Sunday, August 30, 2009

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDUE FOR SEPTEMBER ( 2009 )

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR >>>> SEPTEMBER  ( 2009 )

 

 

3    Sept.     Thursday     MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING         ( 9 AM at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant )

 

In addition to our usual Fine Breakfast with Friends >< We look forward to presenting Certificates of Appreciation to Dean Fleck & Walter Chuck. Both of these fine men were instrumental in the success of the recent Oregon Tuna Fishing Classic. We will also see if Dean can give us an update on the Status of the Commercial Pier Rebuild & what’s currently happening with the NOAA Port Selection & the Bellingham Challenge. This should be a very informative meeting.

 

7    Sept.    Monday        LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

 

Looks like it’s about time to Bid Summer Good By for this Year >> Please << Keep an Eye Out, while driving, for all of the Children that will be Going Back to School << & >> On the up side, Thank Heavens, we get our City back from all of the Wonderful Tourists >> In any event << Enjoy the Long Weekend with your Family & Friends.

 

17   Sept.   Thursday      GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING       ( 9 AM meet in the LVH Club House )

 

As you all know, COHO Salmon Fishing is “Fire Cracker Hot” right now > So < What could be better than having our Fellow Member, Roger Wilson, share with us some of his “Tippy Top Secret” >> Blue Water COHO Fishing Techniques <<   I think we will find this to be a most informative presentation, provided to us, by a Very Capable Fisherman.

 

19   Sept.    Saturday      25th ANNIVERSARY SOLV GREAT OREGON FALL BEACH CLEANUP >>> ( 9 AM Muster at the LVH Club House )

 

Under the direction of Ellie LeMaster >< We will gather at the Club House & form Car Pools to get us down to Beverly Beach at about 10 AM.  As we did last year, we will be blending our LVH FC Litter Patrol Resources with a lot of folks who will be turning out to support this very worthwhile 25th Anniversary SOLV Effort.

 

NOTE>> On this same Saturday >< Our CCFF Friends will be holding their Annual Garage Sale at the Newport Home of John Sanchez. Watch for more information as CCFF makes it available to us. We all should have plenty of time to Hit the CCFF Garage Sale after our Beach Patrol.

 

**** Enjoy the Fine Weather that we have been Blessed with & I Sincerely Hope You All have a HAPPY LABOR DAY >>>>    THE HOOK

 

 

 

   

Sunday, August 16, 2009








This fishing report in from our friend, Nicole Mangum, who is involved with us in Newport Police Department Volunteers and CERT. She and her family went salmon fishing a couple of weeks ago and she sent us these photos. I'm sure many of us can relate to being so sick we wanted to die . . . to forgetting all about it as we caught "the big one".

Here is our salmon fishing trip my family took 2 weeks ago. We had a great time, mostly. I got sea sick for the first time and Jessi said she'll never go on a boat again because she got sick pretty badly. But she slept and then woke up feeling just fine and ready to catch a big fish. Everyone on the boat caught their limits.
Salmon fishing is awesome!!

The biggest fish was probably 12 pounds (I caught that one, of course) hehehe. Jessi loved the fishing part not the sick part. Mitch was just happy to be there. We are ready to go again--on a clear, smooth water day.

**Nicole**

Friday, August 14, 2009

A "TO DO" IDEA !!~~

OREGON FISHERIES DAY AT THE HATFIELD !!!!                (Sunday >< 10 AM to 4:30 PM >< 8/16/09)

 

Hi Folks >< Now that we have got the “Lori Ann” off the beach & floating again, it could get a little slow around the Old Tee Pee !!!

 

How’bout investigating this interesting & fun “Oregon Fisheries Day” event being held at HMSC this weekend ????

 

This should be a typical High Quality Experience provided by our Good Hatfield Friends >><< To get more information >> Check out the News Times (8/14/09) >> or call 867-3474 >> or go to www.aquarium.org >>>>>  ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND !!!    

 

THE HOOK     

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

FW: Great white Depo Bay

GREAT WHITE SHARK CAUGHT NEAR DEPOE BAY      (The Oregonian >< 11 August 2009)   

 

Check out this YOUTUBE Link >><< Just in from Kevin McCarthy.

