Choosing The Proper Fly Fishing Leader and Tippet by Cameron Larsen - Fly Fishing Articles:


by Cameron Larsen
Selecting the correct tapered leader and tippet for the type of fishing you are about to do is crucial. Nothing can spook fish quicker than an oversized tippet for the particular situation. On the other hand, and undersized tippet can result in the fly fisher losing their trophy before they even get a photo opportunity. We will start at the very basic of leader and tippet selection and then get more specific, and hopefully conclude with enough information so we'll always have the proper leader and tippet for all upcoming fishing scenarios.

Salmon
University species - Chinook:



Salmon are the focus of this site. They are the most awe-inspiring fish in the sea. When you hook and land a big salmon, it is one of the best feelings on Earth.

There are five species of Pacific salmon that inhabit our waters.

Click on the above title to get the full report...........

Newport News-Times: Smaller may be better in Devils Lake Fishing Tournament:

Neil Spofford, owner of Neil's Pizza and Pool Hall at 1512 SE Hwy 101 believes people can win by losing. To prove his point, Neil has offered a free pizza to the competitor in the upcoming Devils Lake Fishing Tournament who hauls in the smallest fish.

The Devils Lake Fishing Tournament is being held as a celebration for Father's Day on the weekend of June 17 and June 18 at Blue Heron Landing, located at 4006 W. Devils Lake Road in Lincoln City.
Those wishing to participate should pre-register by contacting the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau. Registration is also open from 8 a.m., Friday, June 16 until noon on Sunday, June 18 at noon at Blue Heron Landing. There is a fee of $5 for those 14 years of age and older, and children less than 14 years of age may register for free. Fishing begins at noon on Saturday, June 17 and closes at 5 p.m. on June 18.

REMINDER: That on June 1st the General Club Meeting is at the LVH's Club House at 9AM. There will be a special guest speaker regarding bears and how they can effect us in this area or when we are out fishing. So please try to take time and be at this meeting. Fishing can be fun, but also it can be dangerous if we don't watch our backs. See you at the meeting on the 1st.

Fish Division: Oregon Hatchery Research Center - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife:

New Release 07/20/05: Leading fisheries biologist to head Oregon's Hatchery Research Center
The goal of the Oregon Hatchery Research Center (OHRC) is to answer scientific questions related to fish recovery and hatchery programs, including the differences that may exist between wild and hatchery fish, and how to better manage those differences.

Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Coastal Coho Project:

The State of Oregon and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) are engaged in a collaborative project to address the conservation of coastal coho on the Oregon Coast. The primary objectives of the project are to:

KATU 2 - Portland, Oregon:

2 the Outdoors: Life Jackets - A False Sense of Security?

by Grant McOmie KATU Outdoor Reporter
HAGG LAKE, Ore. - Agility and speed earn the passing grades at the annual Marine Law Enforcement Patrol School held each spring at Cullaby Lake in Clatsop County.

NOTE..............LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CALENDAR BACK UP TO DATE AT TOP OF THIS SITE. ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER.

THANKS.......CHARLES (SHUTTERBUG)

Fla. Angler Lands What May Be Record Shark

Fla. Angler Lands What May Be Record Shark: "Fla. Angler Lands What May Be Record Shark"

Newport News-Times: Coastal coho group to meet at Oregon Hatchery Research Center Friday:

Oregon's Coastal Coho Stakeholder Team will meet on Friday, May 26 at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center near Alsea to continue working on conservation actions to benefit coastal coho salmon.

Fishing News Releases:
Fishing news releases and outdoor information provided by state fish and wildlife agencies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.


Five Meetings Focus On Groundfish Management
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Published 2006-05-05
NEWPORT - Meetings in four Oregon ports are scheduled to discuss sport and commercial groundfish iss...

Youth Fishing Event Scheduled for Junction City Pond
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Published 2006-05-04
JUNCTION CITY - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today announced a youth fishing event May 6 a...

May 18 Meeting Set In Tri-Cities On Upper Columbia River Fish Plan
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Published 2006-05-04
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife WDFW has scheduled a May 18 public meeting in Kenne...

Pacific Halibut Season Could Be Best In 10 Years
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Published 2006-04-18
NEWPORT Ocean sport anglers are gearing up for one of the best Pacific halibut opportunities off t...

