Fishing Report by Dean!

The COAF Field Team appreciates fishing reports from our Readers.  Here is a recent one submitted by Dean about Bethany Lakes and Kroger Park (Bethany Rdige Park).  Great report and some nice pictures!

I arrived at 5:30 am on June 8th. It was a beautiful morning and I found the park to be as inspiring as the sun that slowly illuminated it. I was pleased to find "catch and release" signs posted around the area. Its a shame that so many people disregard the fragile nature of community lakes and ponds. I found myself wishing that other parks would implement the same regulations.

Top water baits seemed to rule the morning. I caught a number of bass at the Kroger pond on a variety of surface lures. The bass in the upper ponds responded to surface lures as well, although not as frequently. After a few hours, when the fishing slowed down, I switched over to texas rigged berkley

Attached is a photograph of the two biggest fish of the day. They were caught in the horseshoe pond (Bethany Lakes) and the Kroger pond (Bethany Ridge Park). I didn't have any measuring devices with me, but as you can see from the pictures, they were definitely heavy.

It was a really great little morning session. I can't say enough about the park. It was absolutely beautiful, and the fishing was wonderful.

-Dean

 

A Sunfish and a Little Bass at Bethany Lakes, today.

Caught a Sunfish and a litte Bass at Bethany Lakes today on a Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger.  Caught more fish - Sunfish, on a White Grasshopper.  No Bruisers but had a late start this evening.

Little Bass On a Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger

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Two Bass On A Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger At Auburn Springs

Fished the South Pond at Auburn Springs using the Purple-Chenille Wooley Burger.  Caught two Bass.  No Bruisers with larger of the two going 11" in size.  Tough fishing when the wind kicked up.  Regardless, had fun catching them.

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Stoney Hollow Park and a White Grasshopper, Gets 4 Bluegill and 5 Bass

Headed down the road to Plano's Stoney Hollow Park to tempt a few Bass with a Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger.  Had a few strikes but spent more time unfouling the fishing fly.  Vegetation has grown since the last time we were here, making for tough fishing.

Switched to a White Grasshopper and managed to keep it from fouling.  Caught four Bluegill and five Bass.  Largest was a skinny Bass that went 14", others were just over/under 12" in size.

Good thing we were able to fall back on the Grasshopper; hope to continue to field test the Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger in more open water later in the week.

Stoney Hollow Park in Plano.

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Hot Temps At Denison Dam Today!

Fished the Denison Dam Tailrace today.  Enjoyed good waterflow with the plant still generating when we left @ 6PM.  Had Stripers striking on Cork and Jig Rigs but no Bruisers.   Switched to Shad fo bait and had several good hits but was unable to land them successfully.  Did come away with a 19" Gaspergou caught by Nuclaroche!

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Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger... And Bass.

Been testing out another pattern to stay in the running with the June's One Fishing Fly Challenge.  This month's challenge is any fishing fly with the color purple in the pattern.

Tried an unweighted Purple Wooley Bugger and caught a 14" Bass earlier this week.  Next, tried an unweighted Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger; caught a few Sunfish and had a strike from a decent Bass but did not land him.

Today, tried a weighted Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger and caught a 12" Bass and had a possible Bruiser strike the fishing fly... but no hookset.  Will make adjustments and see if the pattern becomes a producer like the Grasshopper last month.

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Bethany Creek and Bethany Lakes

Fished Bethany Creek this afternoon.  Caught a Sunfish on a Purple-Chenille Wooley Bugger.  Then, had a nice Bass strike but missed the hookset, then had several more Sunfish strike but also missed the hookset.  Managed the lose the fly to a snag.

Went down the street to Bethany Lakes, tied on a White Grasshopper, and caught two little Bass.  No Bruisers this round.  Better luck next time.

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Various Reports From the Field

Fished Bethany Lakes this evening.  Lost a decent Bass using the Purple Wooley Bugger.  Then, lost the fishing fly to a Tree Fish.  Switched to a White Grasshopper and caught a little Bass.

Received a report from Field Team Member NucLaroche.  Managed two Bass and two Sunfish on a Purple Grasshopper.  Good to know Grasshoppers are working.

Also, received a COAF Fishing Leader Board entry for a 19" Bass caught at Bethany Ridge Park (Kroger Park).  Posted the picture on the Board; nice to know there are Bruisers lurking in the area!

