LVH Fishing Club

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2011

2011-11-03T11:53:00.001-07:00

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2011

(Mark your calendars)

WEEK OF 10/31 TEAM DUDLEY AT THE SCHOONER CREEK TRAP

Monday and Friday.

1-30 NOVEMBER SILETZ TRAP

Every Wednesday & Friday help is needed at the Siletz Trap to assist ODFW. Contact Wayde Dudley and sign up if you can help out.

3 NOVEMBER (Thursday) BREAKFAST MEETING

(9 AM at the Agate Beach Café)

Come join your fellow members for breakfast and learn about upcoming events and reports from members and officers. We have a special guest speaker for this meeting. A short Board Meeting to follow.

WEEK OF 11/7 TEAM STOUT AT THE SCHOONER CREEK TRAP

Monday and Friday.

WEEK OF 11/14 TEAM DALE AT THE SCHOONER CREEK TRAP

Monday and Friday.

16 NOVEMBER (Wednesday) BEACH CLEANUP

Meet at the Clubhouse at 9:30 AM for a nice walk on the beach led by Ellie LeMaster (The Beach Mistress).

17 NOVEMBER (Thursday) BREAKFAST MEETING

(9 AM at the Agate Beach Café)

Don't miss this meeting that will feature the annual election of officers. Come join your fellow members for breakfast and learn about upcoming events and reports from members and officers. Share your fishing stories. Bring a friend who might enjoy being a part of our great club. If 2 breakfast meetings a month is too much for you, at least stop by for a cup of coffee.

WEEK OF 11/21 TEAM FURGASON AT THE SCHOONER CREEK TRAP

Monday and Friday.

WEEK OF 11/28 TEAM DUDLEY AT THE SCHOONER CREEK TRAP

Monday and Friday.

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT ..... 15 April 11

2011-04-15T16:16:00.001-07:00

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT >> for >> 15 April 2K11

We are pleased to report & close out our Schooner Trap Season >< That an Abbreviated Team Furgason (Minus Electric Bill, who was trapping on the Siletz River today) >><< Had a Beautiful Native Steelhead in the Trap & We were happy to send him on his way up stream.

The Weather was Really Extreme (High Wind & Heavy Rain) & Water Flow was very high in the trap >< Bud & I were able to clear the trap & Then we pulled for home >>>>>

Let’s hope for Better Weather Tomorrow >< For our Olalla Lake Children’s Fishing Day Event ……. THE HOOK FOR TEAM FURGASON

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT & OTHER GOOD STUFF >> (11 APRIL 11)

2011-04-11T14:23:00.001-07:00

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT & OTHER GOOD STUFF >>>>>> 11 April 11

I am sorry to report, that Team Furgason scored a Big Zero on Fish in the Trap Today !!! However, we did have some excitement >< Just as I was writing “No Fish” in Trap Log >< Electric Bill, exclaimed >>>> “We got one” >< Alas …. It turned out to be a rather large “Hatchery Log” … Which Mr Bud, dispatched & sent down stream !~!~! We cleaned & buttoned up the Trap & Headed for the ODFW Storage Shed in South Beach.

Several of Our LVH FC Colleagues were gathered at “The Shed” preparing all of the ODFW Fishing Rods we will need to support the Olalla Lake Kids Fishing Day on Saturday Morning.

What a great job the onsite work crew did, there were over 12 guys involved & By the time (Talk about impeccable timing !!) Team Furgason arrived >< All of the “Grunt Work” was accomplished >> !!! <<>> So, Big Fish declared the “Job Well Done” … Adjourned the Meeting & We all headed for lunch at “The Pig” >>>>

P>S>> All of the Rods are ready & stored in Biker Sarver’s Garage, just waiting for the Big Saturday Event >>>>

P>S>S>> I should also mention, that Surveyor Dudley, successfully completed the Sale of ALL of our Garage Sale Books, AM today >>>>

The Bottom-line is, that “We Did Good & Avoided Evil …Mostly” ………… So Endith the Reading !~!~! THE HOOK

ON THE WATER FOR APRIL ( 2K11 )

2011-03-31T20:47:00.001-07:00

ON THE WATER FOR APRIL 2011

I need to report some "stunning" news to the membership of the Longview Hills Fishing Club. In an emergency meeting of the club board of directors, we have accepted a directive from the Governor of the State to take control of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. Citing the Club's efforts and hard work in the sustainability of fish runs, the Governor issued the directive to take effect immediately. The board appointed club member and Joe Longo Award Winner CASEY DECKARD to head the Department. In other related news, the board has hired JAMES RAY, from the State of Alaska, to return to join Mr. DECKARD as Associate Director. DEREK WILSON was appointed to the position of Head Fish Biologist and BRIAN HUDSON was appointed Director of Angler Education for the State. It was also decided to move the Department's headquarter to Newport. All Fishing Club volunteers may expect a 100% salary increase in their next check. AND, if you think this is not true, be sure to read the first entry on the Activity Schedule.

In other news from the area, we had a tsunami alert this month. The biggest damage to Lincoln County was to the harbor at Depoe Bay. The videos of the event were quite dramatic. It is a wakeup call and certainly points to the need to prepare for such events. When the BIG ONE happens, it will be a very much larger event. We are past due for a
Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. The last one was in 1700 and we usually have such a quake every 230 years. It was great news that Lincoln City Police Officer STEVEN DODDS has recovered enough to be named the Grand Marshall for the Loyalty Days Parade on April 30. I am sure we all wonder what has became of the shooter and hope the mystery is soon resolved. The NOAA project continues to near completion ON TIME and ON BUDGET. What a boost for our local economy! It is great that our club Vice President LARRY DALE is now home and recovering. Larry has be greatly missed and we hope he will be back in the groove to help with the club projects. He is a great hand in helping with the club and community activities. BILL FURGASON returned from his trip to Scotland. Be sure to ask Bill about his adventures. Maybe he can give us some stories at the upcoming breakfast meeting.

Looking back on March, we had quite a few Steelhead in the Schooner Creek trap. The fish were passed upstream and we hope that we will see even larger returns in the future. We had a great tour of NOAA. It is uncertain if there will be any tours in the future. Oregon State Police Trooper Heather Van Meter gave the club a great presentation on "Sport Fishing and the Law 101".

Turning our attention to April, it will be a VERY BUSY MONTH for your club. Your assistance will be needed for the success of the events that we have committed to help. Beginning April 2, the Siletz Watershed Council have asked for help with the Siletz River Clean up Day to keep the river clean. There will be free food and prizes. Then that same evening, there will be a Sportsman's Banquet at Newport High School. Your club will have a table there to explain the things that we do to the community. We will show our club video "Fishing Forever" that WAYDE DUDLEY and MAC ANDREW produced and directed. MIKE SAMPLES provide the narration. If you have not seen this great video, be sure to get a copy. On April 5, we will meet with ODFW at our Quarterly Meeting to plan upcoming events and projects. April 7 is our fun and informative monthly breakfast meeting.

Then things really get busy. On April 14 the 50,000 plus Steelhead Smolts arrive at the Palmer Creek ponds. Frank Stout will be bringing his trailer to the site again this year and we will set up camp. We will be watching over and feeding them while they acclimate themselves for about seven days before being released down Palmer Creek and into the Siletz River. Then the next day our volunteers will be helping ODFW with installing a net and with stocking fish for the 1st ever Olalla Reservoir Fishing Derby and Earth Day Event 2011 on April 16 from 8am until 3pm. The 2nd meeting of the month on April 21 will feature Stan van de Wetering from the Siletz Tribe telling us of the Tribe's fish restoration and sustainability programs. To wrap up the month we have the Newport Loyalty Days Parade on April 30. Officer STEVEN DODDS will act as Grand Marshall and look for Jake (aka WAYDE DUDLEY) and Elwood (aka WAYNE HILL) Blues in the Newport Police Volunteer's car.

WHEW, what a month it will be.

See you On The Water

Big Fish

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2011

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MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2011

(Mark your calendar)

1 April (Friday) April Fools' Day.....Don't fall for that Tall Tale!!

2 April (Saturday) Sportsman's Banquet @ 5pm

Dinner (free) and Awards at the Newport High School hosted by the Newport Nazarene and your Fishing Club will have a table promoting the club at this event. The club video "Fishing Forever" will be played.

5 April (Tuesday) 2nd Quarter ODFW Meeting

7 April (Thursday) MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING

( 9 AM at the Agate Beach Café)

The first meeting of the month will feature a hearty breakfast. Learn about upcoming events and get reports from the officers. Most of all, enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow club members. Bring a friend who might enjoy being a part of our great club.

5 April (Tuesday) 2nd Quarter ODFW Meeting

This meeting is to plan upcoming events and projects that we assist ODFW with

9 April (Saturday) Siletz River Clean Up Day @ 9am

Meet at Hee Hee Ilahee Park to keep the beautiful Siletz River Clean (contact Don Sarver if you would like to help).

14 April (Thursday) Palmer Creek Smolt Plant

The club will be looking for volunteers to watch over the smolts for about one week. Camp Palmer Creek (complete with Frank Stout's trusty trailer) will be made ready.

15 April (Friday) Net set-up & Stocking for the Olalla Lake Kid's Fishing

16 April (Saturday)...Starting at 8am...Toledo Festival featuring Kid's Fishing Day and Earth Day Events sponsored by GP

Your fishing club will be looking for your help to man the Kid's Fishing event

21 April (Thursday) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

Wayde Dudley has arranged a special guest speaker for the club. Stan van de Wetering, the fish biologist from the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz, will tell us of the Tribe's efforts for fish sustainability. Also, learn about recently completed and upcoming Club Events with reports from all of your Club Officers. This should be a DON'T MISS MEETING!

30 April (Saturday) Newport Loyalty Days Parade

This year Lincoln City Police Officer Steven Dodds will be the parade Grand Marshall. (Look for a probable return performance of the BLUES BROTHERS)

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT 18 March 11

2011-03-18T11:52:00.001-07:00

SCHOONER CREEK FISH TRAP RPORT >> For << Friday, 18 March 2K11

No FISH Score Today for Team Furgason >> !!! << The Trap & Stream were clear, with a Water Depth of 2.0 Ft & a Temperature of 42 Degrees.

JCS for Team Furgason

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT (14 March 11)

2011-03-14T15:56:00.001-07:00

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT > for < Monday (14 March 11)

Team Furgason Scores >>> 2 Beautiful Native Steelies (1 F & 1 M) >>> The Buck was estimated to weigh in at close to 20 lbs >>> The Water (2.2 ft & 43 degrees) >>> The Fish were Happy, the Trap was Clear & We got back to LVH in Good Order !!! JCS for Team Furgason

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT (11 March 11)

2011-03-11T16:55:00.001-08:00

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT >> for << 11 March 2K11

Hello Friends >< Team Tsunami is able to report, successfully Trapping & Releasing 2 Beautiful Native Steelhead (1 M & 1 F both Tail Punched). The Team today was comprised of Big Fish, Electric Bill, Fisher Roark & Me >< We did a quick flush of the Trap & Pulled for Home >>>

THE HOOK for Team Tsunami

ON THE WATER FOR MARCH ( 2K11 )

2011-03-01T08:55:00.001-08:00

ON THE WATER FOR MARCH 2011

Hello All

Well, another month has sped by. On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil emerged and did not see his shadow. That predicts an early spring but I guess that does not apply to late February in Oregon. It is a real surprise to see late February snow in Western Oregon, especially on the Coast. On a great note, Officer Steven Dodds was released from the hospital to recuperate in an undisclosed location. Our best to Officer Dodds and to all the men and women of law enforcement that dedicate themselves and risk their lives to enforcing the laws and keeping us safe. As you know, PHIL REED, took a terrible fall and required surgery to repair ligaments, tendons, and muscles. It was necessary to drill holes in the knee to reconnect the ruptured tendons and he will be in a cast for several months. I am sure Phil knows he can count on his fishing club pals to lend him a hand if he needs any help. We will take him up on the "rain check" for the fishing trip drawings until Phil gives us the okay. TOM SIMPSON was spotted the other day and he is doing fine after surgery to repair his shoulder. Tom is now starting Physical Therapy. The NOAA battle over their move to Yaquina Bay should now be over with our sore loser northern neighbors after their latest loss in Congress. WAYDE DUDLEY, BARB DUDLEY, and myself, on a trip to the Schooner Creek trap, were discussing how much help we are to ODFW. As the discussion continued, Wayde observed that it is just as good for us as it is for them in that it gives us a lot satisfaction in assisting them and it gets us off the couch with something to keep us active and involved, not to mention being in the great outdoors. Those activities are available to any of us as there is usually room to tag along on any of the trap runs or help with any of your fishing club functions.

Looking back on February, we all had a great breakfast at the Agate Beach Golf Course. BEV GARVEY won the drawing to go fishing with PHIL REED. At the mid month meeting, PHIL REED gave us all excellent tips for catching the elusive Steelhead and LINDA REED won the drawing for the trip with Phil (those trips will be made when Phil is back on his feet). FRANK STOUT, BRIAN HUDSON, WAYDE DUDLEY, and myself took a trip to Portland for the Sportsman Show. I had not been to the show and I must say, IT IS HUGE. We spent about 4 hours there and it would take at least another 4 hours to see everything. If you have not been to that show, it is a must see in the future. At the show we found club member DEAN FLECK working the Englund Marine booth. Dean had great things to say about our club. It seems that we are well thought of in our community for all that we accomplish working on events and our help to ODFW. Your Fishing Club has started accumulating items for the Memorial Day weekend Garage Sale. If you need to do some "Spring Cleaning", keep your Fishing Club in mind for those items you no longer need. If you want things out of your way, let Wayde or Wayne know and we will arrange to haul them away. We have a great start in making this year's sale the largest in our history.

