Friday, May 30, 2008

LVH FC JUNE MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE (2008)

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB >> JUNE << MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE       (2008)

 

4    June     Wednesday ……… 4 PM to 6 PM    ROD PREP FOR BIG CREEK KIDS FISHING DAY  (7 June 2008)

 

We sure could use about 2 hours of your valuable time to help us prep several of the Rods recently used at the successful Eckman Lake Kids Fishing Event. Most of the rods are in good shape, but we want to check all of them just to be sure. We will meet at the Club House about 3:30 PM & car pool over to the ODFW Storage Shed to do our work. Please >>> Contact Wayde Dudley or any FC Board Member <<< If you can spare us some time….    (PLEASE USE THIS SAME CONTACT METHOD FOR THE OTHER BIG CREEK EVENTS THAT FOLLOW)

 

5   June     Thursday……..... 9 AM     BREAKFAST MEETING

 

We will look foreword to your company at our Monthly Breakfast Meeting, which is prepared for us by our good friends at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant. Feel free to bring a friend & join us for some fun “Fish’in Talk” !!!!

 

6  June      Friday……………7 AM to Noon     NET PLACEMENT & FISH PLANT FOR THE BIG CREEK KIDS FISHING DAY

 

We will meet at the Club House about 7 AM & carpool over to Big Creek to arrive about 8 AM. This morning activity will involve placing a large fish net impoundment in place & then about 10 AM helping ODFW plant the impoundment with fish for the kids to catch on the following day.

 

7  June     Saturday………..7 AM to 2 PM       ANNUAL>><< NEWPORT ><<  BIG CREEK KIDS FISHING DAY

 

All “Rod Wranglers” will meet at the Club House about 7 AM >>&<<  Get to Big Creek before the Event Start Time of 8 AM……This is the Fun Part of the week. Our Fishing Club along with the Central Coast Fly Fishers will be working closely with & supporting our North West Steelheader & ODFW Friends who are the Prime Sponsors of this Annual Newport Kids Fishing Day Event. This successful North West Steelheaders Event is open to & benefits all of our Central Coast Children. Please consider joining us for this most rewarding & worthwhile community event.  

 

19  June   Thursday……….9 AM           GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING &  USCG STATION TOUR

 

We will conduct a brief business meeting & then form car pools to get us over to the US Coast Guard Station by 10 AM. Don’t miss this fun >> “Back by Popular Demand” << tour !!!! This is also a very nice way for us to Thank our Good Coast Guard Friends for always being there for us when we go out to Sea in our Boats ………

 

22  June   Saturday……….8:30 AM     THE VALSETZ ROAD TOUR & PICNIC

 

What we hope to do is meet up at the Club House about 8:30 AM & then drive up thru the Logsden Valley, following the Siletz River, up into the canyon, to its headwaters which emanate close to the abandoned logging town of Valsetz. As you know there has been some talk about rebuilding a dam on what used to be an old original dam site up there. This is very rugged & pretty country & it should be fun to have a picnic at the old town site. We will point out where one “Could Go” to see one of Oregon’s last stands of “Old Growth Timber”…. The challenge in seeing this is that it is a bit off the beaten path & a difficult hike to get into the Timber Stand. Be that as it may, do not worry about the road conditions, 2 wheel drive is all you will need. However, you can expect lots of dust, in some places & it would be a real good idea to have a FULL FUEL TANK !!!!  Don’t miss this Rip Roaring Road Trip Adventure ……..    (You may also want to ensure your FRS Radio is Charged for this Trip)

 

 

 

ODFW STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR >>>>>> 2 JUNE 2008

 

BIG CREEK     # 1               1800 Legal    &    50 Trophy               Total ……. 1850 Fish

 

BIG CREEK     #2                3500 Legal                                           Total……...3500 Fish

 

OLALLA LAKE RES.          1500 Legal    &    2500 Larger            Total………4000 Fish

 

 

ENJOY THE GOOD WEATHER & PLEASE GIVE ELECTRIC BILL A HAND WITH THE JUNE SILTEZ FISH TRAPING SCHEDULE >>>>>>

 

THANKS >>>>>>>> THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

Monday, May 26, 2008

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The Umpqua Post :: Anglers catch a 115-lb. halibut

The Umpqua Post :: Anglers catch a 115-lb. halibut: "However, there have been a few surprises. The biggest, so far, occurred during a lingcod trip by several Winchester Bay anglers to Charleston where Rich Olson used a four ounce lead jighead and a plastic worm to dredge up a 60-inch halibut out of 130 feet of water.

