LVH FC MEETNG & EVENT SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2009

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE FOR >>>>> JUNE         ( 2009 )

 

4      June      Thursday      MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEEETING

 

We have a “Double Whammy” going on today >< Leading off is our usual Fun Breakfast Gathering >< Followed, later in the Day ( 2 PM) by a Rod Preparation Party to be held at Brian Hudson’s Garage. This will allow us to provide some TLC to all of the Fishing Rods & Reels, which will be used on Saturday, for the Big Creek Kids Fishing Day Event.

 

4, 5, & 6 June >>> BIG CREEK KIDS FISHING DAY >< EVENT PLANNING & PREPERATIONS

 

I am sure, by now, you all have had a chance to read our recent Event Planning & Preparation BLAST >< This really is a very valuable experience for our Coastal Families & their Children >>>>>> Please consider Giving Us a Hand with this Fun Annual Event >< The Children will appreciate it & so will we >>>>>> Thank You All …….

 

14     June      Sunday         FLAG DAY >>> Don’t forget to get “Old Glory” out there for all to see >>>>>>

 

18     June     Thursday      GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

 

Boys Howdy, do we have something for You at this Meeting >< This is for all of you closet “Lint Flickers” >< Yep, Phil Reeds Pal, Steve Lichtenberger, will be making a Special FLY FISHING 101 Presentation >< Steve is really a “Hand” when it comes to the esoterics of “What to do with a Fly Rod” …….. He also ( Being a Friend of Phil’s )  has a highly developed sense of Humor …. You don’t want to miss this one !~!~!  

 

21     June      Sunday        FATHERS DAY >>> Don’t forget to get “Old Dad” out there for all to see >>>>>>

 

25    June      Thursday      BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL     ( 9 AM Muster at the Club House )

 

Ellie “The Beach Mistress” LeMaster is calling on us to run Special Beach Litter Patrols for the months of June, July & August. This is to

Compensate for the High Summer Beach Visitor Use. Watch for a B>B>L>P> reminder Blast as we get closer to “The Patrol Day” …..  

 

THE “LAST” ODFW STOCK FOR THE YEAR >>>>>>>>>>> ( 1 June 2009 )

 

Big Creek #1            500 Legal          1500 Larger          50 Trophy                   Total    2050

 

Big Creek #2            2000 Legal        2750 Larger                                               Total   4750

 

Olalla Lake                                          2500 Larger                                               Total    2500

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Get on the “Summer Train” with Us ……….. This Month will be a Fun Ride >>>>>>>>> THE HOOK

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

FW: Clean Angling News May 2009

MAY ISSUE OF CLEAN ANGLING NEWS >><< ENJOY ...

 

P>S>> Check out the New Information on Whirling Disease …… THE HOOK

 

