Radio Control Boat Fishing

Decided to take the Radio Control Boat and have a go at fishing with it!  Had done this several years ago with some success.  Today, it was tough with windy condition and leaves floating in the water.  Did manage to catch one on a Prince Nymph fishing fly.  Next round, will need to try a different rod and reel setup to minimize tangling the line with the boat.  However, the line release worked well... fish struck and line released from the boat without an issue!

Waterloo Continues to Produce Trout!

The bite was still on at Waterloo. Noted limits being taken with Corn, Powerbait Trout Bait, and Powerbait Nuggets!  Was able to limit out -  caught four Trout on Powerbait in Rainbow Glitter and one on a Globug Fishing Fly.  Caught and released two more - one went for the Globug and the other went for an Olive Wooley Bugger!  Fun stuff on a really nice day with temps in the 60's!

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Rain Again Today... Backup Plan a Goldfish?

Rained yesterday and again today.  Missed a day of fishing yesterday.  So, could not let that pass without at least wetting a line.  Went with the backup plan (backyard pond) and fished the Tenkara Rod and the Weighted Antron Nymph.  Goldfish were interested, even had one take the fishing fly!

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Field Team Takes Two Limits at Waterloo... Included One Gold Trout!

Ran up the road to Waterloo again for another go at the Trout.  Lots of folks catching them on Powerbait, Corn, Earthworms, etc...  Also, saw Trout being taken on the fly!  NucLaroche and Fshng84 made good with a limit of Trout each.  Most were caught on Powerbait Rainbow Glitter, two were caught on an Olive Wooley Bugger, and one was a "Gold" Trout.  Rainbow Trout for Dinner tonight!

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Caught a Little Bass on a BH Antron Streamer!

Was out and about this morning flexing the fly rod at Bethany.  Tied on a Guadalupana with no luck.  Had a few light strikes on a Weighted Nymph, then switched to a BH Antron Streamer under a strike indicator.  Was able to coax one Bass to bite.  Not a Bruiser but still fun to get one on the fly!

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Missed the Trout Derby at Waterloo But Able to Limit Out After!

Missed the Trout Derby at Waterloo in Denison this morning.  But, there were lots of Trout remaining!  Able to limit out using Powerbait in Rainbow Glitter.  After taking five, fished with the Tenkara Rod to catch a few little Bluegill that had been feeding on scrap bait - Bread, Powerbait, etc...floating in the water.  Fun catching them; Weighted Antron Nymph worked well on the Bluegill.  Even managed to catch a "minnow/shad" looking fish on the Nymph!  Not sure what it was but was interesting to catch something other than a Bluegill or Trout from the small pond!

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Little Bluegills at Bethany's Feeder Creek... on the Tenkara Rod!

Decided to take the Tenkara Rod out and fish the Feeder Creek at Bethany.  Had fun catching little Bluegill using a Weighted Antron Nymph!  Caught about 20+ in about 40".  All were small but the action was fast and fun....  Good Stuff!

Made a Combination Stick Float / Slip-Bobber.

Decided to make a Bobber to replace the store bought one we used last night.  Wanted one that was more sensitive to light strikes and would have minimal drag when a fish bites.  Using material laying around the shop, was able to make one that turned out okay!  Tested it out at Celebration Park and caught three little (juvenile) Bluegill.  Calling it a Combination Stick Float and Slip-Bobber.  Similar to a Stick Float but has an eyelet on the end to allow rigging as a Slip-Bobber.

To make it, used the following material: a Wine Cork, Bamboo Skewer, Fishing Hook, Epoxy, and Dacron Fly-Tying Line.  For tools, used a Dremel Knife, Dremel Tool, Wood Rasp, Wire Cutters, and Sandpaper.  Other than the Wire Cutters to cut the Fishing Hook in half, making one is mainly shaping and sanding.

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Bullheads on Bread and a Catfish at Celebration Park Starts the 2012 COAF Leader Board!

Fished the East Pond at Celebration Park this evening.  Used the Slip-Bobber Rig and Bread on light Spinning Gear.  Caught several Bullheads - seem to be bigger this year compared to last year.  Drought may not have impacted them as much thankfully!

While fishing the pond met another fisherman (Fishing54) who was using Hot Dogs for bait.  Caught a few Bullheads too, and then a decent Bruiser Catfish that went 17"-18" in size.  Easily made the COAF Leader Board for 2012!  Have since posted on the Board as the first entry of the year  Nice catch Fishing54!

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Tenkara Fishing For Bluegill at Bethany's Canal.

