Tough Getting Out and About....

Been tough this week to get out and about to do some fishing.  Luckily, weather is improving and Bethany is scheduled for a Trout Stocking this week!  May have to breakaway from the day job and chores to do some Trout Fishing!

While "rained in" these past few days, been working on a fishing vest to replace an old and beat up one.  Put this one together using an a Canvas Drop Cloth Tarp from Home Depot and some scrap material.  Should do for at least a season or two,... we hope!

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Only One Little Bass This Round.

Was worried that the rain and cold would keep us from fishing today. Luckily, it did not.

Managed to catch a little Bass at Bethany using the same rig as the last few outings - BH Antron Streamer under a Strike Indicator.

Caught only one but did lose three others while trying to land them.  No Bruisers this round.

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Evening Outing Gets a Few Bites at Bethany.

Fished after dark with a BH Antron Streamer.  Caught three fish - Sunfish/Bluegill.  Was glad to see the Streamer worked in the dark.

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BH Anron Streamer Gets One Fish.

Quick trip to Bethany before the next front rolls in.  Caught one fish on a BH  Antron Streamer!

Strike Indicator, BH Antron Streamer, and Slow Retrieve....

Cold front rolled to drop the temperature to the 30's.  Throw in a strong wind and the wind chill made things feel colder.  Sun was out though, so decided to brave the cold and fish Bethany.  Lasted less than 30" - forgot the gloves so hands were too numb to fish properly.  Did manage to catch four little Bass as well as lose one.  Strike Indicator, BH Antron Streamer, and a slow retrieve made it happen.  Strikes were light with the key being setting the hook soon as the indicator showed any change in movement (or in this case non-movement).

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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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