FW: LVH FC APRIL MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE (2008)

 

 

 

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

APRIL MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE     (2008)

 

3  April     (Thursday) ………….. 9 AM     BREAKFAST MEETING at Agate Beach Golf Course, followed by a possible Litter Patrol on Big Creek.

 

This is going to be a very busy month so we will be covering, in depth, all of the various activities. As you may know, the Siletz Trap suffered some damage. We will be getting some idea of how we will operate the trap, until repairs are made to the Bucket Transfer Cables, etc.

Also, at 4 PM today, we will be Kicking Off our 1^st Responsible Angler Session at the Newport Middle School.

 

 

17  April  (Thursday) ………….. 9 AM     SPECIAL …. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

 

Back by popular demand >><< A Tour of the YAQUINA BAY OYSTER FARM >><< As we did last year, all members are encouraged to meet at the Club House for a brief Club Meeting, at the conclusion of which, we will form up Car Pools to get us to the Oyster Farm by our Tour Start Time of 10 AM. Attendees are encouraged to dress for possible inclement weather, in as much as some of our tour involves outside activities. This is always a fun event & as I did last year >><< I am giving my proxy for Oyster Tasting to Big Fish !!!!!!

 

 

22   April  (Thursday) …………. There are 2 SPECIAL EVENTS occurring TODAY.

 

The FIRST EVENT will involve PLANTING THE PALMER CREEK BEAVER PONDS with approximately 50 thousand STEELHEAD SMOLTS. As we did last year, we will be working with ODFW to “Baby Sit” the Steelhead Smolts for several days & nights so they become acclimated to  wild water conditions before release into the Siletz Watershed. Wayde Dudley will be coordinating our activities to protect the small fish from predation prior to their release. Dave Dinsmoor has offered the use of his beautiful 35 ft. Motor Home as a Base of Operations for us. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM WAYDE on this SPECIAL PALMER CREEK PROJECT …….. 

 

The SECOND EVENT will occur at 8 PM on Thursday Evening. You can enjoy this event from the comfort of your home. At 8 PM on the Public Broadcasting Channel (10) they will be presenting a wonderful program (THE SILENT INVASION) dedicated to Invasive Species which are becoming more than just a nuisance … We’re talking a “Serious Ecological Problem” … 138 Billion Dollars of damage each year across the USA >><< Hope you find this worth your time …….

 

APRIL FISH ALONG was scheduled for the 22nd, but will be rescheduled due to the Palmer Creek Project. STAY TUNED for a FAL BLAST !!!

 

 

ODFW STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL   (21 April 2008)

 

BIG CREEK   #1             1000 Legal    1000 Larger                                      Total:  2000

 

BIG CREEK   #2              2000 Legal    1800 Larger     200 Trophy             Total:  4000

 

OLALLA LAKE RES.      3000 Legal     1250 Larger     200 Trophy             Total:  4450

 

 

SPRING IS COMING …… TIE A KNOT AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE & HANG ON !!!                                             THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

We had some very sad news today, both for the Longview Hills Fishing Club and the Longview Hills community in general. Lois Billingham, wife of Dick Billingham, passed away this morning. We are so fortunate in our lifestyle here at Longview Hills which is made possible because of people like Dick and Lois. Those of us that knew her will miss her and her wonderful smile but we know there surely is another angel in Heaven to watch over us. Please keep Dick and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

ANOTHER BLACK ROCKFISH FISHING AND TAGGING DAY. (Thursday, March 8, 2008)

Photos by Kevin McCarthy

Kevin and Wayde went out on the charter boat "Misty" and spent a day catching black rockfish for the ODF&W tagging program. There were 8 fisherman, 3 crew and 2 ODF&W. Together we tagged 404 black rockfish. I would estimate that another 50 to 75 fish were caught that were released back into the ocean. These included blue, canary, yellow eye rockfish, yellow tail, cabazon, lingcod, and sculpin. We were fishing just south of Waldport and about 3 miles offshore. The ocean was very calm with low swells, no chop and light winds. Another good day on the water.

Wayde Dudley

Siletz Fish Trap:

The weather is improving and additional help is always needed from volunteers to support ODFW activities. Please consider giving these activities a try. It is a chance to get outdoors to some fresh air, see some great scenery, help the environment both for current and future generations, and make a positive difference. We also have a lot of fun.

Please mark your calendars. If you want to go and you are not on the schedule, there is always room for two people. Just contact the person scheduled and team-up to go.

Mar. 12-Bill Furgason

Mar. 14-Wayde Dudley

Mar. 19-Frank Stout

Mar. 21-Wayde Dudley

Mar. 26-Frank Stout

Mar. 28-Brian Hudson

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH

ODF&W has a program of tagging black rockfish to learn more about the species. Black rockfish are one of the few rockfish anglers are allowed to keep under current regulations. Most rockfish stocks are considered depleted and are restricted to "taking", commercial and sport. The program uses volunteer anglers to catch and tag the fish.

Some members of the LVH Fishermen's Club signed up as volunteers to help catch the rockfish. It seemed the least we could do to help compile species information to promote health fish stocks. It would only mean a day here and there of fishing the ocean out of our busy schedule. Wayne Hill, Frank Stout, Wayde Dudley and Mike Samples are 4 that I know of who joined in this noble effort. Wayde, Frank and Mike got the call for Thursday, 2/28 and enjoyed our first day of "tag" fishing.

ODF&W charters for 20 trip a year to tag 3000 fish. I am not sure what boats they charter but our trip was with Robert Waddell, captain and owner, on the Misty. The boat is 52 feet long, 16 wide and is comfortable for 12 to 14 people. There were 2 deck hands and 2 ODFW people on the trip. The ocean had 10 foot swells on 14 second intervals which is just a gentle rise and fall for most people and quite comfortable. No wind waves to make the boat pitch and roll. Frank was the only member of the excursion to succumb to sea sickness. He caught a few fish but then had to sit out the rest of the day which was too bad. We left the dock near Rogue Brewery at South Beach at 0700 and returned at 1500.

Troy, ODF&W, explained how the program worked as we were getting underway. We were to only tag black rockfish so all other fish caught were to be released. The fish had to be longer than 30 cm (12 inches) to be tagged. You unhooked the fish and holding it by the bottom lip took it to the back of the boat. A table was set up with a scanner to check for previous tags. After scanning the fish was laid on it's back in a fish trough and numerous conditions were observed and recorded, a tag was inserted under the skin just below the chin, the fish was re-scanned to record the tag and then released into a holding pool next to the boat. Any fish that did not swim down after awhile was lowered down in a cage to get them to depth. These fish have an air bladder that expands as they come to surface and it must deflate before they can comfortably swim down. The location of the fish is recorded by a Garmin GPS unit connected to the scanner. Each tag has a unique number so the fish is identifiable if it is caught and scanned. All information as to size, conditions, angler, date, etc. is recorded on paper. It got pretty busy at times as the fish usually bit in groups. The largest fish recorded that I heard of was 50cm (20inches) which is a big black rockfish. The group caught 279 fish that were tagged and released so probably caught well over 300 fish for the day. I saw one ling cod that must have been close to 4 feet that went back in. It was a great day and the weather cooperated with us. My back and shoulders are sore but it was worth it and I look forward to the next trip.

Wayde

REPORT ON FEBRUARY FISHALONG

On Tuesday, 2/25, the Club held a Fishalong at Big Creek. John Spangler, Mike Samples, Frank Stout, Butch Minich, Keven McCarthy, Brian Hudson and Alan Canfield showed up for a nice morning on the reservoir. Along with Alan in his pontoon boat, three of us tried out boats that Butch graceously provided. Unfortunately, no fish were caught, which was a bit strange with all the different flies being trolled behind the boats, but it was a good float on the lake as the the sun came out. Just as were packing up to leave, a bank angler near the launch caught a 20" rainbow and then 2 more smaller ones. I guess power bait was King for the Day. The next Fishalong is scheduled for 3/25 at Ollala Lake. See you there.

Brian Hudson

FW: LVH FC MARCH MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE (2008)

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

MARCH MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE (2008)

6 March (Thursday) ………… 9 AM BREAKFAST MEETING followed by a Litter Patrol on Big Creek.

We will cover all current Member Fishing Reports & several business items. Then we will proceed to have some fun enjoying breakfast with our friends. You are encouraged to bring a Funny Fishing Story, which could be shared with your colleagues. This is the prefect opportunity to legitimately do a “Bit of Prevaricating” !!!!

25 March (Tuesday) ……….... 8 AM OLALLA LAKE FISH ALONG

This will be our 2^nd FAL of the New Year. As you may remember, our Central Coast Fly Fisher Friends recently held a FAL at Olalla Lake & they caught several Trout. This will be our opportunity to put their Meager Catch to Shame !!!! Watch for a reminder Blast … Encouraging all Anglers to meet The General (aka Brian Hudson) at the Club House, on the 25^th, to form Car Pools, etc.

27 March (Thursday) ……….9 AM “SPECIAL” GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ( NOTICE THE DATE TIME CHANGE ) !!!!!!

Due to scheduling conflicts, We have had to move our TOUR OF THE G. P. TOLEDO PAPER PLANT to the Last Thursday of the Month.

We will be coming out with a Blast, reminding You All of our Special Meeting Date/Time Change & also asking you to confirm your interest in being part of this Very Special Plant Tour. We will meet at the Club House at 9 AM & Car Pool over to the Plant, to arrive NLT 10 AM.

All Members are to be prepared for some walking & stair climbing both inside & outside of the plant. TOM PICCIANO, Communications Manager, for G.P. will be issuing each of us Hard Hats, Safety Glasses & giving us a Safety Briefing prior to our Tour. Tom has gone to some lengths to make Our Tour possible, in as much as, G.P. no longer provides Tours to the General Public. (Don’t Miss this One) !!!!

It’s very important That you … immediately …. Let Wayne Hill know of your interest in being a part of this Special Tour Event. Plant Security Requirements necessitate, that we let Tom know the size of our group prior to our arrival for the Tour on the 27^th of March.

ODFW TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH ( 17 March 2008 )

BIG CREEK #1 1000 Large Total: 2000 Fish

BIG CREEK #2 1800 Large + 200 Trophy Total: 3800 Fish

OLALLA LAKE RES. 1250 Large + 200 Trophy Total: 3450 Fish

GOOD FISHING TO ALL!

THE HOOK

THE HOOK

BEVERLY BEACH PATROL

We left the Clubhouse about 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Looks like Wayne is starting off the day with the story about "the one that got away" . . .
This part of Beverly Beach was pretty clean. We walked by the cliff on the way back and that's where we got most of our trash.
We couldn't get too far from each other or we might get lost. I think this is Tom Roederer.
Talk about footprints in the sand. Aren't these rocks amazing?
Here we are with our "booty". Not a bad day's work. The walk on the beautiful beach was just a bonus.

And I got to spend my day with a bunch of good looking guys . . . can't complain.
First Lady

BEVERLY BEACH PATROL (1^st Qtr. 2008)
What a Great Day on the Beach!

The Beach Miester supplied us with Bags & Pickers …. Then he turned us (Tom Roederer, The First Lady, Big Fish, The Coach & Me) loose!!!! We proceeded to the Beach & had a very productive 2.5 Hr. Litter Patrol. I would estimate the 8 bags we collected would weigh in at about 200 + lbs.

Did we Save the World ?? No, but we “Put a Dent” in making our “Chunk of Beach a Little Better” than we found it & That’s what’s important. Special Thanks to All of You "Dent Makers" & check out the Cool BBP Pix above, compliments of First Lady!!!!!!!

The HOOK

Hopefully, many of you looked at the photos of the LVH Fishing Club putting in the fishing line recycling stations for ODFW. Following is an e-mail sent to John Spangler from Casey Deckard thanking us for our efforts. Good job everyone!

From: Casey Deckard [mailto:Casey.J.Deckard@state.or.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:34 AM
To: john
Cc: Derek Wilson; Buckman, Robert
Subject:

John,

I wanted you to know that ODFW and all are greatly appreciative for the hard work that went into putting in the fishing line recycling stations. All stations look great and I have already received positive feedback from Jim Chamber (County Parks Coordinator) and public. Once again, Long View Hills Fishing Club has come through on another wonderful project.

Sincerely,

Casey Deckard
Fish & Wildlife Tech.1
Mid-Coast Watershed District
Fish Division

Star-crossed or snakebit, Pilgrim keeps on fishing - OregonLive.com

Star-crossed or snakebit, Pilgrim keeps on fishing - OregonLive.com: "We fished with Denny for steelhead on the Smith and Umpqua rivers on one trip and caught a cow, a stray that somehow became stranded on a riverside ledge after a flood. It hit the water as we approached, and Denny gave chase with the trolling motor as I lassoed it by lying on the bow and slipping the rope around her neck. It was, Denny declared, the largest cow ever caught in his boat -- and, of course, the only one."