According to Larry Scott, one of the anglers fishing out of Tom Roden’s boat, the lunker halibut weighed 115 pounds, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife formula for figuring a halibut’s rough weight based upon length."

Sunday, May 25, 2008

LVH FC GARAGE SALE

2008 >> LVH SECOND TIME AROUND SALE >><< FISHING CLUB>><< RESULTS

 

HIP >>> HIP >>> Hurray !!!!     Boys Howdy, we really had a GREAT GARAGE SALE yesterday !!!     I have just been informed by Ducks/Frank Stout, our trusty Administrative Officer, that our Coffee Fund is in “Jam Up & Jelly Tight” shape for another year ……

 

Frank says, going into the Sale yesterday, we had $353.66 in the Coffee Can & “You better set down for this” …. After the Sale, we now have $896.71 in the Old Coffee Can !!!!

 

Yes Sir >>< That’s a $543.05 Increase …. Special Thanks to All of You who so generously donated “Good Stuff” to help make our Sale so successful. Of course, we have to recognize “The Worlds Greatest Brownie Maker” First Lady/Barb Dudley & our New Operations Officer, Surveyor/Wayde Dudley………..

 

These 2 wonderful people, for the second year, have made their Drive Way available to the Fishing Club, so we can join with our Longview Hills Neighbors to make this such a Fun & Profitable Community Event. We also want to recognize Ducks for staying with us all day. In addition to being a very fine Wood Carver, we also found out he is a Darn Good Salesman !!!!

 

SPECIAL THANKS >>AGAIN <<  To Club Members & Friends of our Club for your generosity, which will keep our Fishing Club solvent & continue to make it possible for our Club to be involved in various Community & Aquatic Angler Youth Activities for the remainder of 2008 & well into 2009.       

 

THE HOOK

2ND TIME AROUND SALE



Wayde just delivered the proceeds from today's garage sale...$543.05!!!. That doubled last year's income. Now I won't have to take out a second mortgage on my home. Great job everyone and I sure want to thank all those that contributed to the sale.

Frank

Friday, May 23, 2008

AAP CLASS of 2008 GRADUATION .....



CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATER -- AAP GRADUATION OF THE CLASS OF 2008!!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful time we had, yesterday afternoon, working with & ultimately Graduating 14 Aquatic Angler Program Boys & Girls at the Newport Middle School. As you may remember, this is our Fishing Club's 2nd Year presenting this worthwhile ODFW Program designed to encourage young children to “Get out of Doors & Just Do It” -- as Responsible Anglers, away from their TV Games, etc.

Special Recognition needs to go to Brian Hudson as our Lead Instructor. He was joined, in presenting the 8 weekly AAP Sessions, by Wayne Hill, Butch Minich, Frank Stout, Barb Dudley, Wayde Dudley & Me.

At yesterdays Graduation Ceremonies we were joined by some very Special Guests: Ms. Darlene Sprecher representing the ODFW AA Program, Mrs. Bambie Henderson our Host Teacher, James Ray & Casey Deckard Local ODFW Biologists who work closely with us, Alan Canfield & Mac Andrews both of whom are qualified AAP Instructors (Mac was recognized for a Special Certificate he designed for this years AA Program). In addition, we were also joined by many of the student’s parents for this fun event.

