Stocker Trout Fishing News

Another YouTube Shorts video… this one shows the two piece micro fly rod handling a nice catfish! See article on how to make one… Modifying an Ultralight Rod for Micro Fishing: https://skyaboveus.com/fishing/MicroFlyRod

Fishing with the Kastking Zephyr BFS style… casting a 1/16oz Roostertail with ease once I figured out the issue. Had missed a rod guide, so would get a backlash after setting the brakes and spool tension.

Kastking Zephyr BFS Reel delivered yesterday. Was able to take it fishing to the local pond. After a few tweaks was able to cast a 1/16 oz Rooster Tail without issue, even caught a little Bass. Here’s to more fish caught using this BFS reel. More to come from an Average Joe’s perspective on BFS fishing! PS: In keeping with our “Learn to fish by our trials and errors” motto, here are thoughts for this round. LEARN BY OUR TRIALS AND ERRORS Adjust spool tension so the line does not overrun the spool when the lure hits the water. Adjust the magnetic brake to reduce a backlash and shift the casting release point left or right as desired. Windy conditions will impact the cast more than a standard bait casting reel. Be aware when casting into the wind and against the wind. Make adjustments as you change lures and when using lures that soak up water like a Rooster Tail, make them after they have soaked in water. Practice “training your thumb” but take it one ...

Quick trip after the day job to a feeder creek for some micro fishing with the two piece micro flyrod. Went with a Griffith’s Gnat fished dry as well as wet. Had few misses at first… smaller hook for these little fish would have been better. But, did catch a few once I found my mojo! Fun stuff! microfishing microflyrod #microflyfishing

Another YouTube Shorts video… this one is a quick update on the chilly conditions out there and yours truly lucking out with a Cabelas Gift Card. Bought line and Rooster Tails to go with the BFR reel that delivers next week!

While snowed in this past week, watched a number of YouTube videos of which several got me interested in BFS fishing. A viewer a while back suggested giving it a try but the cost was too high for yours truly. That is, until I learned about the Kastking Zephyr. Ordered one for just under 70 dollars. Should deliver latter part of next week. Do check back… hope to catch a fish or two trying BFS Fishing on an Average Joe’s Budget!

Another YouTube Shorts video to add to the playlist; this one summarizes why we like the fishing event hosted by the Tarrant Regional Water District! Always a great time to be had!

Been indoors and iced in from the recent winter conditions. No worries though, can always stay aware of the fishing activity in our area. In this case, noticed delays and/or postponement of several trout derbies as well as had time to check on the waterflow at Denison Dam!

Impromptu livestream providing fishing updates from the Team. This round, I answer the mail – specifically, what fishing groups we follow on Facebook and why.

A simple test to determine if Fluorocarbon line gets weaker after it sits overnight in freezing temperatures. Need more samples to answer the question, but did notice that the results so far suggest paying attention to the knot and worry less about the cold! Check out the video for more details and our plans to continue to testing! A simple test to determine if Fluorocarbon line gets weaker after it sits overnight in freezing temperatures. It does plus learned a few other things while testing the line! Check out the video for more details!

Number 17 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 it’s tips 70 through 75! Tip 70: Don’t Be a Slacker Tip 71: A Hitch in Time Tip 72: Spiderman Rules Tip 73: Night Moves Tip 74: The Refusal Rise: What the Fish Said Tip 75: A Hanging Offense Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 76 – 81. Tip 76: A Cure for Nymphing Neurosis Tip 77: Staying Humble Tip 78: Sunny Side Down Tip 79: Look Beyond Your Indicator Tip 80: The Down-Current Hook-Set Tip 81: Where the Trout Are Good Luck and Good Fishing!

Another YouTube Shorts video to add to the playlist; trip to the local pond fishing with a fly fishing gear. Several fish caught with this Bass being the largest. Went over 15″, caught and released to get bigger; maybe will catch him again when the weather warms up again. Not The Biggest, But Still Fun On the Fly!

Interesting discussions about corn and its affect on trout. Key items noted about trout fishing with corn: Mostly anecdotal comments either good and bad Very little published researched. One study mentioned Learned it was a Question and Answer reply by PFC (PFBAC) that references a study No published research results online of the study; does not mean it was not conducted Specific details of the study by others that were not mentioned in PFC’s QA reply suggests results were available at one time. Conclusion Given study cited by PFC (PFABC), short term affect suggests not harmful Publications from State agencies offer suggestions and tips to use corn Legal in all states except one – Rhode Island trout waters No reports of mass fish kills as a result of corn Bottom-Line: Personal choice and in seasonal fisheries where trout will die off in warmer months, impact of corn is lessened.

iFishNews Fishing Podcast hosted by Glenn from the COAF Field Team. Live and with no format; just a forum to talk fishing, and this round… a little fun with the ukulele. Items to note this round: YouTube Shorts Videos – COAF Shorts Blue River Fishing Waterloo in Denison Trout Derby Collin County Trout Derbies in February TRWD Flyfest and a little ukulele song or two to mix things up!

More fun collating past trips into the YouTube Shorts video format. This one was a fun trip to a small pond stocked with trout. Decided to fish corn and Powerbait to see which bait the trout liked. Lesson learned… Bring both! Added it to the COAF Shorts playlist – check it out!

YouTube Shorts video on a fun trip fishing for catfish using homemade diy juglines while out in the kayak on the local lake! Caught a big one that I had to land on shore… no net and windy conditions. Better to take it to the boat ramp. Add it to the COAF Shorts playlist – click to see more.

Answering a question from a YouTube viewer… trout stockings for Houston. Below is a snapshot as of today – 2/1/21, from Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Winter Trout Stocking Schedule.