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We have archived the COAF Blog posts as a number of Visitors return in search of information that remain relevant today.

Additionally, we have been getting questions and requests about fishing gear and/or fishing related gear we have used in some of our videos and mentioned on our blog posts.

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The site should answer a majority of questions we have received to date. If not and/or you have as specific one to request, reach out to us at COAF.Weblog@Live.com

And, please feel free to navigate the archived posts of City Of Allen Fishing Blog!

Fisherman Beware of Turtles!

YouTube Shorts video where I place an underwater camera – WaterWolf Camera, under a float with a hook baited with bread. Soon realize… Turtles can steal a bait quickly!

This was several years ago when I still had the camera; I lost it while kayak fishing and never recovered it. Since then I have replaced it with a GoFish Cam. It appears the WaterWolf is no longer available… BUMMER!

The location was a pond in Murphy, TX that has a good population of Bass and Catfish that tend to be bigger than other ponds we have fished.

This round was a bust though… the Turtles managed to steal my bait without getting hooked.

Check out the video and note how the Turtle seems to position the bread to where he can easily remove it from the hook!

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TBT Beavers Bend Trout Fishing #shorts

YouTube Shorts video of a TBT to Beavers Bend State Park before the big flood or was it floods that changed the entire river.

Lots of brush and greenery with a few Rainbow and Brown Trout caught and released. See the full video at https://youtu.be/8KePd_ZH-ic

In the past, designated Blue and Red zones were used to separate sections of the river. The Blue zone allowed bait fishing, non-barbless hooks, and more liberal daily limits compared to the Red Zone.

As of 2021, the rules have changed. Strongly suggest checking out Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s eRegulations for the latest update before fishing the area.

See the Lower Mountain Fork section of the eRegulations for more info. (Trout Area Information).

Review These Fishing Regulations Before Fishing in Texas and Oklahoma | What's New in 2021?

Decided to review the What’s New in 2021 section of the Texas 2021-2022 Season. Had a question concerning one of the new changes to 2021; contacted Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. They replied within the hour. Nice!

Reviewed one new change to the trout regulations in Oklahoma. Was uncertain about the Daily Limits for the Lower Mountain Fork. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation clarified for me. Had another on related to the Lower Illinois River. Interesting answer… suggest contacting them directly.

To submit questions to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, use the following link: Submit a Question.

To submit question to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, use the following link: Contact Us.

New Trout Limits for Oklahoma!

Looks like September 11, 2021 the trout limit will be three instead of six for Oklahoma.

Previously, the Oklahoma Statewide limit was six which has some area fishermen conflicted in fishing for trout this upcoming trout stocking season.

So far, it appears to be two opposing opinions:

• Those for the three trout daily limit look forward to an increase opportunity to fish for trout as more will be available to
• Those against the new daily limit explain the time and expense is not worth it when limited to three trout.

That said, we anxiously await for the trout stocking season, and will follow the new rules in effect.

See more at ODWC’s Website.

How We Prepare for Fishing Galveston! #galveston

Good Day Everyone! This round we talk about how we prepare for fishing Galveston, TX. Specifically, fishing piers for “whatever bites”!

• Galveston Fishing Pier
• 61st Fishing Pier
• Seawolf Park Pier

PS: Was a fun trip this year, and learned more things about the area. See the post-trip video at: Galveston Fishing Pier | Sharks and More!

See our article too! https://skyaboveus.com/fishing/FishingGalveston

Happy Labor Day Weekend | Quick Update from the Team

Fishing updates and related activities from the Team!

Had a little ouch that has me slightly out of commission. Should be good to go in a couple of weeks or so. Till then, do check back on our YouTube Channel – COAF Field Team, and this website as we can always talk fishing!

In the near future, will go back to working on the DIY Fish Bites Gummy Gum recipe, using the GoFish Cam to get underwater action shots, and the Tenkara rod to catch a fish or two!

Also, will keep posting TBT YouTube Shorts to remind us that Trout Stocking Season is just around the corner as well as general fishing tips and suggestions that I find while in my rehabilitation period!

Tenkara Fishing a Small Pond

Out and about this weekend in Oklahoma. Decided to fish a small pond is in Moore or possibly Norman… could be on the border, too!

Trip started out slow with fish actively feeding on “bugs” on the surface. Also, noticed lots of turtles seemed to show up suspiciously near my fishing fly.

I started fishing the pond’s perimeter using a Foam Grasshopper pattern without success. Then, switched to a Guadalupana fished under a strike indicator.

The fish were barely nibbling… more like “pecking like a chicken” at my offering. Once I added the indicator, I was able to detect strikes but it still did not mean a hook-up.

After multiple missed strikes, I managed to catch a little Bluegill. The remainder of the trip continued to be a strike or a miss but I did catch a few more Bluegill, Sunfish, and a Bass.

The pond looks fairly new, so I anticipate more and bigger fish to come. Will keep this one in my back pocket to fish when I am in the area again.

Do check out the video!

Why the OPST Commando Head for One Handed Spey Casting | No Backcast, No Problem!

Answering the mail to the question, “Why the OPST Commando Head for One-Handed Spey Casting?” The main reason we like the OPST Commando Head is it offers us the ability to fish places where our back cast is clobbered.

Like when a tree is behind you and there is no room for an overhead or a side cast. In this case, I demonstrate using a 9′ 5wt Redington Fly Rod lined with a 200 grain OPST Commando Head, 30lbs test Mono Lazar Line, and a Floating Tip.

The leader is a knotted tapered leader that runs about 9 feet in length. It’s one that I make as it is much cheaper to tie my own than to buy one.

In the video, I show the ease of casting a Roll Cast and a Switch Cast despite the tree behind me! Do check out the video, and let us know why you like the OPST Commando Head!

Gear Used

Echo Ion Fly Reel 4/5 wt: http://amzn.to/2ql1EhN
Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod (9′-4pc-5wt): http://amzn.to/2rENFHu
OPST Commando Head (200 grain): http://amzn.to/2zftMuC
OPST Lazar Line Running Line: http://amzn.to/2gTrjOU

15 Bass Lurking in the Local Pond | GoFish Cam Confirmed

Here is the follow-up video showing the underwater footage taken with the GoFish Cam. We used the Micro Fly Rod to catch live bait, then baited the camera rig, and struck out… had multiple strikes including one that broke the line.

Compared the picture of the Bass caught last week that went 20″; would say it would have gone the same size, too! Counted fifteen bass in the video; do check our count and let us know if we miscounted!

Bass caught last week that went 20 inches!

Bass that broke the line yesterday… maybe bigger than last week’s Bass?