It is of Special Note & was a Complete Surprise that, at the conclusion of the event, Darlene, James & Casey presented our Fishing Club with an ODFW Certificate of Appreciation for the Community Service Work we have been doing with the Aquatic Angler Program. Look for the Certificate, which will be displayed on the Fishing Club WALL, in our LVH Club House (and can be seen in the photo above).

What a Grand Day it was & I am always humbled to be associated with such fine people that give, so generously, of their Time & Treasure to invest in the wonderful young children who will inherit & have to carry the Sustainability Mantel of our Oregon Fisheries into the Future.

THANK YOU ALL FOR CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATER ………….

THE HOOK

Thursday, May 22, 2008

A REALLY TOUGH BALL GAME !!!

A REALLY TOUGH BALL GAME >> or << What’s up with Coach (aka Rod) Mc Cready !!!

 

Our Good Neighbor & Fishing Club Pal is having a rough time right now. Lee Anne tells me he is over in Corvallis at the Samaritan Hospital. It’s my sense that a Card or two would go a long way in letting him know we want him back in our lives Painting Houses & Doing Fishing Club Stuff.

 

So, what say you all consider sending THE COACH a fun Card or a Note, either to his home address or drop it off in their LVH Mail Box …… Lee Anne will be delighted to take our Fun Cards & Good Thoughts to The Coach when she goes over to visit with him >>>>>

 

Here’s the scoop >><< Home Address:   5945 Deer Lane, Newport OR 97365 …. or …. LVH Mail Box # 79

 

I told Lee Anne that I would put them both on my “Angle List” >><< You might want to consider doing the same ………..  THE HOOK

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

RE: ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

I agree with everything said from John and James and want to tell you all a

"Big "THANKS". It was a privilege.

Karla Reeves

Fish Bio- Central Coast District -Waldport Office

Siuslaw National Forest

(541)563-8422 Work

(541)563-8449 Fax


"James Ray"
<James.Ray@state.or.us>

To
"John Spangler" <jcs592@msn.com>,

05/19/2008 08:39 "LVH FC WEB SITE"
cc "ALAN CANFIELD", "BUTCH MINICH", "RICK BOOTH", "CASEY DECKARD", "JAMES RAY", "Karla Reeves"

Subject
RE: ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

All,

I do not have anything to say about Saturday's event that has not already eloquently been said by John or Alan; however, I would like to add one thing from the perspective of myself and my colleagues in the ODFW Newport field office. Our intentions towards the communities in which we work and live are nothing if they are not sincerely good; however, without people like yourselves they would be nothing but good intentions as we simply do not have the capacity to achieve the types of things that were achieved on Saturday without being part of a team. I know I can speak for Casey when Isay that we both feel very privileged to be able to work with you all. We appreciate your support and enjoy supporting you.

Thank you.

James

From: John Spangler [mailto:jcs592@msn.com]

Sent: Sun 5/18/2008 5:16 PM

To: LVH FC WEB SITE; LVH F. C. WEB PAGE

Cc: ALAN CANFIELD; BUTCH MINICH; RICK BOOTH; CASEY DECKARD; JAMES RAY;

Karla Reeves

Subject: ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

REFLECTIONS ON THE KIDS FISHING DERBY -- ECKMAN LAKE -- 17 May 2008

This wonderful annual event, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Waldport, went off without a HITCH!!! The only way that happens, is when a very fine bunch of very dedicated people come together TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

On Saturday, the 17th -- IT HAPPENED -- We had beautiful Weather and a lot of wonderful Children caught a bunch of fish and enjoyed all of the many family activities made available to them compliments of the good men and women of the Church, Central Coast Fly Fishers, ODFW, US Forest Service, Parks Service, various Local Merchants & the Longview Hills Fishing Club.

A lot of preliminary, behind the scenes, work goes into doing something like this so well. It is most appropriate that our CCFF Friends be recognized for doing such an outstanding job of taking the lead with this year's various Fishing Support Activities. A lot of Fine Anglers, from both of our Fishing Clubs, contributed Time and Treasure to make this event so successful.

