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Fished a Feeder Creek This Round [1-04-2015]

Originally published January 4, 2015

Cold temps and short on time; no Trout Reports today. Did get a snippet from Fshng84 who went fishing at the Feeder Creek to Bethany. He reported little Bluegill/Sunfish on Soft Hackle and Tiny Midges.

Looked like fun especially on a 3 Weight Fly Rod. Did note that the Tiny Midge used was the same one used on the Blue River when a midge hatch starts up and the Trout start slurping them up just before they break the surface.

Video of the Bluegill/Sunfish action

Beware Bigger Fish Below... #shorts #pondfishing

Local trout derby scheduled today; rain and snow in the forecast. May need to stop by tomorrow instead of today. That said, there are bigger fish lurking in the pond. Be prepared to haggle with them over a fish or two!

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!

Fly Fishing Journal: Increase Your Fishing Success!

It’s live on Amazon!

A fishing journal designed specifically for the Fly Fisherman. The journal provides guidelines for capturing specific data useful to Fly Fishing and will improve your fishing catch success rate. Included is a customizable Summary section to collate lessons learned about best patterns, locations, techniques, etc.

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"!