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Monday, March 20, 2023

Rig a Senko Weedless for Bass!



Here is how I like to rig my Senkos for Bass... weightless, Texas Rigged!

There are other setups that work well that include worm weights and wacky rig hooks with a weed guard. But, over each season, I tend to go back to a weightless, Texas Rig fished using bass fishing baitcaster combos as well as ultralight baitcasting aka bait finesse fishing.

The key is to make sure the hook and worm are aligned, and then try various retrieves to include no retrieve, a drag and stop retrieve as well as a steady retrieve.

Do give Senkos a try.., the Bass Spawn is happening sooner than later if not already. Your bass catch rate should improve with Senkos!





























Sunday, March 19, 2023

Livestreaming Updates - Introducing Three Series

Thanks for checking in on the Mobile Fisherman! 

In partnership with our YouTube Channel @coaffieldteam, we introduce three livestreaming series that take viewers with us when we are doing fishing related things!

The three livestreams are:

  • Let's Talks Fishing Livestream - Provides fishing updates streamed from our desktop in a Q&A presentation style. Your host starts the update with a few quick happenings related to fishing, and then opens the session to questions and comments from viewers!
  • Out and About Fishing Livestream - Provides fishing updates live and onsite streamed either from our mobile phones or using the ATEM Switcher. It's about fishing but we are not fishing. Instead, your host provides event updates like TRWD Flyfest and the Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival as well as onsite happenings all related to fishing.
  • GoPro Mobile Fishing Livestream - More fishing updates but from a first person POV while your host fishing. It includes mistakes and all, no editing... just turn on the GoPro and go fishing!










Tuesday, March 14, 2023

NEW Real Time Release for Denison Dam | What is the Waterflow Status at the Lake Texoma's Tailrace?


NEW VERSION

Checkout the new and improved version of the Real Time Release for Denison Dam! It has been updated to reflect the current data sources posted on the Corps of Engineers Hydropower Operations' and the Southwestern Power Administration's websites - see below:




Several years ago we provided Readers details about how to read the hydropower data for Denson Dam - see "FYI - Real Time Release" in our archived blog - CityOfAllenFishing.Blogspot.com.

In the new version, we provide a detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) that steps through reading the information from the two websites listed above to determine the current waterflow for Denison Dam and the anticipated waterflow in the next 24 hours.

Do check the MOP out and be sure to bookmark this post for ease of reference for upcoming trips to Denison Dam!




Monday, March 13, 2023

Online Articles Anyone!



The collating of information continues. This time, we organized our online articles on a page within this site. 

Keeping it simple, the page is called "Online Articles"! Do check them out when you get a break in the action during this warm weather fishing season.

Click on the picture below to go to the Online Articles page. From there, you can browse, click on the thumbnail of an article that interests you, and you should be able to access the article.

Be sure to bookmark the page - "Online Articles", so you can easily comeback and browse some more!

Online Articles





Suggesting Fishing Items!

























Sunday, March 12, 2023

Cool Live Cameras at the Galveston Fishing Piers+





Love the Galveston Fishing Pier for those trips to the Texas Coast for saltwater fishing! Located at 91st Street and Seawall Drive, they have a live camera feed that is perfect for checking on the action on the Pier.

















Moreover, just a few blocks north of the Galveston Fishing Pier is the 61st Street Fishing Pier. They also have a live camera feed that is great for checking what is biting!
















For more information about fishing in Galveston, check out our online article, "Fishing in Galveston"!









Not in the mood for fishing, try going north along the Seawall to the Pleasure Pier located past the 61st Fishing Pier!

















Don't forget about the Texas City Dike on your way to Galveston Island!

















See more live cameras by Salt Water Recon!
















Saltwater Gear to consider!

























Saturday, March 11, 2023

TRWD Flyfest Mobile Fishing Livestream!





Saturday morning on the banks of the Trinity River by the ACME Brick Company, yours truly enjoyed another TRWD Flyfest.

It was a fun time that included fly fishing presentations, fly tying demos and lessons as well as our favorite - the Big Trout Fly Fishing Contest!

Below are mobile livestreams that we posted live while at TRWD Flyfest. Do check them out!


