Field Team Gets Two Limits!

Fished the morning bite and limited out on Trout using a GRHEN!  Caught them by sight casting to risers as schools passed by.  Missed a lot more either when bring them in or right after they struck the fishing fly.

Came back with fishing buddy "T-Bone", and baited up with Powerbait Yellow Glitter Garlic.  Managed a limit in about 30"!

While walking back to the parking area stopped by the pier to checkout the action.  Trout were there,... just very picky about what they wanted.  Did notice them readily taking Bread.  May need to try freelining Bread next round!

PS:  Two Limits for Dinner!

Fishing Flies Worked This Round!

Went to Bethany Lakes this morning and brought the Fly Fishing Gear.  Had tried Wooley Buggers earlier in the week.  Had one strike but did not land any.  Several years ago they were going for Black Midges and Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymphs (GRHENs).  So, what was in the fly box this time... Black Midges and GRHENs.

Good thing... had several Trout take the Dry Fly but either missed the hookset or came off the hook while reeling it in.  Was finally able to get one to stay on the hook long enough to land it.  Then, decided to switch to the GRHEN.  Had several strikes and misses, then landed two before losing the fishing fly.  Called it a morning with plans to stop by at lunch time.

Returned at lunch time and was able to get two more to complete a limit.  Caught them using the GRHEN!  Fun stuff... posted a video clip.  No action shots and had trouble pronouncing Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph; regardless, it was fun catching them on the fly!

Slower Morning But Did Limit Out!

Fished Bethany this morning for another round with the Rainbow Trout.  Trout continue to be active on the surface (at least in the morning).  Was able to limit out using Super Dupers.  

Missed a few but managed to get five in about 40".  Two went for the Copper Super Duper and three went for the Gold Super Duper.  Did have one take a Silver Kastmaster but it soon came off the hook while reeling it in!  Fun stuff!

15 Minute Quick Trip To Bethany!

Action was steady this morning with a limit of Rainbow Trout caught on Copper Super Dupers!  Took only 15 minutes; fish were schooling and readily chasing lures.  Fun stuff!

PS:  Stopped by this evening to checkout the action.  Looked like some were catching them.  A lot of surface action with Super Dupers continuing to be the lure of choice.  Had two missed strikes on an Olive Wooley Bugger and a hookup on a Super Duper.  Did get checked by the Game Warden, so do be sure to have your fishing license.

Bethany Lakes Received Trout Stocking Today!

Bethany received its Trout Stocking today!  Checked it out at lunch time and managed a limit in about 15" once we located them.  Caught four on a Copper Super Duper and one on a Gold Super Duper. Steady retrieve just below the surface worked this round.  Fun stuff!

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Two Fishing; Two Limited Out!

Could not stay away; fished the Blue River yesterday - Friday 30 November.  Made it to the River with a Buddy.  Two went fishing; two limited out!  Yellow Powerbait with the Glitter and Garlic worked well.

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Back To The Blue!

Made a day trip to the Blue River yesterday (11/29).  Caught two on a Wooley Bugger in the morning, then one on a Powerbait later in the day.  Slow day with lots of fish "eyeing" our fishing flies.  Managed to limit out the last 30" of the trip using Powerbait.

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More Bass Today

Fished Bethany.  Tried Spinnerbaits after losing our favorite Crankbait.  No luck.  Went to another Crankbait and hooked four Bass!

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Three Bass; Missed More

Cold front arrived yesterday.  Bite was on.  Went back today at Lunch time.  Able to catch three Bass but missed a lot more.

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Seven Bass This Round

Things started out slow; then a cold front arrived and got things going.  Caught seven Bass using a Rip and Rap Rapala.  Had issues getting video but made do and was able to put a short video clip together.  Fun stuff!

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Caught Bass; Missed Others

Fished Bethany Creek.  Missed one, then caught one.  Went down the road to Bethany Lakes. Caught more Bass, lost others.  Total for the day was six Bass.  All on the Rip and Rap Rapala!

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Four Bass This Time!

More fishing at Bethany; caught four Bass this time!  Used the Rip and Rap Rapala.  Slow action, might have been the recent cold front. Regardless, had a fun time catching them!

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Bethany This Round - 3 Bass, 1 White Bass, and a Catfish

Went back out to fish this Thanksgiving!.  Went to Bethany this time; had fun earlier this morning catching Bass at Plano East Senior High School. Hoping for more fun - caught three Bass, one White Bass, and a Catfish on a Rip and Rap Rapala.  Really like crankbaits this time of year; less vegetation to foul hooks and can cover more area quickly when short on time!

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Five Bass and a Little Bluegill at Plano East This Thanksgiving Morning!

Decided to fish Plano East Senior High School's pond this morning.  Went with the Rip and Rap Rapala crankbait and caught five Bass and a little Bluegill.  Largest went ~15"-16" in size. Fun stuff for a Thanksgiving morning!

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A Big Fish Scale and Two Bass

Went with a Crankbait this evening and fished Bethany.  Missed two strikes, and then hooked (foul hooked) a large Koi.  Ended up with a big fish scale.  Kept fishing for a while and managed to land two Bass.  Not Bruisers but still beats working!

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Guadalupe River by Camp Huaco Springs: Suggested Areas for Rainbow Trout Fishing

Here is another Rainbow Trout Fishing article that may be of interest to fishermen in Central Texas!  Check it out when you get a chance - "Guadalupe River by Camp Huaco Springs: Suggested Areas for Rainbow Trout Fishing".

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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.