One Bluegill On A Cold, Rainy Afternoon.... At Shadow Lakes

Decided to brave the cold and rain to wet a line.... Stopped by Shadow Lakes to fish the ponds using the BH Olive Wooley Bugger and Nymph Trailer.  Ended up tangling and losing the rig to a Tree Fish.  Tied on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and drifted it near one of the "waterfalls" where water flows from one pond to another.  Had some light strikes which turned out to be Bluegill.  Landed one that went about 6" in size! 

One Bluegill On A Cold, Rainy Afternoon.... At Shadow Lakes

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First Bass for 2011 Reported By The Field Team!

Stopped by Bethany Lakes this evening to fish a Bead Head Olive Wooley Bugger with a Nymph trailer.  Liked using this setup on the Blue River.  Also liked using it at Waterloo in Denison.

Fished it sloooooowly... and missed a couple of light strikes.  Did manage to set the hook and catch one little Bass that went about 13" in size!  Fun stuff... the Team's first Bass for 2011!



First Bass for 2011 Reported By The Field Team!

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Summary of Lures/Baits Used During the 2010-2011 Trout Stocking Season (as of 11Jan'11)

Tough go with all the snow and cold temps lately.  Getting cabin fever.... Did get a few things done that needed getting done....

Like updating the "Summary of Lures and Baits" used during the 2010-2011 Trout Stocking Season!  Good stuff with over 120+ reports received from the Field. 

Was able to collate the data and run a rough analysis of the information and like in past seasons, noted that Powerbait, Super Dupers, and Wooley Buggers remain consistent producers for Trout!

For more info, check out our partner website - "Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing: Top 5 Lures and Baits for Community Lakes". 

 



Good luck and good fishing!
"COAF Field Team"


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Saturday Trout Derby At Waterloo Brings More Limits!

Field Team fished Waterloo Park Pond in Denison today.  Arrived while a Trout Derby was in progress.  Pond was stocked recently, Friday according to some of the participants.  Too late to join the contest but the pond was open to all licensed fishermen.

Field Team limited out with five Trout each.  All but two were caught using Chartreuse Powerbait.  Of the two Trout, one was caught on a Bead Head Olive Wooley Bugger and the other was caught on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph!

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Quick Tips When Fishing with Nymphs for Trout!

Here is a flyfishing article - "Quick Tips When Fishing with Nymphs For Trout", posted by the Field Team that offers a few quick tips on fishing with nymphs.  Includes links to fly tying videos on "essential" nymphs posted on YouTube.  Check it out when you get a chance!

Good luck and good fishing!

Quick Tips When Fishing with Nymphs for Trout!

Closing out 2010 with a Trip to Waterloo!

Field Team fished Waterloo Park Pond for one more go for 2010!   Action was slower with three Trout caught on Chartreuse Powerbait and one on an Olive Wooley Bugger. 

Others were catching them on Super Dupers and Powerbait, but the bite has slowed.  Was a fun time regardless of the slower action!

One Fishing Fly Challenge - December Challenge Closed Out and Modifications for 2011 Completed!

The Field Team closed out December's One Fishing Fly Challenge with NucLaroche's 12" Trout caught on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph taking the lead for the month.


For 2011, the Challenge was modified as follows:

• Largest fish caught using fishing flies! Therefore, any fish caught on a fishing fly is eligible.
• Instead of a monthly challenge, the challenge will run all year with a leader board (2011 Picture Board) listing the top 10 fish caught for the year.
• Entries must be submitted between 1Jan'11 to 31Dec'11.

For more details, check out the One Fishing Fly Challenge website on the Field Team's informal fishing contest!


Good luck and good fishing!

South Lakes Park Pond Offered Some Larger Stocker Trout!

Field Team fished South Lakes Park Pond in Denton today. Bite was steady and consistent with a limit each taken in under an hour!

Powerbait Chartreuse and a Slip-Sinker Rig were key. Trout were striking readily but tended to run towards shore on the bite causing the line to slack. Quick retrieving of line to set the hook was needed, else missed hook sets would result.

Was a fun time especially when the Trout were larger than the 9"-10" Stockers caught elsewhere. Largest caught went about 14" in size!

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Field Team Plus One Limits Out Again at Waterloo!

Field Team Plus One returned to Waterloo today. Bite was slower compared to the other day and the temps were colder as well. Luckily there was no wind, so the Team had no problem fishing.

Tried Powerbait in Orange and Chartreuse. Had a few strikes on Orange; Chartreuse was the key today! Had numerous missed strikes; seemed as if the Trout adapted to the "feeding conditions" in the pond.

Regardless, the Field Team Plus One racked up another three limits. Another tasty breakfast meal to be had tomorrow morning!

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Merry Christmas!

The Field Team wishes our Readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays in 2010. 

The year has been filled with many "quick trips" to local community lakes and ponds. These trips have produced a few Bruisers as well as a few strikeouts.  Regardless, we enjoy each chance we get to fish!

Moreover, each trip offers us the opportunity to share in words and/or pictures of the fish we have caught (or missed) with our Readers and possibly, by some chance, helps others enjoy fishing success!

We appreciate our Readers' support and look forward to another fun year in 2011!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team