DIY BFS Rod | Kastking Zephyr| Pond Fishing for Bass

Back to the local pond for bass fishing using the DIY BFS aka dual micro flyrod and Kastking Zephyr BFS reel. After a slow start caught several Bass as well as lost a few while reeling them in.

Bonus: Livestream Pond Fishing with the DIY BFS Rod and Kastking Zephyr!

Micro Fly Rod Fishing | Two Piece Micro Fly Rod Quick Trip

Was out this morning and had saw a chance to fish the feeder creek at the local pond. Good thing I keep the Micro Fly Rod handy… this one is the two piece micro fly rod made from a broken 8wt fly rod.

Saw a nice bass in the culvert that runs from the feeder creek to the pond. Also, saw several smaller bass but none wanted to bite. Did lose a couple of Bluegill and land one Bluegill that went for the Guadalupana.

Did call it quits… too cold, but just in time to miss the snow that came in shortly after!

Fly Fishing Tips | Pointing and Your Thumb?

As part of our Little Red Book of Fly Fishing series on our iFishNews Fishing Podcast, here is a video to expand on Tips 3 – Point Your Cast and Tip 10 – Watch Your Thumb.

Point your cast suggests where you point your rod tip is also where your cast will go.

Watch your thumb is a good rule of thumb… LOL, to keep you from bringing your rod to far back on the backcast.

Both tips are solid… so since we are at a pond “practicing” decided to go ahead and go fishing, too!

More Pond Fishing | Spincasting Roostertails| #zebco #spincasting #pond

Another pond fishing round with Spincasting gear… Zebco Authentic 11 and Roostertails keep working. This time at the pond behind In-N-Out Burger. Bass were bigger than the fingerling Bass caugth the day prior at a different pond. No Bruisers but still lots of fun catching them on ultralight gear.

Fish preferred the Firetail Roostertail in 1/16oz. Did try a White Roostertail but only a few short strikes. Did see a number of fish trail the inline spinners… at times, had to use the stop and go retrieve to get them to take!

Gear Used:

• Zebco 11 Micro Reel: https://amzn.to/2Y8dK0H
• Berkley Lightning Rod 4-1/2ft (discontinued)
• Shakespeare Microcast Combo

Quick Trip Flyfishing Bethany Lakes #maxcatch #orvis #riotroutmax

Monday made the run late in the day to Bethany Lakes. Was trying the Bennett’s Lunch fishing fly we picked up in Gruene a few weeks ago. Late start because the temps were hot that day… in the 100s, opted to wait till just before dark.

No takers on the Bennett’s Lunch, will have to keep trying as we know it is a great pattern for Stripers and Bass. Did catch a couple of Bluegill on the Foam Spider using the Discount Switch Rod – Maxcatch Fly Rod, Orvis Fly Reel, and Rio Trout Max.

• MaxCatch 2wt Fly Rod: https://amzn.to/2UfM8FG
• Orvis Hydros Sl1 Fly Reel: https://amzn.to/2UiRCPS
• Rio Trout Max (200 grain): https://amzn.to/2HiT2Bs
• Rio SlickShooter Running Line (35lbs): https://amzn.to/2GGIVsZ

Scouting with the GoFish Camera #underwatervideo #gofishcam

Took the new GoFish Camera out to City Complex Pond in Murphy, TX for some scouting… fish scouting for Bass!

Used to do this in the past with the Water Wolf Camera but our efforts were on hold since we lost the camera last year.

After several hits and misses using the GoPro Hero (older model), took advantage of the price drop of the GoFish Camera and ordered one.

After a few oops in setting the camera, able to put a live bluegill on the hook and observe the underwater action.

It was mainly bluegill and a little bass “eyeing” the live bait, and then it was turtle avoidance after the turtles started showing up and taking the bait!

Did get a brief glimpse of a bass. Looked like one of the bigger bass that we used to see in pond in past years.

Unfortunately, the pond’s clarity was not as good as it normally is. But, after tweaking the video settings and slowing the speed, we were able to see the outline of the bass.

Good to know there is a nice size Bass still in the pond… now, if we can get the turtles to leave our bait alone long enough for a Bass to take it.

Oh well, till next time!

Do Fish Like Gulp Marinade #underwatervideo #fishing

Been wanting to try Gulp Marinade as a teaser scent to our lures. But, not certain if fish would like it. It has a garlic scent similar to the Berkley Power Bait we like to use when trout fishing.

Decided to test the Gulp Marinade by applying it to a fishing fly and observe how fish react to it compared to the same fishing fly but without the scent applied. Rigged two scuds to the underwater video rig we put together for filming underwater action shots of fish.

Key take aways this round:

1. Results were inconclusive given only one test. But, it does look promising. Do need to continue testing before we make a suggestion.
2. It does appear that fish like the Gulp Marinade, tending to prefer the scud with scent over the scud without scent after the initial application.
3. Once the scent washed out, it was not certain if there was a preference for one over the other.
4. Do need to re-apply the scent as it does wash out.
5. Bait still is preferred over artificials.

Next round, plan to:

1. Use a smaller hook as the fish in the test pond tended to be small for the hook used. Often times a fish would be hooked but then would be able to break free after a short struggle.
2. May try live bait to mix things up as well.

Also, do note a catfish “smells” the scented scud at one point, and watch how a fish would be hooked and then free itself, and immediately after another fish would strike… may explain how we will get a bite but miss the hookset, but soon after feel another tug on the line!