As we turn to March, we will have our breakfast meeting on March 3 at the Golf Course. Bring your appetite and your favorite stories. Then on March 9 we will be forming a work party to do some repairs and improvements to the Schooner Creek trap and then JOHN SPANGLER and BUD ROARK will burn some burgers for the hungry crew. On March 17 we will have the pleasure of a presentation by OSP Trooper Heather Van Meter on "Sport Fishing and the Law 101". After a great presentation last October by OSP Senior Trooper Carla Urbigkeit about the Commercial fishing side of enforcement, this will be a real treat to find out about the enforcement of Sport Fishing laws. To round out the month, DON SARVER and WAYDE DUDLEY will be attending the STEP Conference in Rockaway Beach on March 26. Also in March, we will be planning for the Kid's Fishing Event that will be held on April 16 as part of the Olalla (Community) Festival sponsored by GP.

So, we hope to see you in March for all of these fun events. Until then, keep those tips up and we hope to see you ON THE WATER.

Bigfish

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR March 2011

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MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR March 2011

(Mark those calendars)

3 March (Thursday) MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING ( 9 AM at the Agate Beach Café)

The first meeting of the month will feature a hearty breakfast. Learn about upcoming events and reports from the officers. Most of all, enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow club members. Bring a friend who might enjoy being a part of our great club.

9 March (Wednesday) Schooner Creek Work Party

(Meet at the Clubhouse at 9 AM)

Join the work party to make some repairs to the Schooner Creek trap, install a stream gauge, and then put in a couple of steps. Then at 11:30, the chuckmasters John Spangler and Bud Roark will head for the trap to prepare a great lunch for the hungry crew.

13 March (Sunday) Daylight Savings Time Begins

Don't forget to set the clocks AHEAD 1 hour.

17 March (Thursday) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

Thanks to our 1^st Lady (aka Barbra Dudley), we have a Very Special Guest Speaker scheduled for this month. OSP Trooper, Heather Van Meter has offered us her presentation "Sport Fishing and the Law 101" She will give us updates on local sport fishing and enforcement. Then she will answer our questions. This should be a fun & informative event and give us insight into the many challenges confronted, on a daily basis, by our Superb OSP Troopers …….. Plus learn about upcoming Club Events with reports from all of your Club Officers. Be There or Be Square !!!

ON THE WATER FOR FEBRUARY ( 2K11 )

2011-01-31T16:46:00.001-08:00

ON THE WATER FOR FEBRUARY 2011

Well, January is over and, quite frankly, I am looking forward to February. It was with great anticipation that many of us awaited the Duck's appearance in the National Championship game. I am usually really pumped up for a Duck game however, the night before, one of our founding Brothers and my good friend and neighbor Bill Nichols was found deceased. Bill was taken from us in his prime at the age of 65. Yes, I like most of the rest of you watched a very good football game. Kudos to the Ducks for making it to the championship game. It was a close lose (wait until next year). They certainly did not embarrass themselves or the State of Oregon. Then came the big rains to the Central Oregon Coast. Later that week with over 5" of rain in 24 hours (and nearly 8" in 48 hours) our soil could not handle that amount of rain. As most of you know, we had the evacuation of several home in Longview Hills due to a landslide. In the end, two of the homes were lost. Then there was another landslide forcing the evacuation of the Port Dock 4 condos. We can certainly be thankful for the dangerous & necessary work that our Fire Department deals with. They had a very wet and very busy day. And then if that were not enough tragedy, Officer Steve Dodds of the Lincoln City Police Department was shot several times while he was on a routine traffic stop. Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Dodds and his family as well as with all of his fellow officers that risk their lives on a daily basis to protect all of us. We certainly hope that this fugitive can be apprehended and brought to justice. Another thanks should go to our member ALAN CANFIELD for his effort in passing out flyers on the fugitive (many of us saw Alan on TV). As a side note, Alan founded the Citizen's Patrol in Waldport in an effort to reduce crime in his area.

As for your Fishing Club, January began with a great Breakfast Meeting and a wonderful turnout at the Agate Beach Cafe. KEVIN McCARTHY walked away with the biggest fish (35#) in our Salmon Derby and all that caught salmon were awarded a Salmon Nation salmon pin (if you did not get your pin be sure to let Frank or myself know so we can get the pin to you). Professional Fishing Guide and club member PHIL REED made the generous offer of donating 6 guided steelhead fishing trips on the Siletz River. By drawing, one trip will be awarded at each meeting through March. The first trip was won by WALTER CHUCK. We also had a little fun with a Surprise Roast of Past President JOHN SPANGLER. Then the following Saturday we were led by our Beach Mistress ELLIE LEMASTER on a successful Beach Cleanup on Beverly Beach. We had a large turnout of 14 member litter pickers and the weather was nearly perfect for the event. The second meeting of the month was a very informative meeting with a presentation by Lisa Mulcahy of the Midcoast Watershed Council. Now we know the important work that the Council does supporting fish and the protecting the environment on the Cental Oregon Coast. We welcomed our newest club members ELMER AND SANDY AMSDEN (Elmer has already made a Schooner Creek trap trip). Then came drawing number 2 of 6 for the trip on the Siletz with GUIDE PHIL REED. The lucky winner was ELLIE LEMASTER. We hope Ellie had a great trip. Then to end the month we hosted the Longview Hills Social Club breakfast. We had a great turnout of about 45 hungry people. This event was organized by LARRY DALE and FRANK STOUT. A big "THANK YOU" to all that supported this fun event with a special "THANK YOU" to those that helped out to make this a great breakfast. A very special thanks to BOBBY DEAN for taking the lead on the cooking.

As we turn our attention to February, we will have our breakfast meeting on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD at the AGATE BEACH CAFE (at the Agate Beach Golf Course). Be there by 9 am to join us in the festivities. Drawing number 3 of 6 will be held for that great Steelhead Trip courtesy of PHIL REED. Be sure to be there for your chance to win this drawing. Then at 9 AM on Thursday, February 17, be at the Longview Hills Clubhouse for an informative meeting on how to catch those fighting Steelhead. PHIL REED will show us how to bring one home for dinner! Then we will have drawing #4 of 6 for that GUIDED STEELHEAD TRIP.

On a final note, your Fishing Club has an annual Garage Sale held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend in WAYDE & BARBARA DUDLEY'S driveway. Dues are not necessary,as with other many other organizations, to support the activities of the club. We have been collecting some really great items. TOM & JEANNINE ROEDERER cleaned out their garage and made a generous donation of some great tools and other items for the sale. So, as you do your Spring Cleaning, keep in mind to donate those unwanted or unneeded garage sale items to Your Fishing Club. Let us know if you need any help or a pickup to haul away your donated items.

Big Fish

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY

2011-01-31T16:41:00.001-08:00

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR February 2011

(Mark those calendars)

3 February (Thursday) MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING ( 9 AM at the Agate Beach Café)

This 1^st Meeting of February will be a Fun Event. We will have Our 3rd Out of 6 Drawings Compliments of our own Professional River Guide, Phil Reed. Some Lucky Angler will be selected to spend a day on the Siletz River Fishing for Steelhead. More Specific Trip Details will be coordinated between the Lucky Angler & Brother Phil.

14 February (Monday) VALENTINE'S DAY

Don't forget that Special Person(s).

17 February(Thursday)GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

This meeting is a DON'T MISS meeting for all you Steelhead Fisherpeople. Bring your notebooks and pens as Phil Reed, our own Professional Fishing Guide, will School Us on the Art of Steelhead Fishing. This meeting will also feature the 4th of 6 drawings for a Special Guided Steelhead Trip with Phil on the Siletz. Plus learn about upcoming Club Events with reports from all of your Officers.

21 February (Monday) President's Day

What began as a Federal Holiday to celebrate George Washington's Birthday is now a day to celebrate the Office of the Presidency. No Mail today and Federal and most State Offices are closed.

25-27 February (Friday-Sunday) Newport Wine & Seafood Festival

Good Food & Wine at this Premier Newport Event. For those new to the area, Friday is the least crowded day (and the cost is less than Saturday)

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IN CASE YOU MISSED THE E-MAIL "BLAST" FROM BIG FISH, HERE ARE A FEW OF THE TRAP REPORTS FOR JANUARY:

SCHOONER TRAP

JANUARY 3RD:
Hank Bryson and I took the rookie, Phil Reed, by the hand this morning to teach him the duties of monitoring the Schooner fish trap. Unfortunately there were no fish so we will have to continue our training on Friday.It was cold, 27 degrees and the water level was down to 1.3' but the sun was shining brightly. No wildlife observed but had a fun morning. Frank

JANUARY 5TH:
SCHOONER FISH TRAP IS TO BE CONSIDERED OUT OF COMMISSION-Effective Monday 5 January 2K11

Current Trap Conditions:
Suffice to say NO FISH!!! Team Furgason found the Creek Riled/Raging & the Trap Completely Blocked, at the head gate, with about 4 & half feet of Mud/Gravel. There was almost no flow (2 to 4 inches) on the downstream side of the head gate.

When the Creek Flow subsides considerably This is going to require a Substantial Work Party effort to clear the trap & make it operational.

NOTE:We were able to put the New SPOT Device in a cool Waterproof Black Plastic Ammo Box (Compliments of Wayde Dudley). The Ammo Box can be found in front of the wheel barrow.

Road Condition: We experienced some dangerous road surface slip joints on the Coast HWY just before & after the usual Beverly Beach Bridge Locations. It is necessary, because of high water on the Drift Creek Road cut off, to go into Lincoln City & take the Schooner Creek Road into the trap. You will come to a very serious asphalt slip, which has resulted in a one way traffic situation.

We did not experience any serious problems on the gravel section of Schooner Road & the actual Trap Access Road was very passable.

Future Trap Operations: Team Furgason will be Stand By, awaiting further instructions, regarding it’s Friday Trap Commitment ???
JCS for Team Furgason

JANUARY 7TH:
Phil Reed and I checked Schooner this morning and found 1 wild male coho and 1 wild male steelhead. Both were released upstream. The steelhead at first turned and went downstream and hung out just above the dam until he recovered from his ordeal (greenhorn net catcher) and then headed back upstream No wildlife noted. Frank

JANUARY 10TH:
Spent the morning (9 am to 11:30 am) working with Derek Wilson at the ODFW building fish tubes, a job we had started on Friday.

Mike Dale picked me up at 1:40 pm and we headed for the Schooner Creek trap. Weather was clear and the creek was running low and clear. We arrived at the trap at 2:30 pm to find a single wild female steelhead in the trap. When Mike released her, she turned around and headed for the spillway. I couldn't tell if she went over or not, but since she was tail punched, we'll keep an eye out for her on Friday. My staff found a plastic container for the SPOT device, so it should be safe from the weather. We left it in the right rear corner of the shed in the front of the wheelbarrow.

We cleaned both padlocks and shot them with WD-40 so they should be trouble free for a while. We got home about 3:30 pm.
Don Sarver

JANUARY 14TH:
1:00 PM - left with Larry and Mike Dale for the Schooner Creek trap. Arrived there to find the creek running high and dirty at 3' measured at the bridge. We checked the trap and found a dead male hatchery steelhead there. Probably wore himself out in the rough water. Dropped him over the falls for stream enhancement, shoveled some silt out of the trap and closed it up. It was a wet and windy trip, but good to get out and good to have Larry back at the trap again (even though I have enjoyed Mike's company over the last couple of months). Arrived back home at 3:00 PM.
Don Sarver

JANUARY 18TH:
Bill and I had a blast at Schooner – literally! We used a fire hose and high velocity attachment to blow all the sand and gravel out of the upper box and down the ladder. There were two wild male steelhead in the trap, covered with silt and just barely under water. We released them upstream and then got after it. We worked until the pump ran out of gas. The trap is back in working order. Did anyone take pictures of Schooner on Monday? If so, I’d love to see them. Thanks!

Christine Clapp
Mid-Coast STEP Biologist
OR Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
810 SW Alder St. Suite C, Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-8306 x253

JANUARY 21ST:
EUREKA & GAD ZOOKS!!! We had 2 Beautiful Native Steelies (M & F), Which we sent on their way up stream. Special Thanks to Christine & Bill for doing such a superb job on the Trap. We found the stream with moderate flow & low turbidity, the Water Temp was 47 degrees.

