APB FOR A PROJECTION SCREEN >>>>>>

Heads Up >< Fellow LVH Fishing Club Members >> This is an >>>>>> ALL POINTS BULLETIN >>>>>>> !~!~!

 

We need Your HELP to try to Locate & Procure a Larger >> PORTABLE PROJECTION SCREEN !~!~!

 

Apparently these Bad Boys are becoming as Scares as Hen’s Teeth !!!      We have a small screen (3ft X 3ft), that was recently given to us by Brother Brian Hudson, but we would like to try & find a Portable Screen that is a bit larger (4ft X 4ft) >>>>>>>

 

Please Scratch Around in Your Garage (Or your Neighbor’s Garage) & Let’s see what we can come up with ???    

 

If you “Hit Pay Dirt” on this APB >< Get in touch PRONTO with Larry Dale or any FC Board Member >>> Thanks in advance …….

 

We have a REWARD Posted >>A<< Free FC Breakfast >< If we can Apprehend a Good Workable Large Projection Screen !!    THE HOOK

ON THE WATER FOR APRIL (2K10)

ON THE WATER FOR APRIL    ( 2K10 )

 

Hello to all of My Pal’s & Pal’ets >><< SPRING is Here & The Grass is Rizz !~!~!           Boys Howdy & It’s none to soon !!!!  

 

I am Hearing Stories about the BIG Earthquakes in Haiti & Chile >><< Elephants being used as Early Warning Devices for Tsunami’s >><< A 1940’s Navy Curtis Helldiver Bomber recently found at a crash site in our Coast Range >><< Grasshopper Infestations, of Biblical Proportions, in the Plains States >><< Fruit Flies that are Gobbling Up our Blue Berries & Peaches >><< Asian Snail’s, in Florida, that are as big as your fist & will eat just about anything >><< Oregon Honey Bee’s that no longer Make Honey .. They now Make Pollination Contracts, as far South as Modesto, CA >><< BIG troubles with several players on our Oregon Duck Football Team >><< On the Up Side .. Disney has relinquished control over the Oregon Duck Mascot’s Costume >><< Oregon Coast Aquariums recent acquisition of 2 Sea Lions who now need names (Most of the other Sea Lions, that were visiting with us, went back to San Francisco !!) >><< Predictions of Very Bad Summer Drought Conditions for the Klamath River Basin >> Let’s Close << On 3 Very Positive Notes ** The Newport / NOAA Home Port Issue is finally resolved in our favor ***The Hatfield Marine Science Center will be proceeding with it’s addition & development of a New Marine Mammal / Genome Center *** Yes, there will be a New VA Health Clinic in Newport. Reports have it, that the New Clinic will be in operation on or about EOM July/August >&<< So It Goes !!!!

 

The aforementioned, were just the “High Spots” for this month >< My sense is that we not open the Tackle Box, but JUMP right into a look back at a couple of our MARCH Club Activities >>>>>>

 

We started off the month with a Terrific Breakfast Meeting >< We presented THUMPERS to our 2 Special Guests (Derek Wilson, Bill Sigler >< We also sent 2 along for Casey Deckard & Bob Buckman). Presentations were also made to all of the Trap Team Leaders >><< Special Acknowledgement needs to be made to Roger Wilson, who actually made the beautiful maple Thumpers & Bill Furgason, who did the LVH FC Engraving >>> What a Team & We Thank You Both. Moving on >< We spent a most interesting & informative evening with our CCFF Friends, who invited us to a Special Showing of a video entitled, RIVERS OF THE LOST COAST. Later in the month, Phil Reed arranged for us to have a friend of his, Jerry Dove, be our Special Guest Speaker. Jerry was joined by his pal, Jim Woods & they gave us great insight into the various significant Stewardship Activities currently being done by their Tillamook Angler Volunteers, who serve at the Whiskey Creek Salmon Hatchery. Did I mention >< Ellie LeMaster, Leading the Club’s recent involvement in the successful Oregon Spring SOLV Beach Clean Up >< Thanks to All who worked with “The Dynamic Duo” (aka Ellie & Bev Garvey) to make this a Fun & Positive Experience.  

