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Tuesday, November 08, 2022

Try This Tasty Pan Fried Trout Recipe!

Brief video of a tasty trout recipe that is simple but surprisingly tasty. Easy preparation. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

  • Three Rainbow Trout - total 6 fillets
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper 
  • Garlic Powder
  • Paprika
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic Butter Sauce of your choice. We like Louisiana Fish Fry listed below.

Directions:

  1. Dry each fillet with a napkin, and then lightly sprinkle Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Paprika on each fillet.
  2. Be sure to season both sides of each fillet.
  3. Next, coat each fillet  liberally in flour, covering both sides.
  4. Then, melt butter in olive oil in a pan large enough to hold 2 - 3 fillets.
  5. Once the butter is melted, increase heat to medium. And then, pan fry the fillets for 5 - 8 minutes on each side.
  6. Fillets are done when golden brown and flake when checked with a fork.
  7. When done, place the fillets on a plate with a napkin and then use another napkin to pat the fillet to remove the excess oil.

Serve fillets on a bed of Rice Pilaf with a layer of Garlic Butter Sauce covering the fillet and add your choice of sides.

Yours truly likes Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms, and Roasted Bell Peppers, and Roasted Jalapenos.

Let us know how you like this recipe in the comments below!




Louisiana Fish Fly Garlic Butter Sauce

Sunday, November 06, 2022

Try Walking the Blue River Next Fishing Trip

This round I decided to mix things up and forego the low water crossing. Instead, I walked the area north of the crossing and explored the area. Learned a few things and even limited out on Trout! Great times fishing a river!


PS: Here is the map referenced in the video of the Blue River.



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Wednesday, November 02, 2022

Keep This Fishing Fly in Your Fly Box! 😎

Here is another simple but effective pattern to keep in your fly box this trout stocking season.

Only need a dust mop and dubbing material, add a jig fly hook, and tie the material on... and you are ready!



Try This Fishing Fly for Trout....

Here is the fishing fly that produced for us recently on the Blue River in Oklahoma. Tried various fishing flies before settling on the Near Deere. Trout were taking both olive and white with the key factor being the presentation and retrieve - short pull retrieves! Do give it a try!



Else, try a Wooley Bugger

Try This Retrieve for Trout!

​@COAF Field Team  follow up on an earlier video in case you missed it. The retrieve that worked consistently while fly fishing for trout on the Blue River in Oklahoma! Do give it a try... no strike indicator, short pull retrieve,  set the hook at any indication of a strike... line hesitates, twitches, or pulls or the fly disappears,...



Sunday, October 30, 2022

Limited Out Trout Fishing the Blue River | 2022 - 2023 Trout Stocking Season

Decided to fish the Blue River Saturday on short notice. Plan was to go next weekend, but not sure how work and play will conflict in the next few weeks. Saw an opening for Saturday, so went for it.

Tied a number of fishing flies Friday night after work. Mainly tied Near Deere, Pat's Rubber Legs, and Mop Flies with plan to tie more GRHEN, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, and Muddler Minnows at a future date.

Was worried that the heavy rain on Friday into Saturday morning would make the river murky and fast flowing. Luckily, the river stayed clear and the current was not heavy... actually seemed slow.

Caught a number of trout releasing all but three. Lost a lot more as my mojo was off.  No worries, was a great start tot eh 2022 - 2023 Trout Stocking Season.

PS: Shout out to Donavan and Okie Fly Gal... great seeing ya'll again. Hope to be back on the Blue sooner than later!




Try a Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod in 5wt, 9ft

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Trout Eat Clams?

Limited out on trout today to kickoff the 2022 - 2023 Trout Stocking Season in our area! Lots of fun... did learn trout eat clams.

Found a small clam in one trout after cleaning it!



Thursday, October 27, 2022

Bass Weight Estimator!

It has been some time since we posted the Bass Weight Estimator on our archived blog - CityOfAllenFishing.blogspot.com, but after a few tweaks, it is available once again on our current blog - Stocker Trout Fishing!

Check it out and keep it handy when out in the field fishing for bass. Information is derived from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (link to TWPD's site).

It's meant for catch and release fishing for Bass and estimates the weight based on the length measured to the nearest 1/8 inch.

Give it a try by clicking on the picture below, or clicking here - Bass Weight Estimator.




Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Fly Fishing Tips from the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing | Podcast 44, Episode 25 (Infographic Available)

Episode 25 in the "Little Red Book of Fly Fishing" podcast series where I review fly fishing tips. New format and a supporting infographic that shows key items for each tip!

This round it's tips 114 through 117!

  • Tip 114: Rosenbauer's Rules
  • Tip 115: Be the Tree
  • Tip 116: Nervous Water
  • Tip 117: Your Fly Rod Cannot See


Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 118 - 121.

  • Tip 118: The Telltale Rise
  • Tip 119: Shadows in Bird Land
  • Tip 120: Where Would It Be?
  • Tip 121: The Five-step Run


Infographic


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Monday, October 24, 2022

Trout Near My Feet! Step Lightly Wading a River. #fishing #flyfishing #shorts

Decided to tie a Wooley Bugger to my  @GoFish Cam  several seasons back, and then "troll" it in a shallow side creek to the main channel of the Blue River. Was surprised how many trout were in the less than knee deep water as well as some that were near my feet! Step lightly when wade fishing! 