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Two Bass On a Purple Wooley Bugger At Bethany Lakes

Caught two Bass at Bethany Lakes this evening, using a Purple Wooley Bugger.  Largest of the two Bass went 14" in size, submitted a picture to June's One Fishing Fly Challenge.  Great start for the first day of the month!

Two Bass On a Purple Wooley Bugger At Bethany Lakes

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Oak Point in Plano, then Celebration Park in Allen

Decided to check out Oak Point in Plano to test a Purple Wooley Bugger.  Nice lake but tough access due to the brush lining the shoreline.  Had a few Bluegill chase the fishing fly and nip its tail, and caught a little Bass.  Hoping the Purple Wooley Bugger entices a Bruiser for this June's One Fishing Fly Challenge!

Afterwards, made a brief stop at Celebration Park's North Pond to see how the Bluegill and Sunfish were doing.  Caught a few on Midges, all were little but did see a few larger Bluegill chase the Purple Wooley Bugger.

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May's One Fishing Fly Challenge Closed Out; Field Team selects "The Color Purple" for June!

The COAF Field Team closed out May's One Fishing Fly Challenge with Fshng84 taking the top spot.  Bass that went just over 15" was caught using Foam Rubber Spider Variants.  There were larger Bass missed, lost, or caught on other fishing flies but overall the Team feels May went well.

Moving on to June, "The Color Purple" was chosen for June's One Fishing Fly Challenge.  That is, any fishing fly can be used as long as it has purple in the pattern.  So, tie on your favorite fishing fly, add some purple and you are ready to go!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

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Only One Keeper This Round.

Made it to Brockdale Park this evening but was a tough go... a lot of a Boaters and JetSkiers made for a tough go. However, did catch and release 5 undersized White Bass and caught one keeper sized White Bass that went ~ 14" in size!

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Three Sunfish and Two Bass At Russell Creek Park This Morning...

Caught three Sunfish and two Bass at Russell Creek Park in Plano this morning.  Sunfish went ~ 6" to 7" in size.  Bass went 11" and 12" in size. Slow action with minimal surface activity, not the same activity as observed in years past.  Still was good to catch a few; all were caught on a Yellow Grasshopper.

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Eight Keepers Trolling Tandem Rigs At Brockdale This Morning

Hit Brockdale Park this morning for a go at White Bass. Trolled tandem rigs on flatlines using a combo of Roadrunners and Crappie Jigs. Caught 8 Keepers and released about 20 undersized White Bass and several Yellow Bass. Fish were further from shore, would be a tough go catching them from the bank. Was fun catch them trolling, looking forward to a fish dinner tonight!

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Two Bass at Kroger Park and One Bass at Bethany On the Yellow Grasshopper

Fished Kroger Park and Bethany Lakes again this evening. Caught two little Bass at Kroger Park and one at Bethany Lakes after dark using the Yellow Grasshopper. Had several other strikes with a decent hit by one that was likely a Bruiser. Better luck next round.

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Six Bass At Bethany On The Yellow Grasshopper, Too

Took a quick trip to Bethany Lakes just before dark.  Caught six Bass on the Yellow Grasshopper with several caught in the dark.  Good to know the pattern produces after sunset!

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Nine Bass At Kroger Park On A Yellow Grasshopper

Tied another Yellow Grasshopper to replace the one lost last week.  Caught nine Bass at Kroger Park on a fast retrieve.  No Bruisers but was fun still.  Did have some issues with the overgrown algae.  Looks like a lot grew in the past few days.

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Kayak Fishing For Brockdale Park's White Bass

Decided to take the kayak out this evening and hit Brockdale Park for a chance at the White Bass.  Caught six keeper-sized White Bass and one Gaspergou trolling Roadrunners.  Also, caught and released about twenty undersized White Bass, a little Yellow Bass, and a little Bass.  Had a fun time catching them; even got a workout in paddling the kayak!

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Four Bass and Six Bluegill On a Purple Grasshopper At Kroger Park

Fished Kroger Park using the Purple Grasshopper.  Caught four Bass and six Bluegill; largest Bass went just over 14" in size.  Pattern continues to produce!

Four Bass and Six Bluegill On a Purple Grasshopper At Kroger Park

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13 Bass on a Purple Grasshopper @ Bethany Lakes!

Fished Bethany Lakes this morning. This time went with a Purple Grasshopper. Caught 13 Bass and some Bluegill and Sunfish. Largest Bass went 14.5" in size, next largest went 13", else remainder were small.

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