 

I would like to take a moment & recognize the Significant Contributions being made by our very own TRAP TRUCKERS. Of course, we are all delighted that Casey is slowly Getting Back in the Saddle & It is a Testimony to Casey, that the “Trap Truckers” carried the load to keep the 2K10 ODFW Trap Program Running in his absence. WELCOME BACK CASEY & SPECIAL THANKS TO THE TRAP TRUCKERS & TRAPPERS !!

 

It seems fitting, that we sadly close this month, by once again, extending our Condolences to Our Dear Friend Jack Scherer on the recent loss of his lovely wife Ginny >< Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you Jack, during this Time of Great Sadness.

 

APRIL looks like it’s going to be a Real Fence Hopper !!!  1^st Crack Out of the Box will be a Fun April Fools Day Breakfast Welcome to our New ODFW Central Coast STEP Biologist >< Ms Christine Clapp >< Then, on the 5^th, we move right into the Annual ODFW Camp Palmer SMOLT Plant at the Beaver Ponds on Palmer Creek. On this same day, Brian Hudson will be joined by some of our LVH FC Members who will be working with Newport Middle School Children as they do a Morning of Fishing on Devils Lake, followed by Lunch & a Visit to the Schooner Creek Fish Trap. This is always a Fun Day for the Kids & Most Rewarding for the Volunteer Mentors. In addition >< We also have several important meetings scheduled & a most interesting Special Guest Speaker, Rick Brown. Rick has a long career with NOAA & he will share some of his insight on this most fascinating Federal Organization. On the 22^nd, Larry Dale will be coordinating our “Spring” Big Creek Litter Patrol ++ We will also be making available, a Ladies Fishing Skills Introduction at the Creek. Then, on the24th, we will be Hosting our first LVH Community Breakfast, in the LVH Club House. The proceeds of this $4 Buck Fisherman’s Breakfast will go to our LVH Social Club, which will help support their many & varied LVH Community Activities. As you can see >< SPRING is HERE & YOU are Encouraged to Join Us in our Many Spring Activities……… See Ya !!!!

 

I’ll leave you with this thought, which was sent to me by my Pal, Ben Davi >< “It may be >< That your sole purpose in this life time > is < Simply to be kind to others.”  

 

Well, that’s the Top of the News as it Looks from Here >< Hope to See You On The Water >>>>>>>>  THE HOOK        

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

FW: LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2K10

 LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR >>> APRIL 2K10           

 

Hello to All >< April looks to be another very busy month >>>> Check It Out !!!!

 

1   April     Thursday       MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING     ( 9 AM at the Agate Beach G.C. Restaurant ) 

 

The Special Highlight of our meeting this month will be for us to Meet & Welcome the New ODFW STEP Biologist, Ms. CHRISTINE CLAPP. Please join us for this enjoyable morning event.     (Did I mention, that the 1st is also >> APRIL FOOL’s DAY !!!)

 

5   April    Monday          STAND-UP >< CAMP PALMER CREEK     ( 9 AM at the Palmer Creek Beaver Ponds )

 

We will be meeting in the LVH Club House Parking Lot about 8 AM, so that we can follow Frank Stout & his Trailer, to set up The Camp on Palmer Creek. Beginning about 10 AM, the ODFW Stocking Trucks will be arriving with the Steelhead Smolt, which will be planted in the 2 Beaver Ponds. We will begin “Baby Sitting” the 50,000 Smolt for about 4 days, at which time, they will be released to go into the Sietz River & ultimately find their way to the Ocean.         (Special Thanks to all of you who signed up, with Larry, to make this possible.)

 

7   April   Wednesday   2^nd QUARTER >< LVH FC BOARD MEETING    (10 AM at Camp Palmer Creek )

 

This is an Annual Event >< The FC Board Members enjoy holding this particular meeting at The Camp & follow it with a Picnic Lunch.

