Deer Creek in the Fall

Saturday morning started slow with plans of cleaning the yard and raking leaves. As we made our way out into the warm Fall sun my wife suggested that the weather was too perfect for yard work and demanded that I take her and the kids fishing, at least that how I remember it.

45 minutes later we were making our way across a beautiful glassy Deer Creek Reservoir. Even though the trip was more of a boat ride with some fishing than a dedicated fishing trip we managed to put 3 fish in the boat while enjoying a fantastic Fall day on the lake.

 I had the crazy idea that we could catch some Perch but the only success was found long-lining worms and crank bates for Rainbow Trout. There were no large fish caught today, only large smiles. Even if we had hooked a monster I had left the net at home.

Some trips are for the fish and some are for the fishermen.

At about 3 pm the wind kicked up and we retreated back down the canyon toward Chuck-a-Rama. It was a great day thanks to the kind suggestion of my loving wife. Looks like we will have to save the yard work for another day.