The Campfire Trail: January 16

Sunday, January 17, 2021

January 16 - Resort Adventures

January 16, 2021
Day 16 - 349 Days To Go

46 Days Until March 1

Base Camp Coffee of the Day: Lost up the Creek (Sumatra - Shelley's new favorite)

We had our first guests check in here at that Marina Inn last night.....while it was snowing.... They had their boat, fishing gear and cold weather clothing with them as if they were actually going to go out and try to catch a few fish. I didn't say anything to discourage them, but my thoughts trained along the lines of "You guys are crazy". BUT, if there's one thing I've come to appreciate in the resort business, it's NEVER underestimate the determination of a dedicated fisherman.

It's good to see the younger generation keeping up the fishing tradition. Almost all of them are in the "Younger" range to me any more. I remember getting out on the water in cold weather and even going out on the ice for a little bit of fishing through a hole in the top of the lake. These days, I'm content to wait for warmer weather and warmer water. But my hat is off to these hearty fishermen for ignoring the cold to enjoy their sport.

Austin and his buddy Did VERY well. They sent in several pics of some cold water bass. They will have plenty of stories to take home to all their friends who chose to stay in where it's warm this weekend.