Stocker Trout Fishing News

Another question from a Reader asking more info on the Tennis Ball Fishing Float we were using to practice casting with our surf rod. Here is the article – Tennis Ball Fishing Float , that provides details on how to make one and why we made one!   #tennis anyone… #tennisball #fishingfloat we use for casting practice and for underhand casts when we uaed to fish #oceansidepier way back when. search online for our article on how to make one! A post shared by COAF Field Team (@coaf.field.team) on Jun 28, 2017 at 3:30pm PDT

Reader sent in a question related to our recent trip to Galveston. Had a question on the reel we were using on one of our surf casting rods – specifically, the “black and gold one”. We were using a Penn Squall 15 Reel. It was mounted on a Rodsmith 10′ Rod (Triton Series); we normally have it mounted on a 11′ Daiwa Sealine Surfcasting Rod but the piers in Galveston limit rods to a 10′ maximum length. Below are a couple of videos we posted in the past where we practice casting as well as fish with the rod/reel. Really like this setup; so much that we have a matched pair! Penn Squall 15: http://amzn.to/2sVzgnU Daiwa Sealine Surf Casting Rod 11′: http://amzn.to/2sXrSJ4 Tennis Ball Fishing Float  

Gotta little workout in and a round of fishing at Clear Lake Park this evening. Several White Bass, a Yellow Bass, and a Crappie this round. Fun stuff!   worked the #kayakfishing tan on #lakelavon …resting now with some #shinerbockbeer A post shared by COAF Field Team (@coaf.field.team) on Jun 25, 2017 at 7:07pm PDT  

Rain today but did get the latest iFishNews posted – June 24, 2017 ! This one takes us back to the Coast and fishing from shore in Galveston, the Texas City Dike, and Surfside Beach. Also, we have another article in the works – “Fishing in Galveston”. We hope to have it published sooner than later.  Till then, check out our other articles at HubPages !  

Quick trip to Kroger Park this evening. Tied a Green Foam Grasshopper, grabbed the 5wt Fly Rod, and headed to the pond for a go at the fish. Number of hits from Bluegill, some Bass as well. Did lose a number to short strikes and thrown hooks. No worries… caught a number of them. Lost count after 15.   #flyfishing a #foamgrasshopper this evening. still works on #bluegill and #bass at kroger park… A post shared by COAF Field Team (@coaf.field.team) on Jun 23, 2017 at 8:05pm PDT

Finally stopped at a pond – more like a series of three ponds in the area. Looked promising but struck out. Could not end the day without a tug on the line, so stopped by Celebration Park East Pond and caught two Sunfish on the two piece Micro Fly Rod! Gear Used: Upper two sections of a 4pc 8wt Fly Rod Mini Fly Reel: (did not use the rod) Interested in making your own Micro Fly Rod? See our article – “ COAF Micro Fly Rod “. The two piece Micro Fly Rod used today is the one in the middle of the video thumbnail below.

Did not know that the Galveston Fishing Pier had a livestream camera! Cool stuff!

No fishing today. Decided to check out the Allen Summer Sounds concert. Today, Jolie Holliday and Sonny Burgess brought some great music to Bethany Lakes – the Team’s stomping grounds for fishing. Although Bethany Lakes had us wanting to fish, the music and the free burgers from In-N-Out Burger kept us chillin’ in the grass. Had a great time!   fun time at #allensummersounds listening to #jolieholiday and #sonnyburgess …no #fishing today, tunes and burgers instead! great music, great time! A post shared by COAF Field Team (@coaf.field.team) on Jun 19, 2017 at 9:54pm PDT

Happy Father’s Day!  What better way to start the day fishing the local pond. Still having withdrawals from the Coast and saltwater fishing. No worries, tried fishing a Mirrolure at Bethany Lakes. Had one Bass take it but throw the lure while bring him in. Did get a big turtle to take as well; it also came loose from the lure. Did see others catching Bass, so the fish are there! Going to have to try the Mirrolure again sooner than later! Gear Used: Ugly Stik Lite 7′ Medium Action Spinning Rod Penn Pursuit 4000 in newer model Pursuit II Mirrolure

Like this video posted by Chris’ Outdoor Adventures – especially, the “timeline” function to view past history on ponds to determine how to fish and when to fish them!

It’s raining and we hear thunder, so it time to surf the internet – specifically, YouTube. Ran across this song. Brought back memories of pastel colored shirts, a white summer jacket, and parachute pants! Gotta love Gloria Estefan singing this song – “Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan”. Found the English version, titled “If We Were Lovers”….Of the two, prefer the original in Spanish!    

Great gear review by Hank Patterson… do check it out! Orvis Waterproof Sling Pack on Amazon

Having fun with learning how to use YouTube’s Live Session function. So far, the beta test worked. Here is our first attempt at going live… Live Session #1 is a Q&A session to answer one Reader’s question about the fishing rod we use when kayak fishing. Here is our answer… no video editing, just your’s truly answering the question.  

Here is the Slab and Jig Rig that we like using when kayak fishing our local lake. Uses Uni-Knots to join lines, Overhand/Uni-knots to set the Sabiki droppers, Improved Clinch Knots to tie on the Slab and two Crappie Jigs, and a Perfection Loop that attaches to the swivel. Also, for the main line, we use 30 lbs mono, for the droppers, 20 lbs mono (can use 15 lbs as well), and for the “breakaway” bottom section, we use 20 lbs mono. Do give it a try when you get a chance! Illustration:

Found out we have YouTube Live Session available on our YouTube Channel ! Here is a short beta test from today. Hope to use if for Q&A in the near future!

Busy weekend but was able to get a round in on Lake Lavon. Managed three fish but heard others did well with lots of limits taken on White Bass! Till the next round Made out #kayakfishing yesterday. No bruisers… a #crappie #whitebass #yellowbass at #lakelavon A post shared by COAF Field Team (@coaf.field.team) on May 21, 2017 at 8:03am PDT ;

Well our day jobs as well as other commitments has us sidelined this week. That said, if you cannot go fishing, can still talk fishing! Here is a quick post – video snippet, from our Instagram site (@coaf.field.team) that talks fishing!   No #fishing …been tied up with work and other things. Still can talk about it. Last two rounds been #kayakfishing …can’t wait to get out again! A post shared by COAF Field Team (@coaf.field.team) on May 17, 2017 at 9:57pm PDT

Song to get us in the beach mood – specifically, Port Aransas! Hope our Readers get a chance to make it to the beach this Summer! Vamos a la playa!

Tied another Foam Grasshopper to replace the one lost the other day. Having tied it, had to “test” it out! Fun time on a nice Thursday evening!   #foamgrasshopper keeps working! #flyfishing for #bass #bluegill #sunfish …fun times! A post shared by COAF Field Team (@coaf.field.team) on May 12, 2017 at 3:12pm PDT

Been chuckling over Hank Patterson’s fly fishing videos! He put one out titled, “Hank and The Bait Fishers Part 1”, back in 2015. Looks like Part 2 was posted today! Check it out when you get a chance. Part 2… Also, here is Part 1 for reference…