FW: Clean Angling News April 2009

Hi Folks >< Lot’s of Interesting Information in this Months CA News Letter >>> Enjoy ………. THE HOOK

 

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From: Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species [mailto:Center_for_Aquatic_Nuisance_Spec@mail.vresp.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:04 PM
To: jcs592@msn.com
Subject: Clean Angling News April 2009

 

In This Issue New Rules Impact Anglers Get Your Fishing Photo Published Gear Cleaning Resources The News About Mussels More on Felt Wanted: lamprey hunters A Lionfish Rodeo? It's Time for A New Ethic Help Wanted! Quick Hit New Merchandise April 30, 2009                   **Note - All Links will open in new windows New Rules Impact Anglers        Most anglers are now aware that lot of changes are being made to the laws, rules and regulations that govern anglers. The goal of these changes is to reduce the spread of  Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).  The response from the western states in the US has been rapid with several states passing new legislation this year.  While this flurry of activity is great, it has highlighted a part of the AIS problem that we as anglers need to become more active in addressing.        The problem is that there is a widespread perception that this issue is an angling problem. In fact, it is a society problem. The impacts from AIS invasions hit everyone in some fashion. As an example, it is anticipated that mussel introductions in the west will result in huge costs to the hydro power industry which will be passed on to every electricity user.  Municipalities will face significant new costs that will be paid for by tax payers. Agriculture will face new expenses as will industry. At the same time, the impacts on fishing could well be minor compared to these other costs. Yet, the perception is that it is an angling problem and anglers should be held responsible for prevention.        Anglers are certainly part of the problem and we need to be a big part of the solution. However we must make our legislators understand that this is far more than an angling issue and there needs to be a response that is supported by all of society and not just by anglers. A recent discovery of mussels in Utah has been linked to industrial activity. Yet, we focus only on boat inspections. Idaho estimates that the economic impact of mussels in the state would be in excess of $90 million annually. Yet they are funding their prevention program by taxing only boaters. Colorado, by contrast, is currently funding their effort from general funds which is a more equitable solution.        As lawmakers continue to craft additional responses to the AIS problem, it is vital that anglers and other recreationists get involved in the process. These are new issues and everyone is struggling to find new solutions. Get involved and help make your representatives aware that AIS impact on all of us and are not just an angling problem.         Here is a sample of  some of the new laws adopted recently:        In April, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson signed the New Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Control Act which grants new inspection and decontamination authorities to the Game & Fish Department.        Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer is expected to soon sign the Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act which was passed by huge majorities of the Montana House & Senate. This bill will provide new authorities and penalties and will create two new invasive species positions in the state.        In Oregon, a number of bills are still being debated that would address invasive species problems in the state.  While it remains to be seen exactly what legislation will emerge, there is little doubt that we will soon see new invasive species legislation in Oregon        In early April, Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed new legislation that will pay for a boat inspection program by charging every boat owner an annual fee has generated a lot of attention and opposition. The new law mandates that every boat, motorized or non-motorized, must have an annual invasive species sticker displayed. The cost for the sticker is $10 for a resident motor boat, $20 for a non-resident motorized boat and $5 for any non-motorized boat. The only exception is for non-motorized inflatable boats under 10 feet in length. Read the official Idaho invasive species boat sticker Q&A.        The new Idaho program was opposed the non-motorized boating community as being an unfair tax on them to pay for a program that they have no stake in. Their argument is that since the main vector for spreading mussels is through motorized vessels it is unfair to tax the non-motorized community.  We will not bring out the full argument here. If you are interested you can find a lot of info on the Internet. However, read down in this story to get a good example of an outdoor columnist examines the new invasive species sticker Get Your Fishing Photo Published While Supporting Our Fight         This Is Fly, the leading on-line fly fishing magazine,  is preparing to publish their first printed book, a beautiful volume featuring the best of the photos submitted to them by anglers. They have committed to donating the proceeds to one of three conservation organizations and the Center or Aquatic Nuisance Species is one of the recipients. However, the percentage of the proceeds we receive will be based on the number of photo contributers that select Invasive Species as their desired recipient.          Please help us to get a portion of this money by pulling together one or more of your favorite photos and submitting them for consideration. If selected you will be rewarded by seeing your photo in this special book and will help us to continue our work by increasing their donations to us. Pass this on to anyone you know and ask them all to select us as their recipient organization. The process is easy just check out the fly fishing photo submission information. Gear Cleaning Resources         Inspect - Clean & Dry  is the new standard that every recreationist needs to incorporate into every trip on the water. Everyone knows that this is the key to reducing the spread of AIS. However, a lot of people wonder exactly what we mean when we say to inspect and clean.  Here are some resources that can answer your questions about inspecting or cleaning boats, trailers and fishing gear.         The Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife has produced an excellent Boat Inspection and Decontamination Video that is especially useful for anyone conducting these inspections. It is aimed at agency people who are inspecting all types of boats but provides excellent information for any power boater.         Utah is really pushing hard to reduce the spread of mussels and they have an excellent developed an excellent printed booklet that describes the inspection and cleaning process. The info is available as a PDF file so be sure to download and read the Utah Boat Inspection and Cleaning Protocols The News About Mussels         Whatever happened to the zebra mussels, the foreign invader blamed, in part, for the "dead zone" in Lake Erie? asks reporter  John Russell in an excellent article for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. His findings: they're gone. Unfortunately, they have been eliminated by the quagga mussels that are equally as harmful to the Lake.  