Latest iFishRadio Broadcast Posted... [12-29-2014]

Originally published 12-29-2014.

Got the word that the latest iFishRadio Broadcast is posted. Do check it out when you get a chance!

Today's episode included:

• Trout Fishing at Bethany Lakes
• Trout Fishing at Waterloo Park Pond
• Fishing Flies that have been working for the Field Team
• What is working for other fishermen
• Homemade Fly Fishing Leaders

Note: Episode was deleted from the archive. Do checkout this update about trout fishing in Oklahoma!

iFishRadio Podcasts (2014):
COAF Fishing Summary - Episode 1

Fished Waterloo In Denison This Morning [12-28-2014]

Field Team reported a limit of Trout caught at Waterloo Park Pond in Denison. One member struck out but did get a couple of strikes. Overall, cold temps slowed the action down but did pick up as the day warmed. 

Key notes this round:

• Catfish were striking PowerBait
• BH GRHEN fished 2′-3′ under an indicator were getting strikes in the morning (overcast and cold)
• As the sun came out, bite turned off for the BH GRHEN
• Heard from others that Near Deere were getting bit later in the day

Video clip below shows the action on the BH GRHEN:

Another Round at Bethany Lakes [12-27-2014]

Originally posted 12-27-2014.

Latest update from the Field Team.... action Bethany Lakes remains steady for some. Key notes this round:

• Black Super Duper started out strong but tapered off in the evening
• Bread under a Bobber were getting bit with a limit taken using it
• Other were getting strikes using PowerWorm under a Bobber as well

Video clip below shows two Trout taken on a Black Super Duper:

More Reports from Bethany Lakes [12-26-2014]

Originally published 12-26-2014.

Another report from Bethany Lakes. This one included a video and an onsite Podcast. Zeke, who brought his dog but no fishing pole tagged along and stretched his legs while watching the action.

Here are key notes from today:

• Game Warden checked fishing licenses this morning, be sure your license is up to date
• Black Super Duper was the go to lure; tried gold, silver, and copper... one hit on the silver
• Bubble Fly Rigs with a Black Nymph were getting strikes
• PowerWorms under a Bobber were getting strikes as well

Video clip shows action on the Black Super Duper:

Onsite Podcast from iFishRadio:

Warren Sports Complex | Fishing Trip Report | 2-13-2022

In keeping with the rollout of our Bait Finesse Systems Fishing Journal, the following is the Fishing Trip Report for last Sunday – Super Bowl Sunday, to the Warren Sports Complex. Plan was to catch a trout or two, but as it turned out only one for trip. At least, it was not a strikeout!

PS: Added footage to the video on a follow-up trip on Valentine’s Day to catch Bass on Senkos BFS Style!

Trip Information

• Date: 2-13-2022
• Time: 0930-1230
• Location: Warren Sports Complex, Frisco, TX

Key Take Aways:

• Trout were stocked Thursday, and then the Annual Trick A Trout Derby was held Saturday.
• Temps dropped 30 degrees on Sunday compared to Sunday.
• Trout action was mainly on the Northeast end and the West side. Action seemed best near “waterflow” areas.
• Windy, NW at 10+ mph
• Gold Super Duper worked for one individual; long casts and steady retrieve.
• Fire Tail Rooster Tail worked for one trout; slow retrieve.

Gear Used:

• Microlite Bass Pro Shops 4’10” UL Rod
• Shimano Scorpion 17 BFS-XG Reel
• 6lbs Stren Mono
• Shakespeare Microcast Rod 4’6″
• Kastking Zephyr without Reel Clicker
• 6lbs Stren Mono

BFS Lure Data

• DIY Inline Spinner – 1/16oz – Silver/Black – Zero Fish
• Super Duper – 502 – Gold – Zero Fish
• Rooster Tail – 1/16oz – Gold / Fire Tail – 1 Fish
• Slim Jim Spoon – 1/12oz – Blue/Silver – Zero Fish

Fish Data

• Rainbow Trout – 9″ – Roster Tail (Fire Tail) – Slow Retrieve

Lessons Learned

• Fish are tending to Northeast end and/or West side where water is deeper.
• Waterflow areas were key.
• Fish deep when using Power Bait
• South end is shallow, looks promising for later in the year when temps warm.
• Pond is large with the typical “stock tank” slope. Plan to fish parallel or at acute angles when warm water bite starts.