830AM Check In

1030AM Check In

Heat 1 - Big Trout Contest

Heat 2 (Part1)- Big Trout Contest

Heat 2 (Last 10") - Big Trout Contest

Heat 3 (Partial) - Big Trout Contest

Heat 4 (Partial) - Big Trout Contest

Heat 4 (Final) - Big Trout Contest










Strike Indicators to Consider!














































Sunday, March 05, 2023

Another GoPro Livestream But.... Struck Out. Great Ultralight Baitcasting Practice at Least!

Another GoPro Livestream. This one shows that fishing is not catching.... struck out but did get some great casting practice with the KastKing Zephyr BFS with reel clicker and BPS MicroLite Rod.

I started out fishing the Main Pond and worked my way around to the drainage culvert, then moved to the Back Pond. Although no bites, I did note several Bass beds near the banks.

I continued to work the Back Pond and then the Main Pond's North side. No hits either.

I did notice the rod and reel combo casted much better when spooled with 4lbs mono compared to 8lbs mono. Easier to cast and more distance, too.

I also limited the line amount, spooling it with 66 turns of the handle. This makes for a lighter spool that spins faster than a fully spooled reel.

Subsequenly, the KastKing tends to cast better with less line!





















BPS MicroLite Rod


FYI - Real Time Release For Denison Dam

Here is our most popular post the CityOfAllenFishing.Blogspot.com.

It details how to read the release schedule when the Power Authority is generating power that will increase the waterflow at the Denison Dam tailrace.

It's a popular Striped Bass fishing spot for the Team! Do check it out when you get the chance!

However, we updated the information and created a document for ease of reference.  Go to Method Of Procedure (MOP) Determining the Real Time Release for Denison Dam!



Do checkout our other posted at Reel Cast Fishing on Spreaker!

Fishing Hacks Popular Post "No Welded Loop in Your Fly Line... Try These Methods! [+ Tippet Rings]"

Here is a popular post from our Fishing Hacks blog that others have found helpful. It details several ways to attach a leader to a fly line.

It also discusses the use of tippet rings - a small metal ring that is ties to your leader. The ring allows fishermen a ready means to attach a tippet as well as swap out a tippet as conditions dictate!

Do check it out!


















Saturday, March 04, 2023

Last Bass Yesterday

Bass #6 from yesterday... actually, it was Friday afternoon, March 3, 2023. On a whim, I decided to fish the local pond for a go at Bass. I had struck out earlier at another pond - Murphy pond that was stocked with trout.

I observed Bass in the shallows setting up spawning beds, so I figured the local pond - Bethany Lakes, may have Bass doing the same.

I did see several Bass beds but did not target them. I opted to blind cast and do a quick impromptu GoPro Mobile Livestream.

As it turned out, I caught six Bass... five were in the livestream video, number six was not. Below, is the the video of Bass #6.


Bass #6


GoPro Mobile Livestream






















BPS MicroLite Rod


Caruth Park Trout Fishing - Streaming Live from my #GoPro

Fun time limiting out on trout. Able to post an impromptu livestream at Caruth Park!

It includes all the mistakes and missed strikes while recording live. It took about an hour of fishing using fishing flies and other lures before I found what worked.

Ultralight Baitcasting a 1/16oz Rooster Tail - black with silver blade, fished on a slow retrieve was the go to method.

Although I limited out, I should have finished sooner but I kept losing trout while landing them. No worries, great excuse to keep fishing!






















BPS MicroLite Rod


Saturday, February 25, 2023

Met a Fly Fishing Legend!

Made it to the Texas Fly Fishing and Brew Festival! Glad I did. Learned a lot, saw some new products, and even met a Fly Fishing Legend - Tom Rosenbauer! Been a fan for many years!

In a brief conversation, I recalled a book he wrote that provided great info for me over the years. After a quick look, I found the book, "Reading Trout Streams".







Friday, February 24, 2023

How About Fishing Murphy City Pond?

Let's talk fishing, Murphy gets stocked and a trout derby tomorrow. How about videos from past trips.

This round I detail what I did in the past when fishing for trout at the small pond in Murphy. It is located next to Murphy City Hall and offers some great trout and bass fishing as well as some nice size Catfish.























