Stocker Trout Fishing News

Question from the Texas Fishing Forum that we follow... "Now I have some questions on the Blue River in Oklahoma. I am a bit out of that loop. 1) That parking on the E side of the Catch and Release (off 7) - is that just for parking, and there is still a hike up to the high point of the C-n-R? 2) I think the C-n-R is barbless? Kind of silly if you ask me, but my memory banks are full! 3) Are the stockings good in the C-n-R area? Still a mystery easter egg hunt? Anybody been there lately?" Answering the mail, we provide the following: "1) That parking on the E side of the Catch and Release (off 7) - is that just for parking, and there is still a hike up to the high point of the C-n-R?" The parking on the East side off Hwy 7 is just for parking.  It is designated as a walk-in area only and no camping. Refer to Blue River Map below. It is a 2+ mile hike to the Catch and Release area from the parking area on the East side of Hwy 7. For a shorter hike - about 1.3 miles, ...

Fly Fishing a Muddler Minnow with the vintage Bamboo Fly Rod! Bass were liking the pattern! This trip I decided last minute to tie a Muddler Minnow on my trusty Peak Vise. The recipe called for: HOOK: TMC 9395 #2-14. THREAD: 3/0 Monocord. TAIL: Matched Turkey Wing Quill Slips. BODY: Gold Tinsel or braid. UNDERWING: Tan Calf or Squirrel Tail. OVERWING: Matched Turkey Wing Quill Slips. HEAD AND COLLAR: Natural Deer Hair After a few casts, I hooked into several Bass using a short pulls of the line. Seemed the Bass wanted movement. Do checkout the video; it's a short snippet of the trip!

Answering the mail on the Centerpin Reel I used to catch a couple trout. So far, I like it... able to try this method with spending too much! I bought the reel in Amazon but shipped from the UK. It took several weeks for it to arrive. While it was intransit, I watched a number of videos on centerpin fishing, casting, and techniques. After it arrived, I practiced casting it using a Wallis Cast that calls for pulling the line off the reel and then casting. Similar to a double haul cast when fly fishing. I still need to practice my cast to reduce the backlashes I get, but I am able to cast it far enough to fish local ponds. My intent is to try float fishing it at the local tailrace - Denison Dam and possibly Lake Lewisville Ecological Learning Area (LLELA).  Both, offer a great opportunity to drift fish. Given the reel as virtually no drag, line comes off easily and should offer a drag free drift when fishing a tailrace. Do check back for more. And, do checkout the video short to see ...

A few updates from recent happenings from the Team! Key Items This Round: Artic Front is inbound with temps dropping over the next few days. Trout Stockings took place in Rowlett, Coppell, and Denton as scheduled. Fished Pottsboro and limited out using PowerWorms and Super Dupers. Also, first time using a Centerpin Reel, have to practice casting more! Plans over the next few days are to stay warm and prepare for the Christmas festivities!

What is in our tackle box when ultralight baitcasting aka BFS Fishing? Here is a video short detailing what we like! Of note are the Super Dupers in Copper, Gold, Silver, and Rainbow Trout!  Fish them low and slow when the trout are holding deep.  If active in the upper part of the water column, then fish them with a steady retrieve. Additionally, if no takers on either retrieve, then try a "stop and go retrieve" by reeling in, and then pausing for a second or two.  Wait for a strike as Super Duper slowly sinks and flutters on the pause! Also, Mepps Inline Spinners in Copper, Gold, and Silver hold a spot in our tackle box. Fish them with a steady retrieve and when the trout are holding in the upper part of the water column. Adjust the retrieve by reeling faster or slower until you get a strike. A "stop and go retrieve" may be called for on occasion.  But, typically, it is lure blade color and the trout's location in the water column that matter more. Rooster Ta...

First time fishing with a Center Pin Reel. Had to practice and get my timing and release down. Managed to catch two Trout, improve my casting, and then closed out with ultralight baitcasting to get three more trout to make a limit. Do check back for more Center Pin Fishing. New way to fish for yours truly. Would be a great way to fish the tailrace at Denison Dam, Lewisville Lake Ecological Learning Area, and other rivers. For now, going to keep practicing at local ponds!