One man in particular needs to be singled out, Butch Minich. He clearly went Above and Beyond in his display of support for this successful Waldport Children's Event. Butch is to be congratulated and both of our Fishing Clubs are very fortunate to count him as a member.

It is most appropriate that I conclude by recognizing the many contributions made by my Longview Hills Fishing Club Colleagues. It always makes me proud to stand with each of you and I Thank You All ……….

THE HOOK

Monday, May 19, 2008

RE: ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

All,
 
I do not have anything to say about Saturday's event that has not already eloquently been said by John or Alan; however, I would like to add one thing from the perspective of myself and my colleagues in the ODFW Newport field office.  Our intentions towards the communities in which we work and live are nothing if they are not sincerely good; however, without people like yourselves they would be nothing but good intentions as we simply do not have the capacity to achieve the types of things that were achieved on Saturday without being part of a team.  I know I can speak for Casey when I say that we both feel very privileged to be able to work with you all.  We appreciate your support and enjoy supporting you.
 
Thank you.
 
James 


From: John Spangler [mailto:jcs592@msn.com]
Sent: Sun 5/18/2008 5:16 PM
To: LVH FC WEB SITE; LVH F. C. WEB PAGE
Cc: ALAN CANFIELD; BUTCH MINICH; RICK BOOTH; CASEY DECKARD; JAMES RAY; Karla Reeves
Subject: ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

REFLECTIONS ON THE KIDS FISHING DERBY >><< ECKMAN LAKE >><< 17 May 2008

 

This wonderful annual event, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Waldport, went off without a HITCH !!!  The only way that happens, is when a very fine bunch of very dedicated people come together TO MAKE IT HAPPEN !!!

 

On Saturday, the 17th >><< IT HAPPENED >><<  We had beautiful Weather & a lot of wonderful Children caught a bunch of fish & enjoyed all of the many family activities made available to them compliments of the good men & women of the Church, Central Coast Fly Fishers, ODFW, US Forest Service, Parks Service, various Local Merchants & the Longview Hills Fishing Club.

 

A lot of preliminary, behind the scenes, work goes into doing something like this so well. It is most appropriate that our CCFF Friends be recognized for doing such an outstanding job of taking the lead with this year’s various Fishing Support Activities. A lot of Fine Anglers, from both of our Fishing Clubs, contributed Time & Treasure to make this event so successful.

 

One man in particular needs to be singled out >><< Butch Minich >><< He clearly went Above & Beyond in his display of support for this successful Waldport Children’s Event. Butch is to be congratulated & both of our Fishing Clubs are very fortunate to count him as a member.

 

It is most appropriate, that I conclude by recognizing the many contributions made by my Longview Hills Fishing Club Colleagues. It always makes me proud to stand with each of you & I Thank You All ……….

 

THE HOOK

Sunday, May 18, 2008

ECKMAN LAKE FISHING DERBY (2008)

REFLECTIONS ON THE KIDS FISHING DERBY - ECKMAN LAKE -- 17 May 2008

This wonderful annual event, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Waldport, went off without a HITCH !!! The only way that happens, is when a very fine bunch of very dedicated people come together TO MAKE IT HAPPEN !!!

On Saturday, the 17th - IT HAPPENED! We had beautiful Weather & a lot of wonderful Children caught a bunch of fish & enjoyed all of the many family activities made available to them compliments of the good men & women of the Church, Central Coast Fly Fishers, ODFW, US Forest Service, Parks Service, various Local Merchants & the Longview Hills Fishing Club.

A lot of preliminary, behind the scenes, work goes into doing something like this so well. It is most appropriate that our CCFF Friends be recognized for doing such an outstanding job of taking the lead with this year’s various Fishing Support Activities. A lot of Fine Anglers, from both of our Fishing Clubs, contributed Time & Treasure to make this event so successful.

One man in particular needs to be singled out -- Butch Minich. He clearly went Above & Beyond in his display of support for this successful Waldport Children’s Event. Butch is to be congratulated & both of our Fishing Clubs are very fortunate to count him as a member.

