Two Shellcrackers on a BH Antron Streamer

Made it to Bethany right before dark.  Was able to try out the Strike Indicator, fishing a BH Antron Streamer on a slow retrieve.  Slow presentation is the key when the cold temps change the pattern.  This round... caught two Shellcrackers that went about 7" in size!

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3 Little Bass at Bethany for Today's Trip...

Took a break this afternoon from the day job for a quick trip to Bethany again.  This time no strike indicator and fished with one fly - BH Antron Streamer.  Caught three little Bass and lost a couple others.  No Bruisers,... still beats work!

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Took a Break,....

Long day at work and still going.  Had to take a break and wet a line at Bethany.  No Bruisers, just four Sunfish/Bluegill on a BH Nymph and a BH Antron Streamer.

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Strike Indicator and a BH Nymph....

Saw a YouTube Video for a diy strike indicator.  Liked it, so made a couple and went to Bethany to test it out.  Simple to make requiring a little "O" Ring, Glo-Bug Yarn, and Thread!  Field test gives it a thumbs up.... caught one little Bass and lost another while bringing it in.  Liking this setup - a BH Nymph under a Strike Indicator.  Keeping this setup handy for later when Trout Stockings begin again later this year!

Made It To The Blue River Today!

Made it to the Blue River (Ok) today.  Caught a little Bass on a Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph.  Then, no strikes for awhile.  Switched to Wooley Buggers for a good portion of the morning with the same results - no strikes.

Went with Power Bait and caught two Trout!  Then, nothing again.  Cloudy water conditions made it tough but others were catching them.  Saw some nice stringers brought in to the Trout Derby's weigh station.  

Late afternoon/early evening started working a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph and finally caught a Trout on a fly.  Nice start to the 2011-2012 Season! Made even better when a trio of fisherman working a section less than 10 yards away hooked and landed a couple of Bruisers; larger of the two is posted in the picture below.  Nice to know they are lurking in the area!


Made It To The Blue River Today!

Quick Trip To Bethany Gets Three... Little Bass!

Took a break from work and made a quick trip to Bethany Lakes.  Worked the shallows with a Blue Fox Spinner.  Caught three little Bass, no Bruisers but still beats working.  Did hook and lose a few more, good to see they are still lurking along the banks, but the pattern is bound to change with the next cold front.

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Still Not Able to Breakaway....

Still not able to breakaway from work and do some fishing.  On top of that, the time change means dark gets here much sooner.  

Was able to make a run over to Cabela's to pick up some flyfishing things.  Also, made a few furled lines and leaders for the Tenkara and Flyfishing.

Now, just need some time to fish!

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Dry Spell....!

Been a tough go getting away from the "Salt Mines" to go fishing.  Even quick trips have been out of the question.  Hope to be out of this dry spell soon, especially with the Trout Stocking Season on the Blue River (Oklahoma) began earlier this week.

Gotta make it a point and get there for some river fishing for Trout!  Hope to see more Bruisers like the one below.  Was caught during last Season's Trout Derby held in November!

Blue Fox Spinner Continues To Work at Kroger Park!

Could not stay indoors given the great weather we are having.  Did a quick trip to Kroger Park and fished the Blue Fox Spinner.  Caught two little Bass.  Fun stuff; beats working!

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Blue Fox Spinner Worked Slowly Gets a Few Bites

Fished Shadow Lakes Feeder Creek briefly while on the way to Bethany.  Caught one "Longear"? and then moved on to Bethany.  Colder temps has things slowed down a little.  But, they are biting with two Bass hooked and landed at Bethany.  Used a Blue Fox Spinner fished on a slow to medium retrieve to keep the blade spinning.

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Shadow Lakes' Feeder Creek Holding Fishys!

Fished one of the feeder creeks in the area.  Been a while since we fished them due to the drought.  However, with the recent rains, it looks like some creeks are holding enough water to support fish!  In this case, caught a Bass in a culvert pool, lost others, then began working the creek for Panfish.  Did get a few strikes on Bass but failed to land them - save for the one in the picture below.  Still fun catching Panfish on the fly; used the Burnt Orange Crawdad and a Pearl/Olive Crappie Jig Variant.

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Two On a Rooster Tail... But Game Wardens Catch Seven!

Was able to get an earlier start today and fished Bethany.  Caught a couple of little Bass on a Rooster Tail.  Lost six others.... hooked but came off shortly after.  Did see the Game Wardens checking licenses!  Even better... looks like they caught seven law breakers.  Not sure what they were cited for but did take a picture of dead Bass that one group had been keeping.... Remember, Bethany Lakes is catch and release except for Trout.  Kudos to the Game Wardens!

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Yellow Rooster Tail Working At Bethany

Fished Bethany this evening.  Used Ultralight Gear and a Yellow Rooster Tail and worked the shoreline.  Caught six Bass and lost a lot more.  Looks like a steady retrieve that places the lure just below the water's surface was the key today.  To bad things will change with tomorrow's cold front rolling in.

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Sunfish This Round

Fished Bethany this afternoon.  Last night's rain made for cloudy water. Caught two Sunfish on the Burnt Orange Crawdad, then lost the fly to a Bruiser.  Looked like it was a Catfish that struck.  Switched to a Deer Hair Popper and had several good strikes but failed to set the hook in time.  Went to a Bead Head Olive Wooley Bugger and caught more Sunfish.

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Two Bluegill, Two Little Bass, and Found a Bruiser?

Fished Bethany this afternoon using a Burnt Orange Crawdad.  Caught two Bluegill and two little Bass.  Missed another that may have went 12", then while working the bank, found a Bruiser struggling in the shallows.  Was able to pick it up and tried reviving it.  Was still alive but looked like its back was injured by something.  Not sure this one will make it.

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Two Bass and a Bluegill

Warmer temps and a chance to break away from work this evening.  Went to Bethany and fished with flyfishing gear.  Caught a little Bluegill on a Damsel Fly, lost the fly to a snag, then switched to a Deer Hair Popper.  Caught two Bass.  No Bruisers but still a good time fishing!

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Able to Get Away; Caught a Sunfish and Bass

Colder temps with more to come this evening.  Able to get away and fish.  Quick trip to Bethany before the Rangers Game.  Caught a little Sunfish and a Bass on a Crappie Jig Variant.  Slow retrieve and light strikes were the norm this round.

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Tenkara Fishing Today - Small Pond and Little Creeks!

Fished the small pond at Suncreek Park in Allen, catching only one fish using the Tenkara Rod.  Moved on to a secluded section of Spring Creek in Plano and caught 20+ little fish (Perch and Bluegill), and then closed out the trip fishing a shallow creek in Chislom Park (Plano).  More little fish.  No Bruisers but was good to check out some "other" places that we have not been to in a while.  Also, was good practice working a nymph in a "river" setting.  Hope it works out for Trout later this year.

Out and About Today....

Had a break from work today. Decided to hit several places that we have not fished in a while - started with the creek by Harrington Park in Plano, then the pond behind Davis Library also in Plano.  Next, was the Village in Allen, a new pond in Fairview, and then back to Bethany Lakes.  No Bruisers but did catch a few fish.  Also, good to see the water levels are up!  Posted a short video clip of the outing.

No Luck on a Senko but Managed a Few on a Grasshopper!

Broke away from the "salt mines" and fished Bethany this evening.  Made it before it got dark this round, so opted for Senko Worms.  No luck,... seemed like the fish were favoring little lures.  Caught one Bluegill on a Tenko Worm, then caught a Bluegill and two Bass on a Grasshopper.  Warmer temps and more surface action, so it made sense that the Foam Rubber Grasshopper Variant produced!

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