Keep the Texas Freshwater Fishery Center in Athens in mind for trout this season!  There is an opportunity to catch trout each Season to include a Bruiser that lurks in the ponds. Which pond does it lurk in? In this video snippet, the big one that went by was in the pond named "Zebco Pond". PS: Do check out other trips to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center! Places to Fish... Revisited Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center! Answering the mail concerning questions about fishing at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, TX. We fished it a couple of weeks ago and limited out on Rainbow Trout. Since then, had requests to provide more details on the specific places fished while we were there. This video intends to provide details as well as a bonus at the end... do stay till the end and do like and subscribe if you like what we are doing.   Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing | At the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center More Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing... made it to the Texas Freshw...

 Trout Stocking Season continues here in Texas. Here are three locations to keep in mind this weekend!

Great time on the Blue River today. Opted for the Switch Rod knowing I would have a clobbered backcast fishing the spot I was targeting today.

Try holding your rod high when slow reeling a Super Duper for rainbow trout. Do let us know if it worked for you!

Trout stocking at our local pond - Bethany Lakes in Allen, Texas! Not able to see them stock the trout but did make it later in the evening. Lots of trout, lots of fishermen, luckily did manage to limit out!  Gear Used Shimano Reel 17 Scorpion BFS XG Right https://amzn.to/3K6KwFV Kastking Zephyr with clicker: https://amzn.to/3KB9H3D Kastking Zephyr: https://amzn.to/3sFbrPe BPS Micro Lite Rod: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/RyLezv Black https://amzn.to/3nvUIyO Copper https://amzn.to/3hw7HfX Rainbow Trout https://amzn.to/3947UT1 Brass https://amzn.to/391wJyU

Trout stockings are in full swing in Texas, and Oklahoma remains a hot spot for trout fishing fun, too! Do check out this livestream as we talk about catching a limit of trout using Super Dupers and Ultralight Gear! Gear Used Shimano Reel 17 Scorpion BFS XG Right https://amzn.to/3K6KwFV Kastking Zephyr with clicker: https://amzn.to/3KB9H3D Kastking Zephyr: https://amzn.to/3sFbrPe BPS Micro Lite Rod: https://bassproshops.vzck.net/RyLezv Super Duper Lures Black https://amzn.to/3nvUIyO Copper https://amzn.to/3hw7HfX Rainbow Trout https://amzn.to/3947UT1 Brass https://amzn.to/391wJyU

Fished the Blue River for trout this round. Opted for Super Dupers and Ultralight Fishing Gear. Three of us fished - two fished with Ultralight Spinning Gear and yours truly fished with Ultralight Baitcasting gear. Cold front rolled in the night before dropping the temps below freezing. Anticipating trout tending deeper, decided to fish Super Dupers. Stopped at Scotty's Blue River One Stop to restock on Super Dupers - picked up Rainbow Trout, Silver, and Copper Super Dupers to add to the gold and silver ones I  already had. After a quick check at the low water crossing, went downriver to fish. After finding the pattern limited out with three trout each! PS: Yours truly wore hip waders and went a little too deep. Lesson learned where Pants Waders or Chest Waders.  Also, we did have a wading boot blowout after many seasons. Secured the sole with rope to make it last one more trip. It worked... and has now been retired. Super Duper Lures Black https://amzn.to/3nvUIyO Copper https...

Trout stockings are in full swing in Texas, and Oklahoma remains a hot spot for trout fishing fun, too! Do check out this livestream as we talk about catching a limit of trout!

Here is an impromptu livestream where we talk about fishing for trout using a simple but effective strategy!

Quick tip when fishing a Super Duper for trout. Let it sink, then reel slow! Give it a try!

This round I talk about Switch Rods and my practice session casting a Double Spey and a Snap C. Got lots of practice to go but still good to know the Overhead and Switch Casts are at the ready next time I take the Switch Rod. Of course, I had to catch a fish or two... so I fished a little creek. It's a lot more rod than needed for the Sunfish I was catching. Great practice for when I target trout! #flyfishing #fishing #livestream

 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