Stocker Trout Fishing News

 This round I recap Sunday's fishing trip to the Blue River in Oklahoma - specifically, Fishing flies I used Exploring the area north of Hughes Crossing What worked and what did not work And, what I would do next round Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback for more Livestreams from the Team!

More fun fishing the Blue River in Oklahoma this past Sunday. Morning started out below freezing and overall the trout bite slowed for some of us. But, I did manage to limit out with three trout. I did see some nice size ones moving about but no takers for yours truly. Also, did more exploring of the area north of Hughes Crossing and checked out "The Boulders" per Zach Flatt's recommendation - see his website at https://flattoutfishing.com/ for more details. Overall, it was a nice "chill" or maybe "chillier" day but it was sure lots of fun. Do check out the video. Also, will plan a livestream to step through the video and possibly answer any questions about the trip. PS: Shout out to the folks I met on the River! Awesome to meet ya'll. Appreciate the support; hope to see you again sooner than later on the River. #fishing #flyfishing #blueriver  Use a Walking Stick, Instead of a Wading Stick!

This round we talk about fishing flies to answer  the mail to a follow-on request to our earlier Fly Fishing Live Broadcast. Again, we take the Average Joe's point of view. Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback for more Livestreams from the Team! Here are the links to the articles and videos mentioned in the livestream. Types Of Fly Fishing Flies Wet Flies vs. Dry Flies: Everything You Need to Know Six fishing flies every Oklahoma fly angler should carry  Peak Fly Tying Vise How We Got Started Fly Tying

This round we talk about fly fishing from an Average Joe's point of view. Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback for more Livestreams from the Team! PS: Here are the videos mentioned in the livestream. Getting Started Fly Fishing - $33 Amazon Fishing Challenge Make Your Own DIY Fly Fishing Leader, Save $$$ COAF Live Chat Q&A - Nail Knot Tying Tool Casting a Micro Fly Rod... Demo Nail Knot Tying Tool: Making a Simple Line Strike Indicator Fly Fishing Presentations | Blue River OK Trout Fishing

This round we discuss ultralight baitcasting aka Bait Finesse Systems Fishing for Trout this Stocking Season! Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback for more Livestreams from the Team! #fishing #troutfishing #livestream PS: Here are the videos mentioned in the livestream. How I Set My BFS Reels.... No More Backlash? Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | Ultralight BFS Fishing for Trout with 1/16oz Roostertails Trout Were Liking Inline Spinners... BFS Fishing Works! What Worked For Us Trout Fishing the Blue River... Ultralight Bait Casting and More! How We Caught Sand Trout at Galveston Fishing Pier Floating Minnow Kastking Zephyr with clicker Shimano Reel 17 Scorpion BFS XG Right

This round we discuss fishing opportunities at Denison Dam - tailrace to Lake Texoma, and the Nlue River Catch and Release area in Oklahoma. Yours truly was unable to go fishing this weekend. But, not deterred, can always talk about fishing as well as watch fishing videos in preparation for our next fishing trip. Do checkout the livestream, and do checkback... plan to use this format for providing timely updates to our Viewers! #fishing #flyfishing #densiondam

Snowed yesterday but go figure... just a few months ago kicked off the Vintage Lure Series with this nice one!  Fun stuff... time to shift to cold weather fishing and start targeting the trout stocking in our area. Do stay tuned as we are out about this Season!

Trying out a new format to provide impromptu fishing updates and other happenings from the Field Team. Thanks for stopping by!

Old School meets New School. Learned about the Oros Strike Indicator from Oklahoma Fishing Guide Donavan Clary. Strike indicator that uses a locking mechanism like the AirLoc Strike Indicator but does not kink your leader! Yours truly takes it out fishing with the Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod and catches a fish or two. And guess what?  No line kinks in the leader! Oros Strike Indicators

Another year has passed and another Winter trout stocking season is upon us. And, like in past seasons, yours truly modified the schedule posted by TPWD to sort by Stocking Date and the count of trout stockings planned for a location and its estimated trout to be stocked. Makes for ease of reference by allowing Readers to quickly see when the next trout stocking is planned. As changes are unexpected for various reasons like weather, do check for updates, changes, and corrections at TPWD’s website – 2022-2023 TPWD Trout Stocking Schedule. Also, here are some key items to be aware of: Pampa City dates appear suspect. Site showed stockings on 12/14/21 and 2/2/22 of which both dates have passed. Modified the dates to 12/14/22 and 2/2/23. Crowley Pond in Crowley showed in Collin County when referring to the County listings. Modified the county to Tarrant County where the city of Crowley is located. Dates for trout stockings at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFCC) in Athens show 12/1

Brief video of a tasty trout recipe that is simple but surprisingly tasty. Easy preparation. Give it a try! Ingredients: Three Rainbow Trout - total 6 fillets Salt Black Pepper  Garlic Powder Paprika Flour Butter Olive Oil Garlic Butter Sauce of your choice. We like Louisiana Fish Fry listed below. Directions: Dry each fillet with a napkin, and then lightly sprinkle Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Paprika on each fillet. Be sure to season both sides of each fillet. Next, coat each fillet  liberally in flour, covering both sides. Then, melt butter in olive oil in a pan large enough to hold 2 - 3 fillets. Once the butter is melted, increase heat to medium. And then, pan fry the fillets for 5 - 8 minutes on each side. Fillets are done when golden brown and flake when checked with a fork. When done, place the fillets on a plate with a napkin and then use another napkin to pat the fillet to remove the excess oil. Serve fillets on a bed of Rice Pilaf with a layer of Garlic Butter Sauc

This round I decided to mix things up and forego the low water crossing. Instead, I walked the area north of the crossing and explored the area. Learned a few things and even limited out on Trout! Great times fishing a river! PS: Here is the map referenced in the video of the Blue River.

Here is another simple but effective pattern to keep in your fly box this trout stocking season. Only need a dust mop and dubbing material, add a jig fly hook, and tie the material on... and you are ready!

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! Else, try a Wooley Bugger

​@COAF Field Team   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,...