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.