COAF Fishing Articles, Weblogs, and Other Things!

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Welcome to COAF Fishing Articles, a Squidoo Lens that provides a summary of fishing articles written by the City Of Allen Fishing (COAF) Field Team.

Our intent is to use this forum to let our Readers know when we publish fishing articles, create weblogs, and, on occasion, we will post other articles written by the Field Team that may be of interest to Readers!

Please take the opportunity to surf the site. We hope the information proves useful when fishing in your area!

Good luck and good fishing!

COAF Field Team

Fishing Articles

  • "Big Bluegill" (posted 3/15/11) - Squidoo Lens article that provides useful fishing information about Bruiser Bluegills. Article Link.
  • "Bob Hall Pier" - Squidoo Lens article that provides useful information on fishing Bob Hall Pier located in North Padre Island, Texas. Article Link.
  • "Fishing Denison Dam's Tailrace" - A search online for information about fishing the tailrace results in more questions than answers. This article intends to resolve that issue by detailing key "things to know" when fishing the area! Article Link.
  • "Fisherman's View of Denison Dam's Tailrace" - A partner article to "Fishing Denison Dam's Tailrace" that provides embedded maps from a fisherman's point of view of Denison Dam's tailrace. The tailrace is a popular fishing area located on the Red River and along the Texas-Oklahoma border. It provides an excellent opportunity for trophy-sized Striped Bass and Blue Catfish. Article Link.
  • "Fishing With Bread" - Article about fishing community lakes and ponds using Bread for bait. Was prompted when a Field Team Member noticed "swirls" where people were feeding the ducks! Article Link.
  • "Fishing With Bread - Fishing Rigs" - Article that describes fishing rigs mentioned in the "Fishing With Bread" article listed above. Article Link.
  • "Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Fishing" (posted 1/16/11) - Squidoo Lens article that provides useful information on Rainbow Trout Fishing on the Guadalupe River in Texas. Article Link.
  • "Homemade Dough Bait" (posted 9/5/10) - Squidoo Lens article that provides a "Simple Dough Bait Recipe" that the City Of Allen Fishing Field Team prefers when fishing the local community lakes and ponds in our area! Article Link.
  • "Midge Fishing Flies" - Article that stemmed from a Field Team Member's fishing trip that ended in frustration because he did not have the right pattern - midges. Article Link.
  • "Leech Streamers" - Article about a Field Team favorite fishing fly pattern that imitates leeches, baitfish, and crawfish. It is an effective fishing fly for Bass, Sunfish/Bluegill, and Trout. Article Link.
  • "Quick Tips When Fishing With Nymphs For Trout" (posted 1/2/11) - Article that provides some quick tips for fishing with nymphs for Trout. Includes links to fly tying videos for "essential" Nymphs! Article Link.
  • "Tenkara Fishing" (posted 2/15/11) - Squidoo Lens that provides suggested links, news feeds, blog posts, tweets, and YouTube videos about this ancient Japanese traditional fishing method. A fly, a line, and rod... and you are ready to fish! Article Link.
  • "Tennis Ball Fishing Float" - Article that describes steps to make a fishing float using a tennis ball and a minimal amount of material. Article Link.
  • "Texas Fishing Piers" - Squidoo Lens article that provides useful information on a few Texas fishing piers in the state. Includes piers and jetties on the Upper, Coastal Bend, and Lower Coast. Article Link.
  • "Tenko Fishing" (posted 8/6/11) - HubPages article that provides useful information about form of Tenkara FIshing. It combines Tenkara Fishing and Senko Worms to present small hand poured worms to fish! Article Link.
  • "Making a Simple Ghost Shrmp Bait Pump" (posted 8/11/11) - HubPages article that provides information for the "Do-It-Yourselfer" on making a simple Ghost Shrimp Bait Pump using minimal material readily available at home improvement stores.Article Link.

