September 22, 2009 - Duck Hunting Texas Public Lands FAQ#1

Posted a HubPages article, Duck Hunting Texas - Public Lands FAQs. First in a series of articles about duck hunting on public lands in Texas.

This article focuses on answering the question, "What licenses and permits do I need to hunt ducks in Texas"?

Check it out some time!

Out and About Without Success Save for a Drain Pipe!

Out and about today. Checked out the Elm Fork at Sandy Lake Road and McKinnish Park in Coppel. No luck but area looks promising.

Returned to Allen and caught a "not so healthy" Bass in the drainage pipe at Bethany Ridge Park. Released the Bass to the main area. Had a blind eye and skinny body for its 16" size. Hope it makes it. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Bass in the Shadows at Bethany this Morning.

Fished Bethany Lakes this Sunday morning. Caught three Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Tried the Olive Damsel Fly, a Black Wooley Bugger, and a Grasshopper Imitation. Bass were not interested. Overall Bass seemed content to lurk in the shadows instead of strike a lure. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

September 19, 2009 - Late Afternoon Hunt for Teal, Saw Action But None Bagged!

Late afternoon hunt for Teal started slow but picked up the last 10" of legal shooting hours. Was calling it a day and decided to load up the boat and head back to the boat ramp. Big mistake!

Had two flocks buzz overhead while picking up decoys. Took a passing shot but did not connect. Hopefully the cool front forecasted later in the week will bring more action!

Two Bass and a Sunfish - Olive Is The Color!

After a morning run, hit Bethany Lakes again this morning. Caught two Bass and a Sunfish on an Olive Damsel Fly. Had other hook-ups but broke off unfortunately. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

September 15, 2009 - Evening Teal Hunt @ Lake Lavon

Decided to make a quick trip to Lake Lavon for a go at Teal. Saw two flocks. Passed on the first flock, went for the second one. MISSED! Need to work on pass shooting at the Skeet Range....

Olive is the Key!

Quick trip to Bethany Lakes this morning. Caught two Bass on an Olive Damsel Fly; ran out of Olive Wooley Buggers. Tried a Black Olive Wooley Bugger. No hits, switch to the Olive Damsel Fly - Hits! Looks like Olive is the key. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Six More at Bethany

Another morning trip to Bethany Lakes this morning. Caught six Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger, and then broke off a Bruiser. Better luck next time! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Rainy Morning.... Caught 18 Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger

Decided to put on rain gear and fish Bethany Lakes. Good thing because the fish were on the prowl. Caught eighteen Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger and only lost one Bass while landing it this time. Mostly little Bass but two did go 13+" in size.

FYI: While walking back to the car, was confronted by a feisty Crawdad crossing the sidewalk. So wet, the Crawdads are using the sidewalks! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Wet Morning But Fish Were Active At Bethany

Wet morning but the fish were active. Caught five Bass and one Sunfish on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Did lose four other Bass; set the hook but fish came off while landing. No Bruisers, still fun! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Two Bass and Two Sunfish This Afternoon

Fished Bethany Lakes this afternoon. Caught two Bass and two Sunfish on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Fish were not as active as the day before but managed to hook a few. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Bethany Lakes Revisted Again

Fished Bethany Lakes again this morning. Caught one little Bass on a Black Rooster Tail. Hooked but lost another Bass that looked about 2 pounds. Fish were in the shallows close to shore but were mainly small ones with an occasional 10" to 11" Bass mixed in.

From City Of Allen Fishing

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Olive Wooley Bugger Works Again at Bethany

Fished Bethany Lakes this morning. Caught five Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger; took pictures of four. A lot of surface activity this morning; looked like the Bass were feeding on small minnows near the bank. Olive Wooley Bugger works again at Bethany! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Russel Creek Park Pond and Dragonflies?

Checked out Russell Creek Park Pond in Plano this morning. Caught a Sunfish, two Bass, and a Bluegill on fishing flies. Did see a number of Bass (looked like 1 to 2 pounders) feeding on the Dragonflies hovering over the water's surface. They were leaping completely out of the water. Too bad, I did not have a fishing fly that could simulate a Dragonfly hovering a foot above the water! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

How do fishermen know when they are getting older?

A little humour on the side this Labor Day Weekend!

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7 Bass and a Sunfish

Fished Bethany Lakes this evening for more fun with the Bass. Caught seven small Bass and a Sunfish using the Olive Wooley Bugger, again. Have to admit that the Wooley Bugger has been a a consistent producer of fish this season. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Only One Bass at Bethany Ridge Park

Fished Bethany Ridge Park this evening. Caught one small Bass that went about 10" using an Olive Wooley Bugger. No other strikes but some big splashing going on as it got dark. Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Olive Wooley Bugger Pulls in Eight Bass and a Sunfish.

Fished Bethany Lakes this evening. Caught eight Bass and a Sunfish on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Largest Bass went 10.5" in size. Cooler temps made for a pleasant outing!

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70 Small White Bass

Fished Brockdale Park at Lake Lavon this morning. Action started slow but picked up once the schools came in. Left the point while they were still biting, catching and releasing 70 small White Bass. Used surfcasting gear and jigs with the Yellow Crappie Jig getting the most action. No keepers but still fun! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.

Small in Size but Scrappy in Fight!

Fished Bethany Lakes again this evening. Caught five Bass, four on an Olive Wooley Bugger and one on an Olive Damsel Fly. Small in size but scrappy fight! Click-on COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers.