Stocker Trout Fishing News

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!

Past trip to the Blue River fly fishing for trout. Used various flies including this one - the Producer! See full video at  COAF Field Team

Here is a follow-up fishing video that describes five fly fishing presentations that have worked well for us when trout fishing in Oklahoma – specifically, the Blue River, Broken Bow (also known as the Lower Mountain Fork), and Turner Falls. The five fly fishing presentations are: – Upstream – Upstream 45 degrees – Cross Stream – Downstream 45 degrees – Downstream Of note, one must continue to maintain a drag free drift to ensure the fishing fly mimics a natural moving “bug”. PS: Video includes one more presentation that is a variation of several them.

Fished the Blue River in Oklahoma this past Sunday for a chance at trout for dinner. Fishing was tough for yours truly. Managed a Longear Perch, and two Rainbow Trout. Used the 6wt TFO Fly Rod and caught the Perch on a Pink Near Deere with Rubber Legs, one Trout on a White Megaworm, and the other Trout on a Tandem Rigged White Megaworm with trailing PMC Emerger. Was hoping for a limit of trout to cook blackened fish style using a recipe from @30milesOut – see video at Blackened Redfish Recipe . Ended up adding two Catfish to the two Trout to make dinner… tasty, tasty. Do check out the video, and do note the clear water and trout moving about below and above the low water crossing!

Fun time fishing the Blue River in Oklahoma. Recently stocked with Rainbow Trout, made the run across the border from Texas to Oklahoma for a go at the trout. Olive Near Deere and Tandem Rigged flies seemed to get a strike or two… after yours truly shook off the missed strikes and hooksets. Good thing I got my mojo back and was able to get a limit to start the 2020-2021 trout stocking season. Longer than normal video but add footage exploring the area near Hughes Crossing and playing with the trout in the clear water by the Low Water Crossing. Do check it out! Hope to be back for more trout fishing fun on the Blue River!

Here is a video to mark the start of the Oklahoma Trout Stocking Season – specifically, the Blue River which was stocked today with Rainbow Trout. Getting some questions from folks, so here is some info to keep at the ready this season!

Was a fun weekend trout fishing on the Blue River in Oklahoma! Recent rains made it tough Saturday with trout caught mainly using bait. Of note were Salmon Eggs and PowerBait. The Team tried their luck with fishing flies, Power Worms, Mouse Tails, and Salmon Eggs. Unfortunately, it was a strike out. Still had a great time on a sunny and warm Saturday. Trout Derby was in progress with some promising fish caught! But none for the Team. No trout for dinner but the back up plan worked out well. All you can eat at the KFC in Paul’s Valley serving the Colonel’s Buffet! Following day, went back to the Blue and fished upriver from Hughes Crossing in the morning till about noon. Water was a little clearer compared to Saturday, able to catch, land, and then lose one Rainbow Trout using a Tandem Rigged Near Deere with trailing Rainbow Warrior. After some strikes and misses, finally hooked and landed one for the stringer; it went for the Rainbow Warrior. Afternoon, headed to the Island ...

Previously posted the video “Blue River Fly Fishing Tips” on our YouTube Channel that provides suggestions and tips using “the 3 Ws” – What we tried, what worked, and what we learned! Here is the video of that trip; do note the approach taken to fish the area, presentations used, and changes to the fishing flies until we find the pattern! Also, do check back as we have more video on our recent trips to Turner Falls Park in Davis, OK fishing for more stocked Rainbow Trout! Included in this video is a snippet of some of the action at Turner Falls!

Winter Trout Stocking Season has begun on the Blue River. Was able to fish the river last Saturday – November 3, 2018. Mainly fished Hughes Crossing and managed to catch four for the skillet. Did lose others and missed more as your truly’s mojo was off. Regardless, had a great time fishing for trout. Went with the tried and true fly fishing combo… the 5wt Redington Classic Trout Fly Rod and Echo Ion 4/5 Reel with an OPST Commando Head for one-handed spey casting which made for easier casting when the back cast is constrained by trees and other things. Trout went for a Tandem Rigged Olive Near Deere with a trailing Rainbow Warrior. Trout seemed to prefer the Near Deere but did get one on the Rainbow Warrior… but, lost it when putting it on the stringer. Also, noticed the Trout wanted more movement instead of a dead drift. Action was steady but leaves and other debris clobbered the area we were fishing and tended to foul our lines and fishing flies often. Decided to explore the river usi...

Made it to the Blue River in Oklahoma for the first time this year. Been tough to breakaway and make the run across the border but finally had the opportunity Saturday. Bite was steady for our fishing partner using ultralight gear an Power Bait Trout Worms in Chartreuse. The showed no interested in Pink or Natural… all they wanted was Chartreuse. Yours truly fished with the 4wt fly rod and used the Rio Trout Max shooting head. Tried several fishing flies without success… then got one to take an Olive Near Deere. Did get a few more strikes but my mojo was off and missed the hook set. Got the hint, and switched to Trout Worms. After missing one and losing another, caught one! This round one of us limited out; the other caught two… no worries though, did stop by Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Restaurant in Tishomingo for live music and dinner!  

Another update from the Blue River and the trout fishing action from a fisherman we follow on YouTube. Really liking the 3 pounder caught at the end of the video!

Not able to make the run to the Blue River lately. But, this video sure is a great reminder of the action to be had on the Blue! Liked it so much, decided to compile the videos from last year to the Blue River in Oklahoma! Do check them out!

Gotta love videos of the Blue River; here is one posted today… has some cold temps and great views of the River!

Made it to the Blue River today to check things out. Great day to go… only one little Bass this round but did get lots of casting practice in with the Switch Rod – 6 Weight Cabelas TLR combined with the Liquid Lamson 4 and the Rio Switch Chucker line is balancing well. Getting great casts and distance with the two-handed Switch Cast now. Plus… always good to be able to fall back to the cast we use when shoulder is hurting from a past injury. For want of a name for it, calling it the “hurt shoulder cast”. Here is a video snippet of some of the casts used today.