It is most appropriate, that I conclude by recognizing the many contributions made by my Longview Hills Fishing Club Colleagues. It always makes me proud to stand with each of you & I Thank You All ……….

THE HOOK


Thursday, May 15, 2008



The LVH Fishing Club had their annual tour today of the commercial fishing boats in Yaquina Bay. Captain Mike Pettis and Dean Fleck of Englund Marine showed us the different types of fishing vessels, explained the current status of the Pacific Northwest commercial fisherman and all their efforts to sustain the fishery, and followed the tour up with a graphic video showing a great deal of what our fishermen go through (good and bad). Thanks, guys!

Also, we couldn't have picked better weather to go out walking on the docks looking at boats. I don't think we can thank Mike and Dean for that, too, but it sure made it a nice day.

First Lady

Saturday, May 10, 2008

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Have you ever eaten at the Historic Anchor Inn? If not, there is a real treat in store for you. Not only is it charming and the food absolutely fabulous (with good prices) but they have the best waiter in the business. Wait, isn't that our own Mike Samples? Yes, it is. The only thing he wouldn't do for us is sing. Oh well, no one is perfect. Unfortunately, last night was his last night for a while as the Anchor Inn restaurant closes this week-end and won't be open again until after Labor Day. They are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday night but keep it in mind for next fall. It really is a wonderful dining experience.

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

THE MAY SCHEDULE FOR THE SILETZ FISH TRAP IS AS FOLLOWS:

MAY 9 FRANK STOUT
MAY 16 FRANK STOUT
MAY 23 WAYDE DUDLEY
MAY 30 WAYDE DUDLEY

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NEW LVH FISHING CLUB MEMBER ROGER WILSON WHO COVERED TRAP DUTY ON MAY 2ND.


The Posse went out and shot Sunday, May 4th. As always we had a great time and, I must say, not bad for a bunch of old guys (and me).

Monday, May 05, 2008

STAND DOWN AT SCHOONER CREEK - EFFECTIVE 9 MAY 2008

Hello You All & Special Notice to Bill & Mike, see e-mail forwarded to us by Casey from James, with note for Mike.

In any event, THANK YOU ALL for your Outstanding 2007/08 Trap Servicing Efforts …. WELL DONE!!!!! JCS

From: James Ray
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 6:50 AM
To: Casey Deckard

Gentlemen,

As you all know i've been working out of the office a lot and for some reason my connection to state email won't allow me to recall any of your saved email addresses so i'm sending this through Casey. The trapping effort went well again this year and i appreciate everything you all did. I'll summerize the numbers and send out last years records for comparison. I think at this point it is safe for us to discontinue trapping for this year on Friday May 9th. That is the trap should be opened up so any addtional fish can pass upstream without getting trapped. I will be at a conference in Portland until Thursday. Please contact Casey with any questions.
Thanks again for all your help.

James

p.s. Mike because the trap will be opened on a Friday will you be able to take care of that? Let me know.


Friday, May 02, 2008

Check out below "Stand Down at Palmer Creek . . ." to view the slide show. These photos, of course, do not cover everyone's stay but it gives you some idea of our experiences. Enjoy!
First Lady
Greetings
It was decided at the Breakfast meeting that we would stand down on the wednesday Siletz Trap participation for now. Our newest member, and old hand at the trap Roger Wilson came forward to volunteer for friday May 2nd. Our schedule for May is as follows.
May - 2 - Roger Wilson
May - 9 - open
May -16 - open
May -23 - Wayde Dudley
May -30 - Wayde Dudley
I am planning on going on one of the open days so that only leaves one day to fill so contact me soon. Remember that more than one can go if you would like to tag along.
"Good fishing to all!"
Electric Bill

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Thursday, May 01, 2008



This from Phil Reed:

Finally got a chance to get out and do some fishing, joined some friends fishing the Willamette River in the Portland-St. Helens area, it was slow but I managed to hook and land this nice 18-20 Spirng Chinook. Hope Spring is finally here and we all can get out and do some fishing with out getting snowed in!