 

The video is a bit gruesome, but this Bad Boy was over 12 ft in length & about 400 lbs ……………. THE HOOK

 


From: Kevin McCarthy

 

Subject: Great white Depo Bay

 

 

Hi John check this out

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/fretman124

Sunday, August 09, 2009


At the August breakfast meeting of the LVH Fishing Club we had our usual breakfast, conversation and activity reports. We had a special report by Lee Fries on the status of the new NOAA facility. Lee has been attending the Port of Newport meetings and reporting to our Club on a regular basis for several months but since Newport had received the exciting news the day before our Fishing Club meeting that Newport would be the location of the new NOAA facility, his report was especially timely and exciting to us all. Thanks, Lee, for all your hard work and for answering all our questions. Good job!!


On July 23rd several members of the LVH Fishing Club had a very special tour. We visited Foul Weather Trawl Company. We were welcomed by Sara Skamser (The Trawl Goddess) who showed us the "almost" lost art of making and repairing fishing nets used by commercial fisherman. As the only business of its kind on the West Coast, Sara and her staff keep busy supplying commercial fishermen from Seattle to San Diego with these big and expensive nets. As impressed as we were by her business, I can only imagine how impressed and grateful her commercial fishing clients are. We are all lucky to have her here in Newport!

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

SOME REALLY GOOD NEWS >>>>>>>>>

NEWPORT HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN SELECTED BY NOAA >< AS IT’S NEW WEST COAST HOMEPORT !!!

 

Yep >< It’s Official >< Because Big Fish Hill informs me …. That he just heard the Mayor, Bill Bane & the General Manager of the Port, Don Mann announce it on our Local Radio Station ……… This is a Really Great Day & Terrific Stimulus for our City & Port of Newport.

 

This NOAA Decision is a Testimony to the many hours of Hard Work Done by the Ports General Manager, Don Mann & All of the Port Commissioners >>>>>>  One of whom is our very own Dean Fleck !!             

 

Watch for more details regarding NOAA’s Decision in the days to come >>>>>>

 

BRAVO ZULU >< To All of the Many People who Contributed their Time & Treasure to make this endeavor turnout so positively >>>>>

 

 

THE HOOK         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FW: Prestigious 2009 WILLA Literary Award Recipient

Hello to All of our Good FC “Reader” Members >>>>>>> Just thought you’d be interested in some Wonderful News Regarding our Dear Friend Michele Longo Eder ………  THE HOOK

 


 

From: Barbara Dudley

 


Subject: Fwd: Prestigious 2009 WILLA Literary Award Recipient

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Michele Longo Eder
(503) 265-3337
michele@michelelongoeder.com     

 

To view this as a PDF document , click here

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SALT IN OUR BLOOD: THE MEMOIR OF A FISHERMAN'S WIFE
2009 WILLA LITERARY AWARD RECIPIENT
For Creative Nonfiction

 

Women Writing the West is a nonprofit association of writers, editors, publishers, agents, booksellers, and other professionals writing and promoting the Women's West. As such, Women Writing the West provides support, encouragement, and inspiration to all writers whose passion is to portray women and their stories in the American West in a way that illuminates them authentically.

 

Awarded annually for outstanding literature featuring women's stories set in the West, the WILLA Literary Awards are chosen by a distinguished panel of twenty-one professional librarians.

This year, in the category of Creative Nonfiction, this prestigious award will be given to Michele Longo Eder for her book, Salt In Our Blood: The Memoir of a Fisherman's Wife.

The Award Ceremony will be held in Los Angeles, CA on September 12, 2009.

Salt In Our Blood recounts the moving story of a commercial fisherman's wife, who is both a mother and a successful attorney on the Oregon coast. Set against the sudden loss at sea of the Eders' oldest son, Ben, it is a tale of indescribable sadness but also one of resilience and courage - a stunning testament to one family's strength and the memory of their remarkable son.