Bill cleared a bit of gravel out of the trap & Bud, with the some help from Elmer Amsden, our Newest FC Member, cleared some debris from the front of the trap grating.
We then closed the trap, leaving it in good order & fully operational.
JCS for Team Furgason

JANUARY 24TH:
Lee, Wayne, & Wayde made the trip to the Schooner Trap. The weather was great. We noted a new tree down just upstream from the bridge. The temp was 41 and the water temp was 45. The gauge was at 1.65'. No fish in the trap. Lee cleaned a small gravel buildup from the trap. Lee drove his truck to Drift Creek road as Wayde was on his way to the Portland Airport pick up Barb after the trap. No wildlife spotted with the exception of a buckskin horse that at first glance Lee yelled "ELK". Of course we had a good laugh about that as Lee is the most avid elk hunter among us. We had to wonder if the elk he has been bringing home might taste like horse.
Wayne for Team Dudley

JANUARY 26TH:
ON WEDNESDAY DON, MIKE, BUD, (THE DOG}, AND MYSELF WENT TO THE SCHOONER TRAP. WE LEFT ABOUT 12:30 ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAY. THE WATER WAS CLEAR, AND RUNNING AT ABOUT 1.6 FT AT THE BRIDGE. AT FIRST GLANCE THE TRAP LOOKED EMPTY, SO DON WENT IN TO MAKE SURE. THERE WERE 4 STEELHEAD RESTING BEHIND THE PLYWOOD. THE FIRST ONE WAS A MALE HATCHERY FISH THAT WENT TO STREAM ENHANCEMENT. THE SECOND WAS A HEN, AND THE OTHER 2 WERE MALES. THE ONLY OTHER WILD LIFE, WAS A REDTAIL HAWK WITH A SNAKE IN ITS MOUTH. LD

JANUARY 28TH:
Team Dudley left Longview Hills at 0830 to the Schooner Trap today with Barb Dudley, Wayne Hill, and Lee Fries. It was a cloudy day with a light drizzle. The creek was running fairly clear and the water was down a little from when we were there on Monday. There were no fish to be found and the trap was free of debris. The water depth was 1.5'. We were back home at 1030.
Big Fish for Team Dudley
SILETZ TRAP
JANUARY 5:

January 5, 2011
Left the Pig Pen at 8:05 am with Bill and headed for the Bohannan trap. A few miles after we left the pavement we saw a pair of bald eagles along side the creek. Bill said they were probably feeding on fish carcasses. We arrived at the trap at 9:15 am and found 2 steelhead there - 2 females and a male. We netted, tail punched and sent them on their way.

We hit the road again and arrived at the Siletz trap at 11:15 am. No fish in the trap and lots of silt, so next time it looks like we have some shoveling to do. We walked all the way down the ladder and found only 2 fish there, so probably won't be too busy there Friday. Left the trap at 11:30 am.

Next stop, Palmer Creek trap. We got there at 12:20 pm and proceeded to put the steel rods in the weir to keep the fish from going further upstream. Then opened the sluice gate to route the water into the trap. Next we went into the trap and set up the bars and the gate entrance so now the trap is officially open for business and it will be checked along with the others every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Left Palmer Creek at 1:00 pm and returned to the P & P at 1:50 pm.
Don Sarver

JANUARY 7TH:
No trap report today. Derek called me yesterday saying that since Siletz trap activity is pretty slow right now, Christine could handle it by herself today. He said my "skills and talent" could be better utilized by helping him build some fish tubes today instead. Yeah, I know my wife laughed too. Still we managed to cut and drill 6 tubes without any major calamities. We're going to finish up on Monday and I'll do the Schooner Creek trap with Mike Dale in the afternoon. I was there from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm today.
Don Sarver

JANUARY 12TH:
I went with Bill to check the Siletz trap today. We left Newport at 0830 and arrived at Palmer Creek about 0920. Bill pulled the boards in the diversion head gate and sent water downstream to the trap. Palmer trap is now open and functional. Air temp was 48 and the water 42. We picked up the Palmer Creek mono recycle station and brought it back. The tube body can be used to repair the Quarry Canyon station. (Frank)

Arrived at the Siletz trap at 1015. No new fish in the trap. Bill worked on repairing the broken connection on the inner gate but the part need some shop work. Went back to Newport and got in at 12:20. Rained all day.
Wayde

JANUARY 14TH:
After a trip to the warehouse for a chainsaw (just in case after all the wind) Phil Reed and I joined Bill Siegler for a trip up to the Siletz Trap. The water was higher than I have ever seen it and was lapping over the top of the wall. After installing a new collar on the inner gate we found the trap very murky and with only 1 hatchery male steelhead. We then spent about 2 hours shoveling gravel to make the trap function again. We transported the steelhead, along with 4 other that were held over from Wednesday, across the river to the truck. It rained heavily all morning and we headed for Palmer Creek at about noon. We found 2 wild male coho in the trap along with 1 hatchery male steelhead. The coho were released upstream above with weir and the steelhead was placed in the tank for transport to Olalla. As we were approaching Olalla we were called by Bob Buckman and instructed to close the Siletz trap as higher water was anticipated over the weekend. We then released the 6 steelhead into Olalla and proceeded back to Siletz. After closing the trap we released the wild fish being held in the pins into the trap area to weather the upcoming high water. We arrived back at the pigpen at 5:00 pm. A long, tiring and wet day but we had a good time.

We saw a bald eagle feasting on some type of meal in the upper Depoe Slough area on our first trip down. As we proceeded back up to the Siletz on our 2nd trip there was an immature bald eagle feasting on the same meal. Frank

JANUARY 19TH:
Bill and I headed straight for the Siletz trap and arrived at approximately 9:00 am. It turned out to be a day of clearing storm damage rather than netting any fish. The trap was totally clogged with gravel and there were only a few small ponds of muddy water here and there. We therefore set up the pump and started blasting out the gravel and debris. Oddly enough there was one fish in the trap and he helped himself out the door and down the ladder to freedom. The water level was still over 8' high and gravel continued to work into the trap as we shoved it out the other end. We left the trap in pretty good shape and hopefully it won't built up too badly between now and Friday.

We then proceeded to the Palmer Creek trap. While I cleaned out the trap Bill headed for the weir. I then joined him after clearing the debris from the trap and was amazed that the storm totally destroyed the weir on the far side of the creek. We proceeded to clear away as much debris and to dig a channel so that the water channeled down the near side of the creek and placed sand bags to prevent the water from flowing down over the top where the weir was down. The metal supports were completely twisted and the force of the water had to be great. It was about 3:30 and we decided to call it a day but there was a problem Houston. Bill and somehow lost the keys to the truck. He radioed Newport and Derek came to our rescue. After showing him the damage to the weir and the work we had done he noticed that the water flowing into the trap was not as high as it should be. We then found out that the inlets to the ponds were all clogged so we went back to work so that the water ran freely. There is more work to do as there was one large piece of log blocking the entrance to one of the culverts that will have to be pulled out by a rope. We got back to Newport at 5:00. I must say that I have not been this tired since my fire fighting days but the weather was great. Frank

JANUARY 21ST:
Left the Pig & Pancake at 8:05 am with Bill and headed to the Bohannan trap. We arrived there at 9:00 am to find one male Coho in the trap. We tail punched him and sent him on his way. While adjusting the flow on the head gate, Bill somehow managed to mess up his back to the point where he was in a lot of pain. He took some medication he happened to have in the truck and pushed on.

We got to the Siletz trap at 11:00 am and found the trap empty so we adjusted the water flow which had slowed down and we were out of there by 11:25 am.

Next stop - Palmer Creek. We got there at 12:15 pm and found 7 hatchery steelhead. 5 males and 2 females that we tagged and put in the tank and took to Illahee Park in Siletz to release.

We then headed back to the P & P to drop me off since Bill had more work to do. Got there at 1:55 pm. Not many fish today, but with Bill's back hurting that was OK. We'll get more next time.
Don Sarver

JANUARY 26TH:
Bill, Frank, and I left the Pig House at 8:00 AM sharp, first stop was the warehouse to off load the pump and other items from the truck, then on to Beaver Creek and to the trap up there, no fish, so off we go to Palmer Creek Trap, but since the trap was down do to the flood, we did not spend much time there. The Siletz Trap had 14 brats that were put into a holding pen for later delivery to either the Siletz River or Ollalla Lake, there was also 14 Natives, seven of the them went for a ride accross the river and into the truck tank for delivery to the Alsea Hatchery. the other Nat's received a tail punch and were sent back down the fish ladder. We then headed out over the hill to Kings Valley, Hwy 20 and Hwy 34 to the Alsea Hatchery were the Nat's received a I D Tag and a shot, they will be live spawned later and returned to the Siletz River. No wildlife other than watching Frank go Super Man on the Palmer Creek Gate, (that story to be told at the next club meeting), it was a long day and we finally made it back to the Pig House at 4:30 PM.
Phil Reed

JANUARY 28TH:
Wayde and Bill did the Siletz trap run Friday. We left town about 0815 and headed to Bohanon via Toledo and the 1000 line road. It was around 0900 when we got to Bohanon. Stream flow was normal and clear. No fish in the trap so we headed for the Siletz trap. There was a lot of activity on the Gorge Road. We encountered empty and loaded log trucks, empty and loaded rock trucks, an excavator in the road, 2 pickups and the grader. We don’t know what the heightened activity means but it keeps you alert watching for trucks and trying to sort out all the CB radio chatter.

We reached the trap site at 1105 and proceeded across the river. The trap had 13 hold-over steelhead destined for Olalla Reservoir and 5 new winter steelhead, 3 wild males, 1 hatchery male and 1 hatchery female. The control box to operate the tram bucket was malfunctioning so we could not transport the fish and had to leave them in the holding pen. Wayde forgot his thermometer so no water or air temps today. Left the falls at 1204 and went back down through the high traffic to Palmer Creek.

Reached Palmer at 1230, stepped over the gate bar that Frank knocked down ( not his fault) checked the weir and water then back to Newport. Got in at 1355. No wildlife of note except for a wood rat that Bill scared out of the equipment room at the Siletz Falls.

Wayde

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT > for < Friday, 21 January 11

2011-01-21T15:04:00.001-08:00

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT >>>>> 21 January 2K11

EUREKA & GAD ZOOKS >>!!!<< We had 2 Beautiful Native Steelies (M & F) >< Which we sent on their way up stream >>>>

Special Thanks to Christine & Bill for doing such a superb job on the Trap >< We found the stream with moderate flow & low turbidity, the Water Temp was 47 degrees >>>>

Bill cleared a bit of gravel out of the trap & Bud, with the some help from Elmer Amsden, our Newest FC Member, cleared some debris from the front of the trap grating >>>>

We then closed the trap, leaving it in good order & fully operational ……. JCS for Team Furgason

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT >> for >> Monday >> 5 January 11

2011-01-17T12:56:00.001-08:00

SCHOONER FISH TRAP >< IS TO BE CONSIDERED >< OUT OF COMMISSION >>> Effective Monday >> 5 January 2K11

Current Trap Conditions >>>>

Suffice to say NO FISH >>!!!<< Team Furgason found the Creek Riled / Raging & the Trap Completely Blocked, at the head gate, with about 4 & half feet of Mud / Gravel. There was almost no flow (2 to 4 inches) on the downstream side of the head gate.

When the Creek Flow subsides considerably >< This is going to require a Substantial Work Party effort to clear the trap & make it operational.

NOTE >< We were able to put the New SPOT Device in a cool Waterproof Black Plastic Ammo Box (Compliments of Wayde Dudley). The Ammo Box can be found in front of the wheel barrow.

Road Conditions >>>>

We experienced some dangerous road surface slip joints on the Coast HWY just before & after the usual Beverly Beach Bridge Locations.

It is necessary, because of high water on the Drift Creek Road cut off, to go into Lincoln City & take the Schooner Creek Road into the trap. You will come to a very serious asphalt slip, which has resulted in a one way traffic situation.

We did not experience any serious problems on the gravel section of Schooner Road & the actual Trap Access Road was very passable.

Future Trap Operations >>>>

Team Furgason will be Stand By, awaiting further instructions, regarding it’s Friday Trap Commitment ???

JCS for Team Furgason

ON THE WATER FOR JANUARY ( 2K11 )

2010-12-30T11:53:00.001-08:00

ON THE WATER FOR JANUARY >> YEAR 2K11

Howdy Fellow Fisher Men and Women........Hope everyone had a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and here's to a Healthy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Let's dump out the Old Tackle Box and load up the New One. Some memorable things have happened in this past year. The COHO seem to be having a great year (we are getting many of them at the fish traps). AND, How about our amazing Port of Newport landing the NOAA contract? AND, even more amazing, the project is ON SCHEDULE AND ON BUDGET. What a boost to our local economy injecting upward of $20 MILLION a year!! As if that wasn't enough, the INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL is moving right along in spite of some minor setbacks. Our COMMERCIAL FISHING FLEET is having a decent year and the CRAB is especially tasty. Then there was the craft that ended up on NYE BEACH. That attracted a lot of attention. And Bay Blvd. received a face lift (it was a real mess for a while). It is nice the utilities are now underground.

Where did 2K10 go? Looking back on 2K10, it was a busy year for the Longview Hills Fishing Club. Besides the routine Breakfast Meetings, Beverly Beach Cleanups, Big Creek Res. Solv Bag Stations repair and bag changes, trap duties on the Siletz and Schooner Creek, and tending to Line Recycling Stations, we also found time to have a Coast Guard Station tour in January, Babysit the Steelhead Smolts at Palmer Creek, assist the Port of Newport with Ocean Fishing openers, fund our Fishing Club for another year with the Memorial Day Weekend Garage Sale (a special thanks to Wayde & Barb Dudley for their hard work and driveway), assist Our Friends at Central Coast Fly Fishers and the Baptist Church with the Kid's Fishing Day at Eckman Lake, have a Georgia Pacific tour of the Paper Mill, a tour of the Oyster Farm, a tour of the International Terminal Project, assist the U DA MAN Yaquina Bay Chinook Salmon Tournament, have a great presentation by OSP Sr. Trooper Carla Urbigkeit on Commercial Fishing Enforcement, and then a Show of Member Hobbies at our November Meeting. The other Big and Special Events were the Wildlife Presentation by Tami Wagner in September AND in August our 6th Anniversary Birthday Bash with our Special Guest and Founder Jack Scherer. With Great Sadness we lost both Tami and Jack later in 2K10. Then in December, we held our 5^th Annual Christmas Gathering & Joe Longo Award Presentation. It was a Touching Moment when the Joe Longo Award was given to Casey Deckard with his Wife and Daughter in attendance. Then Frank Stout and Barb Dudley were presented with Meritorious Service Awards. And our very own BEACH MISTRESS, Ellie Lemaster was recognized for organizing and reporting our Beverly Beach activities. To conclude the program, it was our pleasure to present John Spangler with a beautiful mounted Rainbow Trout (Carved by Ducks Stout) as a memento of our esteem, for the Dedication and Leadership John displayed, over the last 5 years, as our Fishing Club President. WHEW!!!! WHAT A YEAR !!!!!