 

13  April   Tuesday      2^nd QUARTER >< ODFW FISHING CLUB VOLUNTEER MEETING  (9 AM at the ODFW Newport Office)

 

This meeting is an opportunity for the Central Coast Fishing Clubs Leadership to meet with ODFW Staff & Coordinate our various Stewardship & Sustainability Activities for the quarter ahead. We will be joined by Rick Booth, who will be opening discussion on the 15 May Eckman Lake Kids Fishing Day Event.

 

15  April   Thursday     GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING    ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

 

We are very pleased to Welcome RICK BROWN >< Rick is a Resource Management Specialist with NOAA. His career spans many years & He will share some of his experience with us, by giving us a “NOAA 101” macro-view of the many facets that make up this fascinating NOAA Organization. His visit & presentation are very timely, in that, we now know that Newport will ultimately be the New Home of the NOAA Maritime Operations Center for the West Coast. You don’t want to miss, what promises to be a most interesting meeting.

 

22  April   Thursday     BIG CREEK LITTER PATROL & FISHING “101” EVENT   ( 9 AM Gather at the LVH Club House )

 

What we hope to accomplish is a Macro Spring Clean Up on the Creek >< This is in preparation for a very busy Summer Fishing Season. In addition >< If there is adequate interest >< We will provide Fishing Mentors to assist our interested Lady Members with learning how to “Wet a Line” >><< Please Contact Larry Dale, if you want to be a part of the Fishing “101” Event. This will help him with resource planning, etc.

 

24  April   Saturday     LVH FC >< HOSTING THE LVH COMMUNITY BREAKFAST EVENT   ( 9 to 10 AM at the LVH Club House )

 

Hosting this Community Event will be a 1^st for our Fishing Club. What we will be doing is Preparing & Serving a >< $4.00 FISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST >< Consisting of Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon, Toast & Coffee >><< Larry Dale is acting as our Event Coordinator & I am sure he would welcome FC Volunteers to Help with Hosting this Fun LVH Community Event. Event proceeds will go to the LVH Social Club, which provides ongoing support for our many & varied LVH Community Activities.

 

ODFW STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR >>> 19 APRIL 2K10

 

Big Creek # 1 >>> 2000 Fish         Big Creek # 2 >>> 4000 Fish       Olalla Lake >>> 4450 Fish         

 

 

Spring is Here & The Grass is Rizz !~!~!        ENJOY            THE HOOK

 

    

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

LVH Fishing Club Meeting Notes

We had a great meeting in February when the Thompson brothers from Thompson Sanitary Service gave a really interesting and informative presentation on recycling and where all our "garbage" ends up. . . We were glad to be back at the Agate Beach Golf Course for our March breakfast meeting, where our ODFW guests were Derek Wilson and Bill Sigler. . . At our general membership meeting in March, we welcomed some gentlemen from Tillamook to talk to us about their hatchery program.

We have had a pretty full lineup so far for 2010 and it only promises to get better!

I hear people say that living in a small town is boring. Really? We had the blessing of the fleet one week-end and the arrival of a beautiful tall ship the next . . . that is pretty exciting from where I sit. At the Blessing of the Fleet festivities, we watched the survival suit races, the lineup of the boats for the blessing and the beginning of the highliner competitions (weather turned nasty so we didn't stay). The blessing is for the safe return of all the fishing vessels, for a bountiful catch, and for the wives and families left at home. The fishing boats pass by the USCG Victory where each one receives its blessing, which makes it an even more moving and beautiful sight. If you have not see it before you should try and catch it next year, it is worth it. Then this morning (Friday, March 26th) we were at our favorite place, the Newport Coffee House, when the tall ship Hawaiian Chieftan sailed into Yaquina Bay and docked right in front of us. Boring? NO WAY!!!

SOME GOOD NEWS !!!!!

