What We Used Today.

Here is a picture of the Wooley Buggers we used today on the Blue River.  Picked them up at Scotty's One Stop.  We tie our own flies but always make a point to keep a few of these in the fly box handy.  Can make a difference in catching trout... Like it did today!

Wooley Bugger Gets Four Trout at the Blue River.

Fished the Blue River today. Caught four Trout.  Lost several more including a Bruiser.  All went for an Olive Wooley Bugger.  Fairly clear water and lots of action. Had to call the trip short else would have likely limited out!  Picture below shows three Trout; there is one more hidden by the others on the bottom of the creel.

Two Bass at Bethany... Strike Indicator and BH Antron Streamer Worked!

Went back to Bethany for a quick trip using the Three Weight from Cabelas.  Fished a GRHEN and a BH Antron Streamer.  No takers on either until we added a Strike Indicator.  Fished sloooooooooow.... Caught two Bass but lost four others.  One was a Bruiser.  All struck with barely a hint of bite on the BH Antron Streamer.  Fun stuff!

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3WT TFO Flyrod/Reel Deal at Cabelas... Three Fish On the Fly!

Went to Cabelas to checkout the deals.  Saw one deal on a Three Forks Outfitters Flyrod and Reel Combo in a 3 Weight; picked it up for $39.99!

After switching the reel to a right-hand retrieve, took it out to Bethany.  Caught a Bluegill, a Bass, and a Sunfish on a BH Antron Streamer.  Liking the 3 Weight, may have to put the 5 Weight aside for now!

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Guadalupana... Gets a Bass at Bethany!

Read an article in Southwest Flyfishing magazine about the Guadalupe River.  Article recommended a fly called the Guadalupana for Rainbow Trout.  Looked like a Wooley Bugger but tied with Peacock Herl for the body and wrapped in Gold Wire.

Decided to make one and test it at Bethany.  Colder temps compared to yesterday but at least the sun was out.  Also, went ahead and tied a couple of BH Antron Streamers in Olive to go with the Guadalupana.

Fished the Guadalupana slow and under a strike indicator.  Managed to catch one Bass. Will have to keep this one ready in the flybox.  Like the "fishy" look that the Peacock Herl gives the fly!

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Colder Temps at Bethany But Caught a Few Panfish.

Colder temps at Bethany but was able to catch a few Panfish. Worked a BH Antron Nymph sloooowly under a strike inficator.  Key take away-  fish slow and where water is flowing.

Guadalupe River....

Checked out the Guadalupe River this morning.  Small section located in the town of New Braunfels.  Water was flowing and did see some surface activity but no hookups save for a little Sunfish.  Next round will have to work upriver and see if a few Trout will bite!  Till then, it's back to the Metroplex.

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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