Stocker Trout Fishing News

Still breaking in the new Suzuki 2.5hp Outboard but finally got to go fishing, too! Started out catch bait – Shad, at the boat ramp. Then, ran to a few submerged trees for a chance at Crappie. No luck on the Crappie, so opted to run the motor a little before deciding to anchor in a spot that was out of the wind and fish for whatever was biting. Was a fun time catching dinner at the local lake! Suzuki Outboard Suggestions

Number 20 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips…. This week it’s tips 88 through 93! Tip 88: Getting to the Bottom of Things Tip 89: Time on Water Equals Fish, Part 1 Tip 90: Time on Water Equals Fish, Part 2 Tip 91: Switch Bugs on an Obvious Refusal Tip 92: One at a Time Tip 93: Stack Mending for Drifts Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 94 – 99 . Tip 94: Fish Flies Atypically Tip 95: Shake, Shake, Shake (Your Streamer) Tip 96: Snake Your Way to Success Tip 97: Ditch the Bobber Tip 98: More on Indicators Tip 99: Balloon Going Up Good Luck and Good Fishing! Fly Fishing Tying Suggestions

Fished a new place for the first time, Airfield Park in Fort Worth, Texas. Mainly small Sunfish, Bluegill, and Longear… and a Bass! Started with Roostertails, Beetlespins, Micro Crankbaits, and a Foam Spider. Ended with a Near Deere casting with the Dual Micro Fly Rod used as a Micro Flyrod! Fun stuff! Micro Fly Rod Suggestions Dual BFS Fly Rod Suggestions

Fishing updates and related activities from the Team! Finally made it to the local lake to run the 2.5hp Suzuki Outboard. So far so good! Suzuki Outboard Suggestions

A quick upgrade to the old jon boat… seat clamps, padded seat, and a diy tool to tighten the bolts easier. Really comfortable, plus can move it from the bow to stern seat easily! Suzuki Outboard Suggestions

More fishing with the Dual BFS Micro Fly Rod. Fished micro crankbaits – Rebel Crawdad, Walmart Minnow, and a Rapala Husky Jerk. Was a tough go with the Rebel Crawdad’s barbless hook and keeping the fish on the hook. Did get several with the minnow crankbaits! Micro Fly Rod Suggestions

Midweek was able to go pond fishing for Bass. Fished with the Dual BFS Micro Flyrod and the Kastking Zephyr BFS reel Tried a Rebel Barbless Crawdad and had several strikes before finally landing one. Switched to a minnow lure we bought at Walmart for less than $2 and caught several more Bass Fun stuff BFS fishing with light lures! Micro Fly Rod Suggestions

The other day decided to demo casting a quality fly line using a bamboo stake pole normally used for gardeners to support tomato plants. This round, fished a local pond and caught a fish or two using the bamboo stake pole as a fly rod, weight forward floating 6 weight fly line, and a Near Deere fishing fly. Fun stuff! flyfishing #fishing #bamboostake One-Handed Spey Wish List

Number 19 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 82 through 87! Tip 82: That Vision Thing Tip 83: Timing the Rise Tip 84: Be a Sneak Tip 85: Off Broadway Tip 86: Downstream and Dirty Tip 87: How Dry am I? Do check back on our next episode in the series where we discuss tips 88 – 93. Tip 88: Getting to the Bottom of Things Tip 89: Time on Water Equals Fish, Part 1 Tip 90: Time on Water Equals Fish, Part 2 Tip 91: Switch Bugs on an Obvious Refusal Tip 92: One at a Time Tip 93: Stack Mending for Drifts Good Luck and Good Fishing! ifishnews #fishingpodcasts #flyfishingtips Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QczofU

That time of year when fishing questions start coming in. This one relates to getting started in fly fishing – specifically, our thoughts on budgeting for a fly rod/reel combo. In this video, the introduction has a past video playing in the background… yours truly is casting a OPST Commando Head and no rod or reel at the local pond. It’s a quality line that makes for some nice casting especially when our back cast is clobbered. Then, I describe a fly line that I will demo casting using a bamboo stake like the ones used to support tomato plants in a garden. If a quality fly line can be cast using a stiff bamboo stake, then a good fly rod should easily cast the same fly line. PS: Our suggestion has remained constant over the years… in general, we like to first purchase a quality fly line, then will buy the fly rod, and then either buy the reel last or repurpose one we already have. That is, unless we are planning to use the new fly rod/reel combo for larger fish that require a good drag