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In This Issue A Reason to Cheer! Music for the Cause Get Your Fishing Photo Published Going Fishless? Natives as Nuisance? New Didymo News An End To Live Bait? Whirling Disease Update Quick Hits Clean Angling Store May 29, 2009                   **Note - All Links will open in new windows A Reason to Cheer!          The key to reducing the spread of invasive species is to get everyone involved in the fight. We all know that following the simple steps of Inspect, Clean & Dry will do a lot to insure that we are not spreading species between waters. However, we also know that as "Clean Anglers" we are part of a tiny minority. The good news is that the word is spreading and those of us that fight for our waters are finding ways to help protect the resources we love. This month we have the opportunity to celebrate  how an educated public that cares is making a difference in the fight to reduce spread.          We all owe a debt to an anonymous citizen who called officials in Utah to report a boat they spotted on the Interstate that they suspected of being contaminated with zebra mussels.  According to Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould “This citizen report set into motion a series of contacts to authorities and marina owners in the tri-state area, which resulted in the successful interception of the boat in Spokane.”          In a great response effort,  officials in Idaho, Montana, Washington and other states quickly geared up to locate the boat. They issued announcements and spread the word and a citizen in Spokane who heard about the boat spotted it parked on a city street. Sure enough, the boat was infested with quagga mussels and has been completely decontaminated. This is a remarkable story of how we are beginning to achieve success in educating the public about the problem and how to prevent spread. There are many accounts of this story on the web - read the full details at Mussel-tainted vessel halted in Spokane or at Suspect boat nabbed before reaching NW waters I'm sure the person who reported the boat never thought that driving down the Interstate they might stop an introduction yet, that is exactly what happened.           Fortunately, people are not just reporting others, but, are also policing themselves. In early May, a Utah boat owner asked the mechanic at his local marina to inspect a boat he had recently purchased out of state and was planning to launch on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. He understood the need to stop hitchhikers and wanted to be sure that he was not part of the problem. Fortunately for us all, his concern prevented an introduction as the inspector found a live zebra mussel on the boat. The owner willing agreed to have it decontaminated and voluntarily agreed to a quarantine period to make sure that the boat was clean. Read this good news story  Boat Owner Requests Inspection           These are success stories that show how much is accomplished through individual actions.  These introductions were prevented by people who understand the need to protect our waters and acted accordingly. Lets celebrate these citizen victories and use them as fuel for our efforts to encourage everyone to be clean in the outdoors. Music for the Cause         There are lots of different ways to take the prevention message to people. Most often we think of traditional things like brochures, posters and similar materials. However, education opportunities are all around us and it is often the less obvious things that really catch peoples attention.         One innovative education method is to use music and song to carry our message of protecting our waters. University of Wisconsin professor Bret Shaw has worked with a group of talented singer/songwriters to develop three great songs that carry the prevention message in a very effective way. Bret has put together a web site of  ANS songs that tells the full story of the music and the effort. There are three songs and each is in a distinctive style.         The Ballad of Aquatic Invasive Species is a folk song that reminds listeners about the importance of cleaning boats when moving them between bodies of water.          One Bait, One Lake is a rock song that focuses on never transferring bait from one water to another. It's upbeat tune that  is sure to have you rocking.          Clean Boats, Clean Waters is a toe tapping rockabilly-inspired country song that offers some straight-forward advice for protecting the future of our lakes - it's easy - just clean your boat when moving from one body of water to another.          In addition to these songs featured in Wisconsin, we also have the great song Didymo from the singer/songwriter Bob Skowronski  of the band Wind That Shakes The Barley. For this song they have added extra musicians to form the "Didymo Blues Band" and together they have produced a great song that really rocks.          These songs are all top quality efforts in terms of message and music and are great additions to the ANS effort.. Listen to the songs and download them to your computer. You will find lots of different ways in which you can use them to help spread the word. Get Your Fishing Photo Published - Support Our Fight         This Is Fly, the leading on-line fly fishing magazine,  is preparing to publish their first printed book, a beautiful volume featuring the best of the photos submitted to them by anglers. They have committed to donating the proceeds to one of three conservation organizations and the Center or Aquatic Nuisance Species is one of the recipients. However, the percentage of the proceeds we receive will be based on the number of photo contributors that select Invasive Species as their desired recipient.          