No Ducks Yet... But, Three Hogs Will Do!

Having a tough time to hitting the local lake to duck hunt.  Second half of the Season started Saturday.  Was not there; hope to make it during the Holiday Break.  For now, able to take three hogs this weekend at the lease!

Trout Bite Was Sizzling At Bethany This Morning!

Trout bite was on this morning at Bethany Lakes. Things started out slow, but at 8AM, things were sizzling. Limited out in less than 15" using a Gold Superduper.

Special thanks to Texas Fishing Forum's "Knot at work's" trout fishing tip, ... cast to the middle, let the lure sink to the bottom, and retrieve slooooowly!

Not sure how long this pattern will last given the weather change tonight. For now, enjoying the moment....  FYI: Four of the five Trout had empty stomachs. One was filled with Corn.

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Chartreuse in the Morning; Orange in the Afternoon!

Heard from Zeke on his afternoon trip back to Bethany Lakes to catch three more Trout to make his daily limit.

Report was favorable with Zeke getting his three.  Even better... Zeke brought his grandson who pulled in a five Trout limit!

Bottom-line:  Field Team reported three limits taken today. Chartreuse Trout Bait was the key in the morning and Orange Trout Bait in the afternoon

FYI: Stomach contents of the Trout caught today. Ones caught this morning were empty.  This afternoon's catch had three empty, four with Orange Trout Bait, and one with Orange as well as Chartreuse Trout Bait. Also, two looked to have digested "bread residue".

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First Limit Of Trout for the Field Team This Season!

Field Team goes for another try for Trout at Bethany Lakes. One Field Team Member takes a limit; other Member (Zeke) caught two but missed a lot more.

Slow but steady action on Chartreuse Trout Bait. Zeke may come back later today to pull in three more to make a daily limit (if his reflexes get better being an old man)!

That said, first Trout limit taken by the Field Team this season!

 

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One Trout On A Mepps Spinner.

Went back to Bethany Lakes this evening to try to catch a Trout using flyfishing gear. No luck but did take one on a Mepps Spinner!  Saw a few others catching them on Gold Superdupers, else action seemed slow....

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Three Trout This Morning, Else Slow Action....

Hit Bethany Lakes early this morning for another go at Trout. Action was slow but steady in the morning, then tailed off to nothing by 9AM. Caught three Trout on Pink Trout Bait. Shifted to Orange Trout Bait and had three more hits but failed to land them. Key take away today: Pink Trout Bait in the morning; Orange Trout Bait in the day! At least for now....

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First Trout Of the Season From the Field Team!

Went back to Bethany Lakes at Lunch; Trout Stocking happened and fish were being caught. Managed to hook and land one Trout using a Copper Superduper.

Did observe others catching them on Gold Superdupers. Also, had a nibble on Orange Trout Bait, none on Pink Trout Bait.

Gonna stop by later after work and see if we can pull in four more to hit our daily limit.

PS:  Returned after work and fished after dark.  Had a nibble on Pink Trout Bait. None on Orange Trout Bait.  Did see others take a few on Pink Trout Bait.  Once the sun set, a lot of surface activity with pods working the surface on both sides of the "horseshoe".  Should be interesting come first light tomorrow.

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Standing By At Bethany Lakes

Stopped by Bethany Lakes at 9:30AM.  No Trout stocked as of yet, but should be forthcoming.  More updates later today, till then we are standing by!

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One Nibble for Trout, Else The Cormorant Limited Out!

Decided to fish for Trout in Mesquite this morning. Mesquite's City Lake received its Trout Stocking on 2 December and is scheduled to receive additional stockings every two weeks through March.

Cold morning with a drizzle made for tough conditions. Had one nibble, else zero Trout. Did see others - Cormorant, catching and eating their limits!
 

Called it quits after several hours. On the way home, made a stop at Academy (in Dallas on Forest Lane) and restocked on Trout Bait.

Found Orange and Pink; Chartreuse was out of stock. Bought Chartreuse Trout Nuggets as a back up for now. Will  be ready for them this next round!

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Only One Bullhead, But Trout Stocking Next Week!

Fished Celebration Park's East Pond to test the waters. Used the same gear for Trout fishing and managed one Bullhead. Local pond, Bethany Lakes, gets its Trout stocking next Friday; hope to mix it up with them soon!

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Zeke Finds an Aggie Ring!

One of our field members has been doing double duty fishing and metal detecting.  Got the word about one find.  An Aggie Ring found while searching for coins.  Even more interesting is how quickly it was returned to its owner after being lost for 5 years!

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Slow Action At Lake Lavon Tailrace This Afternoon

Fished Lake Lavon's tailrace this afternoon. No luck for us but did see others catching and releasing undersized White Bass. Looks like the morning bite did better with more action reported!

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Took a Spike Yesterday.

Took a Spike yesterday morning.  Had to watch him closely as he approached to determine if it was a legal Buck or not.  County defines a legal Buck as 13" or greater inside spread or one unbranched antler.  Have seen others but none met the legal requirement.  Luckily this one made the regulations and is now meat for the freezer!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!  Been a busy time this year but am staged for the upcoming Trout Stocking at Bethany Lakes on 11 December.  That said, been hearing intermittent success at the Lake Lavon Tailrace for White Bass.

Not able to wet a line lately, today the excuse was cooking... opted to fry a Turkey today for a tastly meal!

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Weekend Hunt Results

Weekend hunt ended well with a hog and a deer for the freezer.  Hog was taken last night, deer this morning.

Also, one Bruiser was taken when it was parting the brush as it approached!

Later, refilled the feeder and the "pig toys" - pvc tubes with holes in them, with corn and put the game camera out.  A couple of Sows and Piglets showed later that night.

On The Road!

On the road tomorrow to the Lease! But, gotta enjoy a Friday night with beer, pizza, and live Blues music with Buzz Andrews and the Band at the Cadillac Pizza Pub!



More info on the hunt this weekend. Wish us luck. For now, let's forget the work week with Buzz!

TPWD Trout Stock Schedule is Posted!

Great news! The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Trout Stocking Schedule is posted.  Bethany Lakes sees 2,200 Trout on 11 December!  Stock up early on your Trout Baits!
 

5 White Bass at Lake Lavon's Tailrace!

Fished Lake Lavon's tailrace this morning. Caught 5 White Bass using surfcasting gear and Cork and Jig Rigs like we used at Denison Dam's tailrace. Fun to stretch a line!

 

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A Bluegil And A Bass

Fished Bethany Lakes earlier today without success. Came back for another try in the evening. Managed a Bluegill and a litte Bass.

Had used a Yellow Crappie Jig earlier; went with an Olive Wooley Bugger this round.  Good choice with two fish landed and more missed strikes.

 

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Because It's Friday the 13th....

Hit Bethany Lakes at lunch today.  Windy and sunny, things looked promising.  But, struck out. 

Saw some activity with a "2-pounder" working the shallows. So, fish are there, just not interested in my lure - a yellow crappie jig.

Was trying a different lure than the old standby - Olive Wooley Buggers and Roadrunners.  Looks like it was the wrong decision or maybe because its Friday the 13th!

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