Windy Day at Ticky Creek

Fished Ticky Creek this morning.  Decided to use the Sit Inside Kayak this round; really like the Heritage Angler.  Just have not used it in awhile.  Windy day and only one undersized White Bass!  Better luck next time.  Made a short video clip and posted it on COAF Field Team's Facebook page.

Slow Action at the Village this AM

Was slow action this morning at the Village but did manage three Bass to take a Weightless Senko.  Noticed it was cooler than yesterday and with less wind.  Regardless, things should get warmer as the day progresses.

Steady Action at Denison Dam

Been a while since we fished Denison.  Had the chance to go today, so we headed up the road. Fished around Noon to about 4PM.  Caught Gaspergou (Freshwater Drum), a Gar, and a few small Stripers. Caught them using frozen Shad.... Fun stuff!

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Dusted Off the Tenkara Rod

Went to Plano East Senior High School's pond yesterday and caught a number of fish using fly fishing gear.  Went back today with the Tenkara Rod.  Had a lot of fun catching them despite the windy conditions!


Been awhile since we used the Tenkara Rod.  Had a Reader ask about it.  Sounded like a good idea, especially when the fish were lurking so close to the bank.  Most fish were caught within 5' of the bank.

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Back To School Again!

Windy day, decided to fish Plano East Senior High School's ponds.  Like that the buildings can block the wind for flyfishing.  Used a BH Antron Streamer and a BH Wooley Bugger.  Caught a Bass and a number of Sunfish/Bluegill.  A lot of fun on a Three Weight!

Three Fish This Round

Fished Bethany again.  This time it was a Bluegill on a Globug, a Bass on a Purple Grasshopper Variant, and then a Sunfish on a Purple Grasshopper Variant.  Had other strikes but missed the hookset.  Fun stuff!

What Lures We Use....

Here is a picture of some of the lures we use for fishing the community lakes and ponds in the area with emphasis on Bethany Lakes since we fish it the more often than others. Senkos are not shown but we do use them.

Lures in the picture include:

• Rooster Tails
• Panther Martins
• Wooley Rooster Martin Inline Spinner
• Various Inline Spinners
• Burnt Orange Crawdad
• Guadalupana
• Deer Hair Critter Variant
• Purple Grasshopper Variant
• Elk Hair Caddis
• Foam Diver
• Foam Beetle
• Roadrunner Jig

Summer Sounds and Fishing at Bethany

Summer Sounds Series has started up again at Bethany.  So, tonight it was Zydeco Music playing in the background, while fishing for Bass, Bluegill, and Sunfish.  Caught several Bass and Bluegill/Sunfish.  Bass were caught a Deer Hair Critter Variant and Purple Grasshopper Variant.  Bluegill and Sunfish went for the Purple Grasshopper Variant and an Elk Hair Caddis!

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Two Bass This Round.

Caught two Bass this morning at Bethany.  Used a weightless Senko and cast further from the bank than normal.  Saw a few Bass in the shallows but did get them to bite.  Did see the flyfishing class again, too.  Good to see others taking up fishing on the fly!

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Slow Morning, Slow Evening, Windy All Day

Went for a quick trip to Bethany this morning, then returned this evening.  Slow action with a Bluegill and a little Bass caught the morning and Sunfish the evening!  Lotta wind but was able to play the wind to get a little more distance on casting a fishing fly.

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Back to Bethany This Round

Back to Bethany this round.  Would have liked to kayak fish again but could not break away from work till later.  So, always can count on Bethany for a quick trip.  Caught a couple of Panfish and several Bass using a White Grasshopper Variant, and then took more on the Foam Diver.  Fun stuff!

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Added a Hatch to the Kayak

No fishing today.  Did do fishing related things though.  Been wanting to add a hatch to the Emotion Spitfire Kayak.  Hate having to dry out the wallet and keys and worse possibly losing them in the event of a dunking.


Stopped at Academy and picked up a screw-type hatch for $3.99.  Then, went to Lowes for stainless steel screws and nuts.  Spent $10.00 for the hardware... go figure!


No worries though,... easy installation gets a much wanted storage compartment!

Kayak Fishing the Point at Brockdale Park

Short video clip of a quick trip to Brockdale Park.  Was going for White Bass; managed two undersized ones.  Caught them on a Chartreuse Crappie Jig trolled on a flatline.  Bite was sloowwww.  Will be back again.  Hope the White Bass will be too!

Rainstorm This Evening; Caught Three Bass Afterwards

Heavy rain this evening at Bethany meant a slight rain delay to fish.  Rain let up; managed three Bass this round using a Purple Grasshopper Variant. Even more, overflow was working hard... made the water bubble in the Main Pond!

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Kayak Fishing Ticky Creek

Wind let up today.  Decided to fish Lake Lavon with the Kayak.  Put in at Ticky Creek Park and made for the point.  Then, found out that we left the rod and reel at home.  Made do with a handline and a Roadrunner Jig.  Good thing the tackle box stays with the kayak!  Caught several White Bass with one Keeper.  Remainder did not meet the legal length requirement so were let go.

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Olive Crawdad Gets a Sunfish, Purple Grasshopper Gets a Bass

Morning trip to Bethany.  Colder temps and cloudy.  No worries, was able to get a Sunfish on an Olive Crawdad.  Then, switched to a Purple Grasshopper and caught Bass.  No Bruisers, still fun, just need to adjust the pattern with the weather change.

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Purple Grasshopper Variant This Time,... Less Missed Strikes

Another go at Bethany this evening.  This time grabbed the Three Weight Flyrod and went with the fly that was already on the line - a Purple Foam Grasshopper Variant.  Some rain and overcast skies.  Action was steady with less missed strikes this time.  Caught 7 Bass and 7 Bluegill/Sunfish.  Water level is up from the recent rains; caught most less than 10' from the bank!

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Quick Trip To Bethany This AM, Foam Diver Frustration, Though!

Made a quick trip to Bethany this morning.  Went with the Foam Diver again as it was sitting in the office already rigged.  Brought no other gear.  Had a strike at the Horseshoe Pond and missed.  Moved on to the Main Pond and worked the banks.  Had two more missed strikes working the side near the Pavilion.  Continued working towards the other side, missing four more strikes.  Then, finally hooked a little Bass.  Was a quick trip this morning with lots of frustration due to missed strikes,... but it still beats working!

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Foam Diver Gets a Few at Bethany This Afternoon

Been hit or miss these past few days being able to breakaway and fish.  Saw an opening this afternoon though, grabbed the flyrod, and headed to Bethany.  Went with whatever fishing fly was already on the line.  In this case, it was a Foam Diver.  Had several missed strikes but finally managed to hook several - four Bass and a Sunfish!  Good stuff!

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Quick Trip to Brockdale Park

No fishing yesterday and a late start this evening. Made it a quick trip to Brockdale Park at Lake Lavon. Brought the Daiwa MadDragon Carp Rod and used a Float and Jig Rig in hopes of catching a few White Bass on the Point.  It was a bust.  Cold temps, wind,... whatever the excuse, did not get a strike.  Saw minimal fish activity and no Shad at the boat ramp.  Still good to do some long distance casting and liked that the water level is up compared to last year!

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