NOAA REAFIRMS ITS ORIGINIAL PACIFIC FLEET HOMEPORT DECISION >>>>>> NEWPORT IT IS !!!!!!

*** Articles in the News Times & Oregonian, dtd. 22 March 2010

 

Hello Folks >< Yep, it’s Official …. NOAA has completed its review, as recommended by GAO, of the Original Project Bid Process & found it to be the Most Practical of all of the other site locations.

 

This is a Real Biggie for Newport >><< This decision will steer Hundreds of Jobs & Millions of Dollars to our Wonderful Coastal City. The next step in the process is to solicit public comment, over the next 30 days, to this review process. If you are so inclined, you may do this on line, by going to >> MOCP_PAA@urscorp.com >>>>>>

 

Suffice to say, we need to acknowledge the Superb Professional Effort displayed by our Port Manager & Commissioners, et al >>

 

Well Done to All >>>>>>>>

 

THE HOOK

 

 

Members of the LVH Fishing Club were lucky to be able to take a trip to Florence to visit Brian Hudson. We then were able visit the fish trap at Whittaker Creek and the hatchery in Florence. Brian is now a member of the active STEP program there. We were all impressed with the size of this project and the amount of manpower it takes to run this program. This is a very dedicated group of people.

We had nice weather and ended the day with all of us eating lunch at Mo's in Florence. Great day and another great adventure!

PALMER CREEK SMOLT PLANT > 5 APRIL 2K10

ANNUAL STEELHEAD SMOLT PLANT >> PALMER CREEK BEAVER PONDS >> Beginning on 5 APRIL 2K10

 

Hello Again to All of Our SMOLT PLANTERS >>>

 

As you can see, on the 5^th of April >< We will be setting up CAMP PALMER CREEK >>>> ODFW will begin delivering about 50K Steelhead Smolt & Special Thanks to Frank Stout, he will provide his Trailer, & Wayne Hill for his Dandy Generator, we will set up Camp Palmer Creek. This is where We Volunteer’s come into play >>>>>>> (LVH FC & CCFF)

 

We will be setting up “The Camp” & provide 24 Hour Volunteer Predator & Feeding Support, beginning about 9 AM on the 5^th running thru the 8^th of April. At which time, we will begin to Stand Down THE CAMP …….

 

Please consider Volunteering to Join us as a Watch Stander >< To That End >>> Larry Dale, will be Coordinating the Volunteers & It will be very helpful, if you would contact him so he can begin to construct the “Watch Bill” for this event >>>

 

Larry’s E-Mail Address is LDDale@Live.com >> & << His Phone # (541) 961-4056

 

THANK YOU ALL In advance for Helping with this Very Important ODFW Stewardship Activity …………….. THE HOOK 

 

 

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM >><< GINNY SCHERER

 

Wayne Hill just received word from Jack Scherer, that his wife, Ginny, passed away peacefully last night. Wayne & Liz will be going up to tomorrow, to be with Jack. They will represent the LVH FC & extend Our Condolences to Jack.

 

If you are inclined to send a condolence card to Jack, his WA Address is >><< 4008 Woodmere Ct.  SE >>> Lacy, WA >>> 98503

 

Please Remember Them in your Thoughts & Prayers Today.

 

JCS

Time for an update on fish stories from members of the LVH Fishing Club in case you missed them in the e-mails. And just think, these are from winter fishing trips. We have beautiful spring and summer weather ahead of us so the stories should get better and better!

03/2010

This from Jerry Gibson: his grandson and new wife...........

Here's some pictures of Glen & Jill's Steelhead & Ling Cod

and

Here's three pictures from Glen & Jill's fishing trip today with Ryan. They hooked two steelhead, but one got away when all the way up to the net. Of course the one that got away was the biggest! The one Glen landed weighed an estimated (by Ryan) 6-7 lbs and measured 25". Jerry Gibson

02/22/2010:

Hi
Attached is a picture of a trout my grandson, Glen Eastman Jr. caught on opening day at Silver Lake, Ca. (In the Sierra) in 2008. The fish weighed 7lb. 2 oz. Obviously it's not as big as it appears. Glen will arrive in Newport on Thursday with his new bride and I would like to treat them to a fishing trip like that pictured above. Who do I contact? They will be in Newport for one week. They do not have Oregon fishing licenses.