Looking ahead to 2K11 we can only hope that we can keep up with our accomplishments of 2K10. Your New Officers and Board Members will be challenged to arrange Tours and Presentations to meet the expectations of Our Membership. We look forward to adding New Members and find New and Exciting Tours in the Coming Year. I would remind every member that my leadership of YOUR Fishing Club can only go SO FAR without your HELP & SUPPORT. It is the RESPONSIBILITY of EVERY MEMBER to stay involved by attending the meetings and participate in events. That would include making SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS regarding Fish Club Activities directly to myself or other LVH FC BOARD MEMBERS: Larry Dale (vice president), Frank Stout (secretary/treasurer), Don Sarver (operations officer), and Barb Dudley (public affairs officer).

Big Fish

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY ( 2K11 )

2010-12-29T12:28:00.001-08:00

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >< FOR >< JANUARY 2K11

1^st QUARTER >< LVH FC BOARD MEETING ( Date / Time TBA)

4 January Tuesday 1^st QUARTER >< ODFW >STEP< VOLUNTEER COORDINATION MEETING

(9 AM at the downtown Newport ODFW Office)

This meeting will be attended by various ODFW Representatives & Members of the LVH FC & CCFF. They will kick off the New Year with a review of all current / ongoing ODFW Project Support Activities.

6 January Thursday MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING ( 9 AM at the Agate Beach Café)

This 1^st Meeting of the New Year will be a Fun Action Packed Event >< We have it on Good Authority that Saint Recouperator (aka Ron Thomas) & his lovely wife Jacky will be able to join us as our Special Guests. In addition, we will be kicking off a Monthly (Jan. Feb. Mar.) Drawing >< Compliments of our own Professional River Guide, Phil Reed >< Some Lucky Angler will be selected, starting this month, to spend a day on the Siletz River Fishing for Steelhead >< More Specific Trip Details will be coordinated between the Lucky Angler & Brother Phil.

We will be announcing the 2K10 SALMON DERBY WINNER & award the salmon pins.

10 January Monday THE NATTY >< BCS >< FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (5:30 PM on ESPN)

Yep >< This one's for All of The Marbles >< The DUCKS take on AUBURN in Glendale Arizona >>> I am not sure what you have planned for the 10^th> but > May I suggest a Ring Side Seat in front of your Telly >> at 5:30 >> It's NATTY TIME & May the Best Team Win !!! GO DUCKS !~!~!

20 January Thursday GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

This New Year Kick Off Meeting should be very interesting & informative. We have invited Ms. Lisa Mulcahy, the Training Coordinator for the Mid-Coast Watershed Council, to be our Special Guest Speaker. Lisa will be giving us a Power Point presentation that provides visibility into their many Mid-Coast Watershed Council Activities. Lisa is an excellent speaker & we may actually find some of their activities compatible with our own >< Don't miss this Fun & Informative Kick Off Meeting …… See Ya !!!

29 January Saturday LVH COMMUNITY BREAKFAST ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

What a Fun Gathering of Neighbors & Friends >< Our LVH FC Members will be supporting this event, by acting as the Hosts for this Terrific Breakfast Deal >>> We'll save a seat for Ya !!!

BIG FISH

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT ( 24 December 2K10 )

2010-12-27T15:51:00.001-08:00

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT >><< 24 December 2K10

Team Furgason gave our release man, Bud Roark, the day off & Augmented Electric Bill’s Team with The Spang Sons (David, Dad, John, Mark).

We made the run into the trap without seeing any wildlife & It went downhill from there >> !!! << NO FISH in the trap, but my sons got to see some of our beautiful Pacific Northwest Streams & Forest >>>>>>

We hope you all had a Lovely Christmas & We wish You All a Very Happy New Year >>> JCS for Team Furgason

SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST >< Spawning Fish Tour>>> 29 December 2K10

2010-12-21T14:05:00.001-08:00

SPAWNING SALMON EXTRAVAGANZA >< INVITATION >> 29 December 2K10

Hello to All LVH FC Members >< Check out this “Very Unique Invitation” being extended to us by Lisa Mulcahy. Lisa is currently the Training Coordinator for our local Mid-Coast Watershed Council (She will also be our Special Guest Speaker at our 20 January General Membership Meeting) >><< This sounds like a fun & informative opportunity to see a New & Interesting Watershed System within the Siuslaw National Forest.

Please look this over & Contact Don Sarver, if you have an interest in this event >< Based on the Degree of LVH FC Member Interest >< We will put out more Specific Mustering & Car Pool Information >>>>>> THE HOOK

From: Lisa Mulcahy

Subject: Invite Dec 29 Spawning Fish Tour >>>

My apologies for duplicate postings, but this is a really exciting opportunity.

Dear all,

MidCoast Watersheds Council is co-sponsoring this exciting salmon-spawning and restoration tour.

Invitation to a Special Tour
Spawning Salmon Extravaganza
Wednesday December 29,2010
9:30 AM – 4:30PM

SEE SPAWNING COHO SALMON
-- in numbers LIKE THE OLD DAYS---

DRIVE THEN HIKE INTO 5 MILE BELL CREEK RESTORATION SITE
(NEAR TAKENITCH LAKE - SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST)

This is an opportunity to vist a stream reach with abundant coho spawners, up to 100/ fish per mile! See fish in abundances you may have never seen before. Learn about the lessons this watershed system has to offer others. We will also learn about the restoration plan Siuslaw National Forest is developing for 5 Mile Bell Creek, a tributary of Takenitch Lake. There will be discussions, hiking and lots of coho spawning and maybe rotting carcasses (marine driven nutrients) along the creek.

Bring lunch, rain gear/hiking gear
- stormy weather may postpone the field trip-

Limited space-- reserve your place now!
Provide phone number in case of cancellation on the morning of tour

TO RSVP: Contact Paul Engelmeyer, 541-547-4227 pengelmeyer@peak.org

Schedule for Tour (prompt departure times)
Note: Cancellation calls will be made no later than 8:30 a.m.

9:30 Leave Newport – MidCoast Watershed Council office 23 N Coast Hwy
10:00 pick up Waldport, Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center, south of bridge
11:00 pick up Florence, Siuslaw NF office N end of town, 4480 Highway 101
11:45 Arrive at 5 Mile Bell Creek - discuss restoration project & hike 45 minutes, viewing spawning
coho, then hike back to car
2:30 Leave site
3:15 Return to Florence
4:00 Return to Waldport
4:30 Return to Newport

Field tour sponsor or guides:
Paul Engelmeyer, 541-547-4227, Native Fish Society, pengelmeyer@peak.org ;
Fran Recht, 541-765-2229, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, franrecht@centurytel.net
Paul Burns, 541-902-6953, Siuslaw National Forest pburns@fs.fed.us;
Liz Vollmer-Buhl, 541-268-3044, Siuslaw Watershed Council, coordinator@siuslaw.org; Wayne Hoffman, MCWC, 541-265-9195, mcwc@midcoastpartners.org

--
Lisa Mulcahy, Yaquina Basin Planning Team Coordinator
Mid Coast Watersheds Council

http://www.midcoastwatershedscouncil.org/

yaquinawatershedcouncil@gmail.com

Visit our Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yaquina-Watershed-Council/102884233094720?v=wall

Dedicated to improving the health of streams and watersheds of Oregon’s central coast

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT for 20 December 10

2010-12-20T12:38:00.000-08:00

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT for 20 December 2K10

Team Furgason got off to a Rocky Start, in that The Driver, who shall remain nameless, forgot it was a Trap Run Day !~!~! Eventually, the rest of the Team got the Driver pointed in the right direction & Off they went >>>>>>>

The run into the trap was uneventful, no Elk & relatively dry >< When Electric Bill did his Dive into the trap & He said “No Fish” & That’s when a 12lb Native Buck COHO almost knocked him down !!!!

We got that Bad Boy up & out of the trap >< Bud did the release & Than it was close the trap & head for home.

JCS for Team Furgason

THE LVH FC >< CHRISTMAS GATHERING >><< 2K10

2010-12-17T11:55:00.000-08:00

LVH FC >< CHRISTMAS GATHERING >< 2K10

HELLO & HAPPY HOLIDAYS >< To all of Our LVH FC Members >>>>>>>>

I sincerely hope you were able to attend our Christmas Gathering yesterday. It was a real “Hum-Dinger” of an Event >>> We were delighted to have with us, in addition to all of our many members, the Deckard Family, various ODFW representatives, & several of our CCFF Friends. Did I mention the plethora of fun things we had to Eat & Drink >< Compliments of our 1^st Lady, Barb >< Beach Mistress, Ellie & Ducks Stout.

We Kicked Off by Presenting CASEY DECKARD with our 2K10 JOE LONGO AWARD >< This was highlighted by some wonderful Casey Stories, which our members shared with us >< If you were not able to attend the gathering >< You Really Must Get Frank to tell you the Casey Hand Shake Story … It’s Hilarious !!!

After appropriately Roasting Casey, we did some Surprise MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Presentations to FRANK STOUT (Administrative Officer) & BARBARA DUDLEY (Public Affairs Officer). These 2 Outstanding People have faithfully served, over the last 4 years, as your FC Board Members. They contributed greatly to making your Fishing Club a much respected organization here on the Oregon Coast.

This was also a fitting time to present ELLIE LeMASTER with a small token of our appreciation, for all of the contributions she continues to make scheduling & coordinating our Quarterly Beverly Beach Litter Patrols >><< Allow me to also mention, that we took this opportunity to correct an egregious, error on our part, by presenting our Special Friend & Honorary Member, DEREK WILSON, with an Official LVH FC Ball Cap. He was Delighted !~!~! It should be noted, that SANTA CLAUS provided some small gifts for Kelly Deckard & the Children, MaKennah & Kaiden.

Then >< Just as President-Elect Wayne Hill & I were about to close the meeting >><< WAMO !~!~! Wayne & All of the FC Board Members pulled a Big Surprise on me >>> They presented me with a Beautiful Rainbow Trout, which was the 1^st Fish ever carved by, our Renowned Wood Carver, Frank Stout >><< Believe me it is Absolutely Beautiful, as it is displayed on a Walnut Mount >>>>>

The engraved plaque reads >( To John Spangler >< President 2006 – 2010 >< From a Grateful Membership )< I am humbled by this gesture.

As I said in my closing remarks >< “After 5 years >< This will be the Last Time I stand before you as the President of the Longview Hills Fishing Club >< Allow me to Thank Each & Everyone of You for allowing Me that Honor & Privilege.”

On That Note >< MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL >>>>>>>>>>> THE HOOK

LVH FC > 2K10 < SALMON DERBY RESULTS >>>

2010-12-16T11:41:00.001-08:00

LVH FC <> 2K10 <> SALMON DERBY WINNER & PIN DISTRIBUTION >>> Awards will be made at our 6 January FC Breakfast Meeting !!!!

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(1) KEVIN McCARTHY 35# 40 in << 2 K10 >> DERBY WINNER >>>> He Caught 2 Fish

(2) Brian Hudson 32# 32 in Caught 3 Fish & He also gets the SALMON MASCOT for the Smallest Fish at 14# & 30in

(3) Tom Simpson 31.5# 38 in Caught 2 Fish

Dean Fleck Caught 1 Fish

Wayne Hill Caught 1 Fish

Linda Reed Caught 1 Fish

Mike Samples Caught 2 Fish ( He also had some Real Serious SEAL Problems this year !~!~! )

Phil Reed Caught 1 Fish

Bill Furgason Caught 1 Fish

Mac Andrews Caught 1 Fish

All of these (10) Successful Anglers will be getting Salmon Nation Pins for 2K10 >>>>>>>

CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of You Successful 2K10 Anglers & Better Luck >< To those of you who were not !~!~!

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The 2K11 DERBY Officially Begins on the 16^th of December 2K10 & Runs thru Midnight on the 15^th of December 2K11 >>>

NOTE >< Be sure to keep Don Sarver “In the Loop” with your Catch Information >< He is responsible for keeping the 2K11 Derby Data Base, but his data will only be as good as what you provide him >>>>>> THE HOOK

CCFF>< 2K10 >< CHUCK SCOTT AWARD WINNERS

2010-12-11T15:50:00.001-08:00

Some Hot News & Congratulations are in order for the recent >>>>

CENTRAL COAST FLYFISHERS >< 2K10>< CHUCK SCOTT AWARD WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO >> MIKE SAMPLES & JACK MAITLAN

Both of these 2 fine men are most worthy of this recognition. Jack as you know is the Vice President of the CCFF Club. Mike is currently serving as a Member of the CCFF Board >&< We are happy to note, that he is also Member of our LVH FC ……….

