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TRWD Flyfest Big Trout Contest | Highlights Video

It was a fun time last Saturday at the 7th Annual TRWD Flyfest. We have not missed one since the first TRWD Flyfest in 2016!

A fly fishing event that offers fly fishing demos, fly tying classes, fly fishing seminars, and fly casting lessons. It also hosts a Big Trout Contest which is a Team favorite.

This year we were able post a livestream while we watched contestants compete. Although we missed Heat 4 and the final Fish Off to decided the contest winner, we did enjoy the fast paced action that Heats 1 - 3 provided.

We have posted unedited Livestreams on our Channel for reference. For those that would like a highlights version of the contest, do check out the video!

Key items to note this round… fly fishing presentation and technique coupled with positioning where the fish are lurking made a difference in numbers of trout caught!

 

 

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Here is a simple but effective pattern to try... possibly for the first time fly tyer! Uses bead chain eyes and two plumes of marabou. Worked for Bass and Bluegill at the local pond!

 

 

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Here is a video short of yours truly trying to catch a trout or two after figuring out the pattern. Trout were wanting no retrieve, minimal movement... or a long pull and then hold while the fly sank. Used a Pat's Near Deere, and then a Pat's Rubber Legs.

 

 

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While in New Orleans fished a local park... Louis Armstrong Park with the Tenkara Rod. Looked promising but had to call the trip short when the Park Ranger informed me there was no fishing in the Park. Bummer!

 

 

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Guadalupe River Tenkara Fishing | Got Sidetracked.. Oops!

While on the road a couple weeks ago, stopped in New Braunfels, Texas and fished  the Guadalupe River at the River Access Park.

Opted for the Tenkara Rod as we were on the road and keeping things light. Worked out well, was able to get a quick trip in!

Caught little guys... looked like longear but did get sidetracked when I noticed a lingerie photo shoot was happening downriver.

Took a stroll downriver of course to scout the river for fish... wink, wink, wink!

 

 

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When fishing for Bass in heavily pressured ponds, try downsizing. Fish ultralight lures like inline spinners, spoons, and crankbaits. Oftentimes the Bass get used to larger lures and tend to ignore them.

 

 

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Yesterday, we struck out at Denison Dam but mentioned kayak fishing and juglining as a backup plan. Did well... with Catfish caught. Dinner Shrimp Etouffee over rice and Blackened Catfish!

Tasty! Will get a trip video out later this week; do check back!

 

 

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First Kayak Fishing Trip for 2022 | Jug Lining for Catfish on Lake Lavon

Finally made it out to the local lake for kayak fishing. Opted for jug lines and Catfish fishing.

Had to make a few modification to the jug lines per the Texas Fishing Regulations.

Also, had to read the new rules for Catfish on Lavon. Different compared to past Season!

Do check out the video!

 

 

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I'm pretty sure those Sunfish weren't all "Bluegill".  But, looked like a fun few hours bank fishing.  Not much of that available here, as there's almost always several feet of pads and grass you have to cast over, and rarely enough room behind to make the back cast.  But you've got me itching to go to those few places that do have bank opportunities.

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