Limited Out At Prosper... Used a BH Leech and a "Powerbait Hook" Trailer!

Decided to fish Whitley Place Park using flyfishing gear this morning....  Had a few strikes yesterday but could not hook up with the Trout.  Used a BH Olive Wooley Bugger and Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph yesterday.

Today, went with a BH Leech that we picked up from Scotty's One Stop Shop on a trip to the Blue River last year.  And then, replaced the Nymph trailer with a Size 14 Wet Fly Hook modified by adding a part of a ballpoint pen spring!

Had tried other ways to cast Powerbait using a flyfishing gear with limited success.  Today, the design -  calling it the "Powerbait Hook", allowed for normal flycasting without losing the bait!

Going to keep this one in our backpocket when all else is not working....

Limited Out At Prosper... Used a BH Leech and a "Powerbait Hook" Trailer!

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Whitley Place Park Still Producing Limits!

Fished Whitley Place Park in Prosper this morning.  Really nice day with comfortable temps.... Made even better by the limit of Trout caught.  Used Orange Powerbait to take them.  Did try a few fishing flies; some light strikes but no solid hook-ups.  Others were limiting out; looked like Powerbait and Corn continued to be consistent producers!

FYI:  Been getting a number of request from Readers on where the pond is located.  Checkout out yesterday's post; it provides directions to the Pond from the city of Allen.

Whitley Place Park Still Producing Limits!

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Directions to Whitley Place Park...

Here are directions to Whitley Place Park in Prosper for Readers interested in fishing for Rainbow Trout.  May be a chance to get a little practice in before the Trout Derbies scheduled next weekend in Frisco and McKinney! 

The pond was stocked last weekend, the city of Prosper held a Trout Derby, and fishing pressure has been heavy.... So, the action may be hit or miss.

• From the city of Allen, go North on Custer Road.
• Continue on Custer Road crossing the 121 Tollway, pass through McKinney, and cross 380.
• Continue on Custer Road and enter Prosper, pass a cemetery on the left, and then  turn left on to Wilson Creel Trail.
• Continue on Wilson Creek Trail, drive through a subdivision, and then make a left on to Whitley Place Drive.
• Cross a bridge in the subdivision and then make a right on to Glacier Point Court.

The pond with the pavillion and bridge is the one stocked with Trout.
 
Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

COAF Field Team's "Places To Fish"

For our Readers' reference, here is a Google Map on places the Team has fished over the years. The placeholders are maintained on an occasional basis, so things may have changed since wwe last posted. That said, it does show there are lots of places to fish iin the area....






View COAF Field Team's "Places To Fish"! in a larger map

Two Trout Derbies Planned for Saturday, 5 February!

While surfing online noticed that two Trout Derbies are planned for Saturday, 5 February in Collin County.  One is in Frisco and the other is in McKinney!  Should be a lot of fun for the kids... for more details checkout the links below:

• McKinney Annual Trout Derby at Towne Lake
• Frisco "Trick a Trout" Derby at the Commons

Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

What To Do With a Limit of Trout....

What to do with a limit of Trout?  Season with Salt, Pepper, and Seasoned Salt, then fry them in an iron skillet.  Ran out of propane though.  No worries, fired up the "campfire grill" and got a hot fire going in no time!

What To Do With a Limit of Trout....

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Trout Limit At Whitley Place Park!

Was able to try a new place that we had not been to before - Whitley Place Park in Prosper.  Limited out on Trout using Orange Powerbait.  And, caught several Sunfish and a Trout on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and a Bead Head Prince Nymph, respectively.  Fun time, just was not sure about the place as it is located in a subdivision.  PS: Finally caught a fish using the new fishing reel!

Click-on 2011'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!

Prosper Trout Derby Scheduled for Saturday, 22 January!

Something to think about if you are in the Collin County area.... The town of Prosper is hosting its Second Annual Trout Derby this Saturday.  Sounds like fun for the kids! For more details checkout their News Release!
 

News Release excerpt dated 1/11/2011:
The tournament, designed specifically for kids 14-and-under, starts at 9 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m. Following the derby, adults will be able to fish, though a valid fishing license is required for those 16 years and older.


“There is no charge to enter or to view the action and parking is free. Pre-registration is not required and entrants may simply arrive at the site on the day of the tournament,” he said. Judging will occur during the tournament.

Click-on 2011'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!

New Reel... Have Not Caught Anything... Yet!

Ordered a flyfishing reel from Dick's Sporting Goods online.  Was able to purchase it at a significant discount as it was on clearance.  Even better... since it was ordered online, it qualified for another 30% off the clearance price.  Nice looking reel... but have not caught anything as of yet.  Hope to break it in over the next few weeks!

"Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Fishing"

Checkout our latest Squidoo Lens - "Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Fishing".  Posted the Lens at the request of our Partners down south in Comal County.  Useful information, links to fishing reports, and other websites related to fishing for Rainbow Trout on the Guadalupe.  Check it out when you get a chance!

Click-on 2011'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!