Once again >><< Congratulations & Holiday Greetings to Mike & Jack from all of your many LVH FC Friends >>> THE HOOK

Beach Patrol Cancelled >>>>>>

2010-12-10T15:21:00.000-08:00

BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL ( 11 December 2K10 ) >>> CANCELLED DUE SEVERE STORM FORCAST >>>>>>>>>

The beach litter patrol has been cancelled due to the storm on Saturday. Ellie will reschedule for a later date. Be careful out there..........it is supposed to be a nasty day.

Saturday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 53. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 11 to 14 mph increasing to between 22 and 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 49. Windy, with a south southwest wind between 30 and 32 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Shop with a Cop >< HOLIDAY SEASON >< Volunteer Opportunity >>>

2010-12-02T14:01:00.001-08:00

Hello LVH FC Friends <> FYI <> Just In from Christine Clapp, ODFW STEP Biologist & OSP Senior Trooper Carla Urbigkeit … THE HOOK

From: Christine M Clapp [mailto:christine.m.clapp@state.or.us]

Subject: Shop with a Cop >< HOLIDAY SEASON >< volunteer Opportunity >>>

From Senior Trooper Carla Urbigkeit:

Hi!

Every year Oregon State Police hosts the Shop with a Cop event at Walmart just before Christmas time. Kids from the DHS foster program are paired with police officers from throughout the county and the kids are given a gift card worth between 50-60$. When the shopping is done, the kids go back to the wrapping area where volunteers wrap the kids' presents (even if they buy something for themselves). Santa is usually there and this year we may have a face-painting artist. So, we normally need volunteers to help wrap, organize kids, and basically rover where needed. So if anybody from ODFW is ever interested in volunteering for this it lasts about 3-4 hours and starts really early. This year its December 4th at 7:00am. We plan on having nearly 100 kids and about 25 cops! So I know this is late notice, but think about it for next year because we could certainly use the help! Our volunteers come from DHS, OSP Volunteers, the DA's office and wives/husbands of cops! We basically take over the store! If anyone is interested, they can always call my cell phone 541-270-4817. Also if you know of people or organizations that would like to donate money for the event, they can call me too. We seek donations every year and every cent goes to the gift cards. Thanks!

Carla

Carla Urbigkeit, Senior Trooper
Commercial Fisheries Enforcement
Oregon State Police, Newport

Thanks for Your Kindness > A Note < From The Wagner Family >>>>>

2010-12-02T13:29:00.000-08:00

TAMI WAGNER MEMORIAL >>>>>>>

A THANK YOU NOTE FROM THE WAGNER FAMILY >>>>> Compliments of her ODFW Colleague & Family Friend Doug Cottam ……

Regarding your kind & generous response to Tami’s Memorial Wishes for the Casey Deckard Medical Fund >>>> THE HOOK

From: Douglas Cottam Subject: Thanks for your kindness

Greetings:

For Dave, Hilary and Ryan Wagner and myself, I wanted to thank all of you for all of the kind words, sympathy cards, attending the funeral or the celebration and donations to the Casey Deckard fund. The celebration alone generated $2600 that was donated in Tami’s name to Casey’s fund which Dave said, “Tami would have been ecstatic”.

Attached is a high resolution photo of Tami with messages on the surrounding mat. You can enlarge the photo if you would like to read the messages. The original mat and photo is at our MRP office for a while longer and then will spend time at ODFW Headquarters and the Regional Office in Clackamas.

Take Care of Yourselves

Doug Cottam

District Wildlife Biologist

North Coast Watershed District

Newport Field Office

541 867-0300 ext 250

541 867-0311 fax

ODFW >< Spotlighting Help >>>

2010-11-30T07:25:00.001-08:00

When was the last time you legally went >< SPOTLIGHTING >< for Deer ??? (It’s probably better if we discuss that in private !~~!~!)

As you can see, our ODFW Wildlife Friend, Doug Cottam presents us with a truly unique opportunity to do so >>>>>>

Please consider his Spotlighting Invitation & Contact our New Ops. Officer, Don Sarver if you have an interest in being a Deer Spotter ( No Rifles, please !! ) >>> Don’s EM Address is ( sharidon@msn.com )

Thanks in advance for giving this fun opportunity a Shot !~!~! THE HOOK

From: Douglas Cottam [mailto:douglas.f.cottam@state.or.us]
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 1:29 PM
To: Derek Wilson; John Spangler; Robert Buckman
Cc: Christine M Clapp; Jason Kirchner
Subject: Spotlighting Help

Spotlighters!:

I could definitely use your help with spotlighting. I have spoken with John and Bob a little bit, but I wanted to put the details in this e-mail.

I would like to try and get the spotlighting done before Christmas, bucks start losing their antlers around then and become hard to identify. Even though this season we are particularly interested in the fawn ratio, it is important to identify does from bucks.

With the past summer’s growing season, many fawns appear large and healthy making their identification hard again this winter. Look for the short nose and take your time figuring them out.

If you did a route this past summer, do the same area again. As usual, 15 adult deer classified is what we strive for; 20 classified adults is max we need from a route (you can go home or go somewhere else and start again if you hit 20 adults). I will need additional help (more routes done if you have the time) to make up for Tami’s loss.

Since you are all experienced at this, taking along a volunteer would be helpful instead of doing these together, but that is your choice. Christine has gone out with Tami and is experienced: Greg Torland, Barry McPherson, David Welch have offered help. Or if you have someone else you would like to ask that is fine as well. I have 2-3 volunteers in the Valley that can help me with the east side routes. I will also ask Dave Wagner to help me up north and if he is unavailable, I will ask David Welch.

Equipment needs and coordination are my biggest logistic concern. If your trucks have been able to adequately do the job in the past (without blowing fuses) great. I have two sets of alligator clip, fused extension wires that connect to the vehicle battery you can use as an alternative. I have spotlights and will organize the equipment on Wednesday of this week. So what I really need is an idea of when and if you can go out so I can make sure you have the equipment you need. This week’s storm looks rough enough that deer surveys may be a waste of time, play it by ear.

I have attached an electronic form of a data sheet as well as a list of summer 2010 routes (starting points). It is not yet complete as to who did what, but it will help remind you of what we tried this summer.

Thanks

Doug Cottam

District Wildlife Biologist

North Coast Watershed District

Newport Field Office

541 867-0300 ext 250

541 867-0311 fax

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2010-11-27T17:06:00.000-08:00

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LVH FC MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE for DECEMBER 2K10

2010-11-27T12:29:00.001-08:00

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE >< FOR >< DECEMBER 2K10

2 December Thursday MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING (9 AM at the Agate Beach Café)

This Breakfast should prove to be a fun experience for all >< What we hope to do is have Saint ReCouperator (aka Ron Thomas) & his lovely wife Jacky join us as our Special Guests >>> We have a little surprise in store for The Saint !!!

As an added treat >< Electric Bill Furgason has agreed to give us the “Short Version” of his recent French Connection Adventure !!!! If Bill does not usurp all of our time, we may even get Some Fishing Reports >< This is definitely a “Don’t Miss Meeting” >><< We’ll save a place for Ya !!!!

4 December Saturday THE ANNUAL >< OREGON CIVIL WAR >< FOOTBALL GAME (In Corvallis at 12:30 PM on ABC)

This should prove to be one of The Best Sporting Events of The Year. I know we have some Very Loyal BEAVER & DUCK FANS in The Club >>>>> So, suffice to say >>>> May the Best Team Win the Bid for the BCS National Championship Game !~!~!

7 December Tuesday PEARL HARBOR DAY

A Very Special Day in our Countries History >< We are fortunate, that a small number of Vets are still with us.

11 December Saturday BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL (9 AM Muster at the LVH Club House)

Once again >< Our Beach Mistress (aka Ellie LeMaster) is putting out “The Call” for all of our Beach Patrollers to Muster Up for our 4^th Quarter Beach Patrol. We will meet at the LVH Club House & Car pool down to Beverly >< Remember <> Dress Warm , Stout Shoes, Gloves & Buckets, etc. >><< The Biker (aka Don Sarver) would appreciate 1 or 2 folks giving him a hand conducting a Quick Bag Check on Big Creek, at the conclusion of the Beverly Run. This should not take long & Don will supply the necessary bags, etc. Thanks in advance …..

15 December Wednesday 2K10 >< SALMON DERBY ENDS >< At Midnight !!!! (The 2K11 Derby will begin on 1 January)

This will bring to an end our 2K10 Salmon Derby >< As we speak, it’s looking like Kevin McCarthy is currently “The Lead Dog” with a 35 lb Nookie <> Brian Hudson & Tom Simpson are hard on his heels with 8 other Anglers also in pursuit !!! We will publish the Final Results as soon as the Derby Closes & Do the Winner & Mascot Presentation + Salmon Pins for All successful Anglers at our 6 January 2K11 Breakfast Meeting.

16 December Thursday CHRISTMAS GATHERING & JOE LONGO AWARD PRESENTATION (9 AM at the LVH Club House)

You All are invited to attend this Very Special Annual Christmas Gathering >> This should really get you in the True Holiday Spirit << We are delighted to recognize CASEY DECKARD as our 2K10 JOE LONGO AWARD WINNER. We are doubly pleased that Casey will be joined by his lovely wife Kelly & their 2 children, Kaiden & MaKennah >><< As always, we will have some fun things to nibble on & Some of the Best Coffee on the Coast >>>> Keep The Christmas Spirit Alive & Be sure to join us for this Special Annual Holiday Event ……..

25 December Saturday CHRISTMAS DAY

We sincerely wish you & your family a Most Enjoyable Christmas Season & a Very Happy New Year >>>>>> THE HOOK

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT ( 26 November 10 )

2010-11-26T12:16:00.000-08:00

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT for Friday, 26 November 2K10

Hello to All >><< Consider this our “Black Friday” Trap & Shopping Report >>>>>>> A little wet for Shopping >< No Fish >< Trap was Relatively Clean >< Water Temp about 42 degrees >>>> (55 miles R/T)

On the Up Side >< The “Ladies of The Elk” made their presence known today, along the Schooner Creek Road >< No Bulls, but lots (About 35) of Ladies were in residence along the creek >><< One of the Ladies was Sporting a rather Handsome Collar, but it didn’t Match Her Shoes !!!

One of the additional highlights of our Run Today, was listening to Electric Bill regale us with his French Connection Stories >><< You have got to hear about one the Great Lunches he & Kathy enjoyed & their 2 Tire Blow Out at 130 K !~!~!

On the Downside >< Bud was not able to get his GPS / SPOT Machine to Hook Up today !?!?? >>>>>>>

On that note >< We headed back to The Barn >>>>>> JCS for Team Furgason

NEW LEFT KNEE DEPARTMENT & Other Stuff >>>>>

2010-11-23T16:39:00.001-08:00

THE NEW LEFT KNEE DEPARTMENT >< STATUS REPORT >>>>>>> 23 November 2K10

Just In from our Dear Friend >< RON THOMAS >< Let’s continue to hold Ron & Jacky close until we get him back on his pins !~!~!

Special Thanks to All of Ron & Jacky’s many LVH Friends >< Who have been & continue to be so Helpful >>>>

We all remain optimistic, that we can have them both as Guests at our December FC Breakfast Meeting >>>> THE HOOK

From: Ron Thomas Subject: NEW LEFT KNEE DEPARTMENT & Other Stuff >>>>>

(A reply to John Spangler about my knee. Sharing it with all of you)

John,

Whenever I undertake something I always seem to find the hardest way to do it and so this infection seems like just a normal sequence of events. Just keep plodding and eventually it will all work out.

There is a nagging dull ache just enough to forestall sleep and make any position I find myself in uncomfortable. For those minor oweees we have invented low dose oxicondone which works after a fashion.

Mostly, I miss chasing around the nurses because I'm not fast enough... Since Ben Davi is a nurse he is probably quite relieved that this is so don't you think?

Ellie has taken on a lions share of shopping for us and she brings good stuff like cherry pie and ice cream all Dr. recommended items used to cure infections. If you wanted a good friend you would sure find it hard to find a better one.

Jim Rose has made deliveries of ice on an almost daily basis because the therapist is intent on giving the knee frostbite. Perversely, I enjoy inflicting a bit of pain on that joint in retribution for all that it has done for me. I had a water valve that needed to be closed to keep outdoor plumbing from bursting pipes. Jim took care of that for us.

In our community there seems to be an unending supply of good Samaritans...

I'm well you all and on the mend.
Ron Thomas

ODFW FishWorks Newsletter Fall 2010

2010-11-22T12:03:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends >><< Just In from ODFW <> Thanks for the send, Alan >>>>>>> THE HOOK

From: Alan Canfield

Subject: ODFW FishWorks Newsletter Fall 2010

Here's a newsletter from the STEP Program that has a number of interesting articles, including one on the restoration of Mann Lake.
Alan

Please find attached the Fall 2010 issue of the Fish Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) and Salmon and Trout Enhancement Programs (STEP) newsletter FishWorks.

Debbi Farrell

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

R&E / STEP Programs Assistant

3406 Cherry Avenue NE

Salem, Oregon 97303

(503) 947-6211

Debbi.L.Farrell@state.or.us

SCHOONER TRAP REPORT ( 22 November 10 )

2010-11-22T11:53:00.000-08:00

SCHOONER FISH TRAP REPORT for 22 November 2K10

First it Rained > Then <> It Blew > Then <> It Frizz > Then <> It Snew !~!~!

