Field Study - Lures and Baits for Stocked Rainbow Trout

Here is a new article about the Team's work on collecting data when fishing for Rainbow Trout. 

Do check it out when you get a chance - Field Study - Lures and Baits for Stocked Rainbow Trout. 

Peak Rotary Vise and a COAF Guadalupana

Finally bought a Peak Rotary Vise.  Saw one several years ago at Bass Pro Shops in Garland; liked it but opted not to buy one.

Been holding off on buying one since then.  Had a deal online that I could not pass up (also had gift cards and rewards points that knocked the price down to under $100).

Came in the mail yesterday; tied a fly today... really like it!



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Light Strikes at Waterloo This Round

Headed to Denison Saturday afternoon and fished Waterloo.  Recently stocked in preparation for the Trout Derby held that morning; the bite was steady.

Three of us fished and managed to take three limits.  NucLaroche and T-Bone caught them on PowerBait and Ultralight Gear.  Fshng84 fished a COAF Guadalupana and a Four Weight Fly Rod.

The strikes were light but the Team did manage to take five each! Even caught one of the tagged Trout from the Derby!  Fun stuff!

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Trout Derby in Denison at Waterloo Park Pond!

Get ready for the annual Trout Derby at Denison at Waterloo Park Pond!. For more details, check out the City of Denison Special Event Site!

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COAF Guadalupana Fishing Fly - Samples

A Reader sent an email asking about purchasing a COAF Guadalupana Fishing Fly.  We pointed him to the COAF Guadalupana Fishing Fly  article that describes how to make one. However, the Reader was adamant about purchasing one rather than making one.  So, we offered a sample fishing fly for his use... looks like others have asked as well.

To make things easier (since we prefer to fish rather than make fishing flies), we created a "Buy Now" PayPal button for anyone who would like a sample fishing fly.  Only made a few fishing flies but can make more (time permitting) on a periodic basis.

If the PayPal button does not work or if we are sold out of samples, email us at coaf.weblog@live.com to let us know there is an issue.

Thanks,
COAF Field Team

Note:  Samples available only in the United States and in USD ($) only.  Limit one fishing fly per order at $2.00 (+ 60 cents shipping/handling).

A Limit at Waterloo to Close Out the Year!

Decided to head to Denison this afternoon to fish Waterloo Park Pond for one more shot at Rainbow Trout in 2013.  Caught a limit - one on a GRHEN and four on a COAF Guadalupana Fishing Fly.

Light strikes, had to pay close attention to the line and feel of the strike.  Missed several strikes, but was able to hook a few!

Fun stuff... especially after two weeks since the pond was stocked.  No worries though; the next stocking is this weekend!

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Round Three at Huaco Springs

Round three at Huaco Springs started early this morning.  Fished a COAF Guadalupana Fishing Fly on the Four Weight Fly Rod and caught a limit of Trout!  Strikes were light compared to yesterday and fish were really "picky" about the size of the fishing fly.  No takers on a Size 14 but lots of action on the Size 12.

Fishing buddy also limited out using an Ultralight Rod and a Bubble Fly Rig.  Had four Trout go for the COAF Guadalupana, and one Trout take a BH GRHEN!

Fun stuff... did see others taking them on Silver Super Dupers, Orange Power Bait, and Marshmallows.  Also, when we first arrived, saw one nice sized Trout caught by one fisherman!

Nice to know there are some Bruisers lurking in the area!

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Huaco Springs... Round Two!

Another go at Huaco Springs gets more Rainbow Trout!  Fshng84 gets five using a Four Weight Fly Rod and a COAF Guadalupana; NucLaroche gets five, too - two on a Silver Duper and three on a Bubble Fly Rig and a COAF Guadalupana!  Also, one guest fisherman with the Team gets a Rainbow Trout using a Silver Duper!

Fun day on the Guadalupe; even better that they stocked the River around 11AM, too!  Action was steady with some hot moments when the Trout were feeding on the surface!

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Another Try on the Guad...

Fished a new place just downriver from Mountain Breeze Resort.  Promising area in the Trophy Zone.  Only managed to catch a Longear Sunfish on a COAF Guadalupana Fishing Fly.  Did see two other fishermen, who caught a Trout and lost a Trout.  Good to know there are fish lurking in the area!

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Merry Christmas!

From us to you, Merry Christmas!  Hope all our Readers are enjoying the Holidays!  And, possibly can sneak away to catch a fish or two!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

COAF Field Team