Bethany Lakes - April 7, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes today. Caught Bluegill, Sunfish, and a Bass. Tried the Lower Pond, the Waterfall, the Canal, and the Back Pond with good results flyfishing.

Used a Prince Nymph, Dragonfly Dry Fly, and a Gangle-Leg Dry Fly. Largest Bluegill went 7" in size; Bass went 8" in size.

Today's Catch:


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Bethany Lakes - April 6, 2008

Due to the colder temperature this morning and strong wind, decided to fish the Outflow Creek below the Lower Pond, the Waterfall, and the Canal.

Using a Size 10, Prince Nymph was surprised in the numbers of fish in these locations and, in two cases, their size.

In the Outflow Creek, caught a 8.5" Bluegill in the shallow pool where the overflow for the Lower Pond is located.

In the Canal, caught an 11" Crappie on the Prince Nymph. Was mainly catching Bluegill and then got a nice hit and fight. Thought is was a big Bluegill at first but once landed, it was a Crappie.

In the Waterfall, fish were small and tended to nip at the fly. Did manage to land a small fingerling 3" Sunfish that made the size 10 nymph look huge.





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Celebration Park - April 5, 2008 (PM)

Fished the East Pond to test a new fly pattern - Gangle-Leg Dry Fly. Tied using a parachute pattern that simulates the "mosquito" looking insect. Not sure what it is called but it look like a big mosquito, fortunately they don't bite like one.

Things started slow with no strikes on the Gangle-Leg. Switched to a Midge and caught a couple of Bluegill. Noticed surface activity along the shoreline, so switched back to the Gangle-Leg. Remainder of fish were caught on the Gangle-Leg!

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Bethany Lakes - April 5, 2008 (AM)

Fished Bethany Lakes' Back Pond and Feeder Creek. Caught Bluegill/Sunfish but no Bass on various fishing flies.

Bethany Ridge Park - April 4, 2008

Quick trip to Bethany Ridge Park. Fished the feeder creek to the pond. Caught a couple of Bluegill on a Midge Fly.

Bethany Ridge Park (Today) / Lake Ray Hubbard (Delayed Post)

Fished the pond at Bethany Ridge Park; caught Bluegill/Sunfish using the Mallard Flank Jig Fly and a Midge pattern tied with orange floss.

Also, a delayed posting from a member of our Field Team - a Crappie caught at Lakeside Marina on Ray Hubbard jigging about 13'-14' deep.

Today's Catch at Bethany Ridge Park:


Crappie caught at Lakeside Marina:


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April 2008 eNewsletter

FYI: The April 2008 eNewsletter has been posted. Refer to the Recommended Links in the sidebar or click-on April 2008 eNewsletter. For easier reading, the ads posted on the right frame of the eNewsletter can be closed by clicking on the Tab in the ads section. Also, checked out Allen Station Dam this evening. No fish activity in the lower creek, silting basin, and upper creek. Suggest fishing Bethany Lakes and Shadow Lakes for Bass. Suggest fishing Bethany Lakes, Celebration Park, and Bethany Ridge Park for Bluegill and Sunfish. For Bass, a Blacknosed Dace Streamer and Clouser Minnows in blue and white have been consistent artificials. For Bluegill/Sunfish, Foam Rubber Spiders or a Brown Dry Fly have been taking them on the surface. Below the surface, a Royal Coachman Wet Fly and a Mallard Flank Jig Fly, a new pattern we have been testing, have been successful. Good luck and good fishing!

Shadow Lakes - March 31, 2008

Fished the South Pond at Shadow Lakes. Found a protected area from the wind and was able to catch 2 Bass flyfishing using a Blacknosed Dace. Fish were caught near the Cattails and in shallow water.

Had several more strikes but failed to set the hook in time. Switched to a Black Marabou Streamer and had more strikes but no hook ups.

Ran to Bethany Lakes to try the Black Marabou Streamer on Bass. No luck on Bass but did manage to land a small Sunfish on the Marabou Streamer.

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Bethany Ridge Park - March 30, 2008

Fished Bethany Ridge Park, small pond by the Kroger on North Allen Heights. Caught Bluegill and Sunfish near the bridge that crosses the feeder creek to the pond and the feeder creek.

Mainly Bluegill/Sunfish in the area but did observe small Bass in the feeder creek.

Used flyfishing gear and several fishing flies fished wet - Mallard Flank Jig Fly Variant and a Royal Coachmen.

Later tied a few flies - 3 streamers and a dry fly. Will post results soonest.