 

 

 

 

 

A native of upstate New York, after graduating from The Johns Hopkins University in 1976, Michele moved to Portland, Oregon to attend law school at Lewis & Clark. She has practiced law on the Oregon Coast for almost 30 years.

In her legal career, Michele has represented a wide variety of clients, including commercial fishermen and their associations.

In the world of fisheries and oceans, Michele serves on the Board of Directors of the North Pacific Research Board, and, as a two-term Presidential appointee, is a Commissioner with the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.

 

Salt In Our Blood: The Memoir of a Fisherman's Wife retails for $16.95 and is available online at www.saltinourblood.com, amazon.com and through local booksellers.  Salt In Our Blood is distributed through Baker & Taylor and Partners West.

Michele Longo Eder is available for interviews. Contact Michele directly at 503-265-3337 or email at michele@michelelongoeder.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

GINNY SCHERER .......

Hello Club Friends >>>>>

 

It is with sadness, that I share with you some recent information Wayne Hill & I received from Jack & Ginny Scherer. Jack as you may recall is the Founding (2004) President of our LVH Fishing Club. We thought it only fitting to invite The Scherer’s to drive down from Lacy Washington & join us for our August 19 Luncheon.

 

In the course of our conversations with them >< They shared with us Ginny’s recent health diagnosis >< Which has Life Threatening Repercussions. The bottom line is that it will not be possible for them to be with us in August >>&<< It would be most appropriate for us to consider putting Ginny on our Angel List >>>>>>

 

I am sure the Scherer’s would be most appreciative of your consideration & I Thank Each of You on their behalf …….. JCS    

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

AUGUST ACTIVITY SCHEDULE CHANGE >>>>>>>>

LVH FC AUGUST ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >><< DATE CHANGE >> FOR THE <<>> BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL >>>  

 

Please change the Date of the Subject Beach Patrol >>> FROM > Wednesday the 26th >>> TO > Thursday the 27th of August.

**** All other information remains the same >< Thanks Ellie for being so flexible  …………

 

The Cause of this Schedule Change was the Direct Result of Me having a “Classic Senior Moment” >><< I Hate It When That Happens !~!~!  

 

THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

LVH FC Meeting & Activity Schedule for August (2009)

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR >>>>>> AUGUST    ( 2009 )

 

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

 

As always, we anticipate having a Fun Gathering of Friends & Fisher Persons !!!   This Month it’s our Administrative Officer, Frank Stout’s Opportunity to be Center Stage ……. Yes, Frank will be “Carrying the Water” with a Q3 Coffee Fund Status Report followed by some exciting information regarding New FC Hat Upgrades, Club Decals & FC Clothing Options. Of course, it would not take to much to get him side tracked >&< talking about his recent Sturgeon Fishing Expedition … Especially the part about how close he & his colleagues came to keeping several of the fish they caught !~!~!

 

You will also be hearing about how to RSVP for the Following HISTORIC FC BIRTHDAY EVENT >>> Which will occur later this month >>>

 

19 August   Wednesday    THE LVH FC >> 5 YEAR << BIRTHDAY PARTY & LUNCHEON      ( 11AM to 1PM )

 

NOTE >>>  THIS SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY  >>>> MARK YOUR CALENDARS !!!!

 

On this Very Day in August of 2004, about 10 men held the 1st LVH FC Meeting in the Craft Room of the LVH Club House. Our Dear Friend Jack Scherer, Chaired the Meeting as the Club’s 1st President. To celebrate our 5 Year Birthday, we will be doing a Lunch Party for All of our Members, their Spouses & Special Guests. To that end, Wayde Dudley has agreed to BBQ a “Bunch” of his World Famous Pork Ribs. We will also provide some Good Fix’ins to go with his Ribs >> Included in our festivities will be the presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to DEAN FLECK & WALTER CHUCK plus a “Going Away Recognition” for our Very Special ODFW Friend JAMES RAY ……..

 

>>> STAY TUNED for a BLAST containing more Specific Information regarding our 5 Year Birthday Luncheon Celebration !!!!!!!! 

