Field Team Plus One... Limits Out At Waterloo!

Was able to breakaway from the Holiday Gathering and go back to Waterloo for more Trout.  Colder temps compared to the other day but action remained hot!

Field Team - NucLaroche and Fshng84, plus one of our Holiday Guests took three limits of Trout making for a hearty breakfast tomorrow morning!

Two Trout were caught flyfishing.  Used the same setup we use on the Blue River - Olive Wooley Bugger with a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph.  Both Trout struck the Nymph in lieu of the Wooley Bugger.

All others were caught using Orange Powerbait.  Trout seemed to prefer Orange over Chartreuse today.  Good stuff, despite the cold!

PS:  Even had a Hawk checking us (or the fishing action) from the trees nearby.



Field Team Plus One... Limits Out At Waterloo!

Click-on 2010's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!

Reader Fishing Reports - "Up Down Bass"

Always good to receive fishing reports from our Readers!  Here are several reports that we really like from "Up Down Bass".  Great info and pictures of fishing trips in the area.  Check them out when you get a chance!

• Trout Season Begins (Bethany Lakes)
• Bethany Lakes Session

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team

Waterloo Continues to Produce Trout... Fishing Flies Are Working!

Fished Waterloo in Denison today for one last hurrah before personal commitments pull the Field Team away from fishing...! Good decision to go. Temps were warm and the action was hot. Had a great time catching them on Powerbait, Olive Wooley Buggers, and Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs!

Trout were readily taking Powerbait Trout Nuggets in Chartreuse and Trout Bait in Orange. Action on fishing flies was slower but steady with strikes coming on slow to no retrieves! Just let the fishing fly slowly sink and prepare for the strike!

Another good day of fishing was had by the Field Team!

Click-on 2010's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!

Cooked Trout, More Trout At Waterloo, and Restocked Powerbait!

Cooked yesterday's catch for dinner... a great tasting meal was enjoyed.  Decided to return to Waterloo Park Pond in the morning to go for another limit!  Good decision....

Fast action on Powerbait Trout Nuggets; fishing buddy and I limited out in about 40" with five Trout each. Would have been quicker but wanted to catch the last one using flyfishing gear which took about 15" to catch it.

Trout were striking the fishing fly rig - a Wooley Bugger with a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph trailer, they just were not taking the fly tending more to tapping it lightly. Finally managed to hook one on a slowwwwwwww retrieve.

On the way back home, stopped at Gander Mountain in Sherman and restocked on Powerbait - Trout Bait, Trout Worms, and Glitter Trout Bait, and Size 12 and 14 Hooks! PS: Shelves were fully stocked with a wide selection of Powerbaits!



Gander Mountain Shelves Were Stocked!



Field Team Limited Out... Trout Meet Their Waterloo at Waterloo (Denison)

Field Team limited out this afternoon at Waterloo Park in Denison! Took less than 45" to catch them. Action was fast and steady. Caught all on Pink Powerbait. Fishing Buddy fished with light Spinning Gear; opted to try the Bamboo Stake Rod. Lotta fun... and good eating, too!


Waterloo Park Pond (Inset)




Field Team Limited Out... Trout Meet Their Waterloo at Waterloo (Denison)

No Trout This Trip, But It Was a Nice Sunset!

A few fishermen were catching them on bait at Bethany Lakes this evening.  Decided to try fishing flies and struck out even though they were feeding readily on the surface. Tried Wooley Buggers, Nymphs, and Dry Flies without a hit. Better luck next round... No Trout this trip, but it was a nice sunset!

No Trout This Trip, But It Was a Nice Sunset!

Bite Slowed Down.... Caught Three Trout and a Catfish!

Took a Fishing Buddy to Bethany Lakes in hopes of a limit for him this evening.  No go... bite started out well but slowed considerably after dark.  Buddy caught three Trout on Chartreuse Powerbait and a Catfish on Corn before it got dark.  Soon after, had zero strikes....  Hoping the weather change and the warmer temps were the cause of the slow down and not from Cormorant cleaning out the pond.

Bite Slowed Down.... Caught Three Trout and a Catfish!

Powerbait Lands Four Trout, Corn Gets One....

Made it back to Bethany Lakes this evening.  The bite earlier was slow with one Trout caught on a Silver Super Duper.  Tonight it picked up with three Trout caught on Chartreuse Powerbait and one Trout on Corn in about 45"!

Another fisherman also caught one on Powerbait... Fluorescent Green with Garlic flavoring.  See the biggest Trout in the picture below.

So far, Powerbait remains the "go to" bait but am seeing a number of Trout with Corn in their stomachs when cleaning them.

Powerbait Lands Four Trout, Corn Gets One....

One On A Silver Super Duper.... At Bethany Today.

Quick trip to Bethany at lunch today.  Went with a Gold Super Duper and a Gold Kastmaster without a strike.  Switched to a Silver Super Duper and caught one Trout.... Action was slow with a few Trout being taken.  Hope it picks up later in the evening!

One On A Silver Super Duper.... At Bethany Today.