Today's Catch:




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Bethany Lakes - March 29, 2008

Fished the Back Pond in hopes of Bass. No luck. Observed several 3+ lbs Bass on their nests in the shallows. Looks as if the spawn is on; Bass appear uninterested in the fishing flies presented.

Did have fun catching Bluegill/Sunfish on various fishing flies. Fish pictured below were caught using a Clouser Minnow, Foam Rubber Spider, Black and Red Zonker, a Mallard Flank Jig Fly, and a Brown Dry Fly.

Fish were hitting on the surface as well as just below the surface.

Today's catch:


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Bethany Lakes - March 28, 2008 (PM)

Returned to Bethany Lakes to try the Mallard Flank Jig Fly this evening. A lot of short-strikes on Bass and Bluegill but did manage to land four Bluegill.

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Bethany Lakes - March 28, 2008

Tested the Mallard Flank Jig Fly on the Bass at Bethany Lakes. Had a few short-strikes and no hook-ups.

Changed to the Clouser Minnow variant in blue and white and caught 2 Bass and 1 Bluegill. Had more short-strikes and missed strikes. Seems as if the Bass prefer the Clouser Minnow.

Going to keep trying out the Mallard Flank Jig Fly on other fishing areas and post results.

Today's pictures:


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Celebration Park - March 27, 2008

Tested a new fishing fly this evening at the North Pond. Called it a Mallard Flank Jig Fly. Tied like a Hornberg to simulate a small baitfish.

Only fished for about 30" under the lights in the picnic area that overlook the North Pond but caught three Sunfish and lost several others.

Promising fishing fly; will try it out at Bethany Lakes for Bass in the next few days.

Sunfish caught today:

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Sampling of Fishing Flies

Below is a picture of two fishing flies.

The first one is a Clouser Minnow Variant that was used to catch the Bass caught earlier today and on Monday, 24 March.

The second one is a Mallard Flank Jig Fly created by a member of our field team. Have not fished it yet but will post results soonest.

Good luck and good fishing!



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Bethany Lakes - March 26, 2008

Fished the Back Pond despite the strong wind. Caught two Bass and a Bluegill using flyfishing gear.

Caught an 8" Bass on a Pearl Chenille Weighted Bucktail Fly. Caught a 13" Bass and a 7" Bluegill on a Clouser Minnow variant in blue and white.

Lost others, just reflexes were too slow.

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Sandy Lake Road Boat Ramp - March 25, 2008

Checked out the boat ramp located just off of Sandy Lake Road. Not sure its formal name but for reference, been calling it Sandy Lake Road Boat Ramp.

Water flow was strong and the water was murky. Cast several fishing flies with no strikes. However, it looks promising. Going to have to try fishing it again.

View from the parking area:


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Bethany Lakes - March 24, 2008

Fished the Back Pond for about 45" in the late afternoon. Although a strong wind and cool temperatures were observed, the fishing was good.

Caught a number of Bluegill and Bass using flyfishing gear and a White Foam Rubber Spider or a variant of the Clouser Minnow in blue and white.

Bluegill ranged from 4" to 6" in size. Bass ranged from 7" to 9.5" in size. Sampling of today's fish listed below:

Bluegill:

Bass:

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Little Elm Park - March 22, 2008

Fished Lake Lewisville at Little Elm Park in the late afternoon Saturday. Observed a fair amount of fishermen but only few catching Crappie using minnows from the bank. Fished the shallows near the flooded treeline but was not able to get a strike. Crappie were chasing baitfish occasionally; just could not get them interested. Better luck next time. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Refer to the Recommended Links in the sidebar or click-on DFW Fishing News for a preview.

Bethany Lakes - March 22, 2008

Fished the early morning at the Feeder Creek, Back Pond, Canal, and Lower Pond (pond nearest Joe Farmer Recreation Center).

Caught Sunfish and Bluegill mainly from the Feeder Creek with a few taken in the Canal and Lower Pond. Lost a small Bass in the Back Pond, else no others observed.

Cold morning with a moderate breeze. Fish were caught using a Peacock Herl Nymph in size 12.

Pictures:

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Bethany Lakes - March 20, 2008

Fished the Back Pond in the late evening for another try at Bass. Using flyfishing gear and a Foam Rubber Spider, was able to catch a few Bluegill. Fish were about 5" to 6" in size.

No luck on Bass. Saw several nice looking whirls in the water that were likely Bass. However, was not able to get a strike. Better luck next time!

Bluegills from this evening:


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