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Monday, December 12, 2022

Catch and Keep Rig Works For Trout!

Try the Catch and Keep Rig for Trout. It uses a small worm weight or egg sinker, a small snap swivel, and a size 10, 12, or 14 treble hook.

Bait it with PowerBait, Corn, or your favorite bait and adjust the line length to the hook as needed.

Also, do use it for catching and keeping trout and not for catching and releasing as the trout tend to be deep hooked. This rig is for getting food on the table.

Also, when fishing the rig, no need to use a "rip thy lips" technique. Instead, reel the slack on the line and feel the trout swimming away. Often, the trout will have hook itself!











Suggested Gear!




















Sunday, December 11, 2022

Switch Rod Worked on the Blue River Today | Average Joe's Broadcast, Let's Talk Fishing Series 😎

Great time on the Blue River today. Opted for the Switch Rod knowing I would have a clobbered backcast fishing the spot I was targeting today.



Friday, December 09, 2022

Try Holding High When Fishing Super Dupers!

Try holding your rod high when slow reeling a Super Duper for rainbow trout. Do let us know if it worked for you!



Thursday, December 08, 2022

Today's Catch Ultralight Baitcasting | Average Joe's Broadcast, Let's Talk Fishing Series 😎


Trout stocking at our local pond - Bethany Lakes in Allen, Texas! Not able to see them stock the trout but did make it later in the evening. Lots of trout, lots of fishermen, luckily did manage to limit out! 


Gear Used

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Super Dupers and Ultralight Gear | Average Joe's Broadcast from the Let's Talk Fishing Series 😎

Trout stockings are in full swing in Texas, and Oklahoma remains a hot spot for trout fishing fun, too! Do check out this livestream as we talk about catching a limit of trout using Super Dupers and Ultralight Gear!



Gear Used


Super Duper Lures

Sunday, December 04, 2022

Ultralight Baitcasting for Trout on the Blue River in Oklahoma!

Fished the Blue River for trout this round. Opted for Super Dupers and Ultralight Fishing Gear. Three of us fished - two fished with Ultralight Spinning Gear and yours truly fished with Ultralight Baitcasting gear.

Cold front rolled in the night before dropping the temps below freezing. Anticipating trout tending deeper, decided to fish Super Dupers.

Stopped at Scotty's Blue River One Stop to restock on Super Dupers - picked up Rainbow Trout, Silver, and Copper Super Dupers to add to the gold and silver ones I  already had.

After a quick check at the low water crossing, went downriver to fish. After finding the pattern limited out with three trout each!

PS: Yours truly wore hip waders and went a little too deep. Lesson learned where Pants Waders or Chest Waders.  Also, we did have a wading boot blowout after many seasons. Secured the sole with rope to make it last one more trip. It worked... and has now been retired.




Friday, December 02, 2022

Catching a Limit of Trout? Average Joe's Broadcast from the Let's Talk Fishing Series 😎

Trout stockings are in full swing in Texas, and Oklahoma remains a hot spot for trout fishing fun, too! Do check out this livestream as we talk about catching a limit of trout!



Thursday, December 01, 2022

Let's Talk Fishing - Trout 1 2 3 Strategy!

Here is an impromptu livestream where we talk about fishing for trout using a simple but effective strategy!



Slow It Down For Trout!

Quick tip when fishing a Super Duper for trout. Let it sink, then reel slow! Give it a try!



Switch Rods Anyone - Let's Talk Fishing - Average Joe's Live Broadcast

This round I talk about Switch Rods and my practice session casting a Double Spey and a Snap C. Got lots of practice to go but still good to know the Overhead and Switch Casts are at the ready next time I take the Switch Rod.

Of course, I had to catch a fish or two... so I fished a little creek. It's a lot more rod than needed for the Sunfish I was catching. Great practice for when I target trout!

#flyfishing #fishing #livestream




Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Let's Talk Fly Fishing - Blue River Oklahoma Recap - Average Joe's Live Broadcast @COAFFieldTeam

 This round I recap Sunday's fishing trip to the Blue River in Oklahoma - specifically,

  1. Fishing flies I used
  2. Exploring the area north of Hughes Crossing
  3. What worked and what did not work
  4. And, what I would do next round

Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback for more Livestreams from the Team!



Monday, November 21, 2022

Baby, It's Cold Outside? Still Limited out on the Blue River!