COAF Field Team Video

Bait Finesse Systems Fishing Journal

Alrighty, the Bait Finesse Systems Fishing Journal is live on Amazon. I put an order; it delivers tomorrow. I will post a video on how we use it to improve our fishing success.

Provides an easy to use format to capture fishing information such as date, time, and location but with a Bait Finesse Systems Fishing twist to improve catch rates.

Luckily, the format readily applies to other fishing techniques! Do check it out!

Heads Up... Our Store and Author Page is Working!

Quick update on the Team’s activities. This round we have a couple of items on recent happenings…

• COAF Field Team Store – our Amazon store is up and running providing a collection of fishing items we have used and highly recommend to others. It include videos, pictures, product review videos.
• COAF Field Team Amazon Author Central Page – our Amazon Kindle page that provides Fishing Log Books, Journals, and more that we are publishing. It also includes photos, videos, and fishing as well as non-fishing blog posts and articles of interest!

COAF Field Team Store and Author Page

Quick update on the Team's activities. This round we have a couple of items on recent happenings...

• COAF Field Team Store - our Amazon store is up and running providing a collection of fishing items we have used and highly recommend to others. It include videos, pictures, product review videos.
• COAF Field Team Amazon Author Central Page  - our Amazon Kindle page that provides Fishing Log Books, Journals, and more that we are publishing. It also includes photos, videos, and fishing as well as non-fishing blog posts and articles of interest!

Do check them out when you get a chance!

COAF Field Team Store

COAF Field Team Author Central Page

Another Bait Finesse Senko Bass

Another quick trip opportunity for Bait Finesse Systems fishing at the local pond. Got a Bass with a Senko! Awesome!

Trip Report

• Date: 2/14/22
• Time: 1705-1805
• Location: Bethany Lakes, Allen, TX

Key Take Aways:

• Warm day with temps in the high 60s, cooling quickly after sunset.
• No action by the “East Spot” of the Main Pond.
• No action in the Back Pond’s “North Culvert” or “Drain”
• Slow presentation of Senko in deeper areas was best chance at Bass
• “Line Watching” works, slight movement detected.
• One Bass caught and released at the Main Pond “Culvert”

Gear

• Rod – Bass Pro Shops Graphite Series 3ft Rod
• Reel – KastKing Zephyr BFS Reel with Reel Clicker
• Line – 6lbs Stren

BFS Lure Data

• BFS Lure Data
• Senkos, Gary Yamamoto
• Black/Red Flake
• 4″ Size

Fish Data

• One Bass
• 13″ Length
• Senko
• Slow Retrieve with Stop and Go

Lessons Learned

• 4″ Senko continues to produce at Bethany
• Blk/Red Flake in Watermelon seems to be preferred
• Cast, let sink to bottom, then stop and go at a slow retrieve
• “WATCH THE LINE” for the early indicator of the Bass picking up the Senko

YouTube Shorts Video – COAF FIELD TEAM CHANNEL

Warren Sports Complex Trout Fishing #frisco #livestream [02-13-2022]

Fishing updates and related activities from the Team! Do check back as we post YouTube Shorts, Videos, and Live Streams while we are out and about.

This round we fished Warren Sports Complex for the Trout Stocking in Frisco. Past years the tout were stocked at the Frisco Commons pond. This year and maybe going forward, the Warren Sports Complex was stocked.

The annual Trick A Trout Derby was held yesterday, but it sounds like the trout were stocked during the week instead of early Saturday morning.

The bite was slow with some limits observed; we suspect the change in temps - dropped 30 degrees from yesterday, had something to do with the slow down in the action.

Moreover, it is a big pond; more like a lake. Seemed like the trout were deep or lurking near the waterflow along the North bank - the one with the concrete retaining wall.

Do have video while we there; do check back!