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!

Made a Combination Stick Float / Slip-Bobber.

Decided to make a Bobber to replace the store bought one we used last night.  Wanted one that was more sensitive to light strikes and would have minimal drag when a fish bites.  Using material laying around the shop, was able to make one that turned out okay!  Tested it out at Celebration Park and caught three little (juvenile) Bluegill.  Calling it a Combination Stick Float and Slip-Bobber.  Similar to a Stick Float but has an eyelet on the end to allow rigging as a Slip-Bobber.

To make it, used the following material: a Wine Cork, Bamboo Skewer, Fishing Hook, Epoxy, and Dacron Fly-Tying Line.  For tools, used a Dremel Knife, Dremel Tool, Wood Rasp, Wire Cutters, and Sandpaper.  Other than the Wire Cutters to cut the Fishing Hook in half, making one is mainly shaping and sanding.

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Bullheads on Bread and a Catfish at Celebration Park Starts the 2012 COAF Leader Board!

Fished the East Pond at Celebration Park this evening.  Used the Slip-Bobber Rig and Bread on light Spinning Gear.  Caught several Bullheads - seem to be bigger this year compared to last year.  Drought may not have impacted them as much thankfully!

While fishing the pond met another fisherman (Fishing54) who was using Hot Dogs for bait.  Caught a few Bullheads too, and then a decent Bruiser Catfish that went 17"-18" in size.  Easily made the COAF Leader Board for 2012!  Have since posted on the Board as the first entry of the year  Nice catch Fishing54!

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!

Another Bluegill On Bread.

Caught another Bluegill at Bethany today.  Used the Slip-Bobber again.  Like the rig because depth can be easily adjusted.  May need to use a lighter weight though.  No Trout this round.  Worse... Saw a couple of Cormorant working the area.  Not good!