Final duck shoot

Well, the Utah duck season came to a close today.  I was able to get out with a good group of guys for one final shoot.  It wasn't fast and furious, but we did get plenty of shooting and it was quite the mixed bag.  As a group we shot mallards, widgeon, gadwall, shoveler, buffleheads, ringnecks, coots, crazy farm duck looking thing, and a few geese to boot.  We literally had dozens and dozens of bluebills with their feet down in the water in the deeks as well, but they are closed so we waived them on by.  Too bad because there were some dandies that came in.  It was a great day, and thanks to those who made it possible.  Here is a portion of the day's take.





Not a bad day at all to end the duck season.

Late Season Waterfowl

Hard Deck

Each type of fishing has its allure, but something about the hard deck that is extra fun.  Part of that is the ability to take out some of the younger of the next generation.  Tyson, Blake, Mike and Aiden hit the ice today and had a great day.  Close to 100 fish were iced and a few nice tigers and cutts were caught, including this guy that Aiden helped his dad bring through the hole.

Aiden was able to snooze through some good action in the tent when the wind picked up some as well.

Honks

A good day in the field is better than a bad day at work.

Salmo Trutta

Took the annual trip over Thanksgiving weekend and found that the cold weather kept most folks away.  We fished for two days and the fishing was stellar.  The fish, for the most part seemed much more healthy than in years passed.  There were the normal 14-16 inch snakes, but many were 17+ and had some great girth.  The weather was cold, and on day two the wind blew relentlessly at times, but there were fish to be had.

Kansas

Blake took the annual trip to Kansas recently and had some success.

Honks

Blake and Mike went out chasing honks and had some success.