LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE DECEMBERr 2009

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER  2009 

 

3     December     MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING >>> ( HEADS UP >< NEW VENUE ) >>> ( 9 AM at SZABO’S RESTAURANT)

 

This should be a Fun New Breakfast Experience for us >><< Mark Szabo Welcomes us to his small restaurant located on the Coast Hwy Corner, just across from the Yaquina Head Light House. We will have access to their full Breakfast Menu & our own small Private Meeting Room. This will be our Last Breakfast Meeting for 2009 & it will be fun to reminisce about all of our past gatherings. We will also be Encouraging All Members to attend our Annual Christmas Gathering & Joe Longo Award Presentation, scheduled for the 17^th of December >>>>>>>>

 

3    December     THE FOOTBALL GAME OF THE YEAR >>> THE CIVIL WAR BETWEEN THE DUCKS & BEAVERS !!!!! 

                             ( 6 PM on ESPAN )

 

Now >< I recognize this may be a Bit of a Sensitive Topic >< In as much as >< We have Club Members who have STRONG FEELINGS regarding both Oregon Teams >><< Did I mention the Game Winner is Guaranteed a Ticket to the Rose Bowl !~!~!    The Game will be Televised on ESPN at 6 PM >< Be There & Be Square >>>>>     

GO DUCKS & BEEVES & May the Best Team Win >>>>>>>>  

 

 

17   December    LVH FC CHRISTMAS GATHERING & JOE LONGO AWARD PRESENTATION FOR 2009 

                             ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House )

 

This is always a Cap Stone on another year for our Wonderful Fishing Club. We use this Fun Holiday Gathering to Celebrate the Close Bonds we have with All of Our Members & to Recognize One of Our Own >< Who in our estimation exemplifies the Very Best of Our Clubs Ethos >>  This year we are Very Pleased to Recognize BUD ROARK as our 2009 Joe Longo Award Winner. We are delighted to have Mrs. Michele Longo Eder join us for this fun event. Michele will play an active part in this Years Award Presentation. As always, we will have Franks Great Coffee & some Nice Bakery Treats ><  We’ll Look Forward to Greeting All of You at this pre Christmas Event >>

 

THE HOOK   

 

   

 

 

 

 

HOT LVH FC STUFF >>>>>>

JUST IN ><  3  >< HOT LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB NEWS ITEMS >>>>

 

 

#1 >><< BUD ROARK is the WINNER of our 2009 JOE LONGO AWARD >< We will Officially Recognize Him, with Michele Longo Eder’s help, at our 17 December Christmas Gathering >>>>> Congratulations Bud !!!!!

 

 

 

#2 >><< We are pleased to announce the Newly Elected Slate of LVH FC Officers for 2010 >>>>>>

 

John Spangler (aka THE HOOK)         President

 

Wayne Hill (aka BIG FISH)                   Vice President

 

Larry Dale (aka ATV)                            Operations Officer

 

Frank Stout (aka DUCKS)                    Administrative Officer

 

Barbra Dudley (aka 1st LADY)            Public Affairs Officer

 

 

 

#3 >><< We are just informed >< That our Very Special Friend CASEY DECKARD is being released from the Hospital & will be Coming Home to be with his Family & Friends for Thanksgiving >>>>> Now that is REALLY SOME GOOD NEWS !!!    …………    THE HOOK

 

 

 

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT (13 Nov 09)

SCHOONER CREEK FISH TRAP REPORT < for > Friday, 13 Nov. 2009               

 

Team Chinook >>> 4 Men & 54 Miles R/T.          Fish Count >>>>>>>> 2 Male COHO & 1 Native Male Steel Head all passed Upstream.

 

Hello Casey >< This is the 1^st in our series of Trap Operations Reports, which we hope will make you feel very much a part of what we do in the Bush & at the Traps.    (Hang Tough Casey!!)

 

Our Run Today was made without any rain, but it was a little chilly. We had a full team with Captain Bill, Bud Roark, Larry Dale & Me. Bill opted to be the Trap Man today & he initially found 2 beautiful Male COHO, which Larry passed to Bud, who is our Stream Release Man. The last fish Bill found was a healthy Native Male Steel Head, which we passed upstream. We had moderate water flow with minimum debris in the Trap.

