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!

Bass jumps out of the water to eat a Dragon Fly!

I've been waiting for this all summer..

Great post and video, WBT! Been missing your fishing reports. IslandJim in Rockport

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

Bass Weight Estimator
Catch and releasing Bass but want to estimate the fishes weight? Try the Bass Weight Estimator, measuring the length of a Bass to the nearest 1/8"!

Hanging out at the Gruene River Inn on the banks of the Guadalupe. Fun weekend of great live music, various adult beverages, and tasty foods. Even better, got to breakaway and get a round of fishing in!

First limit of the 2022-2023 trout stocking season on the Blue River in Oklahoma for the Team!

Here is the full video of yesterday's trip to the Blue River....

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 to the 2022 - 2023 Trout Stocking Season.

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,...
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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!