Not Just Catching Trout....!

Been asked by Readers on how we prepare our Trout for the table.  For the most part, we like to keep things simple... because we prefer to spend our time fishing.  Luckily, Trout are easy to clean and there are numerous ways to cook them.

In our case we opt to pan fry the Trout and use basic ingredients - Salt, Pepper, and Season Salt.  We added a section to our "Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing: Top 5 Lures and Baits for Community Lakes" article that describes simple steps on how we prepare our Trout for the table.  Link to article.

Good luck and good fishing eating!

Not Just Catching Trout....!

Below Freezing Temps But Trout Action Was Good!

Despite the low temps and windy conditions this morning, was able to pull in another limit at Bethany Lakes!  Went with Powerbait again.  Caught two on Orange, two on Chartreuse, and one on Pink!  Did catch and lose a Trout using Pink.  Overall, Powerbait remains a consistent producer.

Did see others catching them on Bread and Corn.  Also, noticed while clean the Trout that a few had Corn in their stomachs.  Fun stuff... just remember that there is a 5 Trout Limit and the Game Warden does stop by.


Below Freezing Temps But Trout Action Was Good!



Limited Out On Trout At Bethany Lakes This Evening.

Made it to Bethany Lakes this evening. Limited out using Powerbait in Orange and in Pink! Stayed a little longer afterwards to share some pointers with a fellow fisherman who caught three Trout.

Action was steady with limits being taken! Six Trout were caught using Orange and two were caught using Pink!

Powerbait Takes Another Limit!

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!

Processed and In The Freezer

Been on the road this past week.  Was not able to make the Season Split Opener....!  Did get a call from the Butcher.  Deer taken last week has been processed.  Put a big dent in the freezer.  Ready to enjoy some great tasting meals.

Processed and In The Freezer

FYI: Rainbow Trout Fishing Articles

Been getting a number of requests about trout fishing tips and suggestions from our Readers.  Here are several links that we have posted in the past that may interest some.  Check them out when you get a chance!

• Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes
• Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing: Top 5 Lures and Baits for Community Lakes
• Trout Fishing Blogs - And Other Sites of Interest....

Hope it proves helpful.  Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

Bagged a Doe for the Freezer, Next Step - Ducks!!!

Been a tough season so far.  Saw many undersized bucks but no shooters showed during legal shooting time.  Decided to take a Doe for the freezer.  Now we can get back to Duck Hunting.... at least when the Season Split ends.



Easy 50 yard shot... Used the Mossberg 100 ATR made in Eagle Pass, Texas.  No issues with the rifle. Shot like it was sighted in; hold dead on at 50 yards which was interesting as the point of impact was the same at 100 yards also.  Go figure....

Doe Taken with a Mossberg 100 ATR

One More Sunfish!

Really tough to make it to the local lakes and ponds before it gets dark now.  Was able to wet a line for about 30" this evening at Bethany Lakes.  Managed a little Sunfish on an Olive Leech in size 16.  Was not a Bruiser, but who cares, fishing still beats working!

One Sunfish On An Olive Wooley Bugger

Caught a Sunfish on an Olive Wooley Bugger at Bethany Lakes this evening.  Had a late start, so only fished for about 10" before it got dark.  Still good to know the Sunfish are still active.  Another front is forecasted this week.  So, be ready for another change in the pattern.

One Sunfish On An Olive Wooley Bugger

Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph Variant

Reviewed the tying instructions for a Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph from the "Six Great Trout Flies" DVD that we picked up last Trout Season at Scotty's One Stop Shop in Oklahoma.  Made a variation of the fishing fly because we were missing some material.  Instead of Gold Wire used Copper Wire, instead of a Size 16 Hook went with a Size 14 Hook.  Else, everything else was the same.  Hope it works!

Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph Variant

Bethany Ridge and Bethany Lakes Feeder Creek Gets Little Fish,,,,

Fished Bethany Ridge pond and caught a fingerling Bass and a Bluegill.  Ran down the road to the Feeder Creek to Bethany Lakes and caught several Bluegill/Sunfish.  Small guys hitting a Pheasant Tail Nymph.  Figured better wet a line today before the cold front arrives tonight!