While on the road got to stop by Padre Island's Bob Hall Pier. Had a fun time fishing for saltwater fish. Had a lot of bites, missed a lot of Bruisers, and so far only managed to catch a scrappy little Shark! Fun stuff,... here on the coast.
Also, did some flyfishing at one of the jetties. Caught and lost a little Tarpon on the Red/White Clouser. Then, hooked into a nice Speckle Trout. But, lost it as well. Needed to remember to switch leaders from freshwater to saltwater. Four pound test is way too light for the coast.
Another tough day. Started fishing at Bethany Lakes. Had one strike - estimated a two-pound Bass on a Bead Head Olive Leech. Quickly broke off after setting the hook. Retied another Leech Streamer and had zero hits.
After running a few errands, went to Kroger Park and had a few strikes on the Leech Streamer. But,.. lost it later to a "Tree Fish". Tied on a Yellow Grasshopper and fished just after dark. Caught two Bluegill...!
Today's Results - Two Bluegill On A Yellow Grasshopper.
Fished Bethany Lakes this morning to try for a Bruiser on a Bead Head Olive Leech Streamer for the August's One Fishing Fly Challenge! Caught two Bass with one going 11" in size. Also, caught a Sunfish on the pattern. Sent the one picture to the Challenge, taking third place this month so far. Field Team is holding the #1 slot for a Bass larger than 12" caught using a Leech Streamer.
BH Olive Leech Streamer Gets Two Bass and Sunfish This Morning!
PS: Pictures of the Red/White Clousers used yesterday and the BH Olive Leech Streamer used this morning.
Fished a Red and White Clouser for a chance at the Bass in Bethany Lakes this evening. Normally the Field Team uses this pattern for Striped Bass at Denison Dam; have not tried it in the local ponds till now. Pleasant surprise, hooked and landed a Bass (about 12" in size).
Fished Bethany Lakes this morning trying to catch a Bruiser on a Bead Head Leech Streamer. Was starting out good until a "tree fish" struck.
Switched to a Purple/Green Crappie Jig Variant. Landed a few little Bass and Sunfish, and then lost the fishing fly to another "tree fish". Tied on a Pearl/Green Crappie Jig Variant and caught more fish.
Ended the outing fishing the Lower Pond by the Waterfall. Used a small Bead Head Leech Streamer and caught fingerling Bass and little Sunfish with the occasional scrappy Sunfish!
Hit Stoney Hollow Park in Plano this afternoon. Brutal to fish in 100 degree temps; managed a little Bass and a Sunfish on a Bead Head Leech Streamer.... Had a Bruiser take the fly but broke the tippet soon after setting the hook. Best bet is to fish early morning or late evening.
100 Degree Temps This Afternoon Make It Tough At Stoney Hollow!
Fished Bethany Lakes and Kroger Park this morning. Caught Sunfish and a fingerling Bass in the Lower Pond at Bethany Lakes on a Leech Streamer. Caught Bluegill and a 10" Bass at Kroger Park also on a Leech Streamer. Really hot temps with another 100+ degree forecasted high anticipated! Sampling of today's catch posted below:
Quick trip to Kroger Park this evening to see if the Bead Head Leech Streamer could bring in a Bruiser. No go.... Only a Sunfish! Better luck next round.