Answering the mail on the Centerpin Reel I used to catch a couple trout. So far, I like it... able to try this method with spending too much!
I bought the reel in Amazon but shipped from the UK. It took several weeks for it to arrive. While it was intransit, I watched a number of videos on centerpin fishing, casting, and techniques.
After it arrived, I practiced casting it using a Wallis Cast that calls for pulling the line off the reel and then casting. Similar to a double haul cast when fly fishing.
I still need to practice my cast to reduce the backlashes I get, but I am able to cast it far enough to fish local ponds.
My intent is to try float fishing it at the local tailrace - Denison Dam and possibly Lake Lewisville Ecological Learning Area (LLELA). Both, offer a great opportunity to drift fish.
Given the reel as virtually no drag, line comes off easily and should offer a drag free drift when fishing a tailrace.
Do check back for more. And, do checkout the video short to see the reel spin effortlessly!
What is in our tackle box when ultralight baitcasting aka BFS Fishing? Here is a video short detailing what we like!
Of note are the Super Dupers in Copper, Gold, Silver, and Rainbow Trout!
Fish them low and slow when the trout are holding deep.
If active in the upper part of the water column, then fish them with a steady retrieve.
Additionally, if no takers on either retrieve, then try a "stop and go retrieve" by reeling in, and then pausing for a second or two.
Wait for a strike as Super Duper slowly sinks and flutters on the pause!
Also, Mepps Inline Spinners in Copper, Gold, and Silver hold a spot in our tackle box.
Fish them with a steady retrieve and when the trout are holding in the upper part of the water column.
Adjust the retrieve by reeling faster or slower until you get a strike. A "stop and go retrieve" may be called for on occasion.
But, typically, it is lure blade color and the trout's location in the water column that matter more.
Rooster Tails in a variety of color combinations are another lure we keep handy.
Start with the Fire Tiger, White, Yellow, and Black. And then, expand to other color combinations - blade, lure body, dressing.
Fish them like the Mepps but take the slow retrieve on step further and reel it slower! The Rooster Tail blade will spin at the slowest retrieve which will come in handy when the trout are picky.
But, do take note, when sight casting to passing trout schools, a faster retrieve may be called for when on trout breaks away and you see its V wake head toward the lure!
First time fishing with a Center Pin Reel. Had to practice and get my timing and release down. Managed to catch two Trout, improve my casting, and then closed out with ultralight baitcasting to get three more trout to make a limit.
Do check back for more Center Pin Fishing. New way to fish for yours truly. Would be a great way to fish the tailrace at Denison Dam, Lewisville Lake Ecological Learning Area, and other rivers.
Keep the Texas Freshwater Fishery Center in Athens in mind for trout this season!
There is an opportunity to catch trout each Season to include a Bruiser that lurks in the ponds.
Which pond does it lurk in? In this video snippet, the big one that went by was in the pond named "Zebco Pond".
PS: Do check out other trips to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center!
Places to Fish... Revisited Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center!
Answering the mail concerning questions about fishing at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, TX. We fished it a couple of weeks ago and limited out on Rainbow Trout.
Since then, had requests to provide more details on the specific places fished while we were there.
This video intends to provide details as well as a bonus at the end... do stay till the end and do like and subscribe if you like what we are doing.
Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | At the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
More Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing... made it to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens, TX for a go at the trout stocked recently! Was an interesting round; the trout wanted "green" fishing flies and lures fished fast.
Tried various fishing flies and different retrieves before settling on a short pull, steady retrieve. Did miss a number of strikes as well as lost a few when they threw the barbless hook.
That said, did limit out plus has a great time exploring the Center. Do check out the video, and do stay till the end for the bonus.
PS: Was not certain if a fishing license was required. Later, confirmed with the TFFC that fishing is included in the price of admission... no fishing license needed!
More Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing.... Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Trout Fishing! #flyfishing
More Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing.... Made the run down the road to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens for a chance at trout. Cool place with several ponds to fish. We opted to fish the Casting Pond. Maybe next round we will give it a go at the other locations.
Bite started out good with several strikes on the Olive Near Deere; even landed a couple to put on the stringer. Then, things slowed as well as the are became clobbered with pine needles. Luckily, a slight wind clear the area later in the day, and the trout became more active, too.
In short order, we managed to put eight more on the stringer to make a total of ten! Two of us limited out; one of us had an issue with landing the trout once hooked. No worries though, was a great time to be out on a warm November day!
PS: No fishing license is required. Entrance fee includes fishing; however, if you want to harvest the trout, an additional fee of $5 is required. There are other regulations to be aware of... we includes a copy of the pamphlet that has more info in the video.
Try the Catch and Keep Rig for Trout. It uses a small worm weight or egg sinker, a small snap swivel, and a size 10, 12, or 14 treble hook.
Bait it with PowerBait, Corn, or your favorite bait and adjust the line length to the hook as needed.
Also, do use it for catching and keeping trout and not for catching and releasing as the trout tend to be deep hooked. This rig is for getting food on the table.
Also, when fishing the rig, no need to use a "rip thy lips" technique. Instead, reel the slack on the line and feel the trout swimming away. Often, the trout will have hook itself!
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