Please help us earn royalties by submitting one or more photos for consideration. If selected you will be rewarded by seeing your photo in this special book and will help us to continue our work by increasing their donations to us. Pass this on to anyone you know and ask them all to select us as their recipient organization. The process is easy just check out the fly fishing photo submission information. Going Fishless?         We all know that invasive species can threaten our favorite fisheries and we all want to have as much good fishing waters as possible. However, in our effort to produce more and better fishing opportunities we often forget that many of our favorite sport fish are themselves invasive species. In many cases the fish we most love are significantly harming our native ecosystems. In a posting titled "Wanted: Fishless Lakes" our friends at Fly Fishing in Yellowstone Park have done a great job of reporting about the ecological consequences of planting fish in fishless lakes. They go on to advocate that Yellowstone Park should manage rainbow, brown and brook trout as invasives in most Yellowstone waters. This a thoughtful and thought provoking article and it is likely to be at the forefront of what may become an increasingly common sentiment in the future. Read the article and give it some thought to see what you think is right.          The impacts of invasive sport fish is a global problem and is currently a topic of discussion in Argentina where the native ecosystem is being altered by introduced trout. An article titled Trout – Fishers’ Delight - Threaten Biodiversity gives an excellent overview of the impacts of trout on the environment and the complex issues surrounding them. Natives as Nuisance?         One problem that is especially difficult to deal with is what to do about native species that, for some reason, become a nuisance. While we all work toward the goal of preserving and enhancing our native ecosystems we have to recognize that at times our native species can present very real problems. One excellent example of this is the algae Didymo which is native to the northern latitudes of the US. However, for some reason this otherwise unobtrusive algae has exploded to become a major problem in some waters. There are many other examples of native species that can become a serious problem and the current situation in Michigan highlights another problem with native species impacting the environment. The double crested cormorant is a fish eating bird that has been expanding its populations across the country And in an effort to protect fish populations Michigan wants to double its cormorant kill. Read the article for a great overview of a problem that is rapidly spreading across the country as anglers in other states are beginning to advocate for cormorant and pelican control. New Didymo News         Didymo continues to invade new areas across America. Here is a roundup of some of the latest discoveries              In West Virginia, there has been a new discovery Didymo found in Seneca Creek near its confluence with Whites Run              Oklahoma has been invaded with a recent discovery of Didymo in Lower Mountain Fork River, Oklahoma's premier trout fishery               Idaho has joined the list of states with Didymo following the discovery of  Didymo in the South Fork Boise River          Meanwhile, the spread of Didymo into the Northeastern US has triggered great concern in that part of the country. In an effort to reduce the spread of rock snot, anglers and agencies are working cooperatively to install wader cleaning stations for anglers. These stations combine recommendations for careful cleaning with the use of a saltwater solution to kill the Didymo cells. We applaud the concern and partnership being shown in this effort but hope that everyone involved understands and teaches others that the salt solution is specific to Didymo and is not an effective treatment for any other species. An End To Live Bait? Please Help     This newsletter, the Clean Angling Pledge and all of our efforts to prevent the spread of ANS are financed by donations.  Please help us with a tax deductible donation of any amount.         The use of live minnows as bait is a long cherished tradition among many anglers. However, as invasive species threats spread new bait restrictions are leading some to question how long live bait use will be allowed.  The Minneapolis Startribune.com site has a couple of interesting articles addressing this issue. On May 5, they featured a story on Minnesota's bait import ban  authored by the state's Chief of Fisheries. The following day, columnist Dennis Anderson followed with an in depth look at the new live bait alternative coming from major lure manufacturers. Titled Is Live Bait Dead, this article offers hope that there will soon be such effective alternatives that anglers will not miss using live bait. As anglers we all need to be aware that the fight against invasives will impact our sport but the companies that we depend on will be bringing new technologies to bear to help us continue to enjoy great fishing.         