Powerbait Continues to Produce Trout at Bethany Lakes

Fished Bethany Lakes after dark... brought Corn but decided to go with Powerbait.  Action was steady for about an hour, and then slowed the second hour. Managed to catch a limit of Trout - three on Pink and two on Chartreuse.  Also, lost one that went for Chartreuse while landing it. Fun stuff....!

When cleaning the Trout afterwards, did notice that several Trout had gorged on Corn!  Good to know the Trout are feeding on Corn.  Has been tough finding Powerbait.  Still using last year's stock.

Powerbait Continues to Produce Trout at Bethany Lakes

PS: Did meet one of Readers and his Dad this evening.  Great to meet other avid fishermen in the Field, especially when the fish are biting!

Not Just Catching Trout....!

Been asked by Readers on how we prepare our Trout for the table.  For the most part, we like to keep things simple... because we prefer to spend our time fishing.  Luckily, Trout are easy to clean and there are numerous ways to cook them.

In our case we opt to pan fry the Trout and use basic ingredients - Salt, Pepper, and Season Salt.  We added a section to our "Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing: Top 5 Lures and Baits for Community Lakes" article that describes simple steps on how we prepare our Trout for the table.  Link to article.

Good luck and good fishing eating!

Not Just Catching Trout....!

Below Freezing Temps But Trout Action Was Good!

Despite the low temps and windy conditions this morning, was able to pull in another limit at Bethany Lakes!  Went with Powerbait again.  Caught two on Orange, two on Chartreuse, and one on Pink!  Did catch and lose a Trout using Pink.  Overall, Powerbait remains a consistent producer.

Did see others catching them on Bread and Corn.  Also, noticed while clean the Trout that a few had Corn in their stomachs.  Fun stuff... just remember that there is a 5 Trout Limit and the Game Warden does stop by.


Below Freezing Temps But Trout Action Was Good!



Limited Out On Trout At Bethany Lakes This Evening.

Made it to Bethany Lakes this evening. Limited out using Powerbait in Orange and in Pink! Stayed a little longer afterwards to share some pointers with a fellow fisherman who caught three Trout.

Action was steady with limits being taken! Six Trout were caught using Orange and two were caught using Pink!

Powerbait Takes Another Limit!

Click-on 2010's COAF Fishing Leader Board to checkout top fish caught this year by our readers. Also, click-on One Fishing Fly Challenge to checkout the Field Team's flyfishing informal contest. Feel free to join; it's simple!

Processed and In The Freezer

Been on the road this past week.  Was not able to make the Season Split Opener....!  Did get a call from the Butcher.  Deer taken last week has been processed.  Put a big dent in the freezer.  Ready to enjoy some great tasting meals.

Processed and In The Freezer

FYI: Rainbow Trout Fishing Articles

Been getting a number of requests about trout fishing tips and suggestions from our Readers.  Here are several links that we have posted in the past that may interest some.  Check them out when you get a chance!

• Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes
• Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing: Top 5 Lures and Baits for Community Lakes
• Trout Fishing Blogs - And Other Sites of Interest....

Hope it proves helpful.  Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

Bagged a Doe for the Freezer, Next Step - Ducks!!!

Been a tough season so far.  Saw many undersized bucks but no shooters showed during legal shooting time.  Decided to take a Doe for the freezer.  Now we can get back to Duck Hunting.... at least when the Season Split ends.



Easy 50 yard shot... Used the Mossberg 100 ATR made in Eagle Pass, Texas.  No issues with the rifle. Shot like it was sighted in; hold dead on at 50 yards which was interesting as the point of impact was the same at 100 yards also.  Go figure....

Doe Taken with a Mossberg 100 ATR

One More Sunfish!

Really tough to make it to the local lakes and ponds before it gets dark now.  Was able to wet a line for about 30" this evening at Bethany Lakes.  Managed a little Sunfish on an Olive Leech in size 16.  Was not a Bruiser, but who cares, fishing still beats working!

One Sunfish On An Olive Wooley Bugger

Caught a Sunfish on an Olive Wooley Bugger at Bethany Lakes this evening.  Had a late start, so only fished for about 10" before it got dark.  Still good to know the Sunfish are still active.  Another front is forecasted this week.  So, be ready for another change in the pattern.

One Sunfish On An Olive Wooley Bugger

Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph Variant

Reviewed the tying instructions for a Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph from the "Six Great Trout Flies" DVD that we picked up last Trout Season at Scotty's One Stop Shop in Oklahoma.  Made a variation of the fishing fly because we were missing some material.  Instead of Gold Wire used Copper Wire, instead of a Size 16 Hook went with a Size 14 Hook.  Else, everything else was the same.  Hope it works!

Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph Variant

Bethany Ridge and Bethany Lakes Feeder Creek Gets Little Fish,,,,

Fished Bethany Ridge pond and caught a fingerling Bass and a Bluegill.  Ran down the road to the Feeder Creek to Bethany Lakes and caught several Bluegill/Sunfish.  Small guys hitting a Pheasant Tail Nymph.  Figured better wet a line today before the cold front arrives tonight!