Jackson Meadows #5 – September 2015

Jackson Meadows Reservoir

Autumn started this week and I brought it in at Jackson Meadows Reservoir, trip number five this year.  Kate joined me for two nites and a day, and also our friends Mike and Vicki and their tiny, cute pups, Wookie and Ginger.  No swimming but kayaking, fishing, short hikes, Qwerkle games, cocktails and much laughter.  Weather was perfect.  Fishing was pretty darn good.  I got 10 trout, let most go, including the 15inchers but kept three for a nice dinner.  And… I lost the monster trout.  So big he pulled the hook right off the line.  Gargantuan!  The East Meadows campground closes in a couple weeks so I will have to start going to the Pass Creek CG since they leave that open all year.   Anyway, here are some pics.

Sierra Buttes in the background
Vicki sprinting across the lake in their tandem kayak
A new visitor, Mr. Heron
English Mt. in the background
Pass Creek grotto
The one Pelican that resides over the whole lake.
What drought?
Wookie and Ginger
Kate relaxing with her book.
Ben wanting an object to be thrown in the grotto.
Mike using my kayak to fish
Early morning fire
Ben staring down a chipmont, went on for 15 minutes at least
Mr. Heron
Dry dock

Author: Geoff

Quick rundown: Grew up in Lombard, Illinois, went to Arizona State University, worked as a CPA with Arthur Andersen & Co, then Laventhal and Horwath, then Rolling Stones, then Heron International, then Goodby Berlin and Silverstein in San Francisco. Moved to the foothills in 1990 and traded futures and designed websites. Married to Kate Stewart, now living in Colfax, CA. We have six grandchildren. I enjoy camping in our RV, hiking, kayaking, fishing, droning and cross country skiing Also conga drumming, photography and dogs.

4 thoughts on “Jackson Meadows #5 – September 2015”

  1. Some of the best pictures of water that I’ve seen you do, including the water bottles. Very cute of Ginger and Wookie.

  2. Nice grouping. I love the pelican. He let me get within 10 feet of him the last morning. His wings were all fluffed up and tucked, sure wish I could have gotten a picture then. We just kept looking at each other, I would talk he would fluff. I think we had a bonding moment. :o)

  3. Wonderful pictures as always Bro. The camping trip, especially the fishing, sounds like it was really fantastic. Those big fish must have been exciting, too bad that one big boy got away. Oh well, maybe you will will get him for keeps next trip. Thanks for always publishing your camping & fishing trip stories.
    Bro George
    Las Vegas

  4. Great photos as usual, Geoff. The pictures of the pelican and the heron are new in your picture taking.
    They were beautiful to see.
    I loved seeking Kate relaxing. The morning sun scene is wonderful. You are becoming quite the fisherman.
    Love, Mom

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