 

Once again Bud defied “All Odd” & got out of the Creek with his Waders Dry Inside !!!  Of course, I deftly handled the Driving & the Clipboard Duties.  Bill & Larry secured the Trap & then we all Saddled Up & Pulled for home.  

What a Team & We always have Fun & a Bunch of Laughs >< Sorry to report, No Wild Life Sightings this trip.     JCS for Team Chinook

THIS IN FROM BRIAN NOVEMBER 11TH:

This in from Brian Hudson..........

Bob Cramer (Steelheader Treasurer and old Alaska hand) and I formed up and left the house at 5AM (O'dark thiry) and headed for the West Lake launch on Siltcoos. Our first experience at a DARK launch went reasonably well and we headed east to Maple Arm using the trusty GPS. WE were the first boat out, but not by much. We trollled some spinners/wiggle worts around the Arm for awhile, saw a jack and 6lb Coho caught, and met up with Dean Hendricks (North Country Flies and Lures) in his boat. Things were slow, (water was only 48 degrees) so we trolled on down to the SE looking for warmer water and found a shallow area around some reeds where we marked a lot of fish. Anchoring and casting toward the reeds, Bob first caught a nice Jack, then I hooked into what I thought was another Jack, but turned out to be a 14lb Coho hen. She did it all - jumps, runs, back and forth under the boat, but finally slid into the BIGGER NET. I say bigger net because, we first thought all we needed was the little trout net, but like JAWS, we soon needed the BIGGER NET! We went on to Fiddle Creek Arm where we met up with Dean Again and he did a video commercial for his lures using us and our fish (he had just pulled a nice 8lb Coho from the Arm). Moving on again, the wind was picking up on the main lake, so we skirted Booth Island, and right after Bob released a Coho smolt, an 8 pounder jumped all over his wiggle wort. Not having learned from our earlier experience, we thought it was just a small Jack, until it got near the boat and took off like Coho like to do. Back to the BIGGER NET! Bob ended the day with a daily one Jack/one Coho limit and I had my nice Coho. The lesson in all this is that you may not need a bigger boat, but you definitely should start with a BIGGER NET!

Photos to follow, when Bob figures out his computer/camera thing.
Brian

This in from Kevin McCarthy to John Spangler on November 10th:

John here is yesterdays & today's catch. I had to drag this fish one mile back to my truck with a roper, that's why it looks beat up.

I have enclosed a picture of the meat..35 lbs 42 inches.

Today's catch with camera on board. 18 lbs 31 inches.

This in from Dudley, Stout and Hudson on November 4th:

Frank and Wayde met Brian in Florence for a day of fishing on Siltcoos Lake south of Florence. The day nearly started with a tragedy with a close call in Yachats. On the north edge of town we came very close to hitting a person walking south in the travel lane. Frank made a nice move using the brakes and steering to avoid the collision. He may have potential to race with Bryan when the car gets finished.

We launched the boat near dawn and started trolling south. I had high hopes for a few coho because Frank and I both were using the latest, greatest, newest super-duper, no-fail, you betcha, guaranteed to catchem lure. We lowered the overall catch percentage for this lure though by not getting a single strike. We are blaming it on the full moon. We tried trolling and also throwing spinners and plugs in numerous places on the lake but no coho.

Frank caught a 14" rainbow on a plug. Brian caught the largest yellow perch of his life. It was a long and intense struggle but Brian prevailed. Frank and I were ready to pull anchor and follow the fish but Brian finally subdued it and the fish was boated. It tipped the ruler at a whopping 10 inches. Unfortunately I forgot to get a photo of the catch.

It was a great day for fishing and we had a good time. Will try again later this month.

Note: The pictures are of beautiful Siltcoos Lake. Unfortunately, Wayde didn't get any pictures of beautiful Brian and Frank catching fish . . .

This in from Frank from their fishing trip October 29th:

Half of the fish caught on Siltcoos Lake on Thursday were caught by the angling duo of Hudson and Stout. Unfortunately they were Jack Salmon rather than full size Coho. Wayde Dudley was not able to join us because of a leaking water heater than had to be replaced. It rained practically all day on the lake but the winds weren't too bad until the end of the day. Both fish were caught on the Fiddle Creek arm of the lake just around high tide at approximately 10:30 am. We saw one other fish caught at that location and another caught by a man rowing a pontoon boat on the Maple Creek arm of the lake. Both fish were caught while casting spinners. Weeds were a constant problem but according to the fish finder there are a lot of fish in the lake. There is a one Jack Salmon and one Coho limit on the lake per day. We plan on trying again soon as we think the Coho are starting to come in.