Do stay tuned for more, plan to do another “test” in the near future!

Duck Creek Linear Park Fishing #microflyfishing #microflyrod

Short video of a quick trip to Duck Creek Linear Park while on the daily commute. Brought the two piece micro fly rod and the Foam Spider and Scud Tandem Rig to work the section nearest the bridge. Key take aways this round:

• There are Bass, nice Bass in the area but water is clear and they are skittish!
• Lots of Sunfish and Bluegill and Longear that will readily take a scud
• Temps are increasing and Summer approaches, creek will start getting clobbered with the “green stuff”
• Rocks placed along the creek offer excellent access to the creek… weeds and high grass are cleared around them!

Pond Fishing with the Micro Fly Rod #microflyfishing #flyfishing

Sidetracked this past Sunday from fishing. Go figure – needed to fix a lawn sprinkler that broke, then had to fix two more that were leaking. Before starting this honey do, made a quick run to Lavon for a chance at White Bass on the point at Brockdale Park.

Maybe should have fixed the sprinklers first, ended up striking out at Lavon. No worries, though, was good to get a cast or two to start the day. Plus, excited about a recent purchase of an Okuma Rockaway Surf Rod and a Pfleuger President Spinning Reel. More to come on the purchase!

Luck would have it that I finished the honey do with lots of daylight to spare. Decided to flex the two piece micro fly rod and fish Celebration Park’s North Pond using a fresh tied Scud!

Had a blast catching sunfish and bluegill. The micro fly rod did well… forgot how fun it is!

PS: Long video… mentioned some adjustments made to the line strike indicator, diy leader/tipper setup, and added a demo snippet of the rod casting easily 12 yards despite the shortness of the rod… aka top two sections of a broken 8wt we repurposed as a micro fly rod!

Another Round of Pond Fly Fishing at Bethany Lakes

Another Round of Pond Fly Fishing at Bethany Lakes. Tried for more Bass and Bluegill with the Foam Spider and Scud on Monday. Caught several Bluegill and a little Fingerling Bass…. Minnow sized!

PS: Made it to Denison Dam for a chance at Stripers today. Posted a live update while there. Do check back… still editing the video of the day’s action. No Striped Bass but did catch a Buffalo or two!

Fly Fishing Stoney Hollow Park #cabelas #cgr #fiberglass #flyrod

Fun times fishing on a TGIF! Fished Stoney Hollow Park working the Foam Spider and Scud for Bluegill!

Was a hot day but able to catch a Bluegill or two. Did work the whole pond’s bank; no Bass but did see a couple lurking in the shallows!

Click on pictures to see more about Cabela’s CGR Rod/Reel Combo and deals they are offering!

Fly Fishing Duck Creek Linear Park #cabelascgr #fiberglassflyrod

Wednesday Hump Day has us back at Duck Creek Linear Park in Richardson, TX. This round has a couple of Sunfish that take the Foam Spider and Scud Tandem Rig. No Bass but did see several nice ones lurking about. Fun stuff… plus did a “drive by” video shot of the park to show the creek from a roadside view!

Click on pictures to see more about Cabela’s CGR Rod/Reel Combo and deals they are offering!

Pond Fly Fishing - Tough Round #maxcatch

Another round of pond fishing at the local pond. Had a Bass take a Foam Grasshopper, then spent most of the time working Bluegill on their nest. Had a few missed strikes while trying a number of fishing flies.

Did have several little Bass show interest as well as little Sunfish readily taking a Foam Grasshopper by the Waterfall.

That said, cannot catch them all… that’s fishing!

Pond Fly Fishing for Bass and Bluegill #maxcatch #tenkara

Fished Bethany Lakes Friday morning with the MaxCatch Discount Switch Rod and the Foam Grasshopper. Caught a Bass and lost a Bass.

Returned in the evening and caught Bluegill and a Bass using a Damsel Fly as well as a Foam Grasshopper!

Opted for the Tenkara Rod for the evening fishing round. Fun Stuff!

More Quick Trips Fly Fishing for Sunfish #duckcreek

Lotta fun catching these Sunfish on the MaxCatch Fly Rod and Orvis Hydros Reel. 2wt makes for a fun fight of these feisty fish!

Tried the size 8 Foam Grasshopper and caught several. Upsized to the size 4 and had some strike but only managed one on the larger pattern.

Great way to start a TGIF and roll into the Memorial Day Weekend!

Quick Trip Fly Fishing for Sunfish!

Another quick trip to Duck Creek before starting the day job. Sunfish were biting on a size 8 foam grasshopper. Caught several in short order, then the bite stopped unexpectedly. No worries… good reason to stop and head to work!

Tenkara Fishing a Pond with Foam Grasshoppers! #tenkarafishing #flyfishing

Finally got a much needed haircut after two months! Feel much better now, what to do to celebrate… GO FISHING. Since the Tenkara Iwana Rod from Tenkara USA is at the ready in the little pickup truck, hit the closest pond from the barber… Kroger Park.

Water was clear and the Bass and Bluegill were there. Caught a few, missed a few, had a great time! Fished a “beat up Foam Grasshopper” where the tail was missing, the Beavertail Variant, and then another variant that uses a different foam cutter… cannot recall the name – stonefly, damsel fly… regardless, fish were biting!