Minnesota is not the only state implementing new bait restrictions. In mid May, the Ohio Department of Agriculture implemented  a new ban on transporting fish, bait fish and fish eggs in areas around Lake Erie. These restrictions are designed to reduce the spread of the fatal VHS fish virus. Needless to say, the new restrictions are being severely criticized by the local area bait dealers.   Whirling Disease Update         Are our wild trout developing a natural resistance to whirling disease (WD)? This is a question that a lot of people have been asking as trout populations in some areas are recovering nicely despite no decline in the presence of the  disease. When WD first hit Montana, the Madison River rainbow trout population was decimated with declines in the range of 90% being documented. However, today the population of Madison River wild rainbows have increased dramatically. Researchers believe that this rebound is directly attributable to a natural resistance being developed by the fish of the river. A new article from Montana State University titled  Whirling disease researchers optimistic about Montana's trout tells the full story. Lets all hope that this natural resistance spreads to all wild rainbow and cutthroat trout. Quick Hits - A brief roundup of stories of interest         Carp Clobbers Jet Skier Firefighters used a rescue boat to aid a man who was knocked from his Jet Ski by an Asian carp on the Illinois River recently. The 22 year old driver was zipping across the river when he was struck by a large Asian carp leaping high in the air. He was knocked from the machine and was not able to get it restarted. Be sure to read the full story,         In South Africa, anglers are concerned about a whole different Invasive Species problem. There they are concerned that alien species rules may ruin fly-fishing by eliminating the trout that have been introduced and provide high quality fly fishing opportunities. The fact that a species can be both a problem and a resource illustrates the complexity of invasive species problems.       Wisconsin is celebrating  Invasive Species Awareness Month in June. "Slow the Spread by Sole and Tread" is this years theme. 2009 is the fifth year for this event and everyone is invited to attend workshops, field trips and lectures throughout the state to learn more about the impacts of invasive species in Wisconsin.         Paying the costs of invasive species prevention and control is a problem that we are dealing with across the country. in Rollin Township, Michigan officials have decided that Lakefront property owners will be assessed for weed control to pay the cost of weed control on Round Lake. They are setting up a special tax district and each lot owner will pay hundreds of dollars in annual taxes to fund the weed control program.         Anglers, biologists and other  wild trout lovers are being reminded to "Save The Date" for Wild Trout X, an international symposium that celebrates the wild trout that we all cherish. The conference will be held in West Yellowstone, MT on Sept. 28-30, 2010 and will attract experts from around the world. Be sure to mark you calender and plan on attending Wild Trout X.          Texas state fish under threat The official state fish of Texas, the Guadalupe Bass is being threatened by hybridization from non native bass and people are worried about their persistence. Once common in many streams and rivers, it is now rare to find pure strain fish in many habitats. Hybridization is also the major factor in the decline of many cutthroat trout stocks and is a problem with many other popular native fishes including bull trout, sauger and others.          While boat inspections are usually not too popular they are effective. This was really brought home over Memorial Day Weekend when Six boats decontaminated for mussels at Lake Tahoe Officials at Tahoe have instituted a very strict inspection program and it is hoped that they can prevent the transport of invasives to this magnificent treasure.           To weed or not to weed is the question facing hundreds of Michigan lakes this year. For the first time in many years the state has received a reduced number of applications to treat lakes for weeds. They suspect that there are a variety of reasons for the decrease but note that the problem continues to increase.           Texas is being invaded by a host of invasive species and increasing numbers of anglers are concerned about the potential impacts on fishing. Here are two stories that give a sample of the problems and reactions. Invasive plants catch trailer rides to East Texas lakes     Giant salvinia threatens area water bodies       The Clean Angling Store         Be sure to visit the Clean Angling Store and see the new products we have added. When you purchase Clean Angler merchandise you show others that you are committed to doing your best to protect our waters from invaders and we will make a small profit that will help us to continue to do our work. The Clean Angling News is regularly produced by the Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species. If you have questions,  suggestions or would like to learn more about ANS please contact us: Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species P.O. Box 1429 Livingston, MT  59047 406-220-2059 info@stopans.org