All in All >< It was just a typical Winter Trap Run > Very Cold <> Water Temp 41 degrees < Unfortunately, No Fish, but the trap had a very heavy accumulation of Leaf Debris. Electric Bill & Bud made short work of clearing the trap & Then we pulled for The Barn !~!~! (55 Miles R/T) >>>

JCS for Team Furgason

THE FRENCH CONECTION >>>>>>>

2010-11-19T15:19:00.001-08:00

THEY ARE BACK <> !! <> The FURGASON’S ARE HOME >>>>>

Yep >< Electric Bill Furgason & his lovely wife Kathy have safely returned to LVH after spending the last month in France.

They were able to Hook Up with Bill’s son Chris & Have many adventures touring & visiting areas of the French & German Countryside, that were reflective of Kathy’s ancestry.

I have no idea if Bill got a French Fishing License ?? However >< Electric Bill promises to provide us with a full accounting of their International Escapades at our upcoming December FC Breakfast Meeting >>> You don’t want to miss this one ……… !~!~!~!

WELCOME HOME >< Bill & Kathy >>>>> THE HOOK >< For all of the LVH FC Gang

2011 CCFF Officers and Directors

2010-11-19T14:56:00.001-08:00

Just In from our Central Coast Fly Fisher Friends >< Thanks Alan for the send >>&<< Congratulations to all of them >>>>

We look forward to working with all of you, as we proceed into The New Year >>>>>>>> THE HOOK >< For the LVH FC Gang

From: Jeanne and Alan Canfield

Here's the complete and corrected list of 2011 CCFF Officers and Directors, all of whom are Board Members.

CCFF 2011 Officers and Directors

President, John Sanchez

Vice President, Jack Maitlen

Secretary, Jeanne Canfield

Treasurer, Alan Canfield

Directors:

Mark Aiassa

Wally Flanagan

Paul Schrader

Mac Andrew

Mike Flaming

Mike Samples

Tom Peck

Butch Minich

Chris Maitlen (New Member)

Our thanks to each for stepping up and helping the Central Coast Fly Fishers continue to provide a welcome place for us to learn more about, and participate in, our common interest of fly fishing.

Alan

IT'S OFFICIAL >>>>>> 18 November 2K10

2010-11-18T12:03:00.001-08:00

LVH Fishing Club Board Members >< for >< 2K11 >>>>>>>> (Effective 1 January 2K11)

Congratulations to all of the New FC Board Members who were elected, by unanimous consent, at our General Membership Meeting today >>>

WAYNE HILL >< President

LARRY DALE >< Vice President

DON SARVER >< Operations Officer

FRANK STOUT >< Administrative Officer

BARB DUDLEY >< Public Affairs Officer

This is a wonderful group of Club Officers that will be taking the Club into the New Year…….

That said >< It is up to each of us, as members, to meet our responsibilities by staying involved in the Club’s Activities & Supporting these fine people >>>>>> THE HOOK

A JAMES RAY UPDATE >>>>>

2010-11-16T08:21:00.001-08:00

JAME RAY UPDATE & Some Other Good News from Alaska >>>>>>>

Hello Folks >><< Here is the latest >< Compliments of 1^st Lady >< Regarding some Wonderful News from our Dear Friend James Ray & his lovely family >>>

From: Barbara Dudley
Subject: Casey (Joe Longo Award Winner)

Thought you all might like to read this from James. I sent him an e-mail. I would like to forward this info in a blast to the fishing club, please.

Barb

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: James Ray <jdmray@hotmail.com>To: barbdud@gmail.com

Barb,

Lovely to hear from you! Although Sarah and I are having a great time here in Alaska, we too wouldn't mind if if we got back to Oregon! I miss you all at LVH and often wonder what projects you are up to these days and how the new STEP Biologist is doing.

I have some important news to share with you which I would love you to share with everyone else; Sarah gave birth to our first child 3 weeks ago! So I'm now a father of a gorgeous little girl: Hazel Jane Ray - 8lb 6oz She has been around for 3 weeks, but we've been so busy getting used to the new world order that I haven't had much time to send out pictures. I've attached a picture and I will send an album soon.

I think it is wonderful LVH has decided to honor him in this way. I have been able to speak with Casey numerous times over the last year and have been amazed at how he has responded to such and awful situation. He has always been an inspiration and this situation just shows his true colors.

Give my regards to 'the boys' !!!

Best,
James

COMMUNITY SERVICE TO OUR COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN >>>

2010-11-10T09:00:00.001-08:00

Hello Friends >< Just wanted to let you know our Good Friend, Dean Fleck, is “Doing Good & Avoiding Evil, Mostly” !~!~!

Englund Marine, here in Newport, will be Hosting a 2 day Water Safety Course, for our Local Commercial Fishermen >>>

This Valuable Training Course is being sponsored by the Oregon Crab Commission & the Alaska Marine Education Association >< Additional support will be provided by our Local US Coast Guard Friends.

Participants will be learning how to use “The Gumby Suit” >< May Day & Distress Signaling >< Emergency Fire & Flooding Actions >>>

Let’s Give Englund Marine & Brother Fleck a Big >< ATT’A BOY >< For providing this Outstanding Community Service >>>> THE HOOK

LVH FC > 2K10 < JOE LONGO AWARD WINNER (1 November 10)

2010-11-04T13:10:00.001-07:00

The Longview Hills Fishing Club is Very Pleased to Announce >>>>>

MR. CASEY DECKARD << As our 2K10 >< JOE LONGO AWARD WINNER

Casey’s Nomination was approved by Unanimous Consent of the Membership, at LVH FC Breakfast today. Casey sets the bar very high, for all of us, with his exemplary display of Heroic Courage & Fortitude >< By way he confronted & overcame the Many Significant Medical Challenges he had to face over this last year.

He still has some miles to travel, for a full recovery, but it is our intent to encourage that direction & progress by inviting Casey & his Family to attend our 16 December Christmas Gathering, at which time, it will be our pleasure to Honor Him, as The Recipient of our Joe Longo Award for 2K10.

To that end >< You All are invited to join us & be a part of Our Annual Christmas Gathering >>>>>>>

*** We’ll Leave The Light On for You !!! >>>>>>>>> THE HOOK

AYYYYY!!

2010-11-04T12:12:00.001-07:00

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THE NEW KNEE DEPARTMENT !!!

2010-11-02T11:48:00.001-07:00

THE NEW KNEE DEPARTMENT & Some Other FC Stuff >>>>>>>>

Hello Friends >< I have it on Very Good Authority (Actually, I purloined it out of THE VIEW !!) >> That <<> Our FC Pal Ron Thomas will be getting a NEW KNEE & the Warranty Period will begin, on the 8^th of this month.

That is Very Good News, in as much as we are trying to Invite Ron & Jackie to join us for our 2 December FC Breakfast Meeting. Ron as you know continues to be our LVH Web Master & In that capacity, has faithfully supported, over these last 6 years, our FC Site on the LVH Blog.

It seems like a little recognition, after 6 years, is in order >< So >< It behooves us all, to put Brother Ron on Our Angel List & Encourage Him to recover sufficiently, so that He & Jackie can be our Special “December Breakfast Meeting” Guests !~!~!~! >>>>>>>>>>> THE HOOK

Details on the Celebration for Tami & Her Family >< Saturday .. 6 November 2K10

2010-11-01T11:36:00.001-07:00

CELEBRATION of LIFE > for > TAMI WAGNER >><< See the enclosed detailed information provided by Doug Cottam >>>

>>> 6 November 10 >< At the Eden Hall in Gleneden Beach >< 1 PM to 5 PM

LVH FC will have a presence at this event. If you would like to go with us >< Please Muster at the LVH Club House, on Saturday, at 12:45 PM >< We will form Car Pools up to Eden Hall, in Gleneden Beach.

If you wish to stay on into the 5 o’clock hour, it might be best if you planned on driving separately. In any event, we will be delighted to have you join us >< As a show of Support for Tami’s Family >>>>>> THE HOOK

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Details on the >><< Celebration for Tami

To the Many Friends of Tami Wagner & Her Family >>>>>>> Here are the details for our celebration for Tami.

The event will be held Saturday November 6 from 1-5 pm at the Eden Hall in Gleneden Beach which is south of Lincoln City and north of Newport. The attached document has a Google map link and a list of places people can stay around Eden Hall. Eden Hall has special memories for Dave and Tami. It is about 4 blocks from the ocean and next to Gleneden Beach State Park. Please RSVP (it would help a lot) if you can so we can estimate the amount of food and drink that we need to provide.

Anybody who would like to help or has suggestions, please contact Doug Cottam Douglas.f.cottam@state.or.us or Dan Avery dan.j.avery@state.or.us We need folks to help put together a photo scrap book, organize and responding to donations for the celebration, and possibly set up and tear down at Eden Hall.

   Donations in any amount would be very welcome to help defray the costs of the celebration. Any money over the costs of the celebration will be donated to the Casey Deckard Funds at local banks ( Umpqua Bank and West Coast Bank in Waldport).

We hope to see you there .

   Doug Cottam

District Wildlife Biologist

   Newport Field Office

Memoriam for Jack Scherer

2010-10-29T14:46:00.000-07:00

IN MEMORIAM >>> JACK SCHERER >>> 1923 >< 2K10

Hello Friends >< Please Open this Beautiful Memoriam to Jack & Ginny >< From Jack Scherer’s Son Ed ……………. THE HOOK

From: Jack Scherer [mailto:jng97365@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 2:18 PM

To: LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

Subject: Memoriam for Jack Scherer

Friends,

Please see the attached flyer that memorializes my Dad’s rich and full life.

Thanks,

Ed Scherer

Jack Scherer

(360) 438-5145

jng97365@comcast.net

LVH FC MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER ( 2K10 )

2010-10-29T10:05:00.001-07:00

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE >< FOR >< NOVEMBER 2K10

4 November Thursday MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING (9 AM at the Agate Beach Golf Course Café)

This will be another Fun Gathering of Friends & Fisher’s >< The FC Board Members met recently & reviewed all of your Joe Longo Award Nominee Submissions >< Thank You All for your submissions/nominations >>>>>

We have a very clear majority nominee, who’s identity will be revealed at Our Breakfast Meeting >< We believe you all will be very pleased with the 2K10 Nominee. As you know, the Actual Joe Longo Award, will be presented at our 16 December Christmas Gathering.

6 November Saturday CELEBERATION OF LIFE >< FOR >< TAMI WAGNER

We do not have any additional information on this event. When ODFW makes that available, we’ll share it with you.

7 November Sunday DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME >>> END’s !~!~!~!

Yep >< It’s time to do the Clocks Back “Thingie” >><< I Hate It when this happens !~!~! Good Luck with all of your clocks >>>>

11 November Thursday VETERANS DAY

Please >< Let all of your Veteran Friends know >< That you appreciate all that they & their families have done to Serve Our Wonderful Country.

18 November Thursday GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

This is a “Don’t Miss Meeting” >><< Lot’s of Fun & Important Stuff happening at this meeting >>>>>

Let’s begin with the “Important Stuff” >> This will be your opportunity to Meet & Vote for the New Slate of 2K11 Fishing Club Board Member Candidates. This is a Very Strong Set of FC Leader’s who are fully capable of taking your Fishing Club into the New Year & Beyond.

Now for the “Fun Stuff” >> What you all are encouraged to do >< Is bring, to the meeting, Examples of Your Favorite Collectibles >< Hobbies >< Crafts >< Avocations >< Etc. >><< What we will do >< When we conclude the business portion of our meeting >< Is Open the Meeting to All of You to Share & Explain the various items you so Generously Brought to Show & Share with us >>> SPECIAL THANKS in advance, to ALL

25 November Thursday THANKSGIVING DAY (This is not a Real Good Day for Turkeys !~! However, If you are not a Turkey, Enjoy !!)

This looks to be Fun Month & Have a Happy Thanksgiving >><< I am sure Our GM Meeting will have a Bunch of Interesting Things to See & Enjoy >><< Of course, Our 1^st Lady will attempt to capture all of the Action for one of her Superb Photo Albums >>>>

NOTE >< If you want to be enrolled in “The Witness Protection Program” >< You must let Barb know before the GM Meeting Begins !~!~!

Have A Nice Day >>>>>>>> THE HOOK

!!!

IN MEMORIUM >>>>>

2010-10-27T15:49:00.001-07:00

IN MEMORIUM >< TAMI WAGNER

It is with great sadness that we learned of Tami Wagner, ODFW Wildlife Biologist, being a Fatality in a recent Multi-Vehicle Accident at the HWY 20 / Toledo Junction.

It seems like only yesterday, that we had the pleasure of her company as our September LVH FC Guest Speaker. This Wonderful Lady was truly “One of a Kind” >><< We & The Animals She Loved, are all the better for having known her >>>>

Tami is survived by her Husband & 2 college age Children. They reside in the Lincoln City Area & Their mailing address is >>>>

The Wagner Family

3138 South Schooner Creek Road

Lincoln City, OR 97367

Please continue to hold The Wagner Family Close during this most difficult time ……………. THE HOOK

LVH FC BOARD MEMBER NOMINEES FOR 2K11

2010-10-23T12:17:00.001-07:00

LVH FC BOARD MEMBER NOMINEES >> FOR >>>> 2K11

Hello to All Members ><< November is rapidly approaching & it is that time again for us to exercise our voting privileges, by selecting our 2K11 FC Board Members. To that end, what follows is the Advanced 2K11 Slate of Candidates >>>>

Wayne Hill, President

Larry Dale, Vice President

Don Sarver, Operations Officer

Frank Stout, Administrative Officer

Barb Dudley, Public Affairs Officer

Note: Write-in Candidates will be recognized ……

All LVH FC Members are encouraged to attend the 18 November General Membership Meeting. This will be your opportunity to vote for your New FC Board Members, who will assume their positions, effective 1 January 2K11.

