First Bass for 2011 Reported By The Field Team!

Stopped by Bethany Lakes this evening to fish a Bead Head Olive Wooley Bugger with a Nymph trailer.  Liked using this setup on the Blue River.  Also liked using it at Waterloo in Denison.

Fished it sloooooowly... and missed a couple of light strikes.  Did manage to set the hook and catch one little Bass that went about 13" in size!  Fun stuff... the Team's first Bass for 2011!



First Bass for 2011 Reported By The Field Team!

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Summary of Lures/Baits Used During the 2010-2011 Trout Stocking Season (as of 11Jan'11)

Tough go with all the snow and cold temps lately.  Getting cabin fever.... Did get a few things done that needed getting done....

Like updating the "Summary of Lures and Baits" used during the 2010-2011 Trout Stocking Season!  Good stuff with over 120+ reports received from the Field. 

Was able to collate the data and run a rough analysis of the information and like in past seasons, noted that Powerbait, Super Dupers, and Wooley Buggers remain consistent producers for Trout!

For more info, check out our partner website - "Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing: Top 5 Lures and Baits for Community Lakes". 

 



Good luck and good fishing!
"COAF Field Team"


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Saturday Trout Derby At Waterloo Brings More Limits!

Field Team fished Waterloo Park Pond in Denison today.  Arrived while a Trout Derby was in progress.  Pond was stocked recently, Friday according to some of the participants.  Too late to join the contest but the pond was open to all licensed fishermen.

Field Team limited out with five Trout each.  All but two were caught using Chartreuse Powerbait.  Of the two Trout, one was caught on a Bead Head Olive Wooley Bugger and the other was caught on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph!

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Quick Tips When Fishing with Nymphs for Trout!

Here is a flyfishing article - "Quick Tips When Fishing with Nymphs For Trout", posted by the Field Team that offers a few quick tips on fishing with nymphs.  Includes links to fly tying videos on "essential" nymphs posted on YouTube.  Check it out when you get a chance!

Good luck and good fishing!

Quick Tips When Fishing with Nymphs for Trout!

Closing out 2010 with a Trip to Waterloo!

Field Team fished Waterloo Park Pond for one more go for 2010!   Action was slower with three Trout caught on Chartreuse Powerbait and one on an Olive Wooley Bugger. 

Others were catching them on Super Dupers and Powerbait, but the bite has slowed.  Was a fun time regardless of the slower action!

One Fishing Fly Challenge - December Challenge Closed Out and Modifications for 2011 Completed!

The Field Team closed out December's One Fishing Fly Challenge with NucLaroche's 12" Trout caught on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph taking the lead for the month.


For 2011, the Challenge was modified as follows:

• Largest fish caught using fishing flies! Therefore, any fish caught on a fishing fly is eligible.
• Instead of a monthly challenge, the challenge will run all year with a leader board (2011 Picture Board) listing the top 10 fish caught for the year.
• Entries must be submitted between 1Jan'11 to 31Dec'11.

For more details, check out the One Fishing Fly Challenge website on the Field Team's informal fishing contest!


Good luck and good fishing!

South Lakes Park Pond Offered Some Larger Stocker Trout!

Field Team fished South Lakes Park Pond in Denton today. Bite was steady and consistent with a limit each taken in under an hour!

Powerbait Chartreuse and a Slip-Sinker Rig were key. Trout were striking readily but tended to run towards shore on the bite causing the line to slack. Quick retrieving of line to set the hook was needed, else missed hook sets would result.

Was a fun time especially when the Trout were larger than the 9"-10" Stockers caught elsewhere. Largest caught went about 14" in size!

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Field Team Plus One Limits Out Again at Waterloo!

Field Team Plus One returned to Waterloo today. Bite was slower compared to the other day and the temps were colder as well. Luckily there was no wind, so the Team had no problem fishing.

Tried Powerbait in Orange and Chartreuse. Had a few strikes on Orange; Chartreuse was the key today! Had numerous missed strikes; seemed as if the Trout adapted to the "feeding conditions" in the pond.

Regardless, the Field Team Plus One racked up another three limits. Another tasty breakfast meal to be had tomorrow morning!

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Merry Christmas!

The Field Team wishes our Readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays in 2010. 

The year has been filled with many "quick trips" to local community lakes and ponds. These trips have produced a few Bruisers as well as a few strikeouts.  Regardless, we enjoy each chance we get to fish!

Moreover, each trip offers us the opportunity to share in words and/or pictures of the fish we have caught (or missed) with our Readers and possibly, by some chance, helps others enjoy fishing success!

We appreciate our Readers' support and look forward to another fun year in 2011!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team

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!

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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!

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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 and came prepared with Corn, but ended up sticking with Powerbait. The bite was steady for the first hour, then slowed during the second. Still managed to pull a limit of Trout—three on Pink and two on Chartreuse. Even hooked another on Chartreuse but lost it right at the bank. Fun stuff!

While cleaning the Trout afterward, I noticed several had absolutely gorged on Corn. Good to know they’re feeding on it, especially since Powerbait has been tough to find lately. Still working through last year’s stash!

Powerbait Continues to Produce Trout at Bethany Lakes

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PS: Met one of our readers and his dad this evening. Always great running into fellow anglers 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....!