Fishing Fun
Fishing at Horning’s Hideout proved to be an enjoyable outing for Jeff and his family. All family members rose early in the morning excited to prepare for the trip. Mother packed food for the family as well as her books and needlework. Father checked the car to make certain it was ready for the drive. Then with Father’s help, Jeff and his brother readied their fishing poles along with the books and toys which would entertain them on the hour’s drive. When the family arrived at their destination, they stopped by the office to purchase some worms to use as bait. Cheerfully walking along the narrow path, the family transported their gear all the way around the small pond looking for just the right place to cast their lines. In hopes that fish would be lurking in the shadows, Jeff and his brother decided to fish from a shady area along one side of the pond. Though it seemed like the perfect fishing spot, overhead branches interfered with casting. Undaunted after snagging lines several times, the avid fishermen decided it would be best to move to the other side of the pond. Here, the boys began to get bites. Before long, Jeff’s older brother caught the first fish. Jeff caught one soon after. Suddenly the fish were biting and Father became very active helping the two excited boys keep their hooks baited, and reel in their catch. Just before noon, Jeff hooked what turned out to be the largest trout of the day which he hung in the water near the shore with the other captured fish. While Father and the boys fished, Mother enjoyed sitting at the picnic table and reading quietly or doing her needlework. After several hours of fishing, and a total catch of seven fish, Father showed the boys how to clean the fish before packing up for the trip home. The outing was great fun for the whole family. Jeff and his brother found much excitement in catching the fish. Father enjoyed helping the boys and spending a day in the woods. Mother expressed her pleasure in being with her family and seeing everyone having an agreeable time. Most of all, everyone’s taste buds were delighted with the dinner that evening. All the family is hoping for a return trip before too long.