Going beneath the surface
Friday - February 8, 2013 by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Dustin Sanchez takes in the afternoon with a close watch on his line as his class ice-fishes on Scott’s Pond.
Southern Ute Wildlife Technician Jon Broholm punches out fishing holes with the gasoline-powered ice auger.
Students take to the ice.
Nathaniel Howe and Jawadin Corona team up on the hand auger, drilling a new spot to fish.
Students release a trout back into the icy water.
Jon Broholm gives ice-fishing instructions while lending a hand rigging up the student’s fishing poles.
Ebonee Gomez rejoices in the beautiful day with her classmates.
Students pull in a sizable trout.
Randy Herrera sits with the patience of a seasoned fisherman: tackle ready, rod in hand.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Warm weather and clear blue Colorado skies set the stage for an epic afternoon of ice-fishing on Scott’s Pond on Thursday, Jan. 31. Students from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy joined Southern Ute Wildlife Technician Jon Broholm to drill the ice in pursuit of some trout.