Fished the Comal River Today....

Fished the Comal River - specifically Landa Park, today for a change of pace.   Caught mainly Perch including a Bruiser "Cichlid" (we think it's a Cichlid).  Really like the Park!  Posted a few pictures of the Comal River below and short video clip.

Not Duck Hunting

Not duck hunting due to low water levels in our area.  But still able to observe a few deer.

TPWD Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for 2011-2012 Posted!

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department posted the Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for 2011-2012!  Looks like Bethany gets a stocking on 8 December!  Mark your calendars and stock up on Super Dupers, Rooster Tails, Wooley Buggers, Nymphs, and Power Bait!

For more information on this Season's Trout Stocking, check it out here:  TPWD Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team


For Collin County: Here is an excerpt from TPWD's Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule showing stocking locations for the county

Two Shellcrackers on a BH Antron Streamer

Made it to Bethany right before dark.  Was able to try out the Strike Indicator, fishing a BH Antron Streamer on a slow retrieve.  Slow presentation is the key when the cold temps change the pattern.  This round... caught two Shellcrackers that went about 7" in size!

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3 Little Bass at Bethany for Today's Trip...

Took a break this afternoon from the day job for a quick trip to Bethany again.  This time no strike indicator and fished with one fly - BH Antron Streamer.  Caught three little Bass and lost a couple others.  No Bruisers,... still beats work!

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Took a Break,....

Long day at work and still going.  Had to take a break and wet a line at Bethany.  No Bruisers, just four Sunfish/Bluegill on a BH Nymph and a BH Antron Streamer.

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Strike Indicator and a BH Nymph....

Saw a YouTube Video for a diy strike indicator.  Liked it, so made a couple and went to Bethany to test it out.  Simple to make requiring a little "O" Ring, Glo-Bug Yarn, and Thread!  Field test gives it a thumbs up.... caught one little Bass and lost another while bringing it in.  Liking this setup - a BH Nymph under a Strike Indicator.  Keeping this setup handy for later when Trout Stockings begin again later this year!

Made It To The Blue River Today!

Made it to the Blue River (Ok) today.  Caught a little Bass on a Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph.  Then, no strikes for awhile.  Switched to Wooley Buggers for a good portion of the morning with the same results - no strikes.

Went with Power Bait and caught two Trout!  Then, nothing again.  Cloudy water conditions made it tough but others were catching them.  Saw some nice stringers brought in to the Trout Derby's weigh station.  

Late afternoon/early evening started working a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and finally caught a Trout on a fly.  Nice start to the 2011-2012 Season! Made even better when a trio of fisherman working a section less than 10 yards away hooked and landed a couple of Bruisers; larger of the two is posted in the picture below.  Nice to know they are lurking in the area!


Made It To The Blue River Today!

Quick Trip To Bethany Gets Three... Little Bass!

Took a break from work and made a quick trip to Bethany Lakes.  Worked the shallows with a Blue Fox Spinner.  Caught three little Bass, no Bruisers but still beats working.  Did hook and lose a few more, good to see they are still lurking along the banks, but the pattern is bound to change with the next cold front.

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Still Not Able to Breakaway....

Still not able to breakaway from work and do some fishing.  On top of that, the time change means dark gets here much sooner.  

Was able to make a run over to Cabela's to pick up some flyfishing things.  Also, made a few furled lines and leaders for the Tenkara and Flyfishing.

Now, just need some time to fish!

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!