Stocker Trout Fishing News

Bass seemed to have developed lockjaw on the Foam Grasshoppers. Tied three purple Damsel Flies, and then fished Bethany Lakes later in the afternoon… caught three Bass. Would have caught more but lost all three Damsel Flies! Used short pulls of the line, and then a short pause before repeating. Bass tended to hit the fishing fly when we paused between series of short pulls. The last fishing fly off broke off taking the Damsel Fly with it. Time to make more at the fly tying table!   Log Book Entry: 3/20/17 Location: Bethany Lakes – Main Pond (Allen) Time: 1730 – 18:30 Weax: Clear, short sleeves, Windy Rod: Redington Classic Trout 5wt – 9′ Reel: Echo Ion 4/5 – 6wt Flyline   Comments: Damsel Fly worked in purple marabou! Need to tie more since we ran out. Used short pulls of the line and pause between sets. Bass tended to strike when the fly was resting still. Did lose a nice Bass… line broke. Was using thin tippet material; next round going back to ...

Made it to Bethany this evening. Caught one on a Near Deere else it was a slow start. Luckily, found a pattern – COAF Foam Damsel Flies ! Bass were readily taking the fishing fly in the “flats”… was surprised given the cool temps but for some reason, they were there. Ended this round with nine Bass, did miss others. Of the nine Bass, one went for the Near Deere; eight went for the COAF Foam Damsel Fly. Fun stuff!

Tied a White COAF Foam Damsel Fly and fished Kroger Park this morning. Saw several nice looking Bass chasing bait fish in the shallows but none wanted the fishing fly. Luckily, the little Bass and one Bluegill really liked the fly! Posted a couple of pictures of two below and a video clip of today’s action! PS: Checked out Bethany this evening; managed to hook up with four Bass.  All went for the COAF Foam Damsel Fly!