bethany Lakes.  Caught one Sunfish in the canal; tried the Lower Pond, Main Pond, and Back Pond without a strike.

Finally, went to Davis Library in Plano and caught more Bluegill.  Did see some Bass lurking but were unwilling to strike our fishing fly.  However, one young fisherman caught a Bass using a Wacky-Rigged Plastic Worm!

Fun stuff!



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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Only One This Morning

Checked out the Bethany Lakes this morning.  Slow bite; caught only one little Bass.  Went across the street to Bethany Park (Kroger Park) and struck out.  Did see a decent Bass in the shallows but spooked it.  Still fun despite the slow bite and the cold temps!



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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Fishing for Bluegill... Underwater Camera.

Went fishing for Bluegill at Kroger Park.  Was able to get some underwater video of the action.  Water was cloudy so things are fuzzy, then it got dark.  No matter,... it's still fun!



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Monday, July 09, 2012

Jug Line Fishing

Here is a new HubPages Article courtesy of the COAF Field Team!  It's titled, "Jug Line Fishing".  
Short article about jug line fishing - a fishing method that uses a float, line, and hook(s) and some cases weights. Includes favorite videos that provide details on various ways to construct a jug line! Good luck and good fishing!
Good Luck and Good Fishing!






PS:  Was not able to go Jug Lining today.  Was able to hit Kroger Park this evening.  Caught one Bass on a Deer Hair Popper!



Sunday, July 08, 2012

More Little Bluegill!

More little Bluegill caught using the Tenkara Rod.  Little feeder creek with clear water and very shallow, made for some fun action using an Unweighted Antron Nymph!



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Saturday, July 07, 2012

Bluegills at Kroger Park, Again!

Braved the heat of the day and went fishing for Bluegill at Kroger Park.  Lotta fun catching them.  Did lose several Bass, so it's all Bluegill footage with one nice sized one to end the video clip!




Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Bluegill and a Bass at Kroger Park

Late start today,.... Went to Kroger Park again after tying another Foam Spider Variant.  Caught several Bluegill, then lost the fishing fly to a snag.  Went with a Guadalupana and had zero strikes until a little Bass hit it as it got dark.  No Bruisers but still beats working!





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Monday, June 25, 2012

More Bluegill at Kroger Park


Returned to Kroger Park yesterday and brought a different fishing fly to fish the surface - Foam Rubber Spider Variant in Size12.  Worked a nesting area with the fly and managed to hookup with a few before breaking off to a snag.  Oh well,... will have tie another one and come back another time!






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!

Friday, June 22, 2012

Kroger Park and Bluegills

Fished Kroger Park this evening.  Brought one fishing fly - a Guadalupana.  Caught a few Bluegill with a Bruiser or two mixed in the bunch! Then, checked out the fish fry that the Bass were feeding on.  Going to need to tie some Damsel Flies for the next round. Lots of fun.



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