Excellent Day Fishing at Rampart Reservoir

We had an excellent day today fishing at Rampart Reservoir.  I used a bobber hooked with a worm about three feet down.  We ended up catching about 12 fish by the end of the evening.  

Happy day when I get to fish!

Get Your Camper RV Ready for Spring

Spring is Almost Here...Time To Get The Camper Ready
 It is just about time to start getting your camper ready for this summer!




Charge your Battery
Don't forget to put your battery on a trickle charger to get it ready for a full charge. 


Clean and Inspect
Those little buggers can get into  your camper during the cold winter season so make sure to check for rodents and bugs inside your lil home.


Appliances
Keeping your appliances in tip top shape will help to make them last longer.  Turn on the fridge, freezer, and stove to make sure they are working correctly. 


Check Tires
Make sure to check your tire pressure before pulling out.  If you don't keep your camper at home they sell portable tire inflators that will plug into your 12v socket in your truck. 


Flush your Antifreeze
Now it is time to flush your antifreeze from your system.  If you know how to do it then it will save you a trip to the shop.

Decorating for Christmas with your Camper in Mind

 Are you thinking about decorating for Christmas with your camper in mind?  Here are a few cute ideas that I found while searching.  Enjoy the blessing of Christmas and the joy of the New Year!



Don't Forget to Decorate Inside: 

Blow Up Yard Decorations: 

Tree Ornaments: 

Wine to Serve on a Budget for Thanksgiving 2018

Let's Have Great Wine this Thanksgiving!

Looking for a good wine at a budget price this Thanksgiving?

The Right Wine to Pair with Turkey:

 Zinfandel

7 Deadly Zins $14

The Lounge Around and Visit:

Champagne

Treveri Cellars “Blanc de Blanc” Brut $14

The Right Wine to Pair with Ham:

Pinot Nior

Alma Rosa Santa Rta Hills 2008 $20

If you like sweet wine try a nice Moscato.

Risata Moscato $17

Stella Rosa Moscato $14

Happy Turkey Day Everyone!!

Cooking a Turkey on the Grill for Thanksgiving Camping RV

Thanksgiving is coming up and you are looking forward to having turkey but there is no way that giant turkey is going to fit in your oven.  Here is a link for cooking your turkey while you are camping. 

Cooking your turkey on a gas grill using in-direct heat!

1.  Place the bird on the side where the burners are off. 
2.  Make sure your temperature is at 350 degrees.
3.  Follow the cooking directions on your bird
4.  Place a pan underneath the turkey as it will have lots of drippings.
5.  Turn your turkey so they legs are facing towards the opening of the grill.
6.  Use a meat thermometer to make sure your turkey is cooked     correctly.

Happy Thanksgiving...You turkey Lovers!!

Halloween Decorating for your RV on the GO

Why not decorate your RV - Travel Trailer while you are out and about? 

 Here are some great ideas that others have used for Halloween. 

  

Fishing for Trout in Colorado

Trout Fishing in Colorado

If you have come to Colorado just for trout fishing you have come to the right place.  However, in the reservoirs there are many other types of fish that you can catch.  Here is a list of trout fishing and reservoir fishing you will find in Colorado.  

Catching a trout is a great adrenalin rush due to the fact that they like to jump up and out of the water to try and get off the line.  

Fishing in Colorado for trout is a great place!

Salmon eggs, marshmallows, or worms are excellent for catching these fish. 

Types of Trout in Colorado:

Brown Trout: The spotting pattern is composed of black spots and also red orange spots surrounded by light blue.
Lake Trout (Mackinaw): The fish has a white, irregular spotting pattern on a dark background with veriform marking over the back and head. Unlike other trout, they have a deeply indented tail fin.
Cutthroat Trout (Native): Cutthroat have a crimson slash on either side of the throat beneath the lower jaws.
Brook Trout: The pectoral, pelvic and anal fins are often orange, edged with black & white. The body is dark with read spots and surrounded by blue and white spots.
Rainbow Trout: Identifying Marks are the black spots on a light body and a red stripe along the sides of a fish.
Kokanee Salmon: At the end of their third summer, females develop a red/grey/white pattern while males develop hook jaw and turn brick red.