How to fish for stocked rainbow trout using spinning gear, plus a simple but effective strategy for catching them. Learn about the Trout Fishing 1,2,3 Strategy!
Article that details four variations of tandem rigged fishing flies that we use to increase our catch rate for trout!
Looking to do some fly fishing on the Lower Illinois River in Oklahoma? Here is some useful information and tips for fishing there year-round from a professional fly-fisher!
How the COAF Field Team likes to set up bubble fly rigs when they opt to use spinning gear over fly fishing gear. These rigs work for non-fly fishermen as well as fly fishermen, too! Here are three rigs that have proven effective for the Team!
Make a simple quilting extension table made with parts from Home Depot, completed in less than an hour and with minimal material, costing around $20. It has adjustable legs and can be readily modified for a number of sewing machines.
How to tie a Purple Marabou Orange Thing or PMOT for short. It is a simple pattern, fished on the bottom in short hops and pauses to entice hesitant Bass. It uses two marabou plumes tied along the hook shank, causing the fishing fly to ride hook bend up!
Enjoy this simple recipe for broiling trout. I caught a 20" rainbow trout and thought about making steaks with it, or grilling it on a plank. Then, I decided to broil it instead. It made for a tasty meal!
It's best to get lessons from an expert. But if you want to use your new rod right away, the "start fast, stop fast" principle and our video will get you started.
Article provides information about jug lines we have used, and then explain how to make a jug line we currently use with our kayaks. Simple to make, easy to deploy, can be reset with minimal effort!
A shore fisherman's view of fishing in Galveston, TX. Provides useful information and tips on area piers and other fishing opportunities for the land-based fisherman.
What the City of Allen Field Team looks for when buying our next kayak for fishing!
Here is how to make a fly line leader using a simple recipe. Also, learn about ways to attach the leader to a fly line and how to attach a leader to the Lillian on a Tenkara rod!
A guide to tying a PMC Emerger, a fishing fly that uses minimal material and is simple to tie! It can be fished dry or wet and is used primarily for trout.
Looking for information about the Water Wolf Camera from a fisherman's standpoint? This article provides suggestions and tips for using the camera in the field!
A simple fly pattern made with three components - dry fly hook, saddle hackle, and ttying thread. Works well on Panfish and Trout. Do check it out!
This article provides instructions for tying a variant of the Damsel Fly. It does not have wings and does not require a foam cutter to form the body - simple and effective on Bass and Bluegill!
An online picture bulletin board for our Readers to share pictures of fish they have caught!
A variant of the Clouser Minnow, this uses a bent back hook, craft fur instead of deer hair, and a weighted keel instead of dumbbell eyes. Simple and effective ... the Field Team really likes this one!
A sabiki rig is a set of small lures used to catch bait fish, but here is one variation that is used for catching white bass (or sand bass). Check it out!
Re-published Squidoo Lens about surfcasting without the surf. Hope our Readers find it useful!
Learn how I modified an ultralight fishing rod and reel for use in micro fishing!
Originally published as a Squidoo Lens, this article is re-published and updated in HubPages, providing useful information and tips about Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing in community lakes and ponds!
Here is a recipe from the COAF Field Team for grilling Rainbow Trout on a plank (cedar, hickory, maple)! Easy to cook, makes for a tasty meal!
Looking for good places for kayak fishing on the Texas side of Lake Texoma? Here are the areas where the fish bite the most over there according to a group of professional fishermen.
Here are three suggested fishing flies for Rainbow Trout for your fly box. Easy to tie, easy to fish,... give it a try next time you go trout fishing!
HubPages article that summarizes key information when planning a trout fishing trip to Turner Falls Park - a popular summer park in Oklahoma that becomes a trout fishery in winter! Check it out when you get a chance.
Article about one Texan's Trout Fishing Day Trip to the Lower Mountain Fork River - Beavers Bend State Park. Located in Southeast Oklahoma, the River offers year-round Rainbow and Brown Trout Fishing!
Short story re-published from Associated Content /Yahoo Voices. It's about two people who meet by chance - a decorated veteran and a beautiful actress! Do give it a read!
Article that provides useful information about fishing at Bob Hall Pier. Originally published as a Squidoo Lens, it is re-published as a HubPages article.
Article that provides suggested tips for creating YouTube Videos for the non-professional.
