Mantua's Hot Trout Fishing

Paxton poses with one of his many fish on this day at Mantua Reservoir. The trout were heavy in numbers, and feeding actively. This was easily a 50 fish day!

Bear Lake Macs

In late September, Jon and I took a Friday off to venture up to Bear Lake in search of some lake trout. The fishing was slow, as we only got 3 fish to the boat. Jon was skunked this time; that never happens to him! Although he had numerous hits, the hook-ups just wouldn't come.
I kept two macs; one about 4 pounds and the other just under 7. We were fishing over 65 to 85 feet of water, with our lures at 50 feet. The bigger mac gave me a good fight, and I enjoyed it very much. Those fish were filleted for dinner one evening.

The weather was perfect. Just wish the fish had cooperated better.

Here's a look at the biggest of the 3 lakers. We were hoping for one over 10, which Jon has done up there before.