 

FW: fishing Big Creek

BIG CREEK FISH PIX >>>>>>> Just In from our Good Friend Mac Andrew >>>>>>

 

The “Bows” are Really Cool & so is “The Hat” …….. Congratulations MAC !~!~!        The HOOK

 

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From: William Andrew [mailto:wandrew@spatulagraphics.com]

Subject: fishing Big Creek

 

So one of my "bait buddies" insisted that I take him to my
"hot spot" up in Big Creek. Then he forced me to put some
of the goo on my hook and wham, I had a 16incher and a
13incher just like that.

Since I eat trout and he doesn't, I at least took care of dinner.

              Summer is Fishing
                       Mac

BIG CREEK KIDS FISHING DAY ........ PLANNING & PREPERATIONS

BIG CREEK KIDS FISHING DAY >> WEEKEND EVENT << VENUE PREPERATIONS >>>>>> ( 4^th, 5^th & 6^th June 09 )

 

As previously mentioned, here’s preliminary planning “Scoop” on LVH FC Member Volunteer Requirements going into this worthwhile event:

 

 

4 June    Thursday    2 PM           ROD & REEL PREPERATIONS >><< We will be doing this work at / in Brian Hudson’s Garage. We pulled all of the Rods from the recent Eckman Lake Event & they now require some “TLC” to get them Fishable for the Kids at Big Creek ………

 

 

5 June     Friday         9 AM           INSTALLATION OF THE NET TO HOLD THE SUBSEQUENT FISH PLANT >><< We will meet at the Club House & proceed up to the upper reservoir arriving about 10 AM >< This evolution, will consist of working with our ODFW Pal, James Ray, to install the Fishing Venue Net in preparation for the PM Stocking of Fish from the Alsea Hatchery.

 

 

6 June    Saturday     6:30 AM     EVENT DAY ACTIVITIES >> 9 AM to 2 PM << We will meet at the Club House & proceed up to Big Creek to arrive by 7 AM.  An “All Hands” Safety Briefing will be provided & Final Venue Set Ups will begin in order to accommodate the arrival of attendees beginning at 9 AM & running to 2 PM.

 

LVH FC Members will be primarily responsible for the Fishing Venue at the Upper Reservoir. We will be task with completing the Final Fishing Venue Set Up & acting as “Rod Wranglers” for the Kids & Parents. We will be assisted by various additional “Wranglers” from the other Fishing Clubs & Organizations involved …….  

 

 

Once again, we are calling on your generosity & commitment to support our Clubs involvement, with our ANWS & CCFF Colleagues, in this kind of Worthwhile Coastal Community Activity for our Children ………

 

THANK YOU >>>>>>> THANK YOU >>>>>>> THANK YOU >>>>>>>>

 

**** From all of the Kids who will Greatly Benefit from this Free Fishing Day at Big Creek  ………. THE HOOK  

BIG CREEK KIDS FISHING DAY ( 6 JUNE 09 )

4^th ANNUAL >> FREE << KIDS FISHING DAY AT THE BIG CREEK RESERVIOR            ( Saturday >< 6 June 2009 )

 

Please consider this a HELLO & HEADS UP >>>>> We are waiting for the Final Draft of the B.C. Event Plan from our ANWS Friends……..

 

Upon receipt of the Event Plan, we will be making our Annual Call for Volunteer LVH FC Members to put “Boots On The Ground” in support of this wonderful June Community Event for our Coastal Children. As in years past, we will be working cooperatively with Members of ODFW & the 3 Mid-Coast Fishing Clubs (LVH, CCFF & ANWS) to make this event so successful………

 

You may recall that it takes 2 Days of Preparation to set up the Duel Venues, which are comprised of the Upper Reservoir & Lower Park Area. It would be most appreciated, if you would mark your calendars for the 5^th & 6^th of June 09 >><< Thanks to You All for considering giving us a hand with this years Fun Children’s Day Event ………

 

Watch for a BLAST up date !!! >>>>>> THE HOOK  

George Boehlert from the Hatfield Marine Science Center spoke to the LVH Fishing Club about the Renewal Wave Energey Program they are now doing research on.

Kid's Fishing Day at Eckman Lake

Here are some more photos of Kid's Fishing Day on May 19th. It was great fun, wish you all could have been there!

MEMORIAL DAY ( 2009 )

MEMORIAL DAY     >> 2009 <<           >> LET US NOT FORGET THEM >>>>>>>>

 

IN FLANDERS FIELDS >>>>>>  

 

In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow

Between the Crosses, row on row

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

IN FLANDERS FIELDS.

