Celebration Park - May 29, 2008

Fished Celebration Park's North Pond this evening. Caught three small Sunfish on a black streamer. Video posted below shows today's outing and a slideshow of the fish caught earlier this week at Erwin Park. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Erwin Park Pond - May 27, 2008

Fished Erwin Park Pond in the city of Mckinney this evening. Caught 6 small Bass ranging in 7.5" to 8" in size and a 8" Bluegill. All were caught flyfishing using a Black Marabou Streamer. Quick trip lasted about 45" but more strikes than hook-ups occured. View of the park's pond and pictures of today's catch are posted below.

Today's Catch:

Closer View of the Park's Pond:

Closer View of the 8" Bluegill:

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Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Park - May 25, 2008

Went back to fish Lake Lavon's Brockdale Park this afternoon. Used the Jon Boat in lieu of the kayak today. Windy day with lots of waves to beat you around.

Did manage to catch 30+ small White Bass with 7 Keepers. Also caught 1 Yellow Bass. All were caught trolling with 1/16oz White Crappie Jigs, a variant of a White Crappie Jig, and a Green and White Clouser Minnow. Pictures posted below.

Today's Catch:


Green and White Clouser Minnow:


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Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Park - May 24, 2008

Fished Lake Lavon's Brockdale Park again this morning for a couple of hours. Went in the kayak and trolled a White Crappie Jig and a variant tied with Pearl Chenille and White Krystalflash.

Caught 20+ small White Bass and one Keeper. Opted to release rather than take the one Keeper. Windy day again but still worth a try given the consistent action.

View overlooking the point at Brockdale Park:

Lures used this morning:

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Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Park - May 23, 2008

Returned to Lake Lavon's Brockdale Park this evening for a quick try at the White Bass. Launched the kayak from the beach and then worked the point. Caught and released over 20+ small White Bass. Caught 4 Keepers ranging from 10" to 12".

Trolled 1/16oz White Crappie Jigs and paddled the kayak back and forth across the point. Consistent hits despite the strong wind and wave action. Not a bad outing for only one hour on the water. Picture of today's catch and the kayak we used today are posted below.

Good luck and good fishing.

Today's catch:


Kayak:



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Allen Station Creek - May 19, 2008

Fished Allen Station Creek downstream from the Allen Station Dam. Caught one small Sunfish and lost two others. Used flyfishing gear and a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph. Video posted below shows the trip to Lake Lavon this past Saturday, followed by the quick trip to Allen Station Creek. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Park - May 17, 2008

Fished Lake Lavon at Brockdale Park. Caught 9 Keeper White Bass. Also, caught and released 1 Yellow Bass, 1 Crappie, and over 30+ small White Bass. All were caught trolling with 1/16oz White Crappie Jigs. Picture posted below.





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Weekend Updates - May 10-11, 2008

Quick updates from this weekend's activities. Fished Bethany Lakes Saturday morning, a creek in Plano in the afternoon, and then fished Lake Lavon Sunday afternoon. Bethany Lakes produced two fish - a Sunfish and a Bluegill. A lot of activity, just could not connect. Used flyfishing gear and a Brown Nymph and Gangle-Legged Fly. The creek in Plano is located near John Carpenter Park west of Independence and San Simeon. Caught three fish working the banks and brush piles. Used flyfishing gear and a Brown Nymph. Lake Lavon at Brockdale Park produced 5 keeper-sized White Bass ranging in 12" to 14" in size. Also, caught and released 5 Yellow Bass and over 30 White Bass. All were caught trolling with 1/8oz White Crappie Jigs and Roadrunners. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes - May 9, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes' Main Pond. Caught four fish in the morning - a small Bluegill, a larger Bluegill, a 14" Bass, and a 13" Bass. Another fisherman caught a Catfish on a wacky-rigged lizard in green. Came back in the evening and caught an 8.5" Bass with a number of missed strikes. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes and Spring Creek - May 6 and 7, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes' Main Pond yesterday. Caught one Bluegill on a Red and White Streamer. Think the recent rains changed the pattern and slowed the fishing activity. Today, fished Spring Creek in Plano just off of Chisum Trail. Caught a Sunfish and several Bluegill-like fish on a Prince Nymph Fly. Videos posted below. Bethany Lakes: Spring Creek: Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Shadow Lakes @ McDermott - May 5, 2008

Fished one of the feeder creek ponds at Shadow Lakes. Pond is just south of McDermott Road on the east side of Allen. Caught one 8.5" Sunfish and lost a few others. Too slow in setting the hook, else they were catchable. Used flyfishing gear and a Red/White Streamer. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes' Lower Pond - May 2, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes' Lower Pond. Caught Bluegill and Sunfish using flyfishing gear on a Gangle-Legged Dryfly and a Dragonfly Variant fished on the surface. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Celebration Park - May 1, 2008

Fished Celebration Park's North Pond this afternoon. Caught small Bluegill and Sunfish using flyfishing gear on a Brown Nymph fished slowly along the concrete wall near the picnic area. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Feeder Creek in Plano - April 30, 2008

Fished a feeder creek in the city of Plano. Creek is located at Spring Creek and Old Orchard Road and accessed from Custer Road. A running trail runs alongside it and is close to the Public Library on Custer Road. Caught two Sunfish of which one went 8.5" in size. Also, observed Bass and a Crappie in the creek. Used flyfishing gear and caught one fish on a Prince Nymph and the other fish on a Blacknosed Dace Streamer. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Creek Pond - April 28, 2008

Fished Bethany Creek Pond - a neighborhood pond just east of Bethany Lakes along Shadow Lakes Road in Allen. Caught a number of Sunfish and Bluegill ranging from 4" to 7.5" in size. Used flyfishing gear and a Prince Nymph just below the surface and a Gangle-Legged Dryfly on the surface. Caught and released over 20 fish. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Park - April 27, 2008

Fished the point at Brockdale Park this afternoon. Caught a Catfish and 10 Yellow Bass on live Shad and Earthworms, respectively. Catfish went 15" in size. Yellow Bass ranged from 5" to 7" in size.

Sampling of today's catch:

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Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Park - April 26, 2008

Fished Lake Lavon at Brockdale Park. Strong breeze did not sway the fishing. Yellow Bass were congregating off the point and were readily taken using a bottom rig and earthworms for bait. Caught and released about 20 Yellow Bass. Did observe another group taking White Bass on shad. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes' Canal - April 25, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes' Canal. Caught four Bluegill and Sunfish, and then a Bass. Bass went about 11"-12" in size. Used a Prince Nymph Fly to land the Bass. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Celebration Park - April 23, 2008

Fished Celebration Park's North Pond Wednesday. Caught a number of small Bluegill and Sunfish. Used a Teeny Nymph and a Gangle-Leg Fishing Fly on flyfishing gear. Video/Slideshow posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News for a preview.

Bethany Lakes - April 22, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes' Upper Pond. Caught three Bluegill that went about 7" in size. Also observed a number of small Bass. Had several hook-ups but none landed. Video posted below. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.