 

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

 

“One More Time onto The Beach” ……. This will be our 3ed Summer B.B.L. Patrol. Please come & join us for this Fun Hour on the Sand. As always, Ellie will conduct a Safety Briefing & Organize the North & South Patrols. Then it’s Off We GO !!!  It has been suggested, that in addition to Sturdy Gloves, Shoes, etc ….. It would be Good Idea to bring a Bucket to Collect Bits of Litter, which we then consolidate to the Big Floppy Bags for Disposal …….. See Ya !!!

 

KEEP A SMILE & WEAR A HAT …….. DON’T LET THE UV’s GET YOU  !!!!!!!!!!                THE HOOK 

 

 

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

We had two very special guests at our July 1st breakfast meeting. Over the last couple of years Virginia Tardaewether and Parker Ogburn have been extremely helpful to the Longview Hills Fishing Club and have certainly contributed to the success of the Newport Middle School Aquatic Angler Program. We thought it was time to welcome them as guests to one of our meetings.


They both talked a little about what they do and participated in some of our discussions.

As the person in charge of our Aquatic Angler Program, Brian Hudson has worked closely with these Parker and Virginia and introduced them to the Fishing Club.

They were each then presented with an ODFW Certificate of Appreciation. Thank you again to Parker Ogburn and Virginia Tardaewether. We look forward to working closely with you in the future.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

JULY BEACH PATROL ...... 16 JULY 09

BEVERLY BEACH PATROL >< FOR JULY                 (7/16/09)

 

Just to let you all know >< We had another Successful Beach Litter Patrol on our Adopted Oregon Coast Mile #223 >>>>>>>>

 

Ellie held a Safety Briefing with us at the Club House & Split us into 2 Groups >< The Beach Mistress “North Patrol” … Comprised of Ellie, Bev, Bob & Roger & The Beach Miester  “Southern Patrol .. Comprised of Dave, Wayne & Me >>>>>

 

Suffice to say, the Weather was Terrific & the Beach was relatively clean …… As always, we found the ubiquitous selection of Plastic Bottles, etc & Lots of Fire Works Stuff left over from Celebrations on the 4th of July. I would estimate a combined collection total of about 80 lbs of Stuff.

 

For future reference, Ellie would like us all plan on 2 Additional Summer Patrols >> 26 AUGUST & 24 SEPTEMBER. More specific information on these Beach Patrols will be published in our Aug/Sept Monthly Activity Schedules.

 

Special Thanks to ALL of the JULY Beach Patrollers ……….   THE HOOK  

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

MUSSEL FLASH >>>>>>>

MUSSEL FLASH >><< COASTAL BEACHES CLOSED TO MUSSEL HARVESTING         (News Times Article dtd. 1 July 09)

 

Heads Up to all of you who enjoy Recreational Harvesting of Mussels >>>>> According to the recent article in the News Times, the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture has put out a notice to CLOSE Mussel Harvesting from the South Jetty of the Columbia River all the way down to Neptune Park, which is just South of Yachats.

 

Apparently, there are dramatically increased levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning ( PSP Toxins ) showing up in the Mussels !~!~!   Eating Mussels Contaminated with “PSP Toxins” can cause minor to severe illness or even death.  For more the specific information check out the recent  N.T. Article >>>>>>

 

NOTE >< ODA will continue to monitor this situation & put out additional advisories as this Coastal Mussel Harvest Restriction continues.   

 

THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Op-Ed Contributor - Think Like a Fish - NYTimes.com

Op-Ed Contributor - Think Like a Fish - NYTimes.com: "UNLUCKY fishermen are all alike: We don’t know how to see. My friend Jud has outfished me in all but one or two of the hundred times we’ve gone to the ocean and bay beaches and kettle ponds on Cape Cod. By both study and exercise, he knows the culture of striped bass better than I know my own nose. But to call him “lucky” would begrudge him a talent that I have never seen in anyone else and that lives underneath skill or knowledge."