Read Tom's complete story about how Quagga mussels eliminated zebra mussels in Lake Erie         For the fifth time in four years, an alert citizen has assisted Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) in their efforts to keep zebra mussels from invading Lake Texoma. On April 3 Brent Taylor, an employee of a private landowner on the south shore of Lake Texoma, reported to TPWD Inland Fisheries biologist Bruce Hysmith that he had found a suspected zebra mussel on a boathouse communication line under water. The find marks the first time the dangerous exotic species has been found living in Lake Texoma. It is known to occur at several other sites in Oklahoma. New Mussel Discovery in Texas  More on Felt       - Last month we highlighted some of the recent news surrounding the use of felt soled waders. The following are a few discussions of felt that appeared on the Internet in the past month.         Will Felt Soles Soon Be Obsolete? This is a very interesting discussion thread from a major fly fishing site         Vibram Sole Boot Review Noted fly angler George Anderson has conducted his own field test of the new rubber soled wading shoes and this is his review.        "I wouldn't fish without felt-soled, studded wading boots," trout guide Mike Leskowski of Oil Creek Outfitters, as quoted in newspaper story. Wanted: lamprey hunters         No experience required. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is seeking help from anglers in the ongoing effort to control one of the Great Lakes' biggest and oldest threats from an invasive species. The commission has set up an online database where anglers can contribute detailed information about their fishing trips. The data will help researchers gain a better understanding of where the lampreys are, how well the control program is working and what the wounding rates are among Great Lakes fish populations. This is a great example of how anglers can help to be a part of the invasive species solution. Lets all push to find more ways where we can help our resource managers in this fight. Great Lakes Commission asks anglers to provide data Please Help     This newsletter, the Clean Angling Pledge and all of our efforts to prevent the spread of ANS are financed by donations.  Please help us with a tax deductible donation of any amount. A Lionfish Rodeo?         In the western United States cowboys ride the range rounding up cattle turned out to graze and gather in rodeos to show off their skills. In North Carolina an entirely different wildlife roundup is being planned in hopes of controlling the spread of the invasive marine lionfish. The Charlotte News Observer reports that several commercial diving shops are teaming up with a culinary school and agency officials to plan a series of "lionfish rodeos" during the summer where divers will organize to net and remove the fish which will be used as food fish by the culinary school. It is not expected that the lionfish can be eliminated in this way but it may prove to be an effective control in some places. Lionfish Roundups in North Carolina It's Time for A New Ethic         Reducing the spread of invasive species is something that we can all work to do. Inspect, Clean and Dry is the new mantra that we all need to remember and to follow. If we, and everyone we influence adopts these simple actions as part of every trip we will do a lot to reduce the spread of invasives. One of the leading companies striving to be part of the solution is Simms Fishing Products. We have featured them before in support of their efforts to eliminate felt from their products. They have recently put on a major push to get all anglers to become clean anglers and encourages them all to take the Clean Angling Pledge. SIMMS Urges Battle Against Invasives          This is a great example of how you can support the ethic by spreading it to others. We want you all to help spread the word and have prepared a number of ways that you can help to promote the pledge. Please do what you can to share the clean angling ethic with others. Promote the Clean Angling Pledge Help Wanted!        The Invasive Species Council of California seeks to appoint 24 members to the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee (CISAC).  Nominations must be postmarked by May 8, 2009.  Nominations sought for California Invasive Species Council        One overlooked aspect of all the new boat inspection requirements is that it is creating new entry level jobs for young people interested in a fishery conservation career. In Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources is seeking watercraft inspector interns for the summer boating season. Positions are available in Cook, Itasca, Otter Tail and Douglas counties, as well as Brainerd, Bemidji, Rainy Lake, Lake of the Woods and the Spicer/Willmar areas. Minnesota boat inspector jobs Quick Hits - A brief roundup of stories of interest         "A predatory Asian fish that has already spawned low-budget horror movies has again been caught in Lake Wylie, N.C. wildlife officials said Wednesday. Fisherman Gary Upton of McAdenville caught the 12-pound, 31-inch northern snakehead Sunday in the lake's Paw Creek arm in Mecklenburg County. " This new snakehead discovery is certainly bad news.        Jim Lynch  of the The Detroit News reports that "Somewhere out there on the water between the United States and Canada is a line -- not something you can see, but you'd better know where it is. Crossing that line can mean several hundred dollars in fines, according to American anglers. " Read more about how Canadian authorities draw a line on fish virus         Faced with a scourge of milfoil and other invasive weeds but wary of herbicides, a Lake Maspenock (MA) support group is working with a town department to lower winter water levels and expose the plants to fatal frigid weather. In an effort to avoid the cost and impact of herbicide application they are hoping that lower winter lake levels will significantly reduce the weed problem. using harsh winter weather to manage aquatic weeds         Electric fish barrier to be activated At long last, the electric fish barrier designed to stop Asian carp from moving into the Great Lakes was activated in April. This is just one of the many stories noting this event.         Backpacker.com brings us a story and video of the invasion of Yellowstone National Park by New Zealand Mud Snails. It is great to see that general outdoor media are realizing that  preventing spread is up to everyone and not just anglers. mud snails invade Yellowstone        Asian carp pose a direct threat to people as their habit of leaping high in the air when disturbed has lead to a number of human/carp collisions and injuries. fortunately, so far no one has been hit by a really large carp. How large is a really large carp? We don't know for sure how big the maximum size is but commercial fishermen in Illinois report netting a 85 - 90 lb carp.   If there is ever a collision between a carp this size and somebody on a boat or jet ski it will likely be a serious problem.        A new Wisconsin fishing tournament rule that goes into effect May 1st will impact some anglers. The rule aims to reduce user conflicts and complaints about crowding by spreading out tournaments that exceed size limits and will also help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia or VHS disease. Read more about the new Wisconsin Fishing Tournament Rule New Merchandise at the Clean Angling Store         Be sure to visit the Clean Angling Store and see the new products we have added. When you but something from the store you will show others that you have committed to doing your best to protect our waters from invaders and we will make a small profit that will help us to continue to do our work. The Clean Angling News is regularly produced by the Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species. If you have questions,  suggestions or would like to learn more about ANS please contact us: Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species P.O. Box 1429 Livingston, MT  59047 406-220-2059 info@stopans.org

