This in from Phil Reed.............Thank you Phil for all you do for our club.................


On Saturday, February 14, 2009, I took Matt, the LVH fishing club February drawing winner for a steelhead trip, and Electric Bill steelhead fishing on the Siletz. We knew going in it would be a slow day of catching, what with river being at summer time levels, 3 1/2' and gin clear for such a line time, but we decided to go anyway.But Shortly into the first drift, Matt hooked and bright to the new hisfirst ever steelhead, a 15 lb native buck. But when I went to take aquick picture of the fish, we learned the batteries were dead in my camera, so we sent the fish on its way up river and then changed the batteries. I took a picture of Matt and Bill, smiles still there and showing how big the fish was. Bill then hooked the next steelhead, but during the fight, determined that is was also a native and did a "LongLine Release" so as not to harm the fish in anyway, once again no pictures of that fish either. The rest of the day was spent fishing in some nice warm sunny shine, then laughing-diving for rain gear during a hail storm that turned all three of us and the drift boat white. During the day Matt shared his world famous homemade salsa and chips and Bill shared with us his wife, Kathy's, Equal outstanding homemade chocolate chip cookies. At the end of the day, Mother Nature, put on display for our enjoyment, the largest-brightest rainbow I've ever seen, it reached from one side of the river to the other side. Thanks guys for sharing a day on the river with me;

Phillip Reed, Guide
River Angler Guide Service

Note to all LVH Fishing Club Members: See the good luck you can have when you attend one of our breakfast meetings at the Agate Beach Golf Course!!

LVH FC MARCH MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (2009)

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR MARCH       ( 2009 )

 

 

5    March      Thursday      9 AM              MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING

 

This is going to be a fun gathering at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant this month >><< We will be getting some “Realty TV Stories” about the “Great” Matt Matheney & Electric Bill Steelhead Fishing Adventure on the Siletz > Plus < The Straight Scoop on the recent ODFW Salmon Industry Meeting attended by Hank Bryson >PLUS< a critique of our recent Tillamook Road Trip. How’s that for encouraging you to bring a friend & enjoy the company of Good Friends & Neighbors.  

 

8    March      Sunday         Mid-Night      DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

 

Yes, I know this is more of a Pain than Pleasure. Be that as it may >>>> Spring Ahead >&< Fall Back <<<< Now, what did I do with the instructions on How To Set the Clock in the Kitchen ????

 

17   March     Tuesday      9 AM              St. PATRICKS DAY “FAL” ON THE CREEK

 

We did not receive a “Large Ground Swell” of interest in our “Spring Fling Idea” !!!…. In fact, only 2 Lonely Souls responded to our Email. So what I have decided to do >is< Actually Go Fishing >><< With my Float Boat & Fly Rod………

To that end, YOU are invited to join ME in that endeavor >><< Meet me at the Club House about 9 AM on the 17^th & we’ll proceed up “THE CREEK” & do some Trout Fishing !!!      (This is a Weather Permitting Event & Bring you’re Own Gear/Stuff)     See Ya ……..  

 

19   March     Thursday     9 AM              G. M. MEETING & VISIT WITH JOE >< RESIDENT KNIFE CRAFTSMAN >< ROSICA

 

What we hope to do is hold a short G.M Meeting at the Club House >>&<< Then proceed over to visit with our LVH Neighbor, JOE ROSICA. Joe, as many of you know is Mikes Dad & he is also a Superb Knife Craftsman. He has agreed to open his shop to us & share some of the “Tricks” of his Knife Making Craft. I think we will find this a very interesting experience.

 

31  March      Tuesday      10 AM            BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL

 

We will be conducting our 1^st Quarter B> B> Patrol under the guidance of our New Beach Mistress (aka Ellie LaMaster). Ellie would like us all to meet at the Club House & then proceed up the Coast Hwy. to Beverly Beach. As you may recall, we are responsible for conducting Quarterly Litter Patrols on this 1 Mile of Beach. It is recommended that we all Dress Warm, Wear Sturdy Shoes & Bring some Gardening Gloves. Ellie will have Trash Bags & provide appropriate Safety & Disposal Instructions, etc. >< This is a great way to get a bit of exercise & do a “Good Thing” for our Oregon Beaches……… Come join us for this Fun Beach Experience !!!

