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Posted By on November 8, 2008

Fishing Report – Fall 2008

Well, another season on the flats has come and gone – and this one was GREAT! Excellent water levels, big fish, and quite a few guide trips (not to mention a new baby) made for a busy summer. Thanks to all my new and repeat clients . . . I hope you had a great time and I look forward to hearing from you again next spring.

Now it’s time to settle in for the winter; hit Oklahoma a few times for trout, the dam at Texoma for Stripers, shoot a few ducks – we’ll post some adventures as they come. Remember to support your local flyshops this holiday season when purchasing gifts; they provide us with a great service and EVERYBODY needs a new rod (or waders) in their stocking!

Here’s a photo of my last trip of the season. Michael Gillman (holding carp) and his friend, Buddy booked a trip in early October – right before the strong cool front. A beautiful early fall day with clear water, no wind and super spooky fish. Fall carp are a real challenge as many of the food sources that are easy to imitate with a fly (like damsel and dragonfly nymphs or immature crayfish) have become fairly sparse. A fly really needs to be presented well with a long, fine leader.

Tight lines until next time!

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North Texas Fly Fishing Adventures with Joel Hays

Imagine wading through ten inches of clear water,trying to be as quiet as possible. Fifty feet ahead is a pod of large fish "tailing" on the flat. You strip out fly line, make the cast, and pull your fly in front of the lead fish. After agonizing seconds the fish spots the fly, rushes forward for a quick grab, and feels the hook. The silence is broken as the fish accelerates across the flat, quickly exposing backing on your screaming reel. Sounds like a great day on the coast, or even an exotic bonefish flat, right? Actually it's a great description of the usual day my clients have fishing for Carp on the flats of Lake Ray Roberts where many clients are blown away by the water clarity and the actual ability to sight cast along miles of flats. Big spooky fish in shallow water. They fight and tail like Redfish and can sometimes rival Bonefish in nervousness. This is an EXCELLENT WAY to hone your flats fishing skills and test your "eyes" where it's more about stalking the fish than simply stumbling upon them. You will be a better flats angler!