City Of Allen Fishing

Saturday, April 02, 2011

Harrington Park and then Haggard Park Today

While running errands stopped at the creek by Harrington Park and caught four fish. Then, went on to Haggard Park to flex the Tenkara Rod; ended up catching a Goldfish. Used Damsel Flies at both places. Made video clips as well!

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Friday, April 01, 2011

Damsel Flies Continue to Produce!

Fished a local catch and release pond again to try out the Damsel Flies we tied to replace the ones lost the other day. Action was steady with 4 Bluegill and 6 Bass caught and released. Bass were little but two of the Bluegill went about 8" in size!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Another Round Fishing a Local Pond, 5 Bluegill and 1 Little Bass

Went to a local fishing pond for another round of fishing. Things started out okay with a decent Bass striking the Purple Damsel Fly. However, a line break ends the fight and the Bass getting away.

Afterwards, caught mainly Bluegill and one little Bass. Posted a short video of the outing below. Check it out when you get chance!

Monday, March 28, 2011

6 Bluegill and 7 Bass On Damsel Flies!

New fishing spot turned out to be a good thing. Passed this one by many times and have been meaning to fish it for a couple of years. Finally checked it out yesterday evening. Noting the sign indicated catch and release only, pond looked promising!

Was going to fish topwater with the Deer Hair Bug. But, since the cool front dropped temps into the 50's, tied on a Damsel Fly instead. Soon after started catching fish; caught 6 Bluegill and 7 Bass by the end of the trip.

Largest Bluegill went about 8" in size; largest Bass went about 15" or 16" in size. All were caught on Damsel Flies! Had a great time catching (and releasing) them!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Deer Hair Bug Continues to Produce,...!

Was able to tie another Deer Hair Bug. Fished it at Kroger Park and caught a little Bass and then lost two others. Did observe catching Bass as well! Good to know the Bass are actively taking lures.

Moved on to Bethany Lakes and caught three Bass but lost the Deer Hair Bug again. Ended the trip soon after.

Going to tie another one tonight to replace today's loss! Really like the Deer Hair Bug; need to keep this pattern in the fly box!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Kroger Park Again, Bass and Bluegill Were Liking Dry Flies!

Went back to Kroger Park today. Caught one Bass on a Damsel Fly, then had a tough go until we tied a Dry Fly on. Bass and Bluegill were taking them on the water's surface!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Bethany Quick Trip At Noon, Then Kroger Park in the Late Afternoon,...

Made a quick trip to Bethany Lakes at noon today. Tied more Olive Damsel Flies to replace lost ones. Good thing, was able to hook and land one that went about 15" in size. Slow retrieve and subtle strikes were the norm today.

Then, fished Kroger Park in the late afternoon and caught more Bluegill! Caught a few on a Dry Fly with a lot of misses. Then, switched to a Grass Shrimp Pattern that we tied but have yet to catch anything on it until today!

Bluegill really liked the Pattern. Bass checked it out and struck but missed setting the hook. May need to adjust the size, these were tied on a Size 16 Hook.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Kroger Park Outing Gets More Bluegill and a Bruiser That Broke Off

Went back to Kroger Park. This round brought Fly Fishing Gear instead of the Tenkara Rod. Caught a Bluegill on the Olive Damsel Fly, then lost the fly to a Bruiser Bass.

Switched to an Oliver Wooley Bugger and caught more Bluegill. Hated losing the Bass, easily would have took the lead in the One Fishing Fly Challenge! Oh well, next time!

Tenkara Fishing at Kroger Park, Yields a Few Bass and Lots of Bluegill!

Took the Tenkara Rod out to Kroger Park yesterday. Caught a few Bass (no Bruisers) and lots of Bluegill. Quit counting after 25,... no worries, all were caught and released! Was a tough go at first with a lot of missed hooksets but finally started hooking up a consistently using a Size 14 Wooley Bugger (Unweighted).

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Bethany Lakes in the Morning; Kroger Park in the Afternoon!

Fished Bethany Lakes this morning. Caught several fish using the Damsel Flies we tied last night. And then, lost the Fishing Flies to snags.

Had to go back to the fly tying table and make some more. Then, went back out in the afternoon and fished Kroger Park, and caught more fish! Nice today but really windy. No worries, did a lot of "creative" casting to get the fly to the fish.