Decided to take the Tenkara Rod out for another go at the Bluegill that were hitting the Bread and Slip-Bobber Rig we used earlier today.

Had caught only one Bluegill and missed a lot more!  Using the Tenkara Rod, hooked and landed several Bluegill.

Most were small and all were taking a #16 Weighted Antron Nymph.  Interesting the number of fish lurking in the Canal!

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Another Bluegill On Bread.

Caught another Bluegill at Bethany today.  Used the Slip-Bobber again.  Like the rig because depth can be easily adjusted.  May need to use a lighter weight though.  No Trout this round.  Worse... Saw a couple of Cormorant working the area.  Not good!

Field Team Shirts....

Decided to make T-Shirts for the Field Team.  So far, NucLaroche and Comal Kid don't agree with Fshng84's idea.

But, T-Bone is onboard except he will need a smaller size shirt than what we had on hand.

Made two shirts with iron on logos.  Liked the results; hope they at least last one season!

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One Bluegill caught using Bread!

One Bluegill caught using Bread and a Slip-Bobber Rig.  Was going for Trout.  Had a few missed strikes else only the one Bluegill.

Did see a couple fishermen limit out using Bread though.  Good to see the Trout are still lurking... Even better that the Cormorant have not arrived yet!

Bluegill at Bethany. Trout, Too.

Fished Bethany for a quick trip.  Caught a little Bluegill.  Noticed another fisherman fishing for Trout.  Looked like one was in the basket!

Let's Start 2012 with Two Sunfish!

Could not let the day pass without trying to fish.  Was able to make it to Bethany this afternoon.  Looks like the Trout are done for the Season but was able to get two fish to bite!  So, let's start 2012 with two Sunfish (used a GRHEN trailer behind a Guadalupana).  FUN STUFF!

Let's Start 2012 with Two Sunfish!

PS: YouTube Slideshow of some of the fish we caught in 2011!


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Happy New Year for 2012!

Happy New Year!  The Field Team wishes all the best in 2012 for our Readers and would like to thank them for visiting our weblog and partner websites.  We appreciate the support and look forward to another year of fishing!

This past year we caught our share of fish.  Most were small and scrappy but a few we consider Bruisers.  As we bring in the New Year, we closed out the 2011 COAF Fishing Leader Board and the One Fishing Fly Challenge. And, we started the 2012 COAF Fishing Leader Board and extended the One Fishing Fly Challenge in to 2012.

Check them out when you get a chance, and feel free to join un in 2012.  Guidelines are simple and since there are no prizes other than bragging rights, everyone gets a chance to be on the Leader Board!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team


PS:  Here are links to the 2009, 2010, and 2011 COAF Leader Boards for reference.

• 2009 COAF Leader Board
• 2010 COAF Leader Board
• 2011 COAF Leader Board

Closed Out 2011 with a Limit of Trout!

Made it out on a nice (but windy day)!  Was able to close out 2011 with a limit of five Rainbow Trout!  Caught them using Powerbait Rainbow Glitter but did see Corn, Orange and Chartreuse Powerbait, and Bread in their stomachs!

Saw a few others catching them on Corn and Bread; looked like there are still a number of Trout in the pond!  Should see more in the upcoming weeks when another Trout Stocking happens!

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Tough Time Fishing... Only a Few Days to Complete 2011's Honey Do List!

Having a tough time fishing these last few days of 2011. Got lots of Honey
Do's to complete before 2012 arrives. One of which involved standing in
line at the Department of Public Safety to renew Drivers Licenses. Only
took three hours to get it done. Very tough just standing there knowing
Trout are lurking in several community lakes/ponds! Will have to make it a
point to fish tomorrow – the last day of 2011.

Till then, HAPPY NEW YEARS from the Field Team!

Steady Action at Huaco Springs, New Braunfels!

Fished the Guadalupe River for Rainbow Trout this afternoon.  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has leased a river access point at one of the areas they stock trout on the river.  Nice being able to access the river with no additional fees other than your Texas fishing license.

The access point is located at Huaco Springs, New Braunfels.  Signs readily point to the parking area for Trout Fishing once you enter the camp grounds.  And, water was flowing and fish were congregating in pools and pockets along the stretch of the river.

Managed a limit of Trout using Chartreuse and Orange Powerbait.  Saw others catching them on Corn and Spinners as well!  Keeping this one in our backpocket next time we pass through the area!

Cabelas Has Powerbait!

Cabelas has Powerbait!  Was running short on Rainbow Glitter.  Picked up a bottle while browsing around the fishing section.  Had other selections including Power Worms!