Only One This Morning

Checked out the Bethany Lakes this morning.  Slow bite; caught only one little Bass.  Went across the street to Bethany Park (Kroger Park) and struck out.  Did see a decent Bass in the shallows but spooked it.  Still fun despite the slow bite and the cold temps!

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Back To The Blue River

Went back to the Blue River Friday, 16 November for another go at the Rainbow Trout.  Temps were hovering around freezing in the morning.  Managed to catch four Trout!  First two went for an Olive Wooley Bugger Variant.  Third one went for a Olive/Black Wooley Bugger.  Last one went for a White Damsel Fly!  Did lose two others and spent a lot of time sight casting to Trout and Bass.  Had a number of them turn away at the last minute from the fishing fly.  Also, did get a couple of strikes on a Copper John; hooked but came off soon after.  Did not limit out but was a good day to be out there!

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Tough Go on the Blue River today but did limit out!

Trout Derby was in full swing and lots of Trout were being caught including a few Bruisers.

After fishing all day, was able to limit out on Trout.  Started fishing flies and had two strikes.  Switched to Spinning Gear and had no strikes.  Switched to PowerBait and started getting bites.

Slow action... took from 8AM to 4PM to get a limit!

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TPWD Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for 2012-2013 Posted!

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department posted the Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule for 2012-2013!  Looks like Bethany gets a stocking on 4 December!  Mark your calendars and stock up on Super Dupers, Rooster Tails, Wooley Buggers, Nymphs, and Power Bait!

For more information on this Season's Trout Stocking, check it out here:  TPWD Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!
COAF Field Team


For Collin County: Here is an excerpt from TPWD's Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule showing stocking locations for the county.

Blue River by Hughes Crossing... Posted!

Appreciate the support we get from the Field Team.  Here is one we liked that was recently published on HubPages - "Blue River by Hughes Crossing: Suggested Areas for Rainbow Trout Fishing".  Check it out when you get a chance and do share with others!

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Quick Trip Gets Three Bass

Time change makes things tough when it comes to juggling fishing and our day jobs!  Luckily, made it this evening for a quick trip. Caught three Bass on Crankbaits... good enough for now but much prefer the Trout on the Blue River!

PS: Stay tuned... planning to post a new HubPages article about fishing the Blue River by Hughes Crossing - the area we fished this past weekend.

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Another Day Trip to the Blue River... Yesterday!

Here is the video clip of yesterday's action.  Had a great time catching Trout on the Blue River.  Today,... we cooked them up on our iron skillet... Tasty meal!

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Follow-Up Video of Yesterday Day Trip to the Blue River!

Here is the follow-up video post to yesterday's day trip to the Blue River.  Great day.... decided to go back today.  Limited out again; will post later once we finish editing the video!

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Limited Out at the Blue Today

Made it to the Blue River today.  Had a great time - caught a limit of Trout, released that many as well, and lost (accidental catch and release) a lot more.  Will post a video clip on our YouTube Channel... for now here is a picture of today's catch.  The colors are washed out as the Trout have been in a creel; largest one went about 15" in size!

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Three More Bass on the Fly this Evening.

Took the opportunity to fish the evening bite at Bethany.  Went with the same gear and fishing fly as this morning - Three Weight Fly Rod and an Olive Wooley Bugger.  Caught three Bass, missed several others, and had a lot of fun the whole time.

Did see others catching them on the Rip and Rap Rapala!  Looks like Crankbaits are working well for others too!

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Three Bass on the Fly this Morning

Decided to take the fly rod out for this morning's quick trip to Bethany Lakes.  Tied some fishing flies last night in preparation for a day trip for Trout across the border to the Blue River.  Worked out well catching three Bass!  Hope the Trout like the fishing flies, too!

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Three Bass This Morning

Another quick trip this morning to Bethany.  Caught three Bass on a Rip and Rap; no Bruisers... was hoping the big guy we missed yesterday would be lurking.  Turned out, he was not... that's fishing!

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Fished the Morning Bite at Bethany This Round

Decided to fish the morning knowing Halloween is tonight.  Fished Bethany using our Rip and Rap Rapala.  Ended up catching five Bass and losing a nice one that struck but came off soon after.  Fun stuff!

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Really Liking the Rip And Rap

Really liking the Rip and Rap Rapala... fished Bethany this evening and caught five Bass.  Did miss two but no worries; still having fun!

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Rip and Rap Rapala Does Well Yesterday

Went with a Rip and Rap Rapala Crankbait that we picked up from Cabelas.  Fished Bethany Creek pond - pond  that we had not fished in a while.  Caught a White Bass and a little Bass.  Then, moved on to Bethany Lakes and managed four more Bass!

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More Fishing with a Crankbait This Cold Morning

Cannot help but fish again this morning.  Braved the cold temps and fished the same crankbait (Rapala Clack and Rap) we used yesterday at Plano East Senior High School.  This time went to Stoney Hollow Park in Plano.  Had not fished it in awhile.  Glad to see the Bass were biting somewhat.  Lucked out with four Bass this round; all struck near the weed line that parallels the bank.

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Crankbait at Plano East Senior High School

Cold front arrived and drop the temps to the 30's.  Decided to try a crankbait at Plano East Senior High School's Catch and Release Pond!  Missed the first strike - a Bass, then caught four Bass.  Fun stuff on a cold morning!

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Crankbaits After a Cold Front....

Cold front arrived.  Went for a quick trip to Bethany's Lower Pond.  Fished with Crankbaits and caught one Bass and lost another.  Have to dress warmer next time and stay longer.  Till then, better luck next round!

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Two Bass This Round!

Quick trip to the Back Pond at Bethany.  Caught two Bass using our favorite Crankbait.  Not enough light to video tape the second Bass; posted a picture at the end. No Bruisers but still fun!

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Missed a Fish, Missed a Catfish,... Caught a Bass

Quick trip to Bethany this evening.  Grabbed the first rod that was rigged and ran out the door... turned out the first rod we grabbed was the Baitcasting Rod that had the Crankbait we like.  Fished for about 45 minutes.  Had a strike but lost it soon after setting the hook, not sure what it was but we suspect it was a Bass.  Then, had a Catfish chase the lure; even got some video of it!  Looked like a Bruiser.  Finally, hooked and landed a Bass, then soon after called it a trip!

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