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I do some fly fishing. Don't have many pictures. Most were from when I was younger and I just threw them in the cooler. I use to catch some decent trout and redfish when I was younger and the family still had a house on the coast. Starting to get back into it. These were before I had any decent set ups to fish with.
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todays outing
Chain Pickerel are the only Esox sub species found in Texas. The fish can be found naturally in the Cypress River drainage of Texas and popular lakes including Pat Mayse, Caddo, Lake O’ the Pines and Dangerfield. During the Texas winter, when very few warmwater species are in shallow water, the chain pickerel can be found cruising the quiet backwaters.
The largest chain pickerel on record was caught in Homerville, Georgia in 1961. It was 29.5 inches long, with a weight of 9 pounds 6 ounces. Although the national record is over nine pounds, the Texas state record is 4.75 pounds (23.75 inches). Like its close relatives, northern pike and muskellunge, the chain pickerel is equipped with a large mouth, well adapted for piscivory. The lower jaw, which extends further forward than the upper jaw, is equipped with four sensory pores on the underside. The dorsal and **** fins are set well back on the body. There is a distinctive pattern of interlocking dark bands on the back and sides that is reminiscent of a chain-link fence. During their first year they may reach 12-14 inches in length. Growth slows somewhat during the second year when they may attain lengths of 1.5 feet. In Texas they typically reach sizes of 3-4 pounds and about 2 feet in length.
Leaving Dallas at 6am for the 2 hour drive to Daingerfield State Park I was greeted with air temps in the mid 30s and light rain. It felt more like a morning to be heading out to hunt ducks instead of fishing. The predicted high for the day wasn't much more than the current temperature. I was a little hesitant about how the fishing would be, I was afraid the cold rain/weather may have dropped the water temps to fast and the fish would have lock jaw.
Lake Daingerfield is relatively small and is perfect for kayaks and small watercraft's. The park has a 5mph speed limit if you do decide to put a gas powered boat in the lake. The state recently put $5 million into this park renovating cabins, swim beach and nature trails. There is a $4 per person entry fee to enter the park and the cabin rates and availability can be found on the Daingerfield State Park website.
Once arriving at the parks' boat ramp; getting the kayak unloaded and getting my rods rigged up I was ready to hit the water. The lake is surrounded by 50-60' tall pine trees making this lake beautiful. With light winds out of the North-North/East I made a short paddle to a protective cove full of lily pads. Chain pickerel and weeds go together. Masters of the art of ambush, pickerel lie in or just above aquatic vegetation such as milfoil, cabbage, and lily pads, often facing outward toward open water, watching for unsuspecting prey. I started tossing a deer head zonker fly around the floating lily pads and submerged vegetation. It wasn't long before a fish quickly swirled and engulfed the fly. As you can see from the picture below there is flash hanging out of the gills along with fur and hair all wrapped up around the fishes jaws.
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Started fly fishing while vacationing with parents in Colorado, then went to school in Wyoming and fly fished all over the territory. Came home and have been saltwater fly fishing ever since. I go most every weekend if the sun is bright/clear and fish exclusively out of my airboat. Landed 14 large reds two weekends ago and saw close to 200 fish. With the airboat I can get to where they are. Robert.
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Originally posted by CTR0022 View PostAll I do is Flyfish; got a lame blog about it to http://2flyfish4.blogspot.com/
how many of yall are in the Dallas area?
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Originally posted by WBT View PostAbsolutely. I grew up fly-fishing spring creeks and tailwaters in Missouri.
I fish local places where I have access, and will get started again in another month--had a pic of a 5+ bass I caught on the fly rod couple of years ago but can't find it now
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Yo...I will fly fish anywhere there is water. I also build them for a little extra side money. In fact I'm going to be building one in a couple weeks when I get home. I'll post pictures as I go.
Forgot to post pictures of my state record snook and some others
If you want to see my rod building look me up on Facebook under rods by chrisLast edited by cmh2007; 01-04-2015, 03:21 AM.
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Originally posted by cmh2007 View PostYo...I will fly fish anywhere there is water. I also build them for a little extra side money. In fact I'm going to be building one in a couple weeks when I get home. I'll post pictures as I go.
Forgot to post pictures of my state record snook and some others
If you want to see my rod building look me up on Facebook under rods by chris
Awesome fish Chris! Texas snook on on my list this year, Gunna try to spend a week down in Port Isabel in September or October. Any tips you mind sharing?
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