I feel it safe to say, that All of the Current Board Members have been very proud to serve you during 2K10. As you can see, your FC will be going into the New Year with some New Leadership >< Specifically, Wayne Hill will be the New President & he will be supported by Larry Dale as the Vice President. Don Sarver will be assuming the position of Operations Officer. Frank & Barbra will continue providing you with outstanding service in their current capacities.

Suffice to say >< As your outgoing President, it has been my Privilege & Honor to represent all of you over these last 5 years. I am, without any reservation, absolutely confident these Outstanding FC Board Member Nominees, are fully prepared to take our LVH FC into 2K11 & Beyond.

We’ll look for you at this very important November Meeting & We Thank You, in advance, for your consideration of this very important matter.

THE HOOK

Advisory Message: Hazardous Weather Outlook. High wind watch in effect for the area from Saturday eve through late Saturday night. Wind gusts to 65 mph poss

2010-10-22T14:07:00.001-07:00

Heads Up to All LVH FC Friends >< Check Out the following High Wind Watch for the Coast >< THE HOOK

-----Original Message-----
From: TheNixleTeam@emails.nixle.com [mailto:TheNixleTeam@emails.nixle.com]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:02 PM
To: jcs592@msn.com
Subject: Advisory Message: Hazardous Weather Outlook. High Wind Watch in effect for the Coastal Area from Saturday eve through late Saturday night. Wind gusts to 65 mph poss

Hi JOHN C SPANGLER,

Advisory Message has been issued by the Depoe Bay Fire District.

Friday October 22, 2010 12:01 PM PDT

Hazardous Weather Outlook. High Wind Watch in effect for the Coastal Area from Saturday eve through late Saturday night. Wind gusts to 65 mph poss

For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/3841260/?sub_id=255396.

Contact Information:

Dennis Knudson

Fire & Life Safety

541-764-2202

JOE LONGO AWARD NOMINATIONS >>>> ( 2K10 )

2010-10-17T16:50:00.001-07:00

NOMINATIONS FOR THE LVH FC ( 2K10 ) JOE LONGO AWARD

Hello to all of our LVH FC Members >><< As the year comes to a close & our Annual Christmas Gathering approaches, it is time for us to look back over our membership & try to identify a member who would make an Outstanding Joe Longo Award Nominee for 2K10.

As you know, this Annual Award is intended to Memorialize Joe, by recognizing a Member who has consistently Displayed Outstanding Support for our Club through out the year & clearly demonstrates the Spirit of our Club’s Ethos Statement.

Please, let us know who you feel should be nominated, so that we can present the nominees to you at our 18 November General Membership Meeting. Feel free to contact any FC Board Member or simply respond to this E Mail, with your recommended nominee.

As we have done in the past, the Joe Longo Award Presentation will be the Center Piece of our Annual Christmas Gathering, which will be held on 16 December, 2K10.

This is your opportunity to recognize one of our Outstanding Members for 2K10 >><< Please give this your careful consideration.

Thank You ……… THE HOOK

THEY ARE HERE !!!!

2010-10-16T10:11:00.001-07:00

BRAND SPANKING NEW >< LVH FC DECALS >>>>>>>>>>

This Just In from Frank (aka Ducks) Stout our trusty Admin. Officer >><< Here’s the Deal >< Frank now has the New LVH FC Decals, which can be placed on the inside or outside of your vehicle windows.

The decals will formally Go On Sale at our upcoming General Membership Meeting, which will be held on the 21^st of this month >>>>

Individual Decals will be sold for $3 Bucks >< However, Frank suggests that we offer You a Special Introductory Sale Price of 4 for $10 Bucks.

Bring Money & We’ll See Ya at our upcoming GM Meeting, which will Feature OSP Senior Trooper, Carla Urbigkeit, who will give us a peep at what goes on in a typical DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OSP TROOPER >>>>>>> THE HOOK

Traffic Message: U.S. 20 Construction Update - Starting Thurs, Oct. 14, contractors will reduce traffic to one lane from 8pm to 6am

2010-10-14T11:47:00.001-07:00

Hello Fellow FC Members >< Attached is some Important HWY 20 Information, which may be of interest to you >>>

THE HOOK

-----Original Message-----
From: TheNixleTeam@emails.nixle.com [mailto:TheNixleTeam@emails.nixle.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 10:57 AM
To: jcs592@msn.com
Subject: Traffic Message: U.S. 20 Construction Update - Starting Thurs, Oct. 14, contractors will reduce traffic to one lane from 8pm to 6am

Traffic Message has been issued by the Newport Police Department.

Thursday October 14, 2010 10:56 AM PDT

U.S. 20 Construction Update - Starting Thurs,Oct. 14, contractors will reduce traffic to one lane from 8pm to 6am

U.S. 20 Construction Update:

The bridge repair work on U.S. 20 west of Toledo will increase in intensity this month.

Starting Thursday, Oct. 14, contractors will reduce traffic to one lane from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. between mileposts 3 and 5. The restrictions will not occur every night, but drivers should watch for flaggers controlling one-way traffic Monday through Thursday nights.

Contractors expect to restrict traffic to one lane on U.S. 20 west of Toledo for up to 36 hours at a time as early as Nov 1.

Detour signage was set up in the case a full highway closure was needed for bridge work. After placement of the detour signs the contractor developed a proposal that could possibly eliminate the detours by using the 36 hour single lane closure. If the proposed single lane closure works as planned the full highway closure will not be required.

We will continue to update you as well as the greater public about mobility impacts as more information is available. We understand and are actively trying to minimize the impacts lane restrictions have on the traveling public.

For the latest information about project related traffic delays and lane closures, please follow us @OregonDOT on Twitter.

Please contact me with any questions.

Thank you,

Suzanne Roberts, Public Involvement

Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners

Office AND cell: (503) 471-6866

Email: suzanne.roberts@obdp.org

Online: www.obdp.org

For full details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/3762321/?sub_id=255396.

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2K10 ( REVISED )

2010-10-14T10:55:00.001-07:00

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >> REVISED FOR << OCTOBER 2K10 >>>>>>>>>

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30 October Saturday LVH FC HOSTING THE LVH COMMUNITY BREAKFAST (( Rescheduled to January ))

Just In from our Operations Officer, Larry (ATV) Dale >>> Our Fishing Club has been RESCHEDULED to Host this Fun LVH Community Breakfast Event, for sometime in JANUARY 2K11 >< A January Date / Time will be announced >>>>>>>

THE HOOK

A BUNCH OF STUFF >>>>>>

2010-10-03T10:23:00.001-07:00

A BUNCH OF ECLECTIC STUFF

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OREGON COLLEGE FOOTBALL >>>>>

What a weekend it has been for our Oregon Teams >>> The DUCKS beat STANFORD > & < The BEAVERS beat ARIZONA STATE

CORRECTIONS >>>>

I had a Senior Moment, when I wrote the October ON THE WATER Newsletter & Erroneously listed our FC’s Hosting of the LVH Breakfast Date as the 29^th >< When in fact, it should have been Saturday the 30^th !~!~!

2009 DAVE LISCIA AWARD >>>>

You will notice in the recently received ODFW Newsletter, “Volunteer Tracks” >< The Winner of the 2009 Award is a Team of Fine Folks who annually stage a “Youth Outdoor Day” event at the E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, which is near Corvallis. Congratulations to them & As I said previously >< Win, Lose or Draw >< Each & Everyone of You Outstanding LVH FC Member Volunteers can Stand Tall & Take Great Pride in the many ongoing contributions you make to enhance Our Beautiful Central Coast of Oregon, making it a Better Place for Future Generations.

A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND >>>>

As you recall, sometime back, our Very Special Friend, Casey Deckard, was seriously injured in an automobile accident. Over these last several months, with a Great Deal of Courage & Work on His Part, plus the Support of his Family & Friends >< He has battled back to the Casey we all knew before the accident >>> With the possible exception, of his Reconstructed Left Ankle >< This injury has not mended well & continues to give him Great Pain & Discomfort. His physicians recommend, that he test his courage, once again & Have surgery on that ankle >>>>>>

This will occur on the 5^th of October. Recovery from this surgery will take 6 to 8 months. The result should be a significantly improved quality of life without pain >>>>>

All of that said >< The Best Way We Can Help <> Right Now <> Is for us all to Hold Casey & His Lovely Family Close & Keep Them on Our Angel List >>>>>>>> On their behalf ……. Thank You

THE HOOK

2010-10-03T08:00:00.001-07:00

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2K10

2010-09-27T11:32:00.001-07:00

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >< FOR >< OCTOBER 2K10

This Month Starts Off “Very Busy” > with < The Weekends of the 1^st, 2^nd & 8^th, 9^th being involved with U DA MAN Registration Support >>>

5 October Tuesday 4^th Quarter ODFW VOLUNTEER COORDINATION MEETING (9 AM at the ODFW Office Downtown)

This meeting will only involve ODFW Staff & Various Members of the CCFF & LVH FC.

7 October Thursday MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING (9 AM at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant)

You don’t want to miss this one >><< Lot’s of Wonderful Fishing Stories (Some of them are actually True !!) from Several of our recently Successful Salmon Anglers > PLUS < 2 Special “Alaskan” Guest Lecturer’s >< Bob & Marilyn Breakfield, who will regal us with Highlights of their recent Summer Fishing Experiences “In The North Country” …… Come early to get a Ring Side Seat >>>> See Ya !!

10 October Sunday U DA MAN SALMON FISHING TOURNAMENT (Begins at First Light & Ends at 3:15 PM )

This will be the 8^th Annual UDM Tournament, which is always held in our very own Yaquina Bay/River. This year our 2 Professional River Guides (Captains, Phil Reed & Ryan Minor) will be guiding various members of our LVH FC >< We are hearing stories of a very strong “Civil War Rivalry” existing between these 2 Outstanding Fishing Teams > We Wish both Teams the Best of Luck <&> You may want to come over to the South Beach Marina Venue, at about 3:15 PM, for the Official Tournament Conclusion & Weight In >><< This could result in some “Fire Works” !~!~!

21 October Thursday GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (9 AM at the LVH Club House)

Thanks to our 1^st Lady (aka Barbra Dudley) >< We have a Very Special Guest Speaker scheduled for this month >< Senior OSP Trooper, Carla Urbigkeit, will be sharing her insights into a typical >< DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OSP TROOPER >< Carla is a Superb Speaker & an Old LVH Friend, in that; she has conducted many Life Saving & CERT Training Sessions for us. This should be a Fun & Informative insight into the many challenges confronted, on a daily basis, by our Superb OSP Troopers …….. Be There & Be Square !!!

29 October Saturday LVH FC >< HOSTING THE LVH COMMUNITY BREAKFAST (9 AM at the LVH Club House)

Larry Dale (aka ATV) will be acting as our FC Coordinator. We will get more FC Volunteer Information out to you as we get a bit closer to this Fun EOM Community Event.

There You have It Folks >><< Fall has Officially Begun >>>

Hang onto your Hat & Rain Gear >< Watch for the Winter Trap Team Schedule >>>>> THE HOOK

Linda Reed Is Looking For Potential Buyer For These Items

2010-09-26T16:05:00.000-07:00

I am in the process of changing my decor and have some wonderful nautical items to sell for a fair price.

The 60" 10 spoke deluxe ships wheel is custom mounted on a floor mounted stand with shaft and bearings so it can be turned for amusement and conversation. Very nice condition.

I am suggesting a price of $600.00 OBO.

The nautical Bicentennial tall ship pictures of collector copies of the Earl Collins Tall ships painting in New York harbor to commemorate the 200 year bi centenial of our country. Each is very nicely done with detailed landmarks of NEW York Harbor in the background. They were custom framed in an elegant manner and suitable for the finest interior viewing.

Purchase price and nice custom framing with mats in 1976 was almost $100.00 per print. Asking now 35 years later $950.00 OBO for the the 6 picture set. Very nice condition.

Please e mail me for additional information or appointment to view these items and other smaller older miscellaneous novelties, glass ware, misc. collector items for a rec room or home bar area.

If you are interested contact Linda at: lindareed@peak.org.

Thanks.

FW: Summer Newsletter

2010-09-23T09:08:00.001-07:00

Hello >< Thought you might enjoy seeing what our neighbors, with the Yaquina Watershed Council, have been up to >>>> THE HOOK

From: Lisa Mulcahy

Subject: Summer Newsletter

Hello Everyone,

I have attached the Yaquina Watershed Newsletter. If you cannot open it or need a paper copy, just send me an email.

Reminder: the SOLV Yaquina Bay Cleanup is Saturday, the 25th.