Jerry Gibson

02/21/2010:

This morning, Frank Stout and I met Ryan Miner at Ray's in Waldport about 6:45AM and headed up to Salmonberry Park for 13mi drift down the Alsea. "Its 27degrees and my feet are icing up, why are we doing this!"
Anyway, we hit the water and drifted bobbers with Ryan's special yarnie lures and his "secret" eggs, but not much was happening (maybe the fish heard it was cold outside). Frank caught a Cutthroat, and then I watched the bobber go straight down and, after about a 10 minutes, a very bright, 10lb (its my story) buck got close enough to net. I think the fish gave up in about 5 min, but the current was heavy and it took awhile to slide him up to us. We moved on, but no other luck except for a large (about 17in) Cutthroat. The day did warm up as we went on and turned out great with a few Elk thown in near the highway on the way back to Waldport.
Another great trip with Ryan.

Brian
PS: Bernie is up with Ryan in a couple days, maybe this will pump him up!

02/09/2010:

Hi John, last Friday, I was a guest of our friend Steve, the fly guy, his

guest-Walt, a newbe to steelhead fishing, and we teamed up with Craig, a pro

guide who's been fishing the Siletz River for 26 years and he took me on my

first two steelhead trips on the Siletz River 22 years ago, as you can see

Steve and Walt did great, I just got to go for a boat ride, but it sure was

fun fishing with Craig again, we see each other on the river through the

years, but being in the boat with him again was sure fun. Not many fish

around, but Steve landed a 16 lbs fish, they ranged from 6-16 lbs. Take care

and hope to see you soon, Phil Reed-----

02/08/2010:

Phil Reed and I had an enjoyable day on the Siletz River yesterday. After an unsuccessful attempt to locate some sand shrimp (the shops were all sold out) we put in at Twin Bridges a little later than we had planned. There were 8 boats ahead of us so we were playing mop-up as we traveled down the river. It was a foggy cool morning but we started to have a little luck around 10-:45 when I brought about a 6 or 7 lb steelhead to the boat. Unfortunately it was wild so he regained his freedom. Phil had to cut the hook off to keep from causing injury to the fish so he is still carrying a souvenir with him. A short time later I had a quick take-down but the fish was gone by the time I was able to get the pole from its holder. Than a short time later I had another really good takedown but after a short powerful run the fish was suddenly gone. I cried the rest of the day but Phil was very patient with me and kept correcting my mistakes. He is a great guide and you can tell by his attention to every detail that he is passionate about fishing. It's a great way to spend the day. We made it back in town around 4:00 pm so I was able to catch the last 3 quarters of the Super Bowl. Looking forward to the next trip. Frank (No Photos)

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP REPORT >> 12 MARCH 2K10

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT FOR FRIDAY >> 12 MARCH 2K10

 

Team Chinook went into the Trap, with All 4 Team Members Aboard & in High Spirits >< Considering that we saw the Full Herd (about 25 to 30) Elk along the road & We had our Team Mascot (BUDDY DALE) with us >>>>>>

 

We found 2 Fish in the Trap >< 1 Native Female Steelhead, which we passed upstream. We had another Steelhead, which evaded our Trapper & Shot Back Out of the Trap Gate downstream  !!!   This Fish should show up in the Monday Talley ……..

