Denison Dam Has Been Generating Power For Awhile.... Cold Weax Increasing Demand!

Checked out the Denison Dam Real Time Release schedule.  Looks like the cold weather has put a significant demand on power.  The Power Plant has been generating what looks like 24 hours +.  For more info and the link to the schedule, checkout our archived post from several years back - FYI - Real Time Release For Denison Dam.

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Two Trout Derbies Postponed.... Moved to 12 February!

The two Trout Derbies planned for Saturday, 5 February in Collin County have been postponed to 12 February due to cold weather!!!!  Should be a lot of fun for the kids and hopefully warmer... for more details checkout the links below:

• McKinney Annual Trout Derby at Towne Lake
• Frisco "Trick a Trout" Derby at the Commons

Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

Celebration Park - Bullheads and Catfish On Bread....

Decided to checkout the Catfish at Celebration Park's East Pond.  Caught a few Bullheads and one Catfish that went about 16".  Not a bad outing on a nice day!

The angle of the Catfish picture makes it look smaller than 16". Bear with us as we work on better photos....  Regardless, still fun to catch them on Bread and light tackle!

Celebration Park - Bullheads and Catfish On Bread....

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Limited Out At Prosper... Used a BH Leech and a "Powerbait Hook" Trailer!

Decided to fish Whitley Place Park using flyfishing gear this morning....  Had a few strikes yesterday but could not hook up with the Trout.  Used a BH Olive Wooley Bugger and Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph yesterday.

Today, went with a BH Leech that we picked up from Scotty's One Stop Shop on a trip to the Blue River last year.  And then, replaced the Nymph trailer with a Size 14 Wet Fly Hook modified by adding a part of a ballpoint pen spring!

Had tried other ways to cast Powerbait using a flyfishing gear with limited success.  Today, the design -  calling it the "Powerbait Hook", allowed for normal flycasting without losing the bait!

Going to keep this one in our backpocket when all else is not working....

Limited Out At Prosper... Used a BH Leech and a "Powerbait Hook" Trailer!

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Whitley Place Park Still Producing Limits!

Fished Whitley Place Park in Prosper this morning.  Really nice day with comfortable temps.... Made even better by the limit of Trout caught.  Used Orange Powerbait to take them.  Did try a few fishing flies; some light strikes but no solid hook-ups.  Others were limiting out; looked like Powerbait and Corn continued to be consistent producers!

FYI:  Been getting a number of request from Readers on where the pond is located.  Checkout out yesterday's post; it provides directions to the Pond from the city of Allen.

Whitley Place Park Still Producing Limits!

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Directions to Whitley Place Park...

Here are directions to Whitley Place Park in Prosper for Readers interested in fishing for Rainbow Trout.  May be a chance to get a little practice in before the Trout Derbies scheduled next weekend in Frisco and McKinney! 

The pond was stocked last weekend, the city of Prosper held a Trout Derby, and fishing pressure has been heavy.... So, the action may be hit or miss.

• From the city of Allen, go North on Custer Road.
• Continue on Custer Road crossing the 121 Tollway, pass through McKinney, and cross 380.
• Continue on Custer Road and enter Prosper, pass a cemetery on the left, and then  turn left on to Wilson Creel Trail.
• Continue on Wilson Creek Trail, drive through a subdivision, and then make a left on to Whitley Place Drive.
• Cross a bridge in the subdivision and then make a right on to Glacier Point Court.

The pond with the pavillion and bridge is the one stocked with Trout.
 
Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

COAF Field Team's "Places To Fish"

For our Readers' reference, here is a Google Map on places the Team has fished over the years. The placeholders are maintained on an occasional basis, so things may have changed since wwe last posted. That said, it does show there are lots of places to fish iin the area....






View COAF Field Team's "Places To Fish"! in a larger map

Two Trout Derbies Planned for Saturday, 5 February!

While surfing online noticed that two Trout Derbies are planned for Saturday, 5 February in Collin County.  One is in Frisco and the other is in McKinney!  Should be a lot of fun for the kids... for more details checkout the links below:

• McKinney Annual Trout Derby at Towne Lake
• Frisco "Trick a Trout" Derby at the Commons

Good luck and good fishing!
COAF Field Team

What To Do With a Limit of Trout....

What to do with a limit of Trout?  Season with Salt, Pepper, and Seasoned Salt, then fry them in an iron skillet.  Ran out of propane though.  No worries, fired up the "campfire grill" and got a hot fire going in no time!

What To Do With a Limit of Trout....

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Trout Limit At Whitley Place Park!

Was able to try a new place that we had not been to before - Whitley Place Park in Prosper.  Limited out on Trout using Orange Powerbait.  And, caught several Sunfish and a Trout on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and a Bead Head Prince Nymph, respectively.  Fun time, just was not sure about the place as it is located in a subdivision.  PS: Finally caught a fish using the new fishing reel!

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Prosper Trout Derby Scheduled for Saturday, 22 January!

Something to think about if you are in the Collin County area.... The town of Prosper is hosting its Second Annual Trout Derby this Saturday.  Sounds like fun for the kids! For more details checkout their News Release!
 

News Release excerpt dated 1/11/2011:
The tournament, designed specifically for kids 14-and-under, starts at 9 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m. Following the derby, adults will be able to fish, though a valid fishing license is required for those 16 years and older.


“There is no charge to enter or to view the action and parking is free. Pre-registration is not required and entrants may simply arrive at the site on the day of the tournament,” he said. Judging will occur during the tournament.

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New Reel... Have Not Caught Anything... Yet!

Ordered a flyfishing reel from Dick's Sporting Goods online.  Was able to purchase it at a significant discount as it was on clearance.  Even better... since it was ordered online, it qualified for another 30% off the clearance price.  Nice looking reel... but have not caught anything as of yet.  Hope to break it in over the next few weeks!

"Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Fishing"

Checkout our latest Squidoo Lens - "Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Fishing".  Posted the Lens at the request of our Partners down south in Comal County.  Useful information, links to fishing reports, and other websites related to fishing for Rainbow Trout on the Guadalupe.  Check it out when you get a chance!

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One Bluegill On A Cold, Rainy Afternoon.... At Shadow Lakes

Decided to brave the cold and rain to wet a line.... Stopped by Shadow Lakes to fish the ponds using the BH Olive Wooley Bugger and Nymph Trailer.  Ended up tangling and losing the rig to a Tree Fish.  Tied on a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and drifted it near one of the "waterfalls" where water flows from one pond to another.  Had some light strikes which turned out to be Bluegill.  Landed one that went about 6" in size! 

One Bluegill On A Cold, Rainy Afternoon.... At Shadow Lakes

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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!