Let's Talk Ultralight Baitcasting for Trout This Season! - COAF Field Team's Live Broadcast

This round we discuss ultralight baitcasting aka Bait Finesse Systems Fishing for Trout this Stocking Season!

Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback for more Livestreams from the Team!

#fishing #troutfishing #livestream

PS: Here are the videos mentioned in the livestream.

• How I Set My BFS Reels.... No More Backlash?
• Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Ultralight BFS Fishing for Trout with 1/16oz Roostertails
• Trout Were Liking Inline Spinners... BFS Fishing Works!
• What Worked For Us Trout Fishing the Blue River... Ultralight Bait Casting and More!
• How We Caught Sand Trout at Galveston Fishing Pier

Floating Minnow Kastking Zephyr with clicker Shimano Reel 17 Scorpion BFS XG Right

Let's Talk Denison Dam and Blue River Catch and Release Area! - COAF Field Team's Live Broadcast

This round we discuss fishing opportunities at Denison Dam - tailrace to Lake Texoma, and the Nlue River Catch and Release area in Oklahoma.

Yours truly was unable to go fishing this weekend. But, not deterred, can always talk about fishing as well as watch fishing videos in preparation for our next fishing trip.

Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback... plan to use this format for providing timely updates to our Viewers!

#fishing #flyfishing #densiondam

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Caught a Big Bass Just a Few Months Ago... #fishing #snowday #bass

Snowed yesterday but go figure... just a few months ago kicked off the Vintage Lure Series with this nice one!  Fun stuff... time to shift to cold weather fishing and start targeting the trout stocking in our area. Do stay tuned as we are out about this Season!

Fishing Updates and Live Broadcast #livestream (November 11, 2022)

Trying out a new format to provide impromptu fishing updates and other happenings from the Field Team. Thanks for stopping by!

Oros Strike Indicator - No Line Kinks? | Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod Series

Old School meets New School. Learned about the Oros Strike Indicator from Oklahoma Fishing Guide Donavan Clary. Strike indicator that uses a locking mechanism like the AirLoc Strike Indicator but does not kink your leader!

Yours truly takes it out fishing with the Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod and catches a fish or two. And guess what?  No line kinks in the leader!

Oros Strike Indicators

Fun with Spreadsheets | Texas Parks and Wildlife Winter Trout Stocking Schedule for 2022-2023

Another year has passed and another Winter trout stocking season is upon us. And, like in past seasons, yours truly modified the schedule posted by TPWD to sort by Stocking Date and the count of trout stockings planned for a location and its estimated trout to be stocked.

Makes for ease of reference by allowing Readers to quickly see when the next trout stocking is planned. As changes are unexpected for various reasons like weather, do check for updates, changes, and corrections at TPWD’s website – 2022-2023 TPWD Trout Stocking Schedule.

Also, here are some key items to be aware of:

• Pampa City dates appear suspect. Site showed stockings on 12/14/21 and 2/2/22 of which both dates have passed. Modified the dates to 12/14/22 and 2/2/23.
• Crowley Pond in Crowley showed in Collin County when referring to the County listings. Modified the county to Tarrant County where the city of Crowley is located.
• Dates for trout stockings at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFCC) in Athens show 12/1/21, 1/1/22, and 2/2/22. These are placeholders as TPWD’s schedule indicates various stockings instead of a specific date. Before planning a trip do contact Athens TFCC – contact page.
• Caruth Park in University Park of Dallas County is back on the list for the Season!

Modified 2022-2023 TPWD Trout Stocking Schedule.

Try This Tasty Pan Fried Trout Recipe!

Brief video of a tasty trout recipe that is simple but surprisingly tasty. Easy preparation. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

• Three Rainbow Trout - total 6 fillets
• Salt
• Black Pepper 
• Garlic Powder
• Paprika
• Flour
• Butter
• Olive Oil
• Garlic Butter Sauce of your choice. We like Louisiana Fish Fry listed below.

Directions:

1. Dry each fillet with a napkin, and then lightly sprinkle Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Paprika on each fillet.
2. Be sure to season both sides of each fillet.
3. Next, coat each fillet  liberally in flour, covering both sides.
4. Then, melt butter in olive oil in a pan large enough to hold 2 - 3 fillets.
5. Once the butter is melted, increase heat to medium. And then, pan fry the fillets for 5 - 8 minutes on each side.
6. Fillets are done when golden brown and flake when checked with a fork.
7. When done, place the fillets on a plate with a napkin and then use another napkin to pat the fillet to remove the excess oil.

Serve fillets on a bed of Rice Pilaf with a layer of Garlic Butter Sauce covering the fillet and add your choice of sides.

Yours truly likes Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms, and Roasted Bell Peppers, and Roasted Jalapenos.

Let us know how you like this recipe in the comments below!

Louisiana Fish Fly Garlic Butter Sauce

Try Walking the Blue River Next Fishing Trip

This round I decided to mix things up and forego the low water crossing. Instead, I walked the area north of the crossing and explored the area. Learned a few things and even limited out on Trout! Great times fishing a river!

PS: Here is the map referenced in the video of the Blue River.

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Keep This Fishing Fly in Your Fly Box! 😎

Here is another simple but effective pattern to keep in your fly box this trout stocking season.

Only need a dust mop and dubbing material, add a jig fly hook, and tie the material on... and you are ready!

Try This Fishing Fly for Trout....

Here is the fishing fly that produced for us recently on the Blue River in Oklahoma. Tried various fishing flies before settling on the Near Deere. Trout were taking both olive and white with the key factor being the presentation and retrieve - short pull retrieves! Do give it a try!

Else, try a Wooley Bugger