Still Working the Coast

Still working the coast... so far no Bruisers.

Did catch a lot of Hard Heads, had fun with Mullet, and caught a few other fish and... a few waves. 

Regardless, fun is fun especially when fishing....!

Fish....

And a few waves!

While Out and About Got To Try Other Places To Fish!

While on the road got to stop by Padre Island's Bob Hall Pier.  Had a fun time fishing for saltwater fish.  Had a lot of bites, missed a lot of Bruisers, and so far only managed to catch a scrappy little Shark!  Fun stuff,... here on the coast.

Also, did some flyfishing at one of the jetties.  Caught and lost a little Tarpon on the Red/White Clouser.  Then, hooked into a nice Speckle Trout.  But, lost it as well.  Needed to remember to switch leaders from freshwater to saltwater.  Four pound test is way too light for the coast.

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Today's Results - Two Bluegill On A Yellow Grasshopper.

Another tough day.  Started fishing at Bethany Lakes.  Had one strike - estimated a two-pound Bass on a Bead Head Olive Leech.  Quickly broke off after setting the hook.  Retied another Leech Streamer and had zero hits.

After running a few errands, went to Kroger Park and had a few strikes on the Leech Streamer.  But,.. lost it later to a "Tree Fish".  Tied on a Yellow Grasshopper and fished just after dark.  Caught two Bluegill...!

Today's Results - Two Bluegill On A Yellow Grasshopper.

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Hubpages Article: Leech Streamer Fishing Flies

Another hot day, too hot to hit the local ponds. So, while waiting for the weather to cool a little, lets write about fishing....

Here is one for our Readers' for reference, "Leech Streamer Fishing Flies".

Check it out when you get a chance!

BH Olive Leech Streamer Gets Two Bass and Sunfish This Morning!

Fished Bethany Lakes this morning to try for a Bruiser on a Bead Head Olive Leech Streamer for the August's One Fishing Fly Challenge!   Caught two Bass with one going 11" in size.  Also, caught a Sunfish on the pattern.  Sent the one picture to the Challenge, taking third place this month so far.  Field Team is holding the #1 slot for a Bass larger than 12" caught using a Leech Streamer.

BH Olive Leech Streamer Gets Two Bass and Sunfish This Morning!

PS:  Pictures of the Red/White Clousers used yesterday and the BH Olive Leech Streamer used this morning.

Red/White Clousers and BH Olive Leech Streamers

Bass On A Red And White Clouser!

Fished a Red and White Clouser for a chance at the Bass in Bethany Lakes this evening.  Normally the Field Team uses this pattern for Striped Bass at Denison Dam; have not tried it in the local ponds till now.  Pleasant surprise, hooked and landed a Bass (about 12" in size).

Bass On A Red And White Clouser!

Mixed Bag At Bethany Lakes This Morning

Fished Bethany Lakes this morning trying to catch a Bruiser on a Bead Head Leech Streamer.  Was starting out good until a "tree fish" struck.

Switched to a Purple/Green Crappie Jig Variant.  Landed a few little Bass and Sunfish, and then lost the fishing fly to another "tree fish".  Tied on a Pearl/Green Crappie Jig Variant and caught more fish.

Ended the outing fishing the Lower Pond by the Waterfall.  Used a small Bead Head Leech Streamer and caught fingerling Bass and little Sunfish with the occasional scrappy Sunfish!

Fun, fun, fun,...!

Today's Pictures

100 Degree Temps This Afternoon Make It Tough At Stoney Hollow!

Hit Stoney Hollow Park in Plano this afternoon.  Brutal to fish in 100 degree temps; managed a little Bass and a Sunfish on a Bead Head Leech Streamer....  Had a Bruiser take the fly but broke the tippet soon after setting the hook.  Best bet is to fish early morning or late evening.

100 Degree Temps This Afternoon Make It Tough At Stoney Hollow!

Bethany Lakes And Kroger Park This Morning....

Fished Bethany Lakes and Kroger Park this morning.  Caught Sunfish and a fingerling Bass in the Lower Pond at Bethany Lakes on a Leech Streamer.  Caught Bluegill and a 10" Bass at Kroger Park also on a Leech Streamer.  Really hot temps with another 100+ degree forecasted high anticipated!  Sampling of today's catch posted below:

Sampling of Today's Catch

Kroger Park and a Sunfish....