 

 

ODFW TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR >>>>> (16 MARCH 2009 )

 

Big Creek #1              1000 Legal >><< 1000 Larger >><<                             Total >> 2000 Fish

 

Big Creek #2              1800 Legal >><< 1800 Larger >><< 200 Trophy        Total >> 3800 Fish

 

Olalla Creek Res.      2200 Legal >><< 1250 Larger >><< 200 Trophy         Total >> 3450 Fish

 

**** It’s Time to get on the Water …….. Go Do It !!!!!                   THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The LVH Fishing Club had another great road trip today, February 26th. We left the Clubhouse about 8:00 a.m. and took a leisurely drive up Hwy 101 to Tillamook. From downtown Tillamook we turned east for about 20 miles to the Tillamook Forest Center. There was just enough snow around to make it beautiful but the road was clear so the drive was great. This was a perfect time to go because there were no crowds and we had the place practically to ourselves. We were all pleasantly surprised at how much information and how well the museum was arranged. We watched a 15 minute movie on the Tillamook Burn and were even able to smell the smoke! Besides beautiful scenery the museum is well worth the drive and I know any of us would recommend it. From there we all drove (there were 14 of us in in 6 vehicles) to the Tillamook Cheese Factory for lunch. Liz Hill made two new friends - check out the cows watching her walk by . . . From there some went on the tour of the Cheese Factory, some headed home and some went to the Tillamook Sporting Goods store. A few also talked about visiting the Tillamook Air Museum. The trip was approximately 180 miles so it definitely qualifies as a road trip and I think I can speak for us all when I say it was a success and we can't wait for the next trip!

These comments in from Brian Hudson:
Wayde/Barb: great road trip today, Forest Center was better than expected and completed one those little circles in your life - in this case vivid memories of school bus rides to the Burn and following the string lines layed out by the foresters up the mountain sides as we planted, eating sack lunches with great views when got to the top. Drug Frank around the Three Capes Senic Route going back (new to him), great views of the Bay, saw elk feeding at the edge of the road, and stopped by the Whiskey Creek Hatchery - 100K Chinook smolts/year and we fed the BIG Rainbows (all 4-5 lb) in the visitor pond - looked like JAWS feeding time - a neat place to visit. They do handicap kids fishing in their rearing ponds (for the big rainbows) in Sept. Its all run by the Tillamook Bay Sports Fisherman Club. Another road trip sometime in the future??

TRAP REPORT (23 FEB. 2009)

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP REPORT FOR TEAM CHINOOK >>>> 23 February 2009

 

NO FISH >< NO FUR >< NO FOUL >< NO FUN >< but good water !!!!!!!

 

JCS for Electric Bill & Co.

"Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll buy a funny hat. Talk to a hungry man about fish, and you're a consultant."

The general membership meeting of the LVH Fishing Club was held February 19th at the LVH Clubhouse. Our special guest speaker, Ryan Miner, gave an excellent presentation and several "priceless" tips to fishermen on fishing and gear. Ryan is always one of our Club's favorite speakers.

There were several reports and updates on Club projects by various Board members, along with reports by Mac and Wayde on the progress of the Club video - sounds like it will be done soon. Also, Brian reported on the Aquatic Angler Program which starts again in April. Walter Chuck gave some details on the ODFW rockfish project which is now underway. There were several other reports and discussions but the best of the day (as evidenced in the photo with Matt) was Matt Matheney's account of his fishing trip with Phil Reed. I don't think Phil could ask for a better advertisement than that!

All in all, it was a good meeting (aren't they all?). We are all looking forward to the trip to Tillamook on Thursday, February 26th.

Video on Marine Reserves

I found this video I think fishing club folks will find interesting especially since the Rockfish tagging is going on now. Scenic pictures of the coast also make it a good flick for relatives that might want to enjoy scenic pixs of the Oregon Coast.
RT

http://www.oceansonline.org/video_html/video_cg_all.html

SPRING FLING !!!!!!!