Mop Fly Worked for Green Trout!

Good pattern to keep at the ready with the upcoming trout stocking season in Oklahoma and Texas for us local fishermen.

It's a Mop Fly... simple, effective pattern that has worked well for trout fished on a dead drift under an indicator.

Do keep this one handy for trout... but keep in mind, it works for Green Trout, too!



PS: Here is a quick tie video of how I tie the pattern... Mop Fly!



Little Popper Works for Pond Fly Fishing

Betts Hand Tied Popper did well even after getting clobbered multiple times by fish! Fish were liking the pattern. But, I had to eventually swap it for another fishing fly.





Bett's Poppers from Walmart

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Imitation Rooster Tail

Next in the $2 BFS Lure Series has your's truly fishing an imitation Rooster Tail. Learned a few things that has me leaning towards the Original over the imitation.


Sunday, October 16, 2022

Old Bamboo Fly Rod Keeps Catching 👌 - Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod Series Round 3

Back out to the local pond fishing a Muddler Minnow using vintage gear - Southbend Bamboo Fly Rod and Shakespeare Fly Reel.

Was a little slow at first but managed to catch several Bass and Bluegill. Water was clear, could sight cast to most of the time.

Was frustrating at times as I could see fish look and then turn away from the Muddler Minnow.

Overall, the series has been a fun one to do!



Friday, October 14, 2022

Try This Retrieve for Trout - Downstream Drift

Sometimes a downstream drift to trout may be needed. Here is how I fished the Blue River in Oklahoma one trip when trout were lurking in a pocket. Do give it a try!

This trip the trout were not cooperating. They were staying in the pocket but were ignoring the fishing fly.

I moved upstream and started using this retrieve and once I got the timing and depth dialed in, the trout struck immediately!




Monday, October 10, 2022

Another $2 BFS Lure That Works | Snapbean Imitation #fishing #video

Round 3 of the $2 BFS Lure Series. This one has yours truly struggling fishing an imitation Snapbean. After using less line on the reel and tweaking the magnetic breaks, was able to cast the lure well. Just need to pay attention to casting into the wind... may lead to a backlash so be careful.

Also, fished several ponds getting only a fish in each but did well the following day at another pond. Key take away... slow retrieve seemed to get more bites than a fast one!


Check the lures out at Walmart Online!

Catching Trout in OK's Lower Mount Fork River! #fishing #shorts #tbt

TBT to a trip to the Lower Mountain Fork River fishing for trout at Beavers Bend State Park in Oklahoma. Was a fun time with warm temps but cool waters and lots of trout in the River! See full video at Lower Mountain Fork at Beavers Bend State Park!





Want to get started fly fishing but don't want to spend a lot; do checkout our video series - "Getting Started in Fly Fishing..."


Sunday, October 02, 2022

Bass Chases a Bluegill... who won? #fishing #shorts

Was out fishing the other day when something splashed in front of me. Was not sure but figured it was a Bass. Checked out the video; it was a Bass chasing a Bluegill.... who won?



Saturday, October 01, 2022

This $2 Lure Works, and an Inline Spinner | Plus Cool Video of a Bass Chasing a Bluegill!

Here is the second in the $2 BFS Lure Series where I fish discount lures using ultralight baitcasting gear. 

First round, I fished a Crawdad. This time, I fish a hard bait that looks like a Yo-Zuri lure.

I started out fishing a Chartreuse one but switched to an Inline Spinner because the pond had lots of greenery fouling the lure.

Soon after, a Bass chased a Bluegill into the shallows directly in front of me. Got some cool video of it! That said, I cast the spinner and caught a Bass... may have been the one that was chasing a Bluegill!

Afterwards, I lost the spinner to a Tree Fish. I decided to go back to the $2 Lure but went with a White one. I also removed the rear hook and left the front hook on in hopes of fouling the lure less.

It did work, caught a Bass and also lost one! I learned a stop and go retrieve works well, and watched a Bass swallow the lure... I set the hook but did not land it.

Fun times... to check back, playing around with another $2 Lure... another Yo-Zuri imitation that looks very similar to a Snapbean!


See more Creme Lures available at Wal-Mart online. Click-on picture for more details!

Old Abu Garcia Inline Spinner Catches 20+ Fish | Vintage Lure Series - Round 3

Another round of fishing in the ongoing Vintage Lure Series where I find old lures at antique stores and fish them using ultralight casting gear aka Bait Finesse System (BFS) Fishing. So far, I have fished the following lures and posted videos on a playlist on YouTube - see video player at the end of this post.

Lures fished so far:
  • Round 1 - Cisco Kid Diver - Caught and released 7+ Bass
  • Round 2 - Rapala Floating Minnow - Caught and released multiple Bass
  • Round 3 - Abu Garcia Inline Spinner - Caught and release 20+ Bass

For Round 3, I fished an inline spinner that was made around the 1960s. Working the bank of a local pond  which is more like a lake in size and affectionately called Lake Glenn after yours truly.

The bite was steady with 20+ fish caught and released. It was Bass and Bluegill.  The Bass were small and scrappy; the Bluegill were small as well except for one section of the pond that held some Bruiser Bluegill.

Do checkout the video!





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