Weblogs

  • "City Of Allen Fishing" - The COAF FIeld Team's Weblog we started to provide fishing reports on the city lakes located at Celebration and Bethany Parks in Allen. Later expanded to other locations....! Weblog Link
  • "DFW Fishing News" - Weblog that collates news, reports, and postings about fishing in the DFW Metroplex area. Provides general news on current events and other happenings that Readers may find interesting. Sources are media, fishing groups, and individuals from the area; intent is to offer useful fishing information to fishermen in the area! Weblog Link
  • Jerry's Movie Reviews - Weblog that provides peridodic reviews of recently released DVD movies. Using a rating system that rates a movie as a "first-date" movie and/or "first-rate movie rental", we hope to provide worthwhile recommendations to our readership. Weblog Link
  • "Mobile Blog Feed - Seasonal weblog used to post duck hunting reports. Started as a partner site to our Duck Hunting Articles listed in the "Other Things" section below! Weblog Link
  • "No Pain, No Gain. Not!" - One Runner's attempt to stay motivated in running. After several years of maintaining a running regimen, the "No Pain, No Gain" method is faltering. Call him crazy but do wish him luck! Weblog Link
  • "The Wino's Wine Guide " - A web log started by two Wine Ehthusiasts, synonymn for "Winos". Its intent is to log our thoughts and opinions about inexpensive wines available at local grocery and beverage stores. Our hope is to prevent other "Winos" from making the same mistakes we made with our wine purchases! Weblog Link
  • "While You Are Dining" - Weblog that provides readers suggested foods to order at local eateries in the Collin County (Texas) area. Does post on restaurants outside of the local area on occasion! We are adventurous and take the Dalai Lama's advice to "cook with abandon" to the next step - Eating! Weblog Link
  • "Zeke's Metal Detecting Finds" - A weblog of metal detecting finds from an "on again, off again" metal detecting enthusiast. Check it out and browse the archives. Best finds to date has been a Texas A&M Aggie Class Ring with a diamond insert! Weblog Link

Other Things

  • "Duck Hunting Texas - Public Lands FAQs" - A series of informative duck hunting articles for Readers interested in hunting for ducks on public land in Texas! Check them out when you get a chance... FAQ1, FAQ2, FAQ3.
  • "How To Find and Purchase Low Maintenance Stocks" - article that describes what a low maintenance stock is and how to prchase them. Good things to know especially when the Market roller coasters up and down Link.
  • "One Fishing Fly Challenge" - COAF Field Team's One Fishing Fly Challenge, a site that challenges fishermen to catch big fish using a self-imposed handicap - a fishing fly selected for a given month! Simple rules, anyone can participate, check it out when you get a chance.... Link.
  • "Ten Minutes: Short Story About a Decorated Veteran's Return Home" - short story fiction about a decorated veteran's return home to the United States. Nice twist in the storyline.... Link.
  • "GBE's FishingFishingFlies.Webs.Com" - sponsor website that supports the COAF Field Team. Provides suggested Fishing Flies for fishing community lakes and ponds and includes places to fish, a bulletin board for posting reports, and a web store. Link

YouTube Videos

Texas Fishing Videos

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Google Fishing Tips

FWP in Kalispell teaches kids ice fishing safety
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Take advantage of Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend Feb. 18-20
Several Minnesota state parks are offering Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing opportunities during this special weekend. The clinics offer an indoor presentation on ice fishing safety, gear and techniques. Participants should dress for the weather because ice ...
OUTDOORS: The tips that might produce trophy catch
You can also use depth maps or Google Earth in conjunction with the Maine Fishing Guide (www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing/fishingGuide.html) to pinpoint likely areas. Look for deepwater areas located off points, peninsulas and islands.
Ice fishing holds steady
Ice fishing is holding up well enough, assured Jeff Smith. "You'll find a few areas that might be a little sloppy on top, but most areas are still pretty safe," said Smith, with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service in Coeur d'Alene.

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