 

All In All >< The Stream Flow was Strong & the Trap Clear >><< Another Good Day on Schooner Creek.    JCS for “The Team”

INVASIVE SPECIES OF OREGON

THE >> TOP 10 OREGON >> AQUATIC & MAMMALIAN INVASIVE SPECIES FOR >>  2010

 

Oregon Is Making Some Progress Combating these Bad Boys >< In fact, our State gets High Marks for avoiding the Top 100 Worst Organisms Nationally >> The New I.S. Boating Permit Fees will help with Program Funding << Do We have Our Work Cut Out for Us to Win this Invasive Species Battle > ??? < You Betcha !~!~!

 

However >< Here’s a Toll Free “State” Hot Line, that we can use if we find any of these Bad Boys >> 1-866-INVADER << or >> You can make reports online at www.oregoninvasiveshotline.org >>>>>>

 

Here are “The Nasty 10” >>>>>

 

 

#1   ZEBRA & QUAGGA MUSSLES >> #2   NORTHERN SNAKEHEAD >> #3   ASIAN SILVER CARP

 

#4   CHINESE MITTEN CRABS >> #5   NEW ZEALAND MUD SNAIL >> #6   RUSTY CRAYFISH

 

#7   ORENTIAL WEATHER FISH >> #8   FERAL PIGS >> #9   NON-NATIVE TURTLES >> #10   AMERICAN BULL FROGS

 

 

 

Please do What You Can to HELP COMBAT these Significant Habitat Destroyers ……

 

 

P>S>> We are not doing so good with the Control of Invasive Terrestrial’s (Plants & Shrubs) >< Many of these “IT’s” are Running Unabated Across the State ………. THE HOOK  

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEACH CLEAN UP ( 20 March 2010 )

SOLV >< SPRING OREGON BEACH CLEANUP >>>>>>> Saturday > March 20 >< 2010 >< 10 AM to 1 PM

 

Just In from Our Beach Mistress (aka Ellie LeMaster) >< Ellie will be Leading the Charge with our Spring Cleanup Volunteers >>>

 

She suggests that all interested “Cleanup’ers” meet with her at the LVH Club House, about 9 AM on Saturday (March 20) >>>>

 

We will form Car Pools to get us down to Beverly Beach for the 10 AM Start Time.

 

Be There & Be Square >> !!! << See Ya on the 20^th ………. THE HOOK

JACK & GINNY SCHERER INFORATION >>>>>

JACK & GINNY SCHERER >>>>> UP DATE

 

Hello Friends >< I just received a phone call from Jack Scherer, informing me that his Lovely Wife Ginny’s Health Situation now requires that she be placed in a Skilled Nursing Facility & begin receiving Palliative Care.

 

Jack, as many of you know was our 1^st LVH FC President.  Several years ago >< He & Ginny moved from LVH up to the Panorama Senior Living Facility, which located in Lacy, WA.  Jack celebrated his 87^th Birthday this year & He & Ginny recently celebrated their 60^th Wedding Anniversary.

 

They are Lovely People & I would ask that we put them on our ANGEL LIST & Hold Them Close to Us as long as we can ……   JCS    

FIELD TRIP >>>>>>>

FIELD TRIP TO OBSERVE > the < FLORENCE ODFW STEP PROGRAM ACTIVITIES >>>>         (8 AM to 4 PM > on < 9 March 2K10)

 

Our Fishing Club Membership has been invited, by the Florence STEP Program Volunteers, to visit their Fish Trapping & Whittier Creek Hatchery Operations. They are very involved in an Extensive Steelhead Stewardship Program, which is showing considerable promise.

 

All interested LVH FC Members are invited to Muster at the LVH Club House at 8 AM on Tuesday the 9^th of March. We will Form Car Pools so that we can arrive down in Florence by about 10 AM >><< Brian Hudson, will be our Point Man & Introduce us to his STEP Colleagues & their Program Activities, etc. Visitors do not need to bring waders, but can do so, if you wish to actually get down in the Fish Trap.

 

This will be an All Day Expedition, which will involve having Lunch in Florence & a return to LVH sometime around 3:30 or 4 PM.

 

Hope to See You on the 9^th >>>>>>>     THE HOOK