Frank

These in from Phil Reed from October 28th:

John can you pass or post the pictures for the guys, my last guide trip thispast Saturday on the Yaquina River, we went 2 for 3 on Chinooks and hookedand released 5 wild Coho's. Great day of fishing. Thanks, Phil

This is from Frank 10/04/09 (Needless to say, "Whoppee, Frank!!!!):

Let word go forth across this land that on this date Frank caught his first salmon in Oregon waters (Yaquina River between Toldedo and Elk City). At approx. 8:20 am a bouncing 14 lb, Chinook sprang forth under the loving eyes of River Angler Guide Phil Reed, witnessed and notarized by Larry Dale. The river was pretty muddy and as far as we know it was the only fish landed in that area among approx. 15 other boats.

Photo of the proud angler follows. Many thanks to Phil for his persistence to make sure that I finally landed my first legal salmon in Oregon waters. Frank

VETERANS DAY >>>>

VETERANS DAY >>>>>>>>

 

Hello Folks >< This is a Special Day >< We have several Men & Women in our fine LVH Fishing Club who have “Done their Bit” for this Wonderful Country of ours >>>>>>> 

 

Sometimes the Price they Paid was Very High, but they all Paid a Price & for that we owe them our most sincere THANK YOU  for YOUR SERVICE >>>>>>> If you know a VET >> Acknowledge their Service >< If You are a VET >> Allow me to Thank You for Your Service.

 

I really think it’s Very Admirable that our Local ELKS CLUB is Honoring All Veterans by providing them with a Terrific Steak Dinner, this evening at the Club, compliments of all of the Elks Club Membership. That deserves an “Att’a Boy” for them ALL !!

 

THE HOOK

 

 

ANGEL LIST CANDIDATTE >>>>

Hello Folks >< We have a New Candidate for our ANGEL LIST >< It’s none other than KIMBERLY ANDREWS >>>>>>>

 

No >>>> It’s not because she’s the Wife of the Original “Turk Knot” tier, MAC ANDREWS…….. It’s because she is facing some Medical Challenges, which Qualify Her to have us Hold Her Close ……. Thanks         

 

P>S>> Actually, Mac is not such a Bad Guy !!!                 THE HOOK

SCHOONER CREEK FISH TRAP REPORT (9 Nov. 09)

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT > 9 Nov. 09 < Compliments of Team Chinook >< 1 Lady & 3 Gentlemen + 54 Miles R/T)

 

Team Chinook was short Electric Bill today, but Linda Reed stepped up to the plate & She even brought Apple & Cherry Fritters !!! 

 

It goes without saying, her involvement along with the Trapping Skills displayed by Larry & Bud + Some Minimal Contributions by Yours Truly >< We are able to report Passing Up Stream >< 2 Beautiful Male COHO Salmon.

 

It rained hard all the while we were at the Trap, but the water flow was clear with minimum debris on the gratings. Sad to say, we saw no wildlife going in or out, but it was delightful to have Linda join us today.           

 

JCS for the CHINOOK TEAM

SOME GOOD NEWS >>>>>>>

HOW’BOUT SOME GOOD NEWS >> about << KATIE ….. The Breakfield’s Liittle Dog !!!

 

Hi Folks >< You may recall, at our recent LVH FC Breakfast Meeting, our concern ><< When we heard about the serious medical problems, Bob & Marilyn Breakfield’s little dog KATIE was experiencing.

 

WELL >< Bob called me & tells me “Things are Looking Up” a bit for KATIE …….. She is beginning to eat & drink a little > + < She seems able to go outside to take Care of Business. All of this, leaving He & Marilyn, to feel that KATIE has “Turned the Corner”

 

He wanted me to THANK ALL OF YOU for Pulling for KATIE >>>>>>>>

 

P>S>> This is just what the Doctor Ordered, after our recent DUCKS loss to Stanford ……………. THE HOOK