Friday, June 26, 2009

LVH FC Meeting & Event Schedule for JULY (2009)

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE FOR >>>>> JULY         ( 2009 )

 

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

 

This will be another “Double Do-Rah” >!!< What we hope to do is have 2 Special Guests join us for our usual Fun Breakfast. I think you may remember meeting them previously. In any event >< Virginia Tardaewether & Parker Ogburn have been extremely contributory to the success we have enjoyed with our ongoing Newport Middle School Aquatic Angler Program. To that end, Brian Hudson & I would like to present each of them with an ODFW Certificate of Appreciation for their Many Generous Contributions, which greatly contributed to the Graduation of the AAP Class of 2009. 

 

4   July      Saturday     INDEPENDENCE DAY >><< FLY THE FLAG & Burn Some Burgers / Dogs with some Friends !!~!~!

 

7   July      Tuesday     3ed QUARTER ODFW VOLUNTEER COORDINATION MEETING   (9 AM at the ODFW Newport Office)

 

As you may recall, these quarterly meetings involve the Leadership of the 3 Coastal Fishing Clubs (CCFF, LVH FC & ANWS) convening with ODFW Staff to look over the Volunteer Challenges & Resources required to meet the various Stewardship & Sustainability Projects before us during this quarter.             (We will also be holding our Q3 FC Board Meeting >>JULY<< Date / Time to be determined.)

 

HEADS UP >> for a << SCHEDULE FLIP !~!~!

 

16  July    Thursday     BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL        ( 9 AM All Hands Muster at the Club House)

 

As we did last month >< We will again conduct a Beach Patrol under the “Guiding Hand” of our Beach Mistress (aka Ellie LeMaster). After our 9 AM Muster, we will Car Pool down to the Beach ….. Remember to Wear Sturdy Shoes & Bring your Gloves >< (We will provide Litter Bags.)

 

23  July    Thursday     GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING / OFF CAMPUS TOUR >>>>  ( 9 AM Meet at the LVH Club House)

 

Our Off Campus Tour this month will involve a Very Special Visit, with the “Net Lady” (Sara Skamser), down at the Newport Marine Terminal. <!> Special Thanks to our Good Friend Dean Fleck for setting this visit up for us <!> Sara is the proprietor of the very unique “Foul Weather Trawl” Company >><< Sara & her Staff practice the “Almost Lost Art” of making, by hand, the Big & Expensive Nets used by Commercial Fisherman all over the world. This is a very special opportunity for us to meet “The Net Lady” & see how these Huge Nets are constructed by her skilled staff.  We will all convene at the Club House at 9 AM & Form Car Pools to arrive down to her Manufacturing Facility, by 10 AM. You don’t want to miss this one & be sure to bring your camera !!! 

 

SUMMER IS HERE >< ENJOY THE GOOD WEATHER WITH YOUR FRIENDS & MAYBE EVEN DO SOME FISHING !!~!        THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

Thursday, June 25, 2009



Bryan, Frank and Wayde went back to the lower Columbia River to make another assault on the famed white sturgeon of that region. We had been on that section of river with our friend, colleague and coastal famous guide, Ryan Miner. We being good students and quick to grasp new techniques felt we were prepared to pursue sturgeon on our own. A trip was planned and reservations made. We set off Monday, June 22, afternoon with Frank's truck & camp trailer. Brian also had is truck and boat. Frank had made arrangements for camping at the Lewis & Clark RV & Golf Resort in south Astoria. A new park and not fully developed yet but clean and comfortable.

The golf course was also new and unique in that it is maintained without the use of chemicals. Apparently they have not discovered a natural way to control dandelions. The course had many close cropped plants. The greens were made of some space-age synthetic that was slow slick one had to be careful walking on them. A putted ball could easily have rolled 2 blocks if the greens had been big enough. It was still good to be able to play golf mere feet from our campsite.
Our usual grilled steak dinner was eaten Monday night and we turned in early. No campfires in this park.

Up at 0345, cold breakfast and off to Hammond Marina to launch the boat. We picked up some anchovies for bait and were in the water near 0500. Big tide exchange Monday night with a high near 9 feet and a low of -2. This created some strong current in the river and was a shock when we exited the marina into the main river. The current was rushing past and created eddies and small whirlpools at the mouth of the harbor. We crossed to the area we had fished 2 weeks before and started to set-up in 14 feet of water. We tossed out the anchor and prepared to fish. The boat just moved downstream at a good clip as the anchor would not hold us. Brian had another anchor so we put them together, moved back upstream and tossed them out. Same result, boat swiftly moving downstream. After a discussion Brian said we needed a bigger anchor so back to the Hammond Marina. An anchor was selected that was designed to hold a 25 to 30 foot boat so it was felt that securing Brian's 18 foot boat should work. I might mention that the weight of anchors increases exponentially with design requirements. Back across the river and yes, this anchor held us. It would seem appropriate to say here that a professional guide staying in our RV park said that evening that often when there is a swift current one has to move to shallower water to fish until the current lessens. It seems sturgeon don't like swift current either and your anchor will hold you.
We fished till noon on the south side of the river then went to the north side and above the Astoria-Megler Bridge to a good spot the guide in camp told us about. I guess it was not much of a secret as at least 100 boats were in the vicinity. We fished for a few hours but did not hook any sturgeon. Frank landed an 8 inch sculpin and that was all we caught. We saw a fire number of fish caught on other boats. Hamburgers that night and early bed.

Wednesday we got up later so the river current would not be as strong when we launched. Breakfast in a restaurant and in the water around 0700. We fished the south side of the river again. The wind started picking up so we moved nearer the shore by Young's Bay. No sturgeon were hooked and by noon the wind was blowing hard so we called it a day. Frank caught another sculpin. We broke camp and headed south to Newport arriving around 5. It was a fun trip and we are already talking about other trips for the ugliest fish in the world.

Wayde

FW: Thursday Litter Patrol Reminder

WE GOT-R-DONE >>>>> Today !!!!!

25    June      Thursday      BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL     ( 9 AM Muster at the Club House )  We will carpool from there.

Ellie “The Beach Mistress” LeMaster is calling on us to run Special Beach Litter Patrols for the months of June, July & August. This is to Compensate for the High Summer Beach Visitor Use.

Yes Sir >< 10 Stalwart Club Members turned out in the Fog & Gloom to support Ellie & they were rewarded with Sunshine by the time we “Hit the Beach” >>>> (Talk with the various Team Members about the “Special Ceremony”… which was conducted at the Half Way Meeting Point !!)  

*** We collected 150 lbs of Trash & about 200 lbs of Rope >< All of that compliments of the following LVH FC Beach Patrollers >>>>>>>

THE NORTH TEAM comprised of >><< THE BEACH MISTRESS & her pal BEV GARVEY + THE HALLS & THE DUDLEYS.

THE SOUTH TEAM comprised of >><< FRANK STOUT + ROGER WILSON + BOB ABBOTT & Me.

Thanks to All hands >< It was a Fun “Stewardship” Morning & We will do it again (same time, same place) on the 23ed of July ………

THE HOOK

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Meeting June 18, 2009

Our June 18th meeting at the Clubhouse started with Roger telling us a funny story about the fish that deserved to be caught.

John showed a sample of the "Critter Baskets" made and installed by several members of the LVH Fishing Club to prevent the animals from tearing the SOLV bags open and spreading garbage around.

Bob and Ellie looking at some fishing photos being passed around of the sturgeon trip Brian, Frank and Wayde took the week before.

Phil telling some stories on and introducing his friend and fellow fly fisherman, Steve Lichtenberger.

Steve demonstrating a great training tool and showing some different casts.

Here Steve explains about different fish line.

As always when fishermen (especially old fishermen) get together there are many stories. Anyone with more questions for Steve, or wanting to check out his website, can go to nwffo@flyshopnw.com.

This has to be the world's smallest hook. Do you think it would be worth it to catch the fish that might be interested in this?

All in all, it was a great meeting. Special thanks to Kim Andrew for bringing the delicious banana bread, it was truly appreciated.

Friday, June 19, 2009

FW: You will never see this again!!! come august watch for it

Just in from Hank Bryson >><< This is worth a moment of your time >> Check it out >< You will never see it again !!!        THE HOOK

 


 

 

Excellent once in a forever type of photo op. >>>>>>>>>