Live stream update from the Team! No fishing today; had issues with the gear shift on the old Toyota Tacoma. Luckily local auto part store had the part in stock; fixed the issue… not bad for a less than 20 dollar fix!
Issue: Hard to shift into second gear, later on fourth gear.
Fix: Replace Manual Gear Shift Bushing
Kayak fishing Lake Lavon Saturday morning. Slow bite but did catch four fish using the bottom bouncing technique. Did keep two fish for a catch and cook video!
Live stream update from the Team! OPST Commando Head keeps working well on Bass and more!
Having fun pond fly fishing for Bluegill and Bass with the OPST Commando Head on the Redington 4wt Rod. Caught one fish using a Foam Grasshopper but switched to a larger size Simple Foam Fly.
Lost count of the fish caught, did have several throw the fly on us, but overall was a great morning fishing the local pond!
Posted several videos about our fishing trip to the coast that aligns with our Channel’s motto, “Learn to fish by our trials and errors”. That said, here is a video of the trip that gives viewers a sense of the fishing vibe we felt this trip! Do check it out, and do let us know how your trip went when fishing Galveston!
Suggested videos…
Galveston Fishing 2021 | Lessons Learned | Pier Fishing Tips: https://youtu.be/42Ou6qyjNHg
Fishing Tip | Spider Weight Setup | The Hedgehog: https://youtu.be/8dv53yXRb2c
Galveston Fishing Pier | What Fishing Rig Did We Use?: https://youtu.be/ErgcJuSwa3o
BlacktipH – Fishing Tips – Haywire Twist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEKjXXtmjHM
Landshark Fishing – How To and How NOT to Tie the Haywire Twist!!!!! (Tackle Tuesday#12) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL84ygB9dUs
Had a great time fishing the Texas Coast for three days last week. In particular, we fished the Galveston Fishing Pier located at 91st Street and the Seawall. Every year we like to make the run to Galveston for a chance at a fish or two. This trip did not disappoint; caught a number of small sharks that we caught and released.
Also, every trip we seem to learn a few new things to help us the next round. This trip provided lessons learned that we are sure to use be it a trip to Galveston fishing the piers as well as other Texas piers along the coast.
Do check it out, and let us know if they prove useful on your next trip to the Texas Coast!
Good Luck and Good Fishing!
Gear Used:
Pier Cart: https://amzn.to/3z93qFG
Pier Net: https://amzn.to/3zbHvxD
Fish Bites: https://amzn.to/2VL1gxt
Answering the mail before we continue editing the Galveston Fishing Pier video. This video answers the question, “What fishing rig did we use…?”
We used a two section rig – one made with Weedeater Line and the other with Malin Hard-Wire. The video details how we made them. Of note is at 6:08 in the video, had a typo in the caption… it should read, “Had to use in-line circle hooks and non-stainless steel; offset, stainless steel hooks are not legal for sharks in Texas.”
There are other ways to setup for pier fishing, we liked this setup as it was inexpensive, could be modified as needed while on the pier, and worked well for the smaller sharks we were catching. Do suggest using a stronger rig if targeting large sharks.
Materials:
Tools:
Crimper Tool – Cabelas
Video demo of the spider weight setup that our fishing buddy was using when pier fishing in a recent trip to Galveston, Texas. Should work well surf fishing, too! Give it a try next chance you get!
#fishing #pierfishing #surffishing
Bummer that the King Kat 10′ Rods were delayed. Decided to stop at Bass Pro Shops in Garland, and the Team picked up two rods to match the Penn Squall 15’s and a Penn Fierce 3 Rod and Reel combo. Here is what we decided to bring to the coast this round!
Rods/Reels
Penn Mariner 2 Rod: https://amzn.to/3xBounI
Penn Fierce 3 Rod and Reel Combo: https://amzn.to/3e5asmG
Rodsmiths 10′ Rod Titon Pro Set (4-8oz weight)
Penn Battle 2 Reel: https://amzn.to/3ARNaKU
Abu Garcia C3 Reel: https://amzn.to/3e3ldG8
Penn Pursuit 4000 in newer model Pursuit II: http://amzn.to/2s0FWA7
Penn Squall 15 Reel: http://amzn.to/2sVzgnU
In our preparations for heading to the coast this next week, always good to review the fishing regulations so we know what are the legal daily limits, minimum and maximum lengths, and other things we should be aware of!
Video of yesterday’s pond fly fishing action on the 4wt Redington Fly Rod and Echo Ion Fly Reel. OPST Commando Head worked well for reaching out mid-pond but most strikes were nearer to shore.
Went kayak fishing Saturday morning. Windy and lots of waves but able to maintain position anchoring the kayak and fishing with shad for bait. Lots of missed hook sets but did get one undersized White Bass, a Channel Catfish, and a Blue Catfish. Enough to try the cooking the Catfish using the Burn Run East fish recipe we used to cook fish we caught on Lake Texoma last weekend. Recipe works for Catfish, too!
Fished this past Saturday on the Oklahoma side of Texoma at Burns East Run. Yours truly struck out but my fishing buddy caught a Striped Bass and a Spotted Bass which was enough to try out a new and simple recipe… no name for it. For now, calling it Burns East Run Fish Recipe!
Learned a few things this trip about the area, fishing regulations, and the lay of the land or better yet, the water! Also, got a good workout paddling from park, to the dam and back again.
Cooking portion is at the end, and is more a snippet of the YouTube Short Video we posted. Regardless, recipe is too simple that a short video explains it all!
Had lots of fun… do checkout the video!
Follow-on video to our earlier video – Kayak Fishing | Saugeye Challenge. This one is our normal format where we stop for breakfast before heading to our destination. Do check it out!
Team decided to try their luck fishing for a new species. One we have not caught before… after a few trials and tribulations, one of us succeeded in the Saugeye Challenge!
Check out the video and some “learn to fish by our trials and errors” suggestions at a place we have never fished before!
Good Luck and Good Fishing!
Brief update on the Team’s fishing activities while out and about – specifically,
Check the video out and do check back for follow-up videos on our trip to Lake Thunderbird, and then upcoming trips to Lavon and Texoma!
Good Luck and Good Fishing!
YouTube Shorts video of a kayak fishing trip to Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma. Your’s truly is measuring his fishing buddy’s catch of the day… a Saugeye! New species for the Field Team! Do check back for the full video!
Made the run to the local pond for Micro Skagit Fly Fishing using the 4wt – 6ft Redington Pursuit, 4/5wt Echo Ion Fly Reel, and the 200grn OPST Commando Head. Worked out well catching a Bluegill and one feisty little Bass. Fish were initially near the shoreline; did not need the distance cast that the OPST allowed. Mainly fished with the shooting head portion. Later, when the fish were across the pond from where I was casting, the OPST easily made the distance needed using minimal/no false casts. Also, noticed the local free concerts started again as well as the free In-N-Out Burger Meals… not a bad outing – fishing, live music, and free food! #opstcommandohead #microskagit #onehandedspey
Got a request for a demo of the two piece micro fly rod we like to use for quick trips to our local ponds. This video shows the rod – it’s two piece function, casting ability, and even catching a fish or two!
Fun stuff! Do give it a try an make one… see related article: https://skyaboveus.com/fishing/MicroFlyRod
#microfishing #microflyfishing #microflyrod
Break in the weekend “honey do’s”… made a run to the local pond fishing the Simple Foam Fly on a 4wt for a Bass or Bluegill or two!