Follow this link for more information: http://www.solv.org/programs/event_details.asp?eventID=17883

Happy Reading,

Lisa
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Lisa Mulcahy
Mid Coast Watersheds Council
Yaquina Basin Planning Team Coordinator
http://www.midcoastwatershedscouncil.org/

Dedicated to improving the health of streams and watersheds of Oregon’s central coast

Yaquina produced Tuesday & Other Fishing Stories >>>>

2010-09-23T08:42:00.001-07:00

Hello Friends >< Check out this “Fishing Story’ from our Good Pal >< Brother Mike Samples >>>>

P>S>> I actually think, Mike was sober when this all happened !~!~!~! THE HOOK

From: Mike Samples

Subject: Re: Yaquina produced Tuesday & Other Fishing Stories >>>>>

And now for the rest of the story. Yesterday I was fishing the Yaquina alongside Tom and Jason. I watched Tom land his fish and was happy to see a nice bright 31.5 pounder. A little later Jason hooked one and again I watched him land his 8.5 pound super Jack. I decided to move up river to some water that had not been fished. I set my gear and within 2 minutes I had a fish on. This was a nice (20lb class ) fish mint bright as they all are in the lower river. I played the fish and was bringing it to the net when out of nowhere Mr. Seal made his appearance and grabbed my fish by the belly. It was all over then. All my gear and my fish went bye bye with that *&%)(* SEAL. Ok, I was a little upset but thought it was a fluke and would never happen again. Today I had Hugh Mayes my old neighbor come down from McMinville and fish with me expecting to have a great day. We fished all morning with nothing. We decided to move up river. I told Hugh we were in my honey hole and to expect a take down if there were any fish around. About 2 minutes later his rod went off and the fight was on. We brought the fish to the boat but it wasn't finished and took another run. I started to chase the fish with the boat and all of a sudden, the guys in the crabbing boat just outside of us started pointing. Guess what? Mr. Seal had returned and took yet another nice Chinook by the belly all the gear and there we were with egg on our face. That is two in a row on two days. I am now afraid to even go out as my fishing adventures this year are a little suspect. Oh yes, prior to leaving the dock this morning both of my motors failed and had to put the boat back on the trailer and head for the shop. In less than an hour we were back on the water to face our demons.

Now you have heard the rest of the story !~!~!~! Mike

From: Big Fish [mailto:lvhfishclub@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 8:28 AM
Subject: Yaquina produced Tuesday!

This in from Tom Simpson.......Way to go Tom !! A note to Mike Samples...We are waiting for your story!!!!

Jason M and I fished low in the river yesterday and it produced a couple of nooks for the new Spoiled Daddy. The one in the picture hit while I was setting the line, which for me is probably the most exciting part of the fight. I love the feeling when a big fish wacks a rig while your holding the rod. Standard gear, herring behind a flasher. This one weighed 31 1/2 lbs. Jason's was a little smaller. Jason fought and lost another fish as well.

Be sure to ask Mike Samples about his fishing adventures on Tuesday. I wouldn't dare try to tell his story! Tom

2010-09-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

BEAVER CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA – Just as Oregon prepares to dedicate its newest state natural area – 374 acres of wetland, forest, and meadows, including a quiet creek that is a paddler's dream – comes news that outdoor enthusiasts may have yet another reason to celebrate: a new campground to go with it.

2010-09-17T13:01:00.000-07:00

Thesis - Rough Cut - V1 from Henry Harrison on Vimeo.

U DA MAN SALMON TOURNAMENT>< LVH FC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES>>>>>>>

2010-09-08T15:40:00.001-07:00

2K10 >< U-DA-MAN >< Salmon Fishing Tournament >< LVH FC Volunteer Support >>>> WE NEED YOU !~!~!~!

Traditionally, our Fishing Club has provided Volunteer Support for the U-DA-MAN Salmon Fishing Tournament, which is held each year in the Yaquina River / Bay >< The Primary Goal of this Fun & Beneficial Stewardship Effort, is to use the proceeds raised from the Tournament, to enhance the Salmon Habitat of the Yaquina Watershed. All of that said >< WE NEED YOU >>>>>>>>>> Here’s The Scoop >>>>>>

<<>> Our Volunteer Support will primarily involve ADMINISTRATIVE & PHYSICIAL ACTIVITIES >>>

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES >< Will require us to assist with the collection of Fishing Registration Fees & Poker Tournament Ticket Sales >< What we will do is have a table at Englund Marine, manned by 2 People for a Morning (10 AM to Noon) Shift > & > 2 People for an Afternoon (1 to 3 PM) Shift >< On the 1^st >< 2^nd >< 8^th >< 9^th of October.

>>> It will be very helpful, If you can see your way clear, to a part of our Administrative Teams >< Please Contact Wayne Hill.

PHYSICIAL ACTIVITIES >< Will require us to help Set Up the Tournament Venue, on 9 October, at the South Beach Marina. We will Muster at the LVH Club House at 11 AM & Proceed over the Englund Marine by Noon. Then onto South Beach to Set Up some Tents, Chairs, etc.

*** On Tournament Day, the 10^th, the event will conclude with the Official Catch Weigh-In, at about 3:15 PM >< Shortly after the Tournament Winners are Announced, we will Commence the Venue Take Down, which will involve the reverse of the Set Up Procedures.

>>> We would very much appreciate Your Help to Set Up & Take Down the Venue. If you can do so >< Please Contact Wayne Hill.

Thank You All >< In advance, for any help you can provide, which will contribute greatly to the success of this Fun U-DA-MAN Event >>>

THE HOOK

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2K10

2010-08-26T19:42:00.000-07:00

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >< FOR >< SEPTEMBER 2K10

2 September Thursday MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING ( 9 AM at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant )

This Breakfast Meeting will have a Special Twist > in that > Our Dear Friend Charley Curry will be leaving Longview Hills soon, for Greener Pastures !~!~! That said, we will be sad to lose our Oldest Member ( 92 Years Young ) >< So, this meeting may provide a wonderful opportunity for us to “Roast Charley” a bit & let him know how much we have enjoyed his Company & Friendship. Put Your Thinking Caps On & Share your favorite “Charley Recollections” with all of his Many Friends at this Special Meeting >>>>> See Ya !!!

4 September Saturday OREGON COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON >< OPENS

DUCKS at Home against NEW MEXICO >><< BEAVERS Away against TCU >>>>> Keep the Pop-Corn Handy !!!!

16 September Thursday GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House )

This will be a most interesting meeting >>> STEP INTO THE WILD <<< We have as a Special Guest Speaker, Ms Tami Wagner >< Tami is the Assistant District Wildlife Biologist & She works out of our Local ODFW Field Office. You may recall, back in May, we combined forces with the CCFF to accomplish a very successful Elk Habitat Enhancement Project, down on the South Fork of the Yachats River. Tami’s presentation, will give us greater insight into the many WILDLIFE Activities & Projects that she & her ODFW Colleagues are Currently & Seasonably Running.

25 September Saturday FALL SOLV BEACH & RIVER CLEAN UP ( 9 AM Muster at the LVH Club House )

Our Beach Mistress, Ellie LeMaster, is calling on all of her LVH FC Beach Patrollers to have us join forces with our SOLV Friends to accomplish this Statewide ANNUAL FALL BEACH CLEAN UP PROJECT >><< To that end, she would like us all to Muster, as we always do, at the LVH Club House & Then we will proceed down to Beverly Beach & join the other Beach Patrol Volunteers. Dress includes Sturdy Shoes, Gloves & a Small Bucket, if that works for you. Bags will be provided at the SOLV Registration Table. At the conclusion of the Beach Patrol, we will return & do a Quick Bag Check up on the Big Creek Reservoir Complex.

>>> Fall Officially Begins on 23 September > So < We better Enjoy this Beautiful Weather, while it lasts !~!~! THE HOOK

Fishing club being updated

2010-08-22T22:59:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,

My name is Ron Thomas and I maintain and upgrade this website from time to time. Technology at Blogger (owned by Google) is undergoing massive changes now. In order to keep up with those changes I have been updating this site.

Most everything is in place now. If something isn't working let me know ...

teckron@gmail.com

Feedback on whether you like the current design, Let the president know and I will implement changes he forwards to me.

LVH FC >< AUGUST PROGRAM NOTE !~!~!

2010-08-10T15:02:00.001-07:00

HEADS UP for a PROGRAM NOTE >< TIME CHANGE FOR OUR BIRTHDAY BRUNCH >< 10:30 on 19 August 2K10

My Popular Demand >< We have moved the LVH FC Birthday Meeting START TIME to 10:30 AM on Thursday the 19^th of August. The Meeting Venue will still be in the LVH Club House.

This Time Change will better prepare us to enjoy our Brunch, which will feature some of those World Famous “Wayde Dudley” Ribs & Fix’ens ++ a Big Birthday Cake !!!!

P>S>> As a Very Special Treat, I am informed that Brother & Founding Club President JACK SCHERER will be able to join us for our August Birthday Bash / Brunch Festivities >>>>>>>

Don’t miss this Very Special once a year Fun Event >< Be There & Be Square >< 10:30 AM on the 19^th ………. THE HOOK

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 2K10

2010-07-28T17:13:00.001-07:00

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >< FOR >>> AUGUST 2K10

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5 August Thursday MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING ( 9 AM at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant)

Be sure to join us for another enjoyable Gathering of Club Friends & Fishers !!! As always, you can be assured of some Good Food & Lot’s of Camaraderie >>>>

19 August Thursday BIRTHDAY BASH >< MEETING & BRUNCH ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

Our Fishing Club will be Celebrating its 6^th Birthday > & < We are going to “BASH IT” with an Early Brunch >< Consisting of “Wayde Dudley’s World Famous RIBS + Potato Salad & Roles > Plus/Plus < A Super Birthday Cake & Coffee.

I should mention, that there is a very real possibility, our Dear Friend & 1^st Club President, Jack Scherer, may be able to attend our Birthday Bash >< Keep your fingers crossed, that Jack can make this fun event. If so, perhaps we can entice him to tell us one of his Many Wonderful Fishing & Logging Stories !~!~! You don’t want to miss this one !!!!

26 August Thursday BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL ( 9 AM Muster at the LVH Club House)

“One More Time into The Breach” >< Yep, the Beach Mistress (aka Ellie LeMaster) is putting out “The Call” for us to continue our monthly Summer Beach Patrols >>>>>> Remember >< Sturdy Shoes, Gloves & a Small Bucket ….. Be There & Be Square !~!~!

I sure Hope You All are Enjoying this Spectacular Summer Weather & Maybe even doing some Summer Time Fish’in !!!! THE HOOK

SILETZ TRAP REPORT > for <> 16 JULY 10

2010-07-16T20:05:00.001-07:00

ANOTHER >< TRAP ROAD TRUCKER’S SAGA >< On The Siletz River Fish Trap Run > for < 16 July 2K10

About 8:25 AM today >< Casey & the “Double D’s” (Myself & Donnie) set out to Grope the Fish, once again, in the Siletz River Trap !!! On the way Up Canyon, we saw a couple of Deer at the 1 Mile Marker & Eventually arrived, about 9:45 AM, at the Trap.

We found a Total of 136 Fish in the Trap, with a partial breakdown as follows >>> 40 Hatchery Males >< 50 Hatchery Females >><< 3 were Blue tag Male Re-runs >< 5 were Blue tag Female Re-runs >< 1 Red tag Male Re-run >< 5 Red tag Female Re-runs >< 2 Yellow tag Female Re-runs >><< Sorry to Report >> No Chinook’s !~!~!

On our way Back Down Canyon >< We followed a Coyote, for quite a ways, before he left the road. All in All >< “The Casey Crew” put in an Honest Days Labor, which resulted in 136 Steelhead being dropped off with our Good Friends at the Newport Food Share Program.

The Additional Good News is >< That We all survived Casey’s Driving & Arrived Safely back at the Pig Pen, at about 2:10 PM.

THE “NORTON RIDER” (aka Don Sarver) for The Casey Crew !~!~!

Sent in by John Spangler

2010-07-16T10:51:00.001-07:00

WHAT'S HAPPENING !?!?

2010-07-16T09:06:00.001-07:00

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NEWPORT >> for the Month of JULY ???

Hello Good Friends >< Here’s “The Scoop” on several Interesting & Informative July Events, which will be going on in our Fair City >>>

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16 thru 18 July >><< LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR >< This Fun Annual Event is currently going on this weekend ….. It’s always fun to do a “Walk About” on the Fair Grounds … Don’t forget to have some “Cotton Candy” !~!~!

17 July >><< ANNUAL “TUNA CLASSIC” FISHING TOURNEMENT >< What a Great Way to Open the Season >> All proceeds from this event go to the Oregon Food Bank & Ducks Unlimited. Att’a Boys >< To our Good Friends & LVH FC Members, Walter Chuck & Dean Fleck, for being so instrumental to the success of this Wonderful Community Event.

20 July >><< PORT of NEWPORT >< OPEN HOUSE >< Will be held, 6 to 8 PM, at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club >< Don Mann, Port Manager & his Staff, will be available to give the community the latest information & answer questions, regarding the status of the current International Terminal Project.

29 July >><< CHILD SAFETY EVENT >< Will be held, 10 to Noon, in the Wal-Mart Parking Lot >< Our very own, Newport Police Volunteers will be on hand, to provide Families with DNA Identity Kits, which have proved to be invaluable, in helping the Police Locate & Identify Missing Children >< Bring the Grand Kids & Learn more about this valuable Children’s Safety Program.

Well >< That ought to keep you “Out of Mischief” for a day to two !~!~! Enjoy the Great Summer Weather we are currently experiencing !!!!

THE HOOK

Waldport Beachcombers Day

2010-07-10T20:06:00.000-07:00

These pictures from our friends at CCFF are of their booth at the Waldport Beachcombers Day. The event was a success for the community and it is easy to see why with participation like this. Good job everyone!!!

A big thank you to Mike, Butch, Sue and Mark for spending Saturday at Beachcombers Day letting the public know about our fine fly fishing club. Mark is responsible for the excellent pics, too. Those who missed this missed out on some good fun.

Alan