City Of Allen Fishing

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Cold Temps This Morning Has Slowed The Bite....

Cold temps this morning slowed the bite. But, things should pick up as the temps warm up - hopefully soon. Checked out Bethany this morning; noticed the fish were largely inactive. No bites in the usual places; save for a few scrappy Sunfish hiding in the Canal and under the Bridge!

Click-on 2011'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!

Friday, May 13, 2011

A Little Tenkara Fishing Before Dinner

A quick trip to Bethany Lakes before dinner for some Tenkara Fishing. Fished the Lower Pond by the Waterfall and caught Bluegill and Sunfish. No Bruisers but still a lot of fun knowing it doesn't take much gear to catch fish - a fly, a line, and a rod!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Damsel Flies Continue to Produce At Bethany!

Slideshow of fish we caught today at our favorite local pond - Bethany Lakes. Big surprise today was Crappie caught in the Lower Pond!

Used the Tenkara Rod and fished Damsel Flies and Foam Spiders and Grasshoppers with the "go to" fishing fly being the Damsel Fly in either Olive or Purple!

Monday, May 09, 2011

Purple Damsel Fly, Foam Rubber Spider, and the Tenkara Rod,... Great Combo!

Been tough to breakaway from work these last few weeks. Luckily, was able to flex the Tenkara Rod this evening and catch (and release) a fair amount of fish... Bluegill, Sunfish, Shellcrackers, and Bass! Went with the Purple Damsel Fly, then the Foam Rubber Spider. And, fished with the Tenkara Rod only. Keeping it simple so as to focus on fishing rather than the gear!

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Bluegill, Sunfish, and Bass at Bethany Lakes

Missed the Fishing Derby today but did make it out to Bethany Lakes for some Bluegill, Sunfish, and Bass! Used the Tenkara Rod and a White Foam Spider and a Purple Damsel Fly. Fun stuff...!

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Warmer Temps and Bluegill/Sunfish are Nesting, Great Time Catching Them on the Tenkara Rod!

Warmer temps made for a comfortable outing at Bethany Lakes. Observed Bluegill/Sunfish nesting in the shallows. Brought the Tenkara Rod and a White Foam Spider. Good news... surface action was happening! Had a great time catching (and releasing the scrappy fighters). Caught 24 fish, two were little Bass. Else it was Bluegill and Sunfish!

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Tenkara for Lunch Anyone!

Been tough working our day jobs. Busy times... regardless, gotta make time for the important things like Fishing! Took a break at lunch and did a little Tenkara Fishing. Caught one Sunfish on a Purple Damsel Fly and three little Bass on an Olive Crawdad! Fun stuff, just went by too fast.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Cool Front and Rain Showers Changed the Pattern...

Cool front and rain showers moved in the last few days. Definitely changed the pattern! Sun came out today and hopefully temps will warm up soon. Was able to fish one of the local ponds using the Tenkara Rod and a Damsel Fly. Had two strikes and misses, then a hookup on a Bass. Only problem was it came loose on the bank and flopped quickly back in to the water. Finally managed to land one and take a picture of it - a little Bass.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Quick Trip Yields Two Bass...

Been hectic at our day jobs but did manage to make it to Bethany for a quick 30" trip. Went with a Flyrod and a White Foam Spider. Wind was strong but did manage to cast good enough to hook a couple of Bass. No Bruisers but still fun. Also caught a few small Sunfish but opted not to take pictures of them.

Two Bass on a White Foam Spider!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

More Sunfish and a Bass at Bethany!

Only had a short amount of time to fish today. Went simple,... bringing only the Tenkara Rod and an Olive Crawdad. Caught a few Sunfish and a little Bass. Action has slowed with the cooler temps. No worries, things will turn soon!

Here's the picture of the little Bass.

Little Bass from Today!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Tenkara Fishing at Lunch Time,... Three Sunfish and a Bass!

Another reason we like Tenkara Fishing is it offers ease of setup so that a short 30" Lunch Break can turn into a Fishing Trip!

Made it to Bethany and fished an Olive Crawdad. Landed three Sunfish and a Bass. Action was slower compared to yesterday. Guessing the cooler temps has impacted them. No worries, action will pick up again!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

More Tenkara Fishing at Bethany,.... 3 Bass and 5 Sunfish!

Went back to Bethany for more Tenkara Fishing. Made it right before the thunderstorm arrived. Managed to catch 3 little Bass and 5 Sunfish in about 30". Did notice the downed trees and branches everywhere. Looks like the strong winds last night had an impact on the park.

Tenkara Fishing at Bethany Lakes Makes Good,...

Welcome! Tenkara Fishing at Bethany Lakes makes good again with another fun trip catching and releasing Bass, Bluegill, and Sunfish. Largest Bass went about 14" or 15" in length.

Afterwards, loaded up on Bread and Dough Bait and fished Glendover for Catfish. Caught three. Bite was slower and Catfish were not as big compared to the day before!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Caught and Released a Few Catfish at Glendover!

Went to Glendover Park with JB11 for a go at the Catfish. Brought Bread and the Homemade Dough Bait. Action was steady on both baits. Caught and released 10 Catfish ranging from 16" to 20" in size with the majority going 18"-19".... Fun stuff!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Caught and Released a Snapping Turtle and Two Catfish!

Fished Bethany Lakes in the early evening. Things started out slow with the main activity being Ducks! Had a few nibbles but nothing solid. Then, got a nice strike that turned out to be a Snapping Turtle! More nibbles and missed hooksets, then hooked and landed a Bruiser Catfish that went 20.5" in size. Released it, and then soon after caught a smaller Catfish. Closed out the trip watching more Ducks (that is Ducklings); posted the Bruiser on the Team's Leader Board!

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Catfish Still Biting at Bethany Lakes,....

Been trying out the Dough Bait recipe; decided on Bethany Lakes in hopes of catching more than one like we did the other day. Good thing,... caught several Catfish three largest went 15", 18", and 19" in size! Fun stuff,... and given the 15" minimum requirement was able to post them on the COAF Fishing Leader Board for 2011!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Back to Celebration Park after the Storm Passed!

Went back to the East Pond later this evening after the thunderstorm passed. Caught five Bullhead on the Homemade Doughbait, and then a 16" Catfish on Bread well after dark!

Had a nice one on but lost it while bringing it in, and then had another that wrapped the line around a snag. Pulled hard and brought the snag out of the water; was someone's kite!

Fun stuff....

Season's Over But Still Nice To Observe...

Was out this afternoon and noticed a couple of Ducks hanging out at a community lake! Look like Gadwall,... maybe they will hang around till the Season starts up again!

Celebartion Park East Pond Gets Two Bullheads on Bread!

Stopped by the East Pond at Celebration Park at Lunch today. Good thing as the thunderstorms are rolling in as we update this post!

Went with plain White Bread for this quick trip. Had several bites and misses that looked to be decent size Catfish. Ended the 30" outing with two Bullheads!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Afternoon Quick Trips Were Not Quick Trips!

Went back out again to brave the windy conditions and do more "field testing" of the Homemade Dough Bait. Any excuse to justify fishing works for us!

Tried Bethany Lakes and fished the Dough Bait under a Float as well as Freeline. Had more hits while using the Float; just could not make the hookset. After awhile, was able to hook and land a Catfish that went about 17" in size.

Then, went to Celebration Park and had fun catching more Catfish and Bullheads! No Bruisers with the Catfish going about 15" in size! Fun stuff,....