 

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from falling hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

     If ye break faith with us who die

     We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

IN FLANDERS FIELDS

 

Lt. Col. John McCrae, after the Battle of Ypres, Belgium, 1915                                                      THE HOOK

  

 

 

2009 LVH FC SALES CENTER REPORT ( 23 May 09 )

ANNUAL LVH FISHING CLUB >> 2^nd TIME AROUND SALE << SALES CENTER RESULTS               ( 23 May 2009 )

 

The Story you are about to be Told is True & was Accomplished because of the Time, Treasure & Generosity of our Club Membership & your Outstanding Fishing Club Board Members. As you know, today was our once a year opportunity to fund our Club’s Activities by being involved in our Annual LVH Community 2^nd Time Around Sale ……. Here’s how it went down  >>>>>

 

Once again >< The Dudley’s (Barb & Wayde) turned their Drive Way into the “LVH FC Sales Center” ><< Prior to that, a lot of Very Generous Club Members & Friends Donated a lot of “Good Stuff” for us to market thru our Sales Center. Going into the Sale, according to Frank Stout’s Records, we had $272 Dollars in our “Coffee Fund” >>> At the end of Today’s Sale, Frank reports, that we cleared $839 Dollars, which means that we will be going into our 2009/10 Budget Year with a round figure total of $1,131 Dollars in our “Coffee Fund” >><< This is the kind of positive result that happens when very dedicated people put their common “Shoulder to the Wheel” & All Push in the Same Direction …..

 

That’s the kind of Club Members & FC Board Members we have in our Club >>>>>>>> Of course, we should gratefully acknowledge all of the financial support provided to us by the many “Happy Shoppers” who patronized our “LVH FC Sales Center” today………..   

 

This common effort, will allow our Club to continue supporting the following Club, Community & Youth Activities >><<  The ODFW Aquatic Angler Youth Program >< The 2 Annual Kids Fishing Days at Eckman Lake & Big Creek >< The Litter Patrols on Big Creek & Beverly Beach >< Our Awards, Derby & Birthday Programs + Our minimal Administrative Operating Expenses. I want to commend our Administrative Officer, Frank Stout, for keeping our “Coffee Fund” on the Straight & Narrow. It is because of his Sharp Pencil, that we have such good control of Your Club Funds & can accomplish so much with so little funding each year.

 

Thank You >> One & All << For being such a significant part of this Story & Making it Come True ……….. THE HOOK 

THE CREEK JOB !!!

GOT-R-DONE !!!! >> Yep, the “Band of LVH FC Brothers” >> Installed all of the CRITTER BASKETS up on Big Creek today >> 19 May 09

We divided “The Band” up into 2 Teams >>>>>> ( Barb “1^st Lady” Dudley was also available to capture all of the action with PIX. )

The A Team >< Was comprised of “Brothers” Tom Simpson, Frank Stout & Bud Roark >< These 3 were task with digging a New Post Hole & Installing 3 Baskets. I am very pleased to report, that they “Did Good” !!~!!

The “Creek Meisters” Team >< Was comprised of Bill Furgason, Dave Dinsmoor & me >< Our task was to install 4 Baskets & I am pleased to report, that we “Avoided Evil” mostly !!~!!

Suffice to say >< We got a little wet & a lot accomplished >< I never cease to be amazed at how much a group of folks can accomplish when they are focused & work together ……….

Special Thanks to All of You for helping us with our “10 Critter Basket” Experiment ............ THE HOOK

FW: [Fwd: [Fwd: kids fishing day]]

Just In from our CCFF Friends >>>>>>>>> Great Job Mac, Alan, et al ….. Thanks for the send >>>>>> THE HOOK

 

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From: Jeanne and Alan Canfield [mailto:canfield@casco.net]

Subject: ECKMAN LAKE KIDS FISHING DAY   (16 May 09)

 

Eckman Lake PIX provide by Mac Andrew >>>>>>>>>

Ace photographer Mac has provided the attached photo record of the successful Eckman Lake Kid's Day.  The CCFF, Longview Hills Fishing Club, ODFW and the Waldport Baptist Church cooperated to make this a very happy day for a large number of kids (my apologies if I've missed any other groups).
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Those who participated were complimentary of the organization and efficiency of the folks who were responsible for another great kids event.  When the Big Creek Kid's Day rolls around on June 6th, try your best to sign up to be a part of the fun.