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FW: 2009 Fall Chinook/Coho--Meeting higlights

Just In >< 2009 ODFW Fall Chinook/Coho Meeting High-Lights ( 29 April 09 )

 

Provided by our Good Friend, Club Ambassador & Professional River Guide >>>> RYAN MINOR      Thanks a Bunch ……… THE HOOK

 

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From: Coastal Pro Guide Service [mailto:coastalproguideservice@hotmail.com]

Subject: 2009 Fall Chinook/Coho--Meeting higlights

 

Here is the news from the meeting with ODFW on Wednesday evening. 
These are my notes and some of the highlights from the meeting.
 
Fall Chinook:
 
There are three proposals that are being looked at for fall chinook fishing in the bays and rivers.  I mainly took notes on the central coast rivers(Siletz, Yaquina, Alsea), as they affect us more than other rivers. 
 
Proposal 1:  Everything the same as last year, meaning 1 fish per day and 5 wild chinook from August 1st on. 
 
Propasal 2:  1 fish per day with 3 wild chinook from August 1st on.
 
Proposal 3:  1 fish per day and 5 wild chinook with possible closures on all three rivers based on the early return numbers.
 
The escapment(spawner) numbers in 2008 were very poor in the Alsea and Siletz river systems.  There is a minimum number of spawners that ODFW and the Pacific Marine Fisheries Council wants to see.  On both rivers were below that magic number, and that is why they are proposing a closure on those rivers if the chinook spawner numbers appear to be low during the early counts. 
 
A number of people were upset including local marina owners and some guides in attendence.  If the rivers were to close for chinook, this would obviously be a blow to our local economy.
 
The bright side of all this is that the numbers for the 2010 fall run are predicted to be much better than the last couple of years.  When ODFW did smolt surveys in early 2009 they said they were suprised at the number of smolts that they netted.  The smolt numbrs were in the ballpark of a normal year, so lets hope that those fish are successful on the ocean.
 
Wild Coho:
 
There is goint to be a proposal to the ODFW Commision to allow a wild coho fishery on 4 rivers and 2 lakes on the coast.  The four rivers are the Nehalem, Yaquina, Coquille and the Coos.  The lakes are Siltcoos and Takhenitch.  