Out To Lunch

Went out to lunch yesterday. Stopped by the Thai Cafe in Allen and tried their lunch special. If you like Thai cuisine, you won't be disappointed. Partner had the Pad Thai, and I went with the Pra Ram.

Not sure how to pronounce Pra Ram but it eats well. It is basically pork cooked in a garlic sauce, served over steamed brocolli, and then covered with peanut sauce. Lunch special came with a Spring Roll and choice of soup or salad. Opted for the soup.

Keeping this "hide" in my back pocket for future reference. Just beware Peanut Allergy sufferers, Thai food means peanuts, so keep the Epi Pen near.

April 10, 2009 - Another Bass On A Wooley Bugger

One Bass this morning flyfishing at Bethany Lakes. Caught it on a Black Wooley Bugger using a slower retrieve. Bass seemed less active to strike; may be the cooler temps this morning. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Return to Cadillac Pizza Pub for more Blues music.

Returned to McKinney for another shot of Blues at Cadillac Pizza Pub. A lot of new comers making their music heard at Pub's open mic Blues Jam!

Bethany Lakes - More Bass On Wooley Buggers.

Caught three Bass today flyfishing. Caught two on an Olive Wooley Bugger and one on a Black Wooley Bugger. A lot of wind but the Bass were active near the surface. Bass ranged from 12" to 13" in size. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

One Bass at Russell Creek Park.

Caught one Bass that went 12" in size at Russell Creek Park in Plano. Used an Olive Wooley Bugger and only hooked it after working the pond's perimeter for an hour. Strong winds made for an interesting time flyfishing.

Pond at Cottonwood Trail in Allen.

Noticed a small pond with a fountain near the Cinemark in Allen. Checked it out and caught a few Sunfish on a Prince Nymph and Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph. Nothing special; just one to keep in mind at a later date.

Erwin Park Pond in McKinney

Received an update on Erwin Park Pond in McKinney. Not good news; pond is down to less than 2' deep. Will need to wait awhile to fish this one again.

April 5, 2009 - Sunfish on a BH Pheasant Tail Nymph!

Cold and windy with temps in the high 40's this morning. Decided to fish a Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph to scout for Sunfish. No luck at the ponds at Haggard Park and Suncreek Park in Plano and Allen, respectively. Did catch several Long-Eared Sunfish in the creek by Harrington Park in Plano. Fish ranged from 5" to 6" in size and struck the fishing fly on a slow retrieve using short pulls on the flyline. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Two Ponds and a Creek.

Fished two ponds and a creek in Plano and Allen this morning. Mainly Sunfish of the "long-eared" variety. More details on our weblog.

Out and About This Morning.

Ran this morning. A lot of wind and more brewing. Did check out Bethany Lakes Upper Pond. Minimal activity noted. Bass seem lockjawed. Could be the wind. Could be my lure selection. Will make adjustments and post updates.

Out and About with a Prince Nymph Fishing Fly.

Was out and about the early evening at Celebration Park's North Pond and Bethany Creek Pond's feeder canal. Testing the waters for Bluegill using a Prince Nymph fishing fly. Fish are in the upper column and are active.

March 31, 2009 - Archgate Park in Plano.

Checked out Bethany Lakes in the early afternoon. No luck flyfishing a Wooley Bugger. Stopped by Archgate Park in Plano in the early evening. Caught one Bluegill on a Wooley Bugger, and then several more on a Bead Head Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph. One Bruiser Bluegill came in at just under 8" in size! Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Bethany Lakes - Upper Pond

Checked out the Upper Pond and noticed a lot of floating debris near the pier area. Tried to fish a streamers but could not get a good cast due to the wind. Also, had trouble with hang-ups and snags. Going to give it a rest until the wind calms and the temps warm up more.

Good luck and good fishing!

March 29, 2009 - Bethany Ridge Park Bluegill

Stopped by Bethany Ridge Park this afternoon. Caught small Bluegill flyfishing a dryfly. Fish were readily striking on the surface. Looks like things warmed up since yesterday and this morning. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Bethany Lakes Lower Pond

Checked out Bethany Lakes yesterday. The Lower Pond's water level remains low despite the recent rain. Spillway is not working properly as water is flowing around it due to erosion. Reported the issue to Parks and Recreation.

Did fish the area despite the strong wind, cold temps, and low water. Surprised to get a few strikes working the surface.

March 27, 2009 - Bass on a Foam Rubber Spider Variant

Back to Bethany Lakes for more Bass. Started flyfishing an Olive Wooley Bugger and promptly lost it to a sumberged snag.

Checked the flybox and noticed no more Olive Wooley Buggers. Tied on a Foam Rubber Spider Variant in hopes of topwater action.

Success! Caught one Bass that was 12" in size and had a number of other strikes but no solid hook-ups. Will have to try the topwater action again once the front passes through. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Caddilac Pizza Blues Jam

Out and about in McKinney enjoying pizza, beer, and music at Caddilac Pizza's open mike Blues Jam! Check it out some time.

March 26, 2009 - Another On a Wooley Bugger

Back to Bethany Lakes for another quick trip. Caught one Bass that was close to 14" in size. Used the Olive Wooley Bugger again, but lost it to a "tree fish"! Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

March 25, 2009 - 4 Bass on a Wooley Bugger

Fished Bethany Lakes Upper Pond before the thunderstorms arrived. Caught 4 Bass ranging 12" to 14" in size. Olive Wooly Bugger continues to produce!

4 Bass on a Wooley Bugger! Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

At the Movies.

Kept active with an early morning run, and then a quick trip to Bethany Lakes and caught a Bass.

Closed out the day by taking in a movie. Watched the movie "Knowing". Not sure why it made number one this past weekend. Preferred "I Love You Man" over it.

Posted reviews of both movies on our movie review blog. Check it out some time.