Alan

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FW: SILETZ REPORT

Just In from James & Brian >>>>> SILETZ TRAP REPORT        (16 May 09)

 

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From: James Ray [mailto:james.ray@state.or.us]
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 9:18 AM
To: John Spangler; pandpreed
Cc: BRIAN PAMELA HUDSON; James Ray
Subject: RE: SILETZ REPORT

 

Saturday’s Siletz Falls trap count: 10 wild winter steelhead (8 of which had been caught in the trap before) and 1 hatchery summer steelhead (buck).

 

J

 

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ECKMAN LAKE EVENT (16 May 2009)

12^th ANNUAL ECKMAN LAKE KIDS FISHING DERBY             ( 16 May 2009 )

 

Boys Howdy >< I am here to tell you, that this was a “Hum Dinger” of a Day >> The Weather was Spectacular & the Event was very well Organized & Attended by many of our Coastal Families … All of whom had a wonderful time & their Children caught a Bunch of Fish !!!

 

As you know, to do this kind of Community Event takes a lot of “Boots on the Ground” >< In fact, it takes 2 Days of Hard Work & Long Hours to actually set up the venue. Suffice to say >< The 1^st Baptist Church Folks & other Waldport Resources are a delight to work with >>> Then there is the direct support provided by ODFW, who actually put the “FISH” in the FISHING DERBY (James Ray & his colleagues) >>> Then there are the combined efforts of the 3 Mid-Coast Fishing Clubs, with the Central Coast Fly Fishers leading the charge, supported by our own LVH Fishing Club & various members of the North West Steelheaders.

 

Allow me to recognize the various participating LVH FC Members for their Hard Work & Many Contributions >>>>>

 

Wayne Hill, Wayde Dudley, Frank Stout, Barb Dudley, Lee Fries, Bill Furgason, Larry Dale, Mac Andrew, Butch Minich, Brian Hudson, Tom Simpson & Me.  

 

Why do they do this ???  I can only believe, that to see the look on the faces of these children, when they catch their 1^st Fish must provide a great deal of personal satisfaction for each & everyone of them >< That works for me & makes me very proud to Stand with people like these fine LVH FC Members.

 

Thank You >< To each of them seems very inadequate for the Time & Treasure they each invest, but it will have to do >> THANK YOU ALL

 

THE HOOK

 

    

 

         

FW: BIG CREEK PROJECT .......

Hi Folks >><< Just a reminder & a Heads Up …….Larry Dale & I made a run “Up the Creek” today & installed 3 Proto Type “Critter Baskets” & pulled 7 Bags of Trash back to the Dumpster.  The Bad News is that >< We will need to put in a New Bag Station Post >&< The Good News is That >< Larry gave us a dandy 6ft PT Post which will be just great for our job, but we will need to have a hand operated Post Hole Digger & Somebody Very Highly Skilled to Dig a 24in Hole for the Post >>>>>>>> That may be Challenging !!!!!        

 

See You All … Tuesday AM ………. THE HOOK

 

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CRITTER BASKET INSTALLATION >><< ON BIG CREEK >>>>>>> ( 9 AM … Tuesday, 19 May 2009 )

 

Hello to you all >><< Thanks to a fine bunch of Critter Basket Weavers (Bill, Matt, Bud, Wayde, Mike, Frank & Me). We have manufactured 10 Wire Baskets, intended to “Out Smart” the Big Creek Critters that have been tearing the bottoms out of some of our SOLV Litter Bags.

 

In an attempt to address that challenge >< What we hope to do on the 19^th, is meet at the Club House & go up to “The Creek” to do a Litter Patrol & Installation of these Critter Baskets … A Pick’em Up Truck, Work Gloves & a couple of Battery Operated Drills would be handy !!  We’ll supply Trash Pickers, SOLV Bags, Fasteners, Drill/Screw Bitts & any additional Tools that may be required.