BPS MicroLite Rod


Monday, February 20, 2023

Limited Out After Finding The Pattern - Rooster Tails #fishing #baitfinesse #trout

Fished Towne Lake in McKinney after the Trout Derby. Was a slow start but things picked up later that day. Managed a limit of trout; all on Rooster Tails.

Key lesson learned this round was to fish the smaller pond near the bridge. This year they did not partition the trout area into sections. Instead, they setup nets only to the main part of the lake.

As a result, the trout tended to the small pond which tends to be deeper.

Lots of folks limited out to include yours truly!






















BPS MicroLite Rod


Saturday, February 18, 2023

Towne Lake for Trout | Out and About Fishing Series! 😎😎😎 #fishing #flyfishing #livestream

Made it to McKinney's Towne Lake for another round of trout fishing and a second installment of the Out and About Fishing Series - an onsite livestream update of the fishing "happenings". 

Tried different lures before settling on Rooster Tails to take a limit.

Do check it out the live action video!























BPS MicroLite Rod


Friday, February 10, 2023

Let's Talk About Trout Fishing at Frisco's Warren Sports Complex! Trout Derby in Frisco Tomorrow! #fishing #livestream #flyfishing

A quick update on a fishing opportunity in our area - Trout Derby at Frisco at the Warren Sports Complex! The intent was to give our Readers an idea about what to expect when fishing the pond... more like a lake at Warren Park.

A Frisco kicked off the trout fishing and then others tried their luck. As it turned out when I fished it Super Bowl Sunday, the fish were there as anticipated... just needed to be prepared to use the appropriate bait.

I noticed Mice Tails fished under a bubble float and Super Dupers worked for a majority of fishermen - see items below for reference.















Thursday, February 09, 2023

What I Did To Limit Out, Small Pond with Lots of Trout! #flyfishing #fishing #tips

Video of last Sunday's trip to a new place... pond in Rockwall, Texas. Check out the video, key item to suggest is to try the retrieve I used to limit out - The Twitch and Stop Retrieve!

Harry Meyers Park in Rockwall has two ponds... there is a third one but it may not have been stocked with trout.

Stocked with Rainbow Trout last weekend, I decided to check out the Park and maybe wet a line and limit out on trout.

When I arrived, I quickly noticed how small the ponds were. No worries though, I observed a number of fishermen catching trout using lures and bait.

For yours truly, I opted for fly fishing.

Gear Used










Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Average Joe's Broadcast, Let's Talk Fishing Series 04 😎😎😎 #fishing #livestream #flyfishing

Icy conditions has the Team indoors. No worries, can always talk about fishing! Another in the Let's Talk Fishing Series!

This round I talk about upcoming trout stockings in our area - Collin County, Texas. There were foure stockings planned for the cities of Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, and Murphy.

Also, I mentioned fishing Waterloo Park Pond in Denison, Texas and the gear that I used and the retrieve that worked for me.

I do discuss Centerpin fishing as well... a new fishing technique for me that calls for using a drag free reel that has the ability to spin freely.

Do check out the video!













Sunday, January 29, 2023

Keeping It Simple, One Fishing Fly To Limit Out #fishing #flyfishing #trout

Plan was to fish Waterloo Park Pond in Denison with Centerpin Combo but switched last minute to a One-Handed Spey Fly Fishing Combo that used the  OPST Commando Head 175grn on a 4wt, 8ft fly rod.

Cold and windy morning, I decided to keep it simple and use on fishing fly - an Olive Near Deere. I would adjust my retrieve and depth until I limited out.

Do check out the video where I find the pattern limit out!



Note: I used a 175grain OPST Commando Head not a 200grain as mentioned in the video.







Saturday, January 28, 2023

Fishing Flies Anyone? #flyfishing #fishing #livestream

This round I talk about fishing flies and details on a recently posted long form video. In particular I mention fly tying and suggest learning to tie your favorite fishing fly.

Instead of buying materials for different patterns, focus more on the material to make your favorite fishing fly! Learn to tie it well before moving on to other patterns.

The results are a two for one special!

  • Improving your fly tying skills without spending money on material you may not use.
  • You have a hand-tied fishing fly of your favorite pattern!


Suggested Fly Tying Kits posted below for reference:













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