Quick trip to Kroger Park this evening to see if the Bead Head Leech Streamer could bring in a Bruiser.  No go.... Only a Sunfish!  Better luck next round.

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Two Bass On A Bead Head Leech Streamer!

Stopped by Bethany Lakes this evening to tryout a new pattern - a Bead Head Leech Streamer.  Managed to catch a little Bass (~10" in size) in the Back Pond around dusk.  Had a several more strikes from small Bluegill and Sunfish but no hookups.  Well after dark, stopped by the Canal and caught a Sunfish and then a larger Bass (~12" in size).

Two Bass On A Bead Head Leech Streamer! 

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Largemouth Bass Weight Estimator (beta)

Did a little tinkering with data for estimating the weight of a Largemouth Bass using its length measured in inches and to the nearest eighth inch.  Created a "beta" weblog app and posted it in the sidebar.

To use the Estimator:

• Measure the length of the Bass in inches and to the nearest eighth inch.
• Then, enter a value from 10 to 29 in the first box to represent the length in whole inches of the Bass.
• Next, enter a value from 0 to 7 in the second box to account for the remaining fractional inch of the Bass' length.  The default is 0 with values 0,1,2,3,... representing 0/8", 1/8", 2/8",3/8",....

Give it a try some time!

Tough Morning... One Fingerling Bass.

Was a tough morning.  Activity was slow compared to yesterday but did see other catching fish using bait.  Caught a fingerling Bass on a Hares Ear Nymph, else no luck using Leeches, Wooley Buggers, and other Streamers.  Did lose a few fishing flies to snags and "Tree Fish". May spend today indoors tying more fishing flies... forecasted high of 100+ degree temperature today!

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Back to Bethany Lakes This Evening For More Fishing!

Back to Bethany Lakes this evening for more fishing at the Lower Pond.  Caught Sunfish and fingerling Bass.  Small but scrappy fighters....!

Catfish On A Shallow Running Minnow Plug!

Picture of a Catfish caught by one of our Readers at Bethany Lakes this morning.

Looks like a nice one.... Even nicer that it was caught on a lure - a 3" Shallow Running Minnow Plug on ultralight spinning gear!

PS: Switching to small Grub-Tail Jigs produced some small Bass and Sunfish as well!

Another Round At Bethany Lakes....

Another round at Bethany Lakes this morning.  Caught a 10" Bass on Yellow Grasshopper to closeout July's One Fishing Fly Challenge.  Managed a nice Bluegill on the Grasshopper as well, then switched to Leech Streamers in preparation for August's One Fishing Fly Challenge.

Promising results with various Bass and Bluegill caught and released.  Even caught little Bass for the first time this year in the Lower Pond by Joe Farmer Recreation Center.  Should be some fine fishing in the upcoming years!

Sampling of Today's Catch

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Three Bluegill and Two Bass On A Quick Trip To Bethany Lakes This PM

Caught three Bluegill and two little Bass on a quick trip to Bethany Lakes this evening.  Only had about 30" to fish.  Decided on fishing a Black Dace Streamer in Size 10.  Good thing.... seemed to have had more strikes compared to other fishing flies this past month.  Or, could have been the cooler evening temps.  Regardless, worked well enough; may have to tie one in a larger size.

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Bluegills And A Bass At Bethany Lakes This Evening!

Was hoping for Bruisers but ended with Bluegills and a Bass at Bethany Lakes this evening.  Fished with Wooley Buggers, Hares Ear Nymph, and a Black Gnat.  Caught the Bass on a Wooley Bugger, one Bluegill on the Nymph, and then a bunch of Bluegill on the Gnat fished dry.  Good practice for Trout this Winter!

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Creek By Harrington Park Produces A Few Sunfish and Perch!

Stopped by Harrington Park in Plano to fish the creek that runs by the jogging trail.  Fun stuff catching Sunfish and Perch on fishing flies - Black Wooley Buggers and Olive Leeches. Sampling of a few caught this trip, really like the colors on the Perch!

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Four Bass On Wooley Buggers This Evening At Bethany Lakes

Caught four bass on Wooley Buggers this evening at Bethany Lakes.  Was able to fish right after it rained.  Bite was steady for about 30", then it tapered off.  No Bruisers again, just little Scrappers!

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