Eleven Catfish On Bread At Bethany Lakes!

Wind calmed down slightly this evening.  Decided to give it a go and try for some Bruiser Catfish at Bethany Lakes.  Did well but only managed one "semi-Bruiser" that went just over 17" in size, else the remainder ranged from 12" to 15" with the majority going ~14"!  Still not a bad outing given a grocery store bait like Bread.

Click-on 2010'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!

Brutal Wind Conditions Today But Managed To Catch a Few On The Fly This Evening!

Fished Bethany Lakes this evening. Brutal wind conditions with 40mph gusts reported. No worries - caste with the wind behind and playe with the backcast's timing. Result: Four Bass, two Sunfish, and one Bluegill. Largest fish was a Bass that went just over 14"!  Submitting the Bass to May's One Fishing Fly Challenge.

Bread for Bait Worked Again at Bethany Lakes!

Went back to Bethany Lakes this evening for a quick trip.  Bread for bait worked again at Bethany Lakes with three Catfish caught and many more missed strikes.  Missed the Youth Fishing Derby held earlier but lucked out on a deal.... Was on the road today.  While passing through Corsicana stopped by Gander Mountain.  A lot of items on clearance; bought 4 flyfishing lines and a spool of leader for 97 Cents each.  Total cost was $5.25!

COAF Field Team Gains A Sponsor!

The COAF Field Team gains a sponsor!  We are pleased to announce a partnership with GBE's FishingFlies.Webs.Com. Here is a link to the Site's Latest Fishing Reports. It should look familiar as it is a feed from our Weblog! The Site's intent is to provide fishermen useful information on suggested fishing flies for fishing community lakes and ponds. Check it out when you get a chance.

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

Fun Outing Catching Catfish At Bethany This Evening!

Had a fun time fishing for Catfish at Bethany Lakes this evening.  Could not pass up a nice evening of cool temps.... Even better that the Catfish were readily gobbling up our bait - Bread!  Caught and released eight Catfish, ranging from 12" to 14" in size.  Should be a fun time tomorrow for the "Utes" participating in the Fishing Derby!

Click-on 2010'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!

Youth Fishing Derby In Allen This Saturday!

The City Of Allen Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Youth Fishing Derby at Bethany Lakes tomorrow!  A link with details and a contact number are provided for your reference - Youth Fishing Derby (Allen).

Let us know of any Bruisers, and feel free to send pictures.  We will gladly post them!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
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Back to Bethany Creek with Grasshopper In Hand!

Went back to Bethany Creek for another go at the Bass.  Used Grasshoppers and managed to catch one Tree Fish which broke off, resulting in a lost fishing fly.  And then, caught and released two Bass, two Bluegill, and one Sunfish.  Larger of the two Bass went ~15" in size; larger of the two Bluegill went ~8.25".  Submitted the Bass to the May's One Fishing Fly Challenge, and submitted the Bass and the Bluegill to the COAF Leader Board.

PS:  The COAF Field Team gains a sponsor; checkout our partner site - GBE's FishingFlies.Webs.Com!

2 Bass On Grasshoppers and 2 Bass on Wooley Buggers At Bethany Creek

Fished Bethany Creek this evening. Caught 2 Bass on Grasshoppers and 2 Bass on Wooley Buggers.  Lost a few Bruisers - hooked but did not land them.  3 of the 4 went about 12" in size; remaining Bass went maybe 10".  Still a good trip, especially with the chance for a Bruiser or two!

"Fuzzy Camera Phone Pics"

Click-on 2010'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!

One Bass and One Sunfish On a Grasshopper Today.

A Bass and a Sunfish caught today at Bethany Lakes on a Foam Rubber Spider Variant - Grasshopper.  Bass went about 12.5" in size (camera angle makes it look shorter); holding out for a bigger Bass before sending to May's One Fishing Fly Challenge.

Click-on 2010'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!

Foam Rubber Spider Variant - Grasshopper Instructions

Slideshow of steps for tying the Foam Rubber Spider Variant - Grasshopper pattern.  The legs can get tricky, suggest checking out the YouTube Video for tying the Foam Spider.  Like the way it shows how to tie on the rubber legs!