Pond Fly Fishing | Bass and Bluegill on a Simple Foam Fly

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!

Micro Fly Rod | Quick Demo of the Two Piece Version

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 and make one... see related article: Modifying an Ultralight Rod

Cool rod. I might have to get a backup zebco like yours after my 3rd rod fell in the lake yesterday.

The Zebco Slingshot works for me... $9.98 with line included!

Micro Skagit Fly Fishing at the Local Pond

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!

When trying for Shad before fishing, no shad but...

YouTube #shorts | Caught a Saugeye While Kayak 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!

Kayak Fishing and More | Out and About Updates | COAF Field Team

Impromptu livestream providing fishing updates from the Team.

Brief update on the Team's fishing activities while out and about - specifically,
- Lake Thunderbird, OK
- Lake Lavon, TX
- Plans for Texoma
- Local Ponds and Events
- DIY Kayak Anchor Trolley

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!

Just got back from Colorado. Caught quite a few trout - mostly Rainbow/Brook. This was the very first fish I landed which turns out is my personal best Rainbow on a flyrod. 21" was the measurement.

Nice!

Kayak Fishing | Saugeye Challenge | Success!

Finally finished the video and posted Saturday's trip to Lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma! 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!

Kayak Fishing | Lake Thunderbird, OK

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!

Kayak Fishing | Texoma | Burns Run East | Catch and Cook, 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 Run East 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!

Live Stream | Fly Fishing Arlington | OPST Commando Head on 4 WT Redington

Fished a large pond more like a lake in Arlington, TX yesterday. Hot and humid day but able to get a round of fishing in before making the commute home which included a few rain storms along the way!

OPST Commando Head in 200 grain worked well casting for distance when needed and with ease! Like this micro skagit fly fishing!

Have you tried Southlake Park in Farmersville. Lots of bluegill, redear, and even some crappie in the lake. I haven't been able to go there this year but just wondering if you had made it up there.