SPRING FLING ON BIG CREEK !!!!!          Oh Boy >< What have they cooked up now ??????

 

Hi Folks >><< Here’s the Deal …. We have been blessed with a substantial number of New Fishing Club Members & we suspect that we have several “Old Hands” >> All of whom, may not have had a Fishing Rod in their hand for a long time.

 

Now, with that said, we would like to see what the interest level might be to organize a “Spring Fling” at the Big Creek Reservoir Complex >> for sometime in March.  

 

The IDEA would involve spending a morning Fishing & Catching some Rainbow Trout at Big Creek. The Club would provide Coffee, Donuts, Mentors & Fishing Gear >>&<< You would provide a Fishing License, a Folding Chair & Warm Cloths …… This fresh fishing approach should not, in any way, deter our “Seasoned Anglers” from feeling Very Welcome to be a part of this Fun Event. In fact, we could use some of your “Old Salt” angling skills to help us as Fishing Mentors !!!!!!

 

We think this could be a lot of fun for all parties involved BUT the real question is >>><<< What do you think of this “Wiz-Bang Idea” ……. ????

 

Please think it over & let us (Wayde Dudley) know if you would like to be involved ……. Thanks        THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

WHAT TO SEE & DO !!~!~!~!

WHAT TO SEE & DO >> ARE THINGS A LITTLE SLOW AROUND YOUR TEE PEE ????

 

HOW’BOUT <<< THE >> SALTY DOG CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW  !!!!!!!         ( Weekend of 27 FEBRUARY 2009 )

 

This fun Annual Event will be held at the South Beach Marina parking lot next the Rouge Brewery. This informal gathering will expose you to all kinds of interesting Ocean Fishing Techniques & Gear >><< For more Information check out >> www.oceaned.org/convention_2009.htm

 

Just a thought >!!!< Check It Out >>>>>>>> THE HOOK

Several of us are instructors for the ODFW Aquatic Angler Program. Here we are discussing ideas and lesson plans getting ready for our next class which will begin in a short time. This is an 8-week program and we meet our students at the Newport Middle School once a week and teach them about fishing and, more importantly, stewardship and sustainability for the environment. Just wanted you all to know we really did get quite a bit of working time in even though you will probably hear about the great trip down to Brian Hudson's house in Florence (you can't see the plate of delicious brownies Pam made), the wonderful lunch and the great "tour" Wayne provided. It can't be all "work, work, work" after all . . .

ROCK FISH TAGGING .........

FLASH >< FLASH >>> ”BLACK ROCK FISH” <<< IT’S >>> TAGGING SEASON AGAIN >><< Begins the Week of 17 February 2009 !!!!!

 

Hello to All Potential Rock Fish Tagging Trippers !!!            Here’s “The Scoop” >>>>>>>>>

 

*** As mentioned, At Sea Tagging begins on or about the 17^th of February & runs for about 20 day’s at-sea or until at least 3000 fish have been tagged.

 

*** ODFW has again chartered the 56-foot FV MISTY; she is Captained by Robert Wadell. He has over 31 years of Bottom Fishing Experience & his vessel will supply all of the necessary Safety & Fishing Equipment Required.  (You can bring your own Gear, if you so desire.)

 

*** Tagging Trips run Monday thru Friday (Ocean/Bar conditions permitting). Plan on at least 8 Hours Dock to Dock & Dress for Appropriate Sea Conditions.

 

*** All Volunteers are encouraged to contact >>>>>

 

>>> WOLFE WAGMAN at (541) 265-8306 X 268 > or < Email at David.W.Wagman@state.or.us

 

This information is supplied, compliments of Frank Stout, who, along with several of our LVH FC Members, were involved in this Fun ODFW Rock Fish Tagging Project last year. Frank tells me, this requires “Having Sea Legs” >> & << The Discipline to release some very nice “Illegally Caught” Ling Cod ……. Please give WOLFE a call if you would like to try your “Salty Dog Skills” for a free fun day on the ocean catching a Bunch of Black Rock Fish ( Feel free to bring your camera) ……..   