More fun fishing the Blue River in Oklahoma this past Sunday. Morning started out below freezing and overall the trout bite slowed for some of us. But, I did manage to limit out with three trout. I did see some nice size ones moving about but no takers for yours truly.

Also, did more exploring of the area north of Hughes Crossing and checked out "The Boulders" per Zach Flatt's recommendation - see his website at https://flattoutfishing.com/ for more details.

Overall, it was a nice "chill" or maybe "chillier" day but it was sure lots of fun. Do check out the video. Also, will plan a livestream to step through the video and possibly answer any questions about the trip.

PS: Shout out to the folks I met on the River! Awesome to meet ya'll. Appreciate the support; hope to see you again sooner than later on the River.

#fishing #flyfishing #blueriver 



Use a Walking Stick, Instead of a Wading Stick!

Friday, November 18, 2022

Let's Talk Fly Fishing - Fishing Flies Anyone? COAF Field Team Average Joe's Live Broadcast

This round we talk about fishing flies to answer  the mail to a follow-on request to our earlier Fly Fishing Live Broadcast. Again, we take the Average Joe's point of view.

Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback for more Livestreams from the Team!


Here are the links to the articles and videos mentioned in the livestream.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Let's Talk Ultralight Baitcasting for Trout This Season! - COAF Field Team's Live Broadcast

This round we discuss ultralight baitcasting aka Bait Finesse Systems Fishing for Trout this Stocking Season!

Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback for more Livestreams from the Team!

#fishing #troutfishing #livestream


PS: Here are the videos mentioned in the livestream.


Floating Minnow
Kastking Zephyr with clicker
Shimano Reel 17 Scorpion BFS XG Right

Let's Talk Denison Dam and Blue River Catch and Release Area! - COAF Field Team's Live Broadcast

This round we discuss fishing opportunities at Denison Dam - tailrace to Lake Texoma, and the Nlue River Catch and Release area in Oklahoma.

Yours truly was unable to go fishing this weekend. But, not deterred, can always talk about fishing as well as watch fishing videos in preparation for our next fishing trip.

Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback... plan to use this format for providing timely updates to our Viewers!

#fishing #flyfishing #densiondam



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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Caught a Big Bass Just a Few Months Ago... #fishing #snowday #bass

Snowed yesterday but go figure... just a few months ago kicked off the Vintage Lure Series with this nice one!  Fun stuff... time to shift to cold weather fishing and start targeting the trout stocking in our area. Do stay tuned as we are out about this Season!





Friday, November 11, 2022

Fishing Updates and Live Broadcast #livestream (November 11, 2022)

Trying out a new format to provide impromptu fishing updates and other happenings from the Field Team. Thanks for stopping by!



Thursday, November 10, 2022

Oros Strike Indicator - No Line Kinks? | Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod Series

Old School meets New School. Learned about the Oros Strike Indicator from Oklahoma Fishing Guide Donavan Clary. Strike indicator that uses a locking mechanism like the AirLoc Strike Indicator but does not kink your leader!

Yours truly takes it out fishing with the Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod and catches a fish or two. And guess what?  No line kinks in the leader!




Oros Strike Indicators

Tuesday, November 08, 2022

Fun with Spreadsheets | Texas Parks and Wildlife Winter Trout Stocking Schedule for 2022-2023

Another year has passed and another Winter trout stocking season is upon us. And, like in past seasons, yours truly modified the schedule posted by TPWD to sort by Stocking Date and the count of trout stockings planned for a location and its estimated trout to be stocked.

Makes for ease of reference by allowing Readers to quickly see when the next trout stocking is planned. As changes are unexpected for various reasons like weather, do check for updates, changes, and corrections at TPWD’s website – 2022-2023 TPWD Trout Stocking Schedule.

Also, here are some key items to be aware of:

  • Pampa City dates appear suspect. Site showed stockings on 12/14/21 and 2/2/22 of which both dates have passed. Modified the dates to 12/14/22 and 2/2/23.
  • Crowley Pond in Crowley showed in Collin County when referring to the County listings. Modified the county to Tarrant County where the city of Crowley is located.
  • Dates for trout stockings at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFCC) in Athens show 12/1/21, 1/1/22, and 2/2/22. These are placeholders as TPWD’s schedule indicates various stockings instead of a specific date. Before planning a trip do contact Athens TFCC – contact page.
  • Caruth Park in University Park of Dallas County is back on the list for the Season!





Modified 2022-2023 TPWD Trout Stocking Schedule.

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