Fished Denison Dam on the Oklahoma side - specifically, the Oklahoma Wall for Striped Bass. Fun time catching them on a beefed up version of the Bubble Fly Rig - a heavy casting float and a clouser style minnow. Plan was to fish the Texas side with the Switch Rod. Had to adjust to the fish and the pattern. No fly fishing from the OK Wall. Luckily, had a back up bait casting rod and Dave's Ski Tackle was nearby for picking up a heavy casting float and jigs! Do checkout the video!

Bethany Lakes Pre-Stocking Scouting Quick Trip | COAF Field Team's Live Broadcast

Bethany Lakes in Allen gets its trout stocking Wednesday, December 9! In preparation, decided to stop by Bethany Lakes and scout the area... as well as provide more info on Bethany Lakes and the pond that will be stocked with trout in less than two weeks from now!

Also, been tinkering with the microphone to use for livestream updates. Audio while onsite and in spotty coverage has been a hit or miss issue. Sometimes it's okay, other times it's not okay. I think I figured out a workable solution.

Gave it a try while onsite at Bethany today!

Texas Rainbow Trout Pond Fishing Videos | DFW Area

Since we are at the start of the Texas Rainbow Trout Stocking Season, decided to collate videos from past fishing trips in the DFW area – specifically, ponds stocked in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Flower Mound, Dallas, and Rowlett as well as a few favorites just north of DFW in Grayson County’s Pottsboro and Sherman! May be of of interest to some planning to fish the stocked ponds this season!

Here is the link to the playlist - Texas Rainbow Trout Pond Fishing - DFW Area, and below is the first video in the series.

Simple Fly Tying Pattern | Pat's Rubber Leg Variant

Been trying to tie the Pat's Rubber Leg by watching others tie the pattern. So far, has been a rough go. But, did make some adjustments to one variant that has an extended body, and then used a tying method to attach the legs that is easier for yours truly... same method I use to tie legs on a Foam Spider/Grasshopper.

Do check back... plan to "test" it out at a local pond, and then tie more if it produces a fish or two. And then, hopefully... on to the Blue River and/or local stocked trout!

More to come!

Here is an impromptu livestream updates from the Team. In this instance, we step through how we use Texas Parks and Wildlife's Trout Stocking Schedule, our "Fun with Spreadsheets" version of the schedule, and Google Maps to learn about a location that we may not have fished before.

Do reach out, if able... can host another session to step through how I would use this method for a location that they suggest. Leave a comment in the video with suggestions.

Example of a change to the Trout Stocking Schedule that may be of interest to some.

Quick preps for today's trip...

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Paluxy Heritage Park

Here is the video from Saturday's fishing for Rainbow Trout that were stocked earlier this week in Glen Rose at Paluxy Heritage Park. Although only caught one trout and missed several others, was able to make it fun day trip checking out a place we never been to before... even had a tasty Margarita and Tex-Mex food at a local restaurant!

Bite was slow, tried various lures and bait before finding a pattern. Trout were biting on Salmon Eggs and Power Bait with more nibbles on the Power Bait over the Salmon Eggs. Also, it looked a slow retrieve seemed to work better for some fishermen working a Carolina-Rigged bait setup.

Liking the area and also heard several rivers in the area have some great summer fun activities. May need to stop by next year in the Summer! Video provides details that may be of interest to some thinking of fishing the area.

Fly Fishing Tips from the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing | iFishNews Fishing Podcast 32

Fly Fishing Tips from the Little Red Book of Fly Fishing | iFishNews Fishing Podcast 32

Number 12 in the "Little Red Book of Fly Fishing" podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in parallel to the current Winter Trout Stocking Season in our area.

This week starts Part Two of the book "Presentation: 61 Tips to Help You Place and Drift Your Flies So Trout Want to Eat Them!"

The numbering continues consecutively from Part 1 with tips 46 through 49 discussed this week!

Tip 46: Dead Drift
Tip 47: High Stick Nymphing
Tip 48: The Whole Nine Feet
Tip 49: Mending Your Ways

Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 50 - 55.
Tip 50: Finding Your Mark
Tip 51: The Swing
Tip 52: Doing the Continental
Tip 53: Weighty Matters, Part 1
Tip 54: Weighty Matters, Part 2
Tip 55: Weighty Matters, Part 3

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Q&A Livestream

Impromptu livestream to answer questions... Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing. Getting questions on Bethany Lakes and fishing for trout. Bethany is scheduled for its stocking tomorrow - Wednesday - 12/9/20. Should be a fun time trying to catch a fish or two!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing / Live at Bethany Lakes!

Impromptu livestream checking out the fishing action at Bethany Lakes. Fun stuff for some Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing. Bite was slow but did see some catching a trout or two. Learned they stocked around 9AM on the West side of the pond. Hope to stop by again later today for a chance at catching one on the GoFish Camera. All for now!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | GoFish Cam Scouting at Bethany Lakes

Having fun GoFish Cam scouting for trout during the Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing stocking season. This round we checked out Bethany Lakes yesterday. Overall, bite was slow but did get strikes on the Super Duper at dusk. Still need to work on the rigging for the GoFish Cam to get better action shots, but was able to see a fish - I think it was a Bass, and then noted lots of "buggy-ness". Looks like the green led light attracts things!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Finding the Pattern... Bubble Fly Rig Anyone?

Impromptu livestream to recap a quick trip to Bethany Lakes for some Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - specifically, where we attempt to find the pattern using spincasting gear and ultralight spinning gear.

Short on time but did manage to catch one using the Bubble Fly Rig but promptly dropped it back into the water.

Check it out as we explain what we did to find the "pattern"!

Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Bethany Lakes Updates

Impromptu livestream to recap today's trip to Bethany Lakes for some Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing. Finally able to catch a trout or two! That is, limited out after a cold morning start and adjustments to the pattern. Will get a follow-up video of the action soon as able!

Easy Rainbow Trout Recipe | Baked Trout Anyone?

Here is an easy rainbow trout recipe where we cook yesterday's limit of trout in the oven. Raining today, so no pan fry over wood in an iron skillet this time. Recipe calls for: Garlic Powder, Season Salt, and Cilantro.

Sprinkle Garlic Powder and Season Salt inside and out, then place cilantro leaves in the body cavity. next, cook for 18-20 minutes in the over at 450 degrees... or until flesh is flaky.

Tasty!