No Trout But Did Catch a Few Bluegill... at the Blue River.

Headed North across the border this morning to fish the Blue River in Oklahoma. Was trying to catch Trout; struck out.... Luckily Bluegill, Sunfish, and Perch made for fun practice. Caught and released 20+ as well as one little Bass.

Also, hooked into one decent size Bass that stripped about 20 yards of line before losing it. Did see other Bruisers lurking in the shallows. Used Bead Head Black Wooley Buggers, an Olive Leech Pattern, and an another Olive Fishing Fly that I bought at Scotty's One Stop Shop.

Pictures are fuzzy; used a cheap camera that I use when wading. Good thing, had a slip and got dunking today. Still fun....!

Sampling of Today's Catch

FYI: "Community Lakes Route"

Received a series of pictures from one Field Team Member that shows ponds that he passed while on his running route this morning.  He calls it the Community Lakes Route.  Of interest are the number of ponds along the route. Counted at least 12 ponds, some are sub-division ponds that limit access, others are familiar ponds like Bethany Lakes, and a few are not as well known like Shadow Lakes and several "no name" ponds.

Was wondering why Celebration Park or Auburn Springs were not shown.  He mentioned that the route did not take him there, and it would have made his 8 mile run a 10 or 12 mile run. Don't believe he was ready to go that distance for a few more pictures.

Anyhow, the pictures were sent via email to our partner Facebook Page - "COAF Field Team's" Fishing Log.  Should be posted on the site by now; check it out when you get a chance!

Good luck and good fishing!

The Field Team

Wooley Buggers Continue To Produce At Bethany Lakes

Back to Bethany Lakes this evening. Caught three Bass - two on an Olive Wooley Bugger and one on a Black Wooley Bugger.

Fish were actively feeding in the shallows. Looks like the Spring pattern is setting in; let's see if the weather holds.

Fun stuff, especially with the same number were lost soon after the initial strike/hookset!

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Checked out Davis Library and Russell Creek Park Ponds

Checked out two ponds in Plano today to see if the fish activity is heating up.  Pond at Davis Library looked promising; however, did not get a single strike.  Did see the familiar large Koi swimming about. 

Went up the road to Russell Creek and also struck out.  Cooler temps compared to yesterday may have slowed the action.  Did see one fisherman at Russell Creek land a Bass, so they are there!

 

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Trusty Olive Wooley Bugger Brings in 5 Bass

Fished Bethany Lakes this evening before the rain arrived. Had a strike and miss on a Bass using the Crappie Jig Variant, then lost the fishing fly. Tied on the trusty Olive Wooley Bugger and caught and released 5 Bass, largest went ~13.5" in size! Fun stuff, all caught in the shallows on a steady retrieve!

 

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A Bass and 3 Sunfish On a Crappie Jig Variant

Caught a Bass and three Sunfish on a Crappie Jig Variant.  Did not submit the Bass to the One Fishing Fly Challenge.  Bass went 11", enough to make bump the 8.5" Bluegill from third to fourth place.  But, an 8.5" Bluegill seems to be a better catch than the 11" Bass.

Caught the Bass in the shallows of the Upper (Horseshoe) pond, the Sunfish in the Canal that connects the Main Pond to the Lower Pond.

Speaking of the Lower Pond, looks like the pond is starting to look like a pond again!

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Weather In Flux....

Tough go with fishing these last few days.  Field Team has been out and about hitting several community lakes.  All reports since Friday afternoon have been the same - little or no action.  Wind had been a factor Friday afternoon, Saturday brought rain and later snow.  Sunday morning, as of this posting, is showing more snow!  Not a bad start for Spring in North Texas, if you like snow.

A few observations from the Field Team for reference:

• Bethany Lakes - a few strikes Friday afternoon using Plastic Worms and Lizards.  Should have had a hookset or two but the strong wind made it tough to feel the pickup consistenty.
• Celebration Park - the small Sunfish and Bluegill that hang around the North Pond's concrete walls were nowhere to be seen.  The Bullhead and Catfish action in the East Pond seemed to have shutdown with one nibble in one hour.
• Suncreek Park - a small pond with a population of small Sunfish and Bluegill.  Similar observation as Celebration Park's North Pond, fish were nowhere to be seen.
• Waterloo (Denison) - a few Trout to be taken still but limits may be hard to come by given the pond was fished hard over the Spring Break Week.

Overall, looks like the latest Cold Front has put a slight delay in the action in the area.  Did hear about other fishermen having success on other area community lakes and ponds.  Mainly using Jig and Worm, Plastic Worm, and Plastic Lizard rigs for Bass.

For now, most of the Team is staying indoors but we do have a few "diehards" staying busy with the White Bass (Sandies) action at Rowlett Creek and another braving the conditions at LLELA for Hybrid.

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
The Field Team

 

 

 

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FYI: Crappie Jig Variant

FYI:  Below is the Crappie Jig Variant we have been using for this month's One Fishing Fly Challenge.  Tied with the following material:

• Size 10 Mustad Streamer Hook
• Pearl Chennile
• Bead Chain Eyes
• Green Tinsel Flashabou
• Pearl Flashabou

Crappie Jig Variant

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Field Team Reports Two Trout Limits at Waterloo!

Fished Waterloo Pond this morning in Denison. Had a slow start due to the "Spring forward" time change delayed us from getting on the road.  Seemed to carryover to the fishing; was a slow start with a few light nibbles the first hour.

Finally, had a break when my fishing buddy Getx13 decided to pull the flyrod out.  Caught two Trout using the Crappie Jig Variant in two casts.  Things slowed down again, and then the bite was on with 8 Trout caught using Orange Powerbait in about 45"!  Should have been quicker but had a number of missed hooksets!

Failed to measure the Trout but submitted pictures to the One Fishing Fly Challenge to show the fishing flies versatility - Bass, Sunfish, Bluegill, and now Trout taken with the fishing fly!

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Bethany Lakes Canal?

Received a report from NucLaroche, caught a 13" Bass in the canal that leads from the Main Pond to the Lower Pond at Bethany Lakes.

Bass was caught on a Crappie Jig Variant and was large enough to take the lead for this month's One Fishing Fly Challenge.  Great job NucLaroche!