Here are tips for kayak enthusiasts interested in trolling for fish with their kayak and fishermen who would like to try their luck from a kayak!
In the spirit of Fathers Day, a son writes about lessons he learned while fishing with his Dad over the years. Do check them out; they may remind you about someone you know!
This article about the balsa popper fly includes details on tying one, along with instructions on the author's variation of one!
This article provides instructions for tying a Tube Popper Fly, a variation of the Tube Fishing Fly concept applied to a Popper! Do give this one a try—I like the flexibility it offers!
Here are details on making a simple mini balsa wood lathe. The lathe is used to make balsa wood popper bodies for fishing flies!
Part 3 of a four part series of articles that describe how to make a simple Green LED Fishing Light that is portable and powered by a 9V battery. Part 3 provides details for the final assembly!
This article provides instructions for tying a foam damsel fly that uses a minimum of material and is simple to tie! It is fished dry and has been a consistent producer of bass and panfish for us!
A Fish Tail Mount is a simple and inexpensive way to save a "trophy" fish and have it for dinner, too! This article provides instructions on making a simple fish tail mount!
COAF Griffith's Gnat: A variant of the Griffith's Gnat - a midge dry fly that has been a staple for many fly fishermen's fly boxes! This one uses a Size 12 Caddis Hook and Olive Tying Thread.
This article provides instructions for tying a COAF Damsel Fly - a variation of the Damsel Fly nymph pattern. This variant simulates a small minnow or crawdad swimming along the bottom!
This article provides instructions for tying a COAF San Juan Worm Ball - a variation of the San Juan Worm. It simulates two worms drifting in the water just waiting to be eaten by a lurking fish!
How to tie a Foam Rubber Spider Grasshopper, a variation of the Foam Spider. It is fished dry, and has been a consistent producer of bass and panfish for us!
This is a simple recipe for making dough bait that catches catfish. I use minimal ingredients. This takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and can be used immediately!
Results of a field study conducted by a group of fishermen, who enjoy fishing for stocked Rainbow Trout in Texas. From 2009-2013, the team collected data on lures and baits used for Rainbow Trout....
Did you know that PowerBait is a popular dough bait for Rainbow Trout fishing? Here are four fishing rigs the COAF Field Team uses with PowerBait.
Looking for a place in Texas that offers rainbow trout fishing? Check out the Lazy L&L Campground, which is located along the Guadalupe River.
How do you tie COAF's variant of the Guadalupana? Learn how to tie this versatile pattern, which involves a smaller size hook, and uses a grizzly hackle.
One of the COAF Field Team's favorite lures for Bass is the Senko Worm - specifically, the 4" Yamasenko in Watermelon with Black and Red Flakes. It has been a consistent producer for the Team!
Each year Texas Parks and Wildlife stocks community lakes and ponds and a few tailraces/rivers with Rainbow Trout. Camp Huaco Springs is one location stocked through this Program!
Suggested spots to fish for rainbow trout on the Blue River in Oklahoma, specifically the area around Hughes Crossing.
Short article about jug line fishing - a fishing method that uses a float, line, and hook(s) and some cases weights. Includes favorite videos that provide details on ways to construct a jug line!
Did you know that ghost shrimp are abundant along the Texas coast and make excellent bait when surf fishing? Here's how to make a bait pump to catch them!
In hopes of reducing the misses and improving hookup rates, here is a HubPage that offers a few quick tips when fishing with Nymphs for Trout!
Midges are a "must have" fishing fly for Trout fishermen. To assist others in their pursuit of Trout, here is a HubPage that provides useful information on Midge Fishing Flies!
Last article in a series of three intended to provide readers helpful information about duck hunting public lands in Texas.
Second article in a series of articles about about duck hunting public lands in Texas.
This article is the first in a series intended to provide readers helpful information about duck hunting public lands in Texas. Find out what licenses, permits, certifications, and stamps you need.
I'll teach you how to make a few bread fishing rigs I use and how I bait them by molding the bread around the hook.
HubPage that provides insight on using Bread for bait in community lakes and ponds! Try it some time. You will be surprised what fish can be caught using this "Grocery Store Bait"!
Learn how to make a "Tennis Ball Fishing Float" that can be cast for distance using surfcasting gear!
HubPage with the intent to provide useful information to fishermen interested in fishing Denison Dam's tailrace.