Kayak Fishing at Lake Lavon Was Tough Today.

Went kayak fishing at Lake Lavon but it was tough to find a place to launch.  Since Brockdale and Highland Park have been closed for awhile, we have been going to Ticky Creek.  Today, found out it was closed.  Ended up launching from Avalon Park.  Lake level is low but did manage to hook a little Bass that was lost while trying to bring it into the kayak.  Other than that, had a few more strikes trolling a jig but no hook ups.  Really hoping rains come soon.

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Switched the Waterlogged Reel to Another Rod and Fished with Bread...

Switched the now fixed "waterlogged" reel to another fishing rod, and then took it to Celebration Park.  Was testing the waters to see if the Bruiser Catfish were still lurking in the East Pond.  Had several strikes and misses, but finally hooked and landed a 16" Catfish.  Caught it using Bread!  Posted a picture on the 2011 COAF Leader Board.

Water Levels are Low But One Bruiser Still Lurks!

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Lake Lavon Hunting Permits Available

Not sure how the upcoming Season is going to pan out.  Low water levels and limited access to are favored hunting areas has us waiting for (hopefully) more rain and boat ramps reopening.  Just in case, decided to renew our Hunting Permits.



For those who were issued Permits in the past, easy to update it on line.  For new Hunters, you will need to check with the Area Office.  See Link for more info



Till then, we are holding off on Duck Hunting but keeping a close watch on the weather!

Lake Lavon Hunting Permits Available

Waterlogged Baitcasting Rod/Reel Combo Comes Through at Kroger.

Recovered a waterlogged baitcasting rod/reel combo while fishing the other day.  After a little elbow grease and "reverse engineering" was able to get the reel back to working condition!  Took it out to Kroger Park this evening and fished a Carolina-Rigged Half-Quatro (hand poured Senko Worm variant).  Caught a Bass and had several other light strikes... not bad given the spool was frozen solid when we found it.

Waterlogged Baitcasting Rod/Reel Combo Comes Through at Kroger.

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Bass and Panfish at Bethany Lakes This Morning!

Caught four Bass and several Panfish using a Purple Damselfly, Bead Olive Wooley Bugger, an Olive Crawdad, and an unweighted Olive Wooley Bugger  Caught several Panfish as well using the unweighted Wooley Bugger.  Fun stuff... good to see Bethany Lakes is holding up from the drought.


Bass and Panfish at Bethany Lakes This Morning!

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"River Why" Tip Comes Through!

Went back to Kroger Park this afternoon for a go at the Catfish.  Brought Ultralight Gear and Bread for bait.  Unfortunately, struck out miserably.  Not a bite at all.

Did see Bluegill and Bass working the shallows. A quick check of the gear on hand... an Ultralight Spinning Rod/Reel, Bread, Hooks, and an Olive Wooley Bugger found on the floorboard of the truck.

Taking a tip from the movie "River Why", wrapped the Olive Wooley Bugger with Bread (mud was used in the movie) and casted the fly using the Ultralight Gear.  Shortly after casting the Wooley Bugger, the Bread broke apart and was able to fish the fly!

Caught one Bass and a Bluegill, hooked but lost two other Bass.  Not a bad outing saved by a piece of Bread!

"River Why" Tip Comes Through!

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Two Bass and a Sunfish at Kroger Park This Evening.

Fished Kroger Park this evening.  Caught two Bass on an Olive Crawdad and then a Sunfish on a Yellow Grasshopper Variant.  Did see some Bruiser Catfish feeding on leftover bread that someone had left after feeding the ducks.  Had several hookups on them but could not keep on the hook long enough to land them!

Two Bass and a Sunfish at Kroger Park This Evening.

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Cool Temps Make for a Comfortable Outing To Bethany!

Cool temps made for a great reason to go fishing.  Went with Flyfishing Gear again despite the strong winds.  Fished an Olive Crawdad and caught one Bass, several Sunfish, a decent Shellcracker, and a Turtle....

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Flyfishing at the Village Producing Bass

Fished the Village this morning with Flyfishing Gear.  Tied on an Olive Crawdad Fly and caught a Bass on the first cast, then lost the Fly to a breakoff on another Bass.  Murphy's Law came in to play as the only Crawdad Fly we had was the one lost to the breakoff.  Tied on a Bead Head Olive Wooley Bugger and caught two Bass of which one was actively chasing baitfish in the shallows.  Fun stuff... especially with the cooler temps!

Flyfishing at the Village Producing Bass

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Been Away But Made It To Kroger Park This Evening!

Was able to break away from the "Salt Mines" this evening. Opted for a quick trip to Kroger Park and Flyfishing Gear.  Caught mainly Bluegill and one Bass but did see a few Bruisers working the shallows.... too bad they were not interested in a Deer Hair Bug, Wooley Bugger, Damselfly, Clouser Minnow,....

Been Away But Made It To Kroger Park This Evening!

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