Fun Time Yesterday [1-04-2015]

Originally published January 4, 2015

The Team had a fun time yesterday catching Rainbow Trout. Here is a photo of one of the Stockers caught; this is also the trout that made the cover of our magazine Stocker Trout Fishing!

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Team Limited Out at Waterloo [1-03-2015]

Originally published January 3, 2015

Received an update from the Team... limited out at Waterloo! 

• Two went for the GRHEN on a Tandem Rig Near Deere and GRHEN.
• Remainder went for PowerBait. 

Overall, it looked like a number of fishermen limited out. Bait seemed to outdo lures. No worries, Good thing our fishing buddy figured out the pattern this round and had PowerBait ready to go!

Fixing a Cast Net, Braille Line Repair #diy #fishing #repair

After several temp fixes to broken braille lines to the cast net, finally took the time to replace them all. Hot day but got it done! Took slightly longer… added an extra braille line on the fly when I noticed a portion of the net was drooping lower than the others!

PS: One change to the fix for the next net. I would attach the new braille lines next to the old ones, and then cut the old braille lines. No measuring needed!

Saturday Morning…? [1-03-2015]

Originally published January 3, 2015

Saturday morning... Looks like the rain is letting up. Checked the local ponds and noted water levels are up.

Have not heard from the Team about the action at Bethany Lakes but will post an update as soon as they report in.

That said, here is a picture showing the water is flowing at Bethany Creek Pond (just up the road from Bethany Lakes)!

Water is flowing!

PS: City of Denison is hosting a Trout Derby today at Waterloo Park Pond! For more info, go to the city's website.

What I Did To Limit Out on Trout... Five Steps! [2-23-2022]

Originally published February 23, 2022

This round I demonstrate the five steps I follow that helped me limit out on Trout. Do give it a try, and let us know how it worked for you!

Step 1 - Observe

• Where are the trout lurking?
• What are others doing that is/isn't working?

Step 2 - What worked before?

• Try lures and retrieves that worked from past trips
• Do the same, else try varying the presentation

Step 3 - What is Different?

• Did something change - warmer, colder?
• Has the wind changed?

Step 4 - Give them what they want!

• Try different lures
• Change the retrieve
• Note any indication of a strike

Step 5 - Catch a limit!

• Once you catch one, repeat
• If the bite stops, adjust by changing lures again

Gear Used

• Shimano Reel 17 Scorpion BFS XG Right
• BPS Micro Lite Rod
• Wordens 3206-S103 Rooster Tail in-Line Spinner 3 Pack, Sz 1/16OZ
• Luhr Jensen Super Duper

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Super Dupers!

Freezing Rain Delay... Posted Season Summary for 2014-2015 [1-1-2015]

Originally published January 1, 2015

Happy New Year to our Readers!

2015 starts off with cold temperatures and freezing rain which has the Team indoors and staying warm. Hope the freezing rain delay does not last too long.

For now, here is a summary of this Season's action - "Texas Winter Trout Stocking Summary for 2014-2015"!

One on a Super Duper; Other on a Fishing Fly [12-29-2014]

Originally published 12-29-2014

Evening reports from the Field Team indicates two Trout were caught. One went for a Silver Super Duper; other went for the COAF Griffith's Gnat.

Key notes from today were:

• Bread under a Bobber worked well for several fishermen this evening
• Risers started showing around 4PM and lasted till about 5:30PM
• Super Dupers were getting bit in Silver and Gold but action shifted to bait fishing after sunset
• PowerBait fished on a Power Bait Fishing Rig worked well after dark for a couple of fishermen

Video below shows one Trout caught on a Super Duper; other caught on a COAF Griffith's Gnat:

Trout Were Liking Inline Spinners... BFS Fishing Works! | Towne Lake - 2022 Trout Derby | Fishing Trip Report | 2-19-2022

Towne Lake - 2022 Trout Derby | Fishing Trip Report | 2-19-2022

Trout were liking inline spinners - specifically, Rooster Tails. Local Trout Derby was winding down but the trout were getting active. Rooster Tails as well as Power Worms were favored lures and baits.

Yours truly opted for Bait Finesse Systems style fishing casting a 1/16oz Rooster Tail to trout lurking mid-pond.

Fun times!

Trip Information

• Date: 2-19-2022
• Time: 1030-1230
• Location: Towne Lake, McKinney, TX

Key Take Aways:

• Trout Derby was in progress; noted some were catching trout. Slow compared to past years.
• PowerWorms, PowerBait, Corn, and some action on lures. Not able to see specific lures.
• Calm, with Temps in the 30s in the AM but warmed to 50's by Noon.
• Slow action in the small pond; looks shallower with more silt
• Larger pond had some action that later picked up in the day.
• Murky water, visibility less than a foot.
• Fire Tail Rooster Tail fished on a steady but slow retrieve worked!

Gear Used:

• Microlite Bass Pro Shops 4’10” UL Rod
• Shimano Scorpion 17 BFS-XG Reel
• 6lbs Stren Mono

BFS Lure Data

• DIY Inline Spinner – 1/16oz – Silver/Black – Zero Fish
• Rooster Tail – 1/16oz – Gold / Fire Tail

Fish Data

• Rainbow Trout – 9″ to 12" – Roster Tail (Fire Tail) – Steady but Slow Retrieve
• Estimated 25+ total count - caught, released, or missed strikes

Lessons Learned

• Similar to past years, Rooster Tails with Gold Blade and chartreuse were best.
• Also, PowerWorms fished on bottom with split shot were best.
• Fishing under floats worked but slower bite.

COAF Field Team Video

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