Made a Combination Stick Float / Slip-Bobber.

Decided to make a Bobber to replace the store bought one we used last night.  Wanted one that was more sensitive to light strikes and would have minimal drag when a fish bites.  Using material laying around the shop, was able to make one that turned out okay!  Tested it out at Celebration Park and caught three little (juvenile) Bluegill.  Calling it a Combination Stick Float and Slip-Bobber.  Similar to a Stick Float but has an eyelet on the end to allow rigging as a Slip-Bobber.

To make it, used the following material: a Wine Cork, Bamboo Skewer, Fishing Hook, Epoxy, and Dacron Fly-Tying Line.  For tools, used a Dremel Knife, Dremel Tool, Wood Rasp, Wire Cutters, and Sandpaper.  Other than the Wire Cutters to cut the Fishing Hook in half, making one is mainly shaping and sanding.

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Bullheads on Bread and a Catfish at Celebration Park Starts the 2012 COAF Leader Board!

Fished the East Pond at Celebration Park this evening.  Used the Slip-Bobber Rig and Bread on light Spinning Gear.  Caught several Bullheads - seem to be bigger this year compared to last year.  Drought may not have impacted them as much thankfully!

While fishing the pond met another fisherman (Fishing54) who was using Hot Dogs for bait.  Caught a few Bullheads too, and then a decent Bruiser Catfish that went 17"-18" in size.  Easily made the COAF Leader Board for 2012!  Have since posted on the Board as the first entry of the year  Nice catch Fishing54!

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Tenkara Fishing For Bluegill at Bethany's Canal.

Decided to take the Tenkara Rod out for another go at the Bluegill that were hitting the Bread and Slip-Bobber Rig we used earlier today.

Had caught only one Bluegill and missed a lot more!  Using the Tenkara Rod, hooked and landed several Bluegill.

Most were small and all were taking a #16 Weighted Antron Nymph.  Interesting the number of fish lurking in the Canal!

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Another Bluegill On Bread.

Caught another Bluegill at Bethany today.  Used the Slip-Bobber again.  Like the rig because depth can be easily adjusted.  May need to use a lighter weight though.  No Trout this round.  Worse... Saw a couple of Cormorant working the area.  Not good!

Field Team Shirts....

Decided to make T-Shirts for the Field Team.  So far, NucLaroche and Comal Kid don't agree with Fshng84's idea.

But, T-Bone is onboard except he will need a smaller size shirt than what we had on hand.

Made two shirts with iron on logos.  Liked the results; hope they at least last one season!

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One Bluegill caught using Bread!

One Bluegill caught using Bread and a Slip-Bobber Rig.  Was going for Trout.  Had a few missed strikes else only the one Bluegill.

Did see a couple fishermen limit out using Bread though.  Good to see the Trout are still lurking... Even better that the Cormorant have not arrived yet!

Bluegill at Bethany. Trout, Too.

Fished Bethany for a quick trip.  Caught a little Bluegill.  Noticed another fisherman fishing for Trout.  Looked like one was in the basket!

Let's Start 2012 with Two Sunfish!

Could not let the day pass without trying to fish.  Was able to make it to Bethany this afternoon.  Looks like the Trout are done for the Season but was able to get two fish to bite!  So, let's start 2012 with two Sunfish (used a GRHEN trailer behind a Guadalupana).  FUN STUFF!

Let's Start 2012 with Two Sunfish!

PS: YouTube Slideshow of some of the fish we caught in 2011!


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Happy New Year for 2012!

Happy New Year!  The Field Team wishes all the best in 2012 for our Readers and would like to thank them for visiting our weblog and partner websites.  We appreciate the support and look forward to another year of fishing!

This past year we caught our share of fish.  Most were small and scrappy but a few we consider Bruisers.  As we bring in the New Year, we closed out the 2011 COAF Fishing Leader Board and the One Fishing Fly Challenge. And, we started the 2012 COAF Fishing Leader Board and extended the One Fishing Fly Challenge in to 2012.

Check them out when you get a chance, and feel free to join un in 2012.  Guidelines are simple and since there are no prizes other than bragging rights, everyone gets a chance to be on the Leader Board!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team


PS:  Here are links to the 2009, 2010, and 2011 COAF Leader Boards for reference.

• 2009 COAF Leader Board
• 2010 COAF Leader Board
• 2011 COAF Leader Board

Closed Out 2011 with a Limit of Trout!

Made it out on a nice (but windy day)!  Was able to close out 2011 with a limit of five Rainbow Trout!  Caught them using Powerbait Rainbow Glitter but did see Corn, Orange and Chartreuse Powerbait, and Bread in their stomachs!

Saw a few others catching them on Corn and Bread; looked like there are still a number of Trout in the pond!  Should see more in the upcoming weeks when another Trout Stocking happens!

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!