Some of the members of the LVH Fishing Club participated in a project helping ODFW install some monofiliment recycling stations in various locations. We took the day on Tuesday, February 19th, and traveled to 5 separate sites. Hopefully this will help keep these areas clear by reminding fishermen to throw their used fishing lines in these containers rather than on the ground. It's always a good feeling when we can do something to help the environment.

First Lady

HeraldNet: Man's flies a feather in his cap

HeraldNet: Man's flies a feather in his cap: "WARRENTON, Ore. -- Forty years ago, on a chicken farm in Warrenton, Henry Hoffman started a revolution in fly-fishing.

Hoffman, 73, is a meticulous fly fisherman who spent decades studying the science of fly-tying and breeding chickens to produce superior fly feathers.

The grueling effort, which required extensive research into the world of poultry and large expenditures on feed, drove off his first two wives and left him unable to pay child support by 1973."

Scott Adams Quotes - The Quotations Page

Scott Adams Quotes - The Quotations Page: "Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll buy a funny hat. Talk to a hungry man about fish, and you're a consultant."

MailTribune.com: The Fish Bum Diaries

MailTribune.com: The Fish Bum Diaries: "His head still pounding from too much goat-milk vodka the night before, Justin Crump makes the best of idle time waiting for his backwoods shuttle van to pick him up along the true backwaters of Mongolia.

Onto massive saltwater hooks, Crump lashes foot-long strands of course hair trimmed off a yak's back at a nearby village. It's a new streamer fly the wayward anglers have concocted to pick a fight with taimen, those 40-pound, 50-year-old Mongolian trout that Crump and his band of fishing bums are after."

Today, Wayde and I went with Casey Deckard (ODFW) to survey the 5 mono recycling station sites that LVH Fishing Club will be responsible for installing. We took photos to insure the poles go in the correct location. The first one was at the South Beach Marina boat ramp in Newport.

Wayde (being The Surveyor) advised Casey we would need to locate services before we dig to make sure there are no lines in the area, so this site will be done at a later date.

The next site we visited was Olalla Reservoir.

Then we went to the Canyon Quarry park site on the Yaquina River.

This next stop was my favorite of the day, Elk City. There was some history to be learned .

We marked the site for the pole .

And, best of all, we saw a mink (can you see him in the middle of the photo on the opposite shore?). It was a great way to spend the morning and we saw some beautiful country.

We didn't make the trip to the 1 mile marker in the Siletz gorge because we know exactly where that one is to be located.

We will meet Casey tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. to pick up the materials. There will be a work party at 7:00 p.m. at our house tomorrow night (Wednesday) for all who are able to come and help. There's not a lot to it so it shouldn't take long.

Watch for an e-mail blast from Big Fish on when the work party will actually be putting these poles in. It should be a fun day and, as always, the work will go faster the more help we have.

First Lady
and Surveyor

NEWSFLASH!!!

Tom Roederer has a 2006, 16' Smokercraft Lodge Fishing Boat for sale. Click on the Fish-de-Bay link and check it out.

First Lady

We had a great breakfast meeting at the Agate Beach Golf Course on February 7th.

A quick rundown which doesn't begin to cover everything discussed during the business meeting: John Spangler spoke about some of the upcoming events such as the tour of the commercial boat docks; Brian Hudson talked about the upcoming schedule of events; Wayne Hill spoke of the various fish traps; Dave Dinsmoor spoke about the SOLV bags at Big Creek as well as the upcoming Beverly Beach cleanup; Frank Stout suggested (along with Wayde Dudley) our club buy a boat the group who attended the Eugene Sportsmen Show saw last week. Unfortunately no one took him too seriously and the item was tabled for another as yet to be determined meeting; Wayde Dudley spoke of a project for ODFW he is working on with Casey and introduced a new member, Walter Chuck; and I mentioned there will be something new on Fish-de-Bay in the near future. Keep a lookout for Big Fish and his wonderful "blasts" on e-mail. All the information on this upcoming items will be forthcoming.

