Question: What Fly Line Do We Use On Our Switch Rod?

Had a question from a Reader about the fly line we use for our switch rod. 

We use a 6 Weight Switch Rod.  The fly line we use is a 9 Weight Ambush Triangle Taper from Royal Wulff.  Ordered it online from Red's Fly Shop.

Really like the fly line; really liked the fast shipping from Red's Fly Shop; works great with the Cabelas TLR 11' 6-Wt Switch Rod!

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Slower But Steady Action at Waterloo This Round

Headed back to Denison this morning.  A layer of ice was showing on parts of the pond.  No worries, the Rainbow Trout were still biting.

Action was slower compared to yesterday but was steady!  Was able to get a limit of five; also saw others limiting out, too.  Used PowerBait Trout Dough Bait with Glitter and Extra Scent and an Ultralight Rod. Tried catching them with fishing flies but had no takers.

Fun time with cold temps but no wind and lots of sun!

PS:  Used Trout Fishing Rig #3 as noted in the online article - PowerBait Fishing Rigs for Rainbow Trout.  The pond at Waterloo has a fountain that made a strong current where the Trout were lurking.  The rig worked well and held in place and made for more consistent hook ups!

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Kicked Off the Season at Waterloo!

Headed to Denison today and fished Waterloo.  Was not sure if the pond was stocked with Rainbow Trout but was able to confirm that it was stocked after seeing another fisherman hook up!

Started fly fishing with zero strikes; switched to PowerBait and quickly caught three.  Went back to fly fishing and tried various fishing flies and retrieves.

Finally hooked up using a Bead Head Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and letting it sink for a 10-15 count. Used short retrieves and watched the line closely for any hint of a strike!

Did some catch and release fishing for a little while, then called it a day after keeping two caught on the fly!

PS:  Did see others limiting out using PowerBait, Power Eggs, and Corn!  Action was steady!

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Made a Few COAF Guadalupana Fishing Flies for this Weekend... Hopefully!

Stopped at Cabelas earlier this evening, and picked up some Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs and Prince Nymphs.  Then, decided to make a few COAF Guadalpana Fishing Flies in hopes of using them this weekend!  Hatch is on....

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Broke Down and Went Virtual Fishing

Tough time getting out to fish with all the ice.  Broke down and went virtual fishing with the Wii. Not the same as the real thing but will do for now!

Getting Cabin Fever.... Here's Another Article, "PowerBait Fishing Rigs for Rainbow Trout"

Things are still icy and cold out there.  Been working on a number of things including another article - "PowerBait Fishing Rigs for Rainbow Trout".  This one describes four Trout Fishing Rigs that the Field Team likes using.  Hope it helps may be one or two fishermen this Season!

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They Do Have a Few Nice Sized Ones Down There...!

Was out in Gruene picking up more fishing flies.  Did notice the nice looking Rainbow Trout hanging on the wall.  This one went 22" in length; much bigger than the 16" one we caught the other dat at Rio Raft.  Is good to know they have a few nice sized ones down there!

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Guadalupe River State Lease Access Announced for 2013-2014!

Good news from Texas Parks and Wildlife.... looks like we get another Season of access to the Guadalupe River courtesy of the State Leases with local campgrounds/resorts on the River!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!


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Snow Delay... Here is Another Guadalupe River Article

Snow delay, so no fishing as we bundle up to stay warm.  Heard from some of our Readers that traffic is bad and the commute is longer than normal.  Also, heard some are without power.... for us, we are online but the latest storm did break a tree limb that "nudged" the house.  No damage luckily!

So, till warmer weather, here is another article that may be of interest to Readers planning a trip to the Guadalupe River.... "Guadalupe River by L&L Campground: Rainbow Trout Fishing".

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Caught a Few Scrappy Ones This Round

Short on time but the urge to fish would not go away.  Decided to grab the four weight fly rod and a COAF Guadalupana Fishing Fly and head to the North Pond at Celebration Park.

Really light strikes but luckily got a fix on the hook set and caught a few Sunfish and Bluegill! Have found that catching these scrappy ones makes good practice for the Rainbow Trout that are soon to be stocked in the community lakes and ponds!

Fun stuff.... now going to hunker down during the cold front that is soon to arrive.

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