 

GOOD TAGGING TO ALL >&< If you do Volunteer >< Please give us some feedback on how your trip went >< Thanks ………..THE HOOK   

 

 

At our monthly breakfast meeting at the Agate Beach Golf Course on February 5, 2009, Phil Reed explained his very generous gift: some lucky LVH Fishing Club member was going to be the recipient of a fishing trip with Phil!!!

Needless to say, everyone was very excited and anxious to get to the drawing.
But, of course, first things first. It would have to wait until after breakfast.

Mary, our favorite waitress, did the honors of drawing the lucky ticket.

Newcomer, Matt Matheney, holds up the lucky ticket! He was very excited and can't wait to get on the water with Phil. He didn't even flinch when he heard the 5:00 a.m. departure time . . .

Congrats to our new Beach Mistress, Ellie LeMaster. Thanks for your help, Ellie.

Doc Smith had a good buy on his boat and I saw several people interested and taking notes.

Again, thanks to Phil Reed for his generous and very appreciated contribution to the LVH Fishing Club.

This in from Alan Canfield . . .

Here's the story we will be submitting to the Oregon Council FFF, the South Lincoln County News and The Federation of Fly Fishers regarding the riparian project recently successfully completed by CCFF members with the good help of our friends in the Longview Hills Fishing Club. Jason and Casey (ODFW) have now approved this story for release.

The next time we offer an opportunity to participate in a riparian project like this, ask someone who worked at this one and you will then want to join them in our effort to leave these habitats better than we found them.

The CCFF members who put on their gloves and joined in were: Mark Aiassa, Jack Maitlen, Butch Minich*, Hank Bryson*,
John Spangler*, Bud Roark* and myself*. Longview Hills members who joined in were: Barb and Wayde Dudley and Dave Dinsmoor.

We met a Butch's house at 9:00am and returned there for a special BBQ lunch by "Chef" Butch. All in all, a very rewarding day.

*Member of both clubs

Alan







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CENTRAL COAST FLY FISHERS COMPLETE A RIPARIAN PROJECT


The Central Coast Fly Fishers (CCFF), recently teamed up with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), with assistance from members of the Longview Hills Fishing Club (LHFC), to restore a small riparian area in Seal Rock. The target property included a tributary of a native Cutthroat trout stream also inhabited by beavers and laced with fallen trees, and a variety of native alder and conifer trees. A significant portion of the site had also been taken over by the blackberry bushes and other brush, and the beavers had been actively falling trees and building dams.

The objective of the project was to improve the steam habitat by cutting or transferring alders that were near conifers and seedlings, to construct cages and place them around some alders and conifers and to plant new seedlings, some four feet tall. A number of uncaged alders were left for the beavers as their presence on the property is, in part, beneficial.

The club members, warmed and fortified by coffee and dough nuts, were instructed by Jason Kirchner, ODFW Stream Habitat Restoration Biologist, before heading into the frost covered stream area with gas powered weed eaters, chain saws, machetes, shovels, posts and sledges, determined to leave the area in much better condition than they found it. A part of the crew, armed with wire cutters, set up a cage construction site in a pick up where a 330 foot roll of fencing was turned into 55 tree cages.

Four hours later, the landscape was cleared of unwanted berry bushes and brush, and staked cages were in place around new seedlings, transplanted shore pines and many existing alders. The Central Coast Fly Fishers, with members from throughout Lincoln County, is dedicated to fly fishing education, conservation and restoration. The CCFF is a charter club of the 30,000 member strong Federation of Fly Fishers, an international organization headquartered in Montana. Together, these clubs are working to ensure that future generations will have the same fly fishing opportunities that we enjoy today.

For further information, contact Alan Canfield at 541-563-6976.

QUARTERLY BEVERLY BEACH PATROLS FOR 2009

Hello Folks, It is my pleasure to inform you that ELLIE LeMASTER has agreed to become our “Beach Mistress”. This should help us better coordinate our LVH FC / QBBP’s for 2009 & beyond! (Try saying that 6X quickly )!!!