Casey Deckard, our good friend at ODFW spoke about the study he has been working on the last several months regarding the albacore fishery in our area. A lot of work went into this project and he shared the results as well as his methods of getting the information. The final report is not yet completed as there is a lot of information, but we learned a lot about this important fishery which has become very important to Newport.

We were lucky to have another good friend visit us, Dean Fleck from Englund Marine. He spoke about the rather sad state of the salmon fishery in our area as well as the state of the fishery along the west coast. He also touched on the marine reserve issue to let those of our group who were not able to attend the meetings last month what was going on in that area. Both of these are very important issues to all residents whether you fish or not.

As always, it was enjoyable, informative and a great way to spend the morning.

First Lady

New ‘green’ gasoline can be problematical for boaters: The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore.

New ‘green’ gasoline can be problematical for boaters: The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore.: "This may be great news for the environment, but the Oregon Marine Board points out there’s a potential glitch for boat owners.

The problem is “ethanol is a solvent, and will loosen sludge in your tank and fuel lines, clogging fuel filters, carburetors and injectors,” according to a Marine Board news release."

LVH FC FEBRUARY MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE (2008)

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

FEBRUARY MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE                 (2008)

 

1       February    (Friday) ………... 9 AM       EUGENE BOAT & SPORTSMEN’S SHOW EXPEDITION

 

Don’t miss this annual “Shop-Along Expedition” to the Eugene Boat & Sportsmen’s Show. What we hope to do, is form up Car Pools at the Club House & then head over to the valley for a fun day of food & looking at all of the New Fishing Stuff !!!!  We should be Shopped Out & Back at LVH by about 5 PM ……….. This should really be a fun day out on the town with our good Fishing Club Friends………. Please let Big Fish Hill know … PRONTO … of your interest in joining the “Shoppers & Lookers” for this Off Campus … Day Trip !!!!!

 

7       February    (Thursday)………9 AM         BREAKFAST MEETING & LITTER PATROL on BIG CREEK (following our meeting)

 

We have the pleasure of Welcoming Back with us>><< None other than CASEY DECKARD >><< Yes, he has recently completed a very extensive study of our Tuna Fisheries, for the ODFW. He has agreed to present the highlights of that study to us. Please join us at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant to Welcome Casey & have an enjoyable breakfast with your FC Friends.

 

In addition >><< We will be looking for “A Few Good People” to join us, follow the meeting, to conduct a quick SOLV Litter Bag Check Up on the Big Creek Reservoir Complex. 

 

21    February     (Thursday)………9 AM         GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

 

Don’t miss this one >><< We have the opportunity to “Get the Straight Skinny” about HYPOTHERMIA from TOM Mc ADAMS. Tom is a retired USCG, Master Chief. Chief Mc Adams really knows his “Stuff” ….. Getting his knowledge 1^st hand from being In & On the Water for many years. He is a very dynamic speaker & we are delighted to have him join us for this fun & informative meeting. 

 

28    February      (Thursday)………11 AM       BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL

 

Yes, it’s time for our 1^st Quarter … Beverly Beach Litter Patrol >><< Come & join us for some good fun & exercise. We will meet at the Club House & Car Pool over to our 1 Mile of Beach. This will ensure that we arrive on the beach at Low Tide.

 

ODFW >><< TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY:         ( 18 Feb. 2008 )

 

 BIG CREEK   #1        1,000         

 

 BIG CREEK   #2        2,000      ***100 Trophy Fish        

 

 OLALLA     RES.        2,000     ***200 Trophy Fish   

 

****Spring is just around the corner ? ? ? ………….THE HOOK       

 

 

Memoir tells of the author’s difficult relationship with his college-bound child and the Alaskan adventure they shared: The Register-Guard, Eugene, Or

Memoir tells of the author’s difficult relationship with his college-bound child and the Alaskan adventure they shared: The Register-Guard, Eugene, Ore.: "To save money, father and son went to the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge without a guide, which can cost as much as $1,000 a day for a party of two. But that made the trip a lot riskier.

The dangers became clear the second day when Ureneck and Adam rounded a bend and came upon a 1,000-pound brown bear standing knee-deep with her cub in a narrow section of the river. A tense standoff ensued along the shore, with Ureneck aiming his shotgun at the bear as she stood so close he could hear and smell her."