I have one word for the week of July 7th, and it
was quiet. Was it the nature of the
group in camp, was it the 85 degree plus days, I do not know but it was very
very quiet. As we approach the mid-point
of the season, (hard to believe) it was a welcome change. My staff and I have been running non-stop
since the beginning of May so it was a great time to take a big breathe and
slow down a little.
The first night of the week the temps were in the mid 90’s
with a real feel of 106 degrees.
Needless to say that was a really rough night of sleep. I know I was welcoming any breeze or rain
that would come our way. Though it
cooled off some it was a really warm
week with very little rain. The lake is
still almost 24 inches down and with the lack of rain we are getting again this
year it is starting to fall again.
We had a couple new people in Dennis and his son Mitch with
us in camp. They seemed to have a really
good time. They fished hard for the most
part but made sure they got a solid nap in each day during the afternoon. They even made sure they got one on
tournament day.
We had 3 generations of the Ketterer Family with us. They fished for burbout a couple nights as
well but just couldn’t seem to find them.
Dan and Dixon redeemed themselves however by winning the fishing
tournament on Wednesday.
The big fish of the week came from Jim with a nice 42 inch
pike. Way to go.
Pat and his group enjoyed staying in the moose. Never woring to get out early. They would get up, eat a good breakfast, and
then go fish long enough to catch dinner.
Upon returning they would eat fish, dring some quality Colorado brewed
beers and smoke cigars. They truly know
how to relax and enjoy their time here.
The Elwoods spent much of their time chasing lake
trout. It may have taken them a while
but they were able to each catch some.
They even took their talents to Anishinaabe and were able to land a 28”
trout there as well.
For the second week Keith and Lane were in camp. Not wanting to go home, but knowing it was
time, they made a big push to have walleye for dinner a couple times before
they left. I want to thank Keith as he
not only brought up a 9-pound brisket but spent 13 hours smoking it for us with
his secret rub. Wow was it good. We actually were able to have it a couple
times. He was truly able to bring Texas
to Wine Lake.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you again. Safe travels!