Youth Fshing Event Scheduled for Vernonia
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Published 2006-04-17
VERNONIA - Young people looking for a fishing opportunity can join Oregon Department of Fish and Wil... "

Second season
for trout


Published: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the traditional camping and boating season. This year it's also the opening of the state's "second" trout season, covering most rivers and streams that flow out of the Coast Range.
Those waters are kept closed for a month after the general trout season opener in late April so juvenile salmon and steelhead have a chance to migrate unhindered by anglers. The coast trout streams open Saturday.

For more on this story click on the below web site...........


http://www.registerguard.com/news/2006/05/23/b2.od.gocoastal.0523.p1.php?section=outdoors

Boat trainees take the helm:

At high speeds, an instructor demonstrates a slalom course at Cullaby Lake Friday during a two-week Marine Law Enforcement Academy.

LORI ASSA The Daily Astorian
As, from left, Robert Wurpes from Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, and instructor Jeff Thompson watch, Rob Hartley, from the Crook County Sheriff's Office maneuvers a boat in a backing pattern at Cullaby Lake Friday. For a guy like myself who's never run a power boat it's a real challenge, says Hartley.

Fishing and Hunting News Outdoor Sportsman Magazine Guide:

Welcome to Fishing and Hunting News Online
Whether you're trying to land a giant trout, salmon, walleye, bass or just catch more crappie on the weekend with the kids, your time is limited. Same as if you're trying to bring home that trophy deer, elk, turkey or limit of ducks. You want quality information you can use today, so you can spend less time planning and more time in the field. You've come to the right place. F&H News' writers search out the areas in your backyard every two weeks to bring you the best of what's out there.

Oregon Fishing Guides and Charters reports tips ifish.net Fishing the North Coast, Astoria, Seaside, Nehalem, Columbia, Tillamook Salmon Steelhead Sturgeon:

Oh, thank you, Father!
I spent the weekend on and off in prayer over things that are happening in the Angler's Chapel. How does one take 10 thousand people and try to fit them all in the same chapel? Not an easy task! If I were totally impartial, it would be easier. Thing is, I'm not! I love my God, and that love is based totally on Biblical principals.

"SALMON SOULUTIONS"

Fight for our families, and our future Each year fewer salmon and steelhead swim in the Columbia and Snake Rivers and their tributaries. Fewer fish means fewer recreational opportunities, disappearing jobs and less money for our businesses and families in river communities like Ilwaco, Hood River and Bend. Now, some of our leaders are blaming our fishing families for low salmon and steelhead returns. It's just not right. Dams are responsible for killing as many as 90% of our salmon every season — while all fishing combined approaches less than 10%.

http://www.salmonsolutions.org/

JUNE MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE

1 JUNE @ 9 AM General Membership Meeting with a guest presenter in the form of Tom Roederer (The Bear Ambassador). Tom, as many of you know, is one of our own and he is actively involved with ODFW as a volunteer. He will be giving us a Power Point Presentation on “Living with Bears”. This is valuable information we all should be aware of considering that we have an occasional Bear Visitor in our Longview Hills Community. In addition, this will be the day that the Special LVH Fishing Club Ball Caps will be made available to all members. Additional caps will be available for sale to all those who have not already placed an order.

14 JUNE @ 9 AM This will be our day to take a Tour of the US Coast Guard Station here in Newport. All members are to meet at the Club House and Big Fish will organize car pool drivers to get us down to the USCG Station on/before 10 AM. We will be given a Power Point Presentation on the Station’s Mission followed by a walk thru tour of their Crash Boats.

15 JUNE @ 9 AM In place of our regularly scheduled General Membership Meeting, Big Fish will be coordinating our June Litter Pick-up morning at the Big Creek Reservoir. Please watch for more information on our Web Site regarding this event. As you may know we did our first Litter Patrol last month and it was fun & very successful. The Club has endorsed doing this Voluntary Community Service Event monthly. We hope to get at least 8 members on each litter patrol so we can get the job done rapidly. The more the better.

I'm not able to work on the club calendar at the top of the web site at this time, having a slight problem, so I have pasted the June happenings on the main text until I get the calendar going again. Thanks for your patience.

Charles Burke....keeper of the Fishing Club site

"LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CAP'S OUT"

For the Club Members who ordered the Club ball caps, contact Wayne Hill to get yours, they are nice looking and hope all will ware them with pride of our Fishing Club here at Longview Hills.

Photo from subscriber Tom P. - Sea Lion having breakfast on Willamette in front of Sportcraft Marina. Seven to ten of these monsters hang out on a sportcraft dock just under the 205 bridge