 

Will the Bags Work ???????   Only time will tell > but < It’s our philosophy that >>> “Nothing Ventured … Nothing Gained” <<< If you are free on the 19^th >< We would be delighted to have you join us for this Grand Experiment ……. Thanks in advance.         THE HOOK 

 

SHUTTER BUG .........

SHUTTER BUG >>>>>>>> AKA > Our Good Friend< CHARLES BURKE

 

As many of you may know >< Our former Fishing Club Public Affairs Officer > “Shutter Bug” < has recently undergone Heart Surgery.

 

That said, it would be a Very Good Thing, if we all put Charles & his wife Frida up on the Tippy Top of our Angel List ……

 

Thanks to You All & Good On You Charles & Frida ……..  THE HOOK

E. LAKE KIDS FISHING DAY ( 16 May 09 )

12^th ANNUAL ECKMAN LAKE KIDS FISHING DERBY >>>>> Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM on 16 May 2009

 

Hello to all LVH FC Members >< It’s that time of year again, when we need to call on your good graces to provide Volunteer “Boots on the Ground” to help us support this worthwhile Coastal Kids Fishing Day Event. As you know, this event is sponsored by the 1^st Baptist Church of Waldport & we work closely with them, ODFW, USFS & our CCFF friends to make this such a successful Kids Event. To that end ……..

 

We will need LVH Fishing Club Members to help us with 2 separate days of activity >>>

 

FRIDAY   ( 9 AM on 15 May 2009)  FISHING SITE PREPERATIONS >>>> All Members Meet at the Club House (Bring a Lunch). We will organize Car Pools & try to get down to Waldport by 10 AM. What we hope to accomplish, is to do some Pier Floatation Improvements, Install the Nets & make preparations for the PM arrival of the Stocking Truck.     (Not all personnel will have to remain for the Stocking Event)  

 

SATURDAY    ( 7:30 AM on 16 May 2009)  EVENT DAY >>>> All Members Meet at the Club House for departure to Waldport. We hope to get down there & have our venues set up prior to the 9 AM “Opening Bell” !!!!     (The Event will Officially Run from 9 AM to 2 PM) & (Lunch will be provided for us.)    LVH FC will primarily be responsible for monitoring all Fishing Activity on the Piers & we will also be assisting CCFF with a small Introductory Casting Venue, up in the Parking Lot, near their CCFF Booth.  

*** At the 2 PM Conclusion of the Event, we will muster all hands down at the piers & help James Ray pull & load the Holding Pen Nets.

 

**** Allow us to Thank You in advance for helping us with this very worthwhile Community Event >><< Please let Wayde Dudley know of your interest in being involved, so he can plan accordingly …………  THE HOOK

BIG CREEK PROJECT .......

CRITTER BASKET INSTALLATION >><< ON BIG CREEK >>>>>>> ( 9 AM … Tuesday, 19 May 2009 )

 

Hello to you all >><< Thanks to a fine bunch of Critter Basket Weavers (Bill, Matt, Bud, Wayde, Mike, Frank & Me). We have manufactured 10 Wire Baskets, intended to “Out Smart” the Big Creek Critters that have been tearing the bottoms out of some of our SOLV Litter Bags.

 

In an attempt to address that challenge >< What we hope to do on the 19^th, is meet at the Club House & go up to “The Creek” to do a Litter Patrol & Installation of these Critter Baskets … A Pick’em Up Truck, Work Gloves & a couple of Battery Operated Drills would be handy !!  We’ll supply Trash Pickers, SOLV Bags, Fasteners, Drill/Screw Bitts & any additional Tools that may be required.

 

Will the Bags Work ???????   Only time will tell > but < It’s our philosophy that >>> “Nothing Ventured … Nothing Gained” <<< If you are free on the 19^th >< We would be delighted to have you join us for this Grand Experiment ……. Thanks in advance.         THE HOOK