Able to fish this past weekend at Lake Lavon. Made two trips – Saturday to Brockdale Park and Sunday to Highland Park, and then it rained Monday, so we did not fish but still did fishing related things!
Did learn that Brockdale Park Boat Ramp is now closed due to flooding. Highland Park remains open luckily!
Do checkout the Team updates, and do check back for our follow-up video of Sunday’s fishing and the “Lazy Man Fishing” technique we used later in the day!
Liking the history feature in Google Earth to checkout fishing areas that we have frequented in the past. In particular were Brockdale Park as well as a quick look at Clear Lake Park and Avalon Park! Learned a few things that may come in handy this weekend!
Here is an updated variation on the Sabiki Slab and Jig Rig that we have been using for kayak fishing and surfcasting from lake points over the years.
The rig still uses three different monofilament lines – 30lbs, 20lbs, and 12lbs test. And, it still uses a Slab lure and three Jigs. The only difference is we no longer pass the dropper line for the jig through the overhand knots tied on the main line.
Instead, we jam the uni-knot against the overhand knots and one of the barrel knots. This makes for a quick re-tie when a jig breaks off.
We continue to favor this setup as the 20lbs test line to the slab will breaks off, saving the 30lbs mainline and jigs in the event of a snag.
Moreover, the 12lbs droppers will breakoff before the 30lbs mainline also saving us from re-tying the entire rig while on the water!
Do try it out!
DIY Slab Lures using a Do-It Mold to make 1-1/8 oz and 1-3/8 oz lures for White Bass. After the lead is melted and the mold is heated well, able to pour several lures without issue. Next step, get them painted and the hooks, then it’s fishing for White Bass on Lake Lavon!
#whitebass #doitmolds #lavon
Fun time fishing the Dog Park Pond in Norman, OK while out and about this weekend.
Bass were in there beds, and the pond was clobbered making it hard to catch them with the BFS fishing lures.
Did get one on a Rapala Husky Jerk and another with the Denison Dan Dawber!
Fun stuff!
Getting questions on products we use. For ease of reference, posted links and details on our archived blog at CityOfAllenFishing.blogspot.com
Decided to make my own slab lures for white bass. Ordered DO-IT Molds from Barlow’s Tackle in Richardson, Texas. Lucked out, they still had the molds in stock!
Quick delivery, able to make a set of slab lures. After a quick paint job, got to try them out at the local lake “surf casting without the surf” with the Okuma Breakaway Surf Rod and Pflueger Reel.
Caught a fish or two before a boat went past that put the school down. No worries… good to know making my own slabs works!
Pond fly fishing for Bluegill at the local pond. Started out fishing with the Bait Finesse Systems rod and reel combo, but the pond was too clobbered with greenery. Switched to an eight foot, four weight fly rod and reel setup and managed to catch a fish or two.
Liking the casting ability of the Redington Pursuit Fly Rod, can get some distance with the little eight foot rod. Pairs well with the Ross Flystart2 reel with WF 4wt Floating Line!
Here is a video that shows how I like to fish for White Bass aka Sandies… kayak fishing!
It includes trolling, backpaddling, bottom bouncing, and casting.
All are effective at times especially with a Slab and Jig Rig… rigged Sabiki style
Do check it out as we catch a fish or two or three!
Good Luck and Good Fishing!
Question came up about how I fish the Simpler Foam Fly. Made a video to demonstrate. That said, I think it applies to other fishing flies when fishing pond! Do check it out as we keep to our Channel’s intent, “Learn to fish by our trials and errors!” And in this case, fly fishing a pond for Bluegill and Bass!