We hope to begin this process by trying to find a suitable day sometime in the month of February to do our 1^st Qtr. Patrol. It’s very important, that we continue to have Bob Abbott’s “Beach Bum Experience” remain an instrumental part of our Beach Activities………

As we discussed in our recent FC Board Meeting. we will all try to help Ellie with this transition. "Creek Meister” Dave will give “Beach Mistress” Ellie all of the Beach Patrol Information he received from Bob Abbott. The Dudley’s & Frank will help with Process & Tide Table Scheduling Issues. Wayne & I will help with the actual Event Marketing Process & Bob Abbott will continue to be the “Grand Po-Bah” of the Beach…….

SPECIAL THANKS to ELLIE & to all of you for helping with this Beverly Beach Patrol Transition …………

THE HOOK

FW: TILLAMOOK ROAD TRIP

TILLAMOOK ROAD TRIP             ( 26 February 2009)

 

When was the last time you paid a visit to the TILLAMOOK CHEESE FACTORY and / or >>>>>

 

When was the 1^st Time you visited the TILLAMOOK FOREST SERVICE MUSEUM ????         

 

**** If you responded as I did >><< “A Long Time or Never” >><< This is the fun “Day On The Road” for you & your friends …….. Check out the Itinerary information provided by our trusty “Wagon Master” Wayde Dudley & come Hitch a Ride Along with us on the 26^th of February ……….

 

THE HOOK  

 

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TILLAMOOK TRIP ITINERARY     ( 26 February 2009)

 

0800     LEAVE LVH CLUBHOUSE

 

1000     ARRIVE AT TILLAMOOK FOREST MUSEUM ON HWY 6, 22 MILES EAST

            OF TILLAMOOK

           http://www.tillamookforestcenter.org/

 

1200     DEPART FOR CHEESE FACTORY - 4175 HIGHWAY 101 N

 

1220     ARRIVE AT TILLAMOOK CHEESE FACTORY

            LUNCH

            FREE TOUR

            GIFT SHOP & SAMPLES

            http://www.tillamookcheese.com/

 

 2:30     DEPART FOR TILLAMOOK SPORTING GOODS

 

 2:40     ARRIVE TILLAMOOK SPORTING GOODS - 2207 MAIN AVE. N

            http://www.tillamooksportinggoods.com/

 

 3:40     LEAVE FOR NEWPORT

 

 5:15     ARRIVE LVH CLUBHOUSE

 

Compliments of “Wagon Master” Dudley ……..

 

 

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP REPORT (2 FEB. 2009)

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP REPORT           ( 2 February 2009 )               (3 Men, 57 Miles, 2 Hours)

 

Team Chinook, comprised of Bill, Bud & I, had a great run into the Trap. Unfortunately, we did not find any fish, but we did find the Trap in Excellent Condition with an adequate flow of crystal clear water >><< Thanks James for all of the Trap Work you & Bill did, it sure paid off.

 

The real BIGGIE of our run today occurred on our drive in >><< Just after we made the turn onto the Fall Creek Road >< Bud went ballistic, “Stop the Tree Hugger John” & look at that herd of ELK next to the road !!!!!   As I hit the Binders, Bill went ballistic, “expletive deleted” >>> What we saw, was a herd of over 25 ELK, out in the pasture, right next to the road. This may well be the same herd that Mike occasionally sees. Be that as it may, it was a Real 1^st Time Treat for us Old Trappers ….. The Sad News is, that we did not have a camera with us, so you will just have to take the “Word” of a couple of Old Trappers >< That this Story is the Real Deal ???   

 

P>S>> On our way home, we decided to do a quick “SOLV Bag Check” up on Big Creek. In the course of our check, we ran into Mike Rosica & between the 2 of us we deposited 8 Bags in the Water Plant Dumpster……..

 

*** The Weather was Great, the Elk were Great, the Company was Great & We did Good >><< Now, It Don’t Get Any Better Than That !!!!!!!  

 

JCS for Team Chinook ………