Able to fish this past weekend at Lake Lavon. Made two trips – Saturday to Brockdale Park and Sunday to Highland Park, and then it rained Monday, so we did not fish but still did fishing related things!
Did learn that Brockdale Park Boat Ramp is now closed due to flooding. Highland Park remains open luckily!
Do checkout the Team updates, and do check back for our follow-up video of Sunday’s fishing and the “Lazy Man Fishing” technique we used later in the day!
Liking the history feature in Google Earth to checkout fishing areas that we have frequented in the past. In particular were Brockdale Park as well as a quick look at Clear Lake Park and Avalon Park! Learned a few things that may come in handy this weekend!
Here is an updated variation on the Sabiki Slab and Jig Rig that we have been using for kayak fishing and surfcasting from lake points over the years.
The rig still uses three different monofilament lines – 30lbs, 20lbs, and 12lbs test. And, it still uses a Slab lure and three Jigs. The only difference is we no longer pass the dropper line for the jig through the overhand knots tied on the main line.
Instead, we jam the uni-knot against the overhand knots and one of the barrel knots. This makes for a quick re-tie when a jig breaks off.
We continue to favor this setup as the 20lbs test line to the slab will breaks off, saving the 30lbs mainline and jigs in the event of a snag.
Moreover, the 12lbs droppers will breakoff before the 30lbs mainline also saving us from re-tying the entire rig while on the water!
Do try it out!
DIY Slab Lures using a Do-It Mold to make 1-1/8 oz and 1-3/8 oz lures for White Bass. After the lead is melted and the mold is heated well, able to pour several lures without issue. Next step, get them painted and the hooks, then it’s fishing for White Bass on Lake Lavon!
#whitebass #doitmolds #lavon
Fun time fishing the Dog Park Pond in Norman, OK while out and about this weekend.
Bass were in there beds, and the pond was clobbered making it hard to catch them with the BFS fishing lures.
Did get one on a Rapala Husky Jerk and another with the Denison Dan Dawber!
Fun stuff!
Getting questions on products we use. For ease of reference, posted links and details on our archived blog at CityOfAllenFishing.blogspot.com
Decided to make my own slab lures for white bass. Ordered DO-IT Molds from Barlow’s Tackle in Richardson, Texas. Lucked out, they still had the molds in stock!
Quick delivery, able to make a set of slab lures. After a quick paint job, got to try them out at the local lake “surf casting without the surf” with the Okuma Breakaway Surf Rod and Pflueger Reel.
Caught a fish or two before a boat went past that put the school down. No worries… good to know making my own slabs works!
Pond fly fishing for Bluegill at the local pond. Started out fishing with the Bait Finesse Systems rod and reel combo, but the pond was too clobbered with greenery. Switched to an eight foot, four weight fly rod and reel setup and managed to catch a fish or two.
Liking the casting ability of the Redington Pursuit Fly Rod, can get some distance with the little eight foot rod. Pairs well with the Ross Flystart2 reel with WF 4wt Floating Line!
Here is a video that shows how I like to fish for White Bass aka Sandies… kayak fishing!
It includes trolling, backpaddling, bottom bouncing, and casting.
All are effective at times especially with a Slab and Jig Rig… rigged Sabiki style
Do check it out as we catch a fish or two or three!
Good Luck and Good Fishing!
Question came up about how I fish the Simpler Foam Fly. Made a video to demonstrate. That said, I think it applies to other fishing flies when fishing pond! Do check it out as we keep to our Channel’s intent, “Learn to fish by our trials and errors!” And in this case, fly fishing a pond for Bluegill and Bass!
Here is the full video from the earlier post! Started the trip intending to test another simple fly pattern. But, was stopped short when I lost the fly after hooking a fish.
No worries, had the Simpler Foam Fly in the fly box. Tied it on the 4wt combo and caught and released a few Bluegill and Bass!
Will try another test after I get another one tied… stay tuned!
The other day I tied a variant of a Foam Grasshopper Pattern that used a rectangle shaped foam pattern to make a two segment body. It worked well on Bluegill and a Bass, too!
Taking it one step simpler, shortened the rectangle so I could tie the pattern with only one body segment. The end result, more Bluegill and Bass!
Unfortunately, I lost the fishing fly. No worries though; had a Foam Grasshopper in Size 14 at the ready and was able to keep fishing.
Caught a number of Bluegill and Bass including some nice ones! Looks like simple works!
Check out the video!
Pond fishing with the 4wt Fly Rod and Reel! Wanted to try a simple fishing fly that did not require lots of material! Took a rectangle cutout of 2mm closed cell foam and tied it on to a size 12 hook. Added legs… then fished it to a bed of Bluegill. It works!
Answering the mail from questions that have come in from folks, hope this helps…. do post in the comments if there are more questions.
Where purchased? Porta-Bote, Suzuki Outboard Team
What was the total cost? 839.81 TTL
Why did I buy it? Light weight and convenient, works on 12 foot Jon Boat
Trolling Motor compared to Outboard Motor? Like the outboard, no battery to recharge
Links:
Porta-Bote: https://www.porta-bote.com/
Suzuki Outboard Team: https://suzukioutboardteam.com/product/suzuki-2_5-hp-df25s3-outboard-motor/
TPWD Title Info: https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/boating/title-registration-id-requirements/title-requirements
Suzuki Outboard Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Vb1xFRmgFNyGa_erIx5rp2FMxLjd1or
Outboard: $765.00
TX Sales Tax: $ 47.81
TX Title: $ 27.00
Total: $839.81
Still breaking in the new Suzuki 2.5hp Outboard but finally got to go fishing, too! Started out catch bait – Shad, at the boat ramp. Then, ran to a few submerged trees for a chance at Crappie. No luck on the Crappie, so opted to run the motor a little before deciding to anchor in a spot that was out of the wind and fish for whatever was biting. Was a fun time catching dinner at the local lake!
Number 20 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips….
This week it’s tips 88 through 93!
Tip 88: Getting to the Bottom of Things
Tip 89: Time on Water Equals Fish, Part 1
Tip 90: Time on Water Equals Fish, Part 2
Tip 91: Switch Bugs on an Obvious Refusal
Tip 92: One at a Time
Tip 93: Stack Mending for Drifts
Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 94 – 99 .
Tip 94: Fish Flies Atypically
Tip 95: Shake, Shake, Shake (Your Streamer)
Tip 96: Snake Your Way to Success
Tip 97: Ditch the Bobber
Tip 98: More on Indicators
Tip 99: Balloon Going Up
Good Luck and Good Fishing!
Fished a new place for the first time, Airfield Park in Fort Worth, Texas. Mainly small Sunfish, Bluegill, and Longear… and a Bass!
Started with Roostertails, Beetlespins, Micro Crankbaits, and a Foam Spider.
Ended with a Near Deere casting with the Dual Micro Fly Rod used as a Micro Flyrod!
Fun stuff!
Fishing updates and related activities from the Team! Finally made it to the local lake to run the 2.5hp Suzuki Outboard. So far so good!
A quick upgrade to the old jon boat… seat clamps, padded seat, and a diy tool to tighten the bolts easier.
Really comfortable, plus can move it from the bow to stern seat easily!
More fishing with the Dual BFS Micro Fly Rod. Fished micro crankbaits – Rebel Crawdad, Walmart Minnow, and a Rapala Husky Jerk.
Was a tough go with the Rebel Crawdad’s barbless hook and keeping the fish on the hook. Did get several with the minnow crankbaits!
