Russell Creek Park - September 14, 2008

Fished Russell Creek Park's Pond. Caught Sunfish/Bluegill flyfishing the Wooly Spider and a Prince Nymph. Did get several strikes from Bass but was unable to set the hook. May need to make adjustment on the hook-size of the Wooly Spider. Nice cool morning to fish, enjoyed the company of a Bird that wanted a snack or two. Picture of today's catch and a Bird slideshow posted below. Sampling of today's catch. Bird Slideshow. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Wooly Spider Fishing Fly

Due to weather concerns was not able to fish today. Redirected efforts to tying fishing flies. Decided to combine a Wooly Bugger and Foam Rubber Spider. Pictures posted below. Calling it a Wooly Spider! Will post results next outing. Wooly Spiders - Top and Bottom Views. Wooly Spider - Side View. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes' Back Pond - September 11, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes' Back Pond this evening. Caught Bluegill/Sunfish and four Bass flyfishing. Used a Prince Nymph and a Yellow Foam Rubber Spider Variant with most taken on the Spider. Pictures posted below.

Three of the four Bass were caught at dusk on a Spider twitched slowly and slightly below the water surface. Sampling of Today's Catch. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Celebration Park's North Pond - September 10, 2008

Made a quick trip to Celebration Park's North Pond this morning. Caught small Bluegill/Sunfish flyfishing a White Foam Rubber Spider Variant. Sampling of today's catch posted below. Small but scrappy and still fun to catch. Sampling of Today's Catch. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Celebration Park's East Pond - September 9, 2008

Fished Celebration Park's East Pond this evening to checkout the Catfish. Caught several Catfish and a small Bluegill on Bread. Largest Catfish went 20" in size, a couple went about 14" in size, all others ranged from 8" to 10" in size. Pictures posted below. Sampling of today's catch. 20" Catfish. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Celebration Park - September 8, 2008

Checked out Celebration Park today, making a quick trip at Lunch to flyfish the North Pond. Caught small Bluegill/Sunfish using a Green Foam Rubber Spider Variant. Sampling of today's catch posted below. North Pond still a sure bet for fishing with the Kids. Sampling of Today's Catch. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes - September 7, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes this morning flyfishing the Lower, Upper, and Main Ponds. Cool morning made for a comfortable outing. Caught small Bluegill/Sunfish and four Bass flyfishing a Foam Rubber Spider Variant. Bass ranged from 3" to 13.5" in size. Pictures posted below. Had more strikes but was unable to set the hook or lost them while bringing them in to the bank. Most fish were caught within 10 feet of the shoreline. Bass. Bluegill/Sunfish. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Unusual Catch in Plano - September 6, 2008

Received a fishing report from one of our readers of an unusual catch. The fish posted below was caught while fishing a pond in Plano Saturday morning. The fish weighed 1.2 lbs and was caught on light tackle using a boile for bait. Hats off to our Reader in Plano for reporting the unusual catch! Unusual Catch. Note: The unusual catch appears to be the vegetarian Red-Bellied Pacu, pending confirmation from Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Prince Nymph Variant @ Bethany Lakes - September 3, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes again this evening flyfishing the Lower Pond. Windy and overcast made for fun when casting into the wind. Managed to catch small Sunfish on a Prince Nymph Variant. Pictures posted below. Small Sunfish. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes - September 1, 2008

Back to Bethany Lakes in Allen. Made a quick trip this evening flyfishing the Lower Pond. Tried an Olive Wooly Bugger without success; switched to a White Foam Rubber Spider Variant and caught one Bass and three Bluegill/Sunfish. Pictures posted below. Sampling of Today's Catch. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

LLELA - August 31, 2008

Fished Lake Lewisville Ecological Learning Area (LLELA) this morning. Good current but still wadeable - see picture below. Had several strikes flyfishing a streamer but no hook-ups. Did observe a few baitfishermen catching Catfish, else slow action. Downstream from LLELA's Tailrace. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

A Small Pond at UTD - August 29, 2008

While at the University of Texas - Dallas for a sporting activity, snuck away to a hidden pond/creek on campus. Fished a White Foam Rubber Spider Variant and caught two Sunfish. Pictures posted below. Small Pond at UTD. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Russell Creek Park - August 28, 2008

Fished the pond at Russell Creek Park in the late afternoon/early evening. Caught a small Bass and Bluegill/Sunfish on a White Foam Rubber Spider Variant. Fishing partner caught two Bass and Bluegill/Sunfish using a Green Foam Rubber Spider Variant. Also, saw a small alligator that others mentioned on the fishing forums. It was a small one but not shy of my fishing fly. Sampling of Today's Catch. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes - August 27, 2008

Back again to Bethany Lakes' Lower Pond this afternoon. Did not strike out this time, catching an 11" Bass and some Bluegill on flyfishing gear and a White Foam Rubber Spider Variant. Pictures posted below. Today's Catch. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

No joy today!

Broke away for a quick trip to Bethany Lakes. Although we saw small Bass in the shallows, were not able to connect. Oh well, cannot get them every trip. FYI: Used Foam Rubber Spider Variants in a Grasshopper and Beetle pattern. Also, switched to a Black and Red Zonker and a Crappie Jig Variant. In all cases, no hook-ups. Good luck and good fishing!

Russell Creek Park Pond - August 24, 2008

Fished Russell Creek Park this morning. Park has a pond and is located in the city of Plano. Caught Bluegill and Sunfish flyfishing a Foam Rubber Spider Variant. Pictures posted below.

Used Yellow and White with equal results. Also, hooked a small Bass but lost it close to shore as I was bringing it in. Russell Creek Park Pond. Today's Catch. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Lakes Lower Pond - August 20, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes Lower Pond looking for Bass. Caught an 8.5" Sunfish and a small Bluegill but no Bass. Pictures posted below.

Also, noticed the area where the Upper Pond feeds into the Lower Pond has been changed. Looks as if the area has more rocks built around it. Not sure if this impacted the Bass' pattern or it was the rain. Will wait a few days before fishing it again. Today's Catch. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Foam Rubber Spider Variants

Could not breakaway today due to other committments. Opted to tie fishing flies to replace the Foam Rubber Spider Variants that I have been losing while fishing. Tied six Foam Rubber Spider Variants - White, Yellow, and Green. Tied in the same manner as a Foam Rubber Spider with one variation - body is shaped to simulate a grasshopper instead of a spider. Can be fished slowly on the surface or let it sink and fish it wet. When fished wet, simulates a small baitfish. Posted samples below. Samples. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Fishing in the Rain - August 18, 2008

Fished Bethany Lakes' Lower Pond in the early evening despite the rain showers. Caught three Bass, a Bluegill, and a Sunfish fishing a White Foam Rubber Spider Variant.

Bass ranged from 12" to 17.5" in size. Pictures posted below. Also, saw several large Koi working the shallows as it rained.

Nice break in the heat; even better with the fish being more active! Today's Catch. More detail on the larger Bass (17.5 inches). Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.

Bethany Ridge and Bethany Lakes This Morning

Fished Bethany Ridge Park this morning. Saw Bass in the feeder creek and the main pond's shallows, approached lightly but could not connect. Went across the street to Bethany Lakes' Lower Pond and caught 10 Bluegill that went 7"+ in size and a small Sunfish. Used flyfishing gear and a Yellow Foam Rubber Spider Variant, most were caught shallow. Seemed picky this morning in that they preferred Yellow over White. Interesting. Pictures posted below. Bluegill and a Sunfish. Checkout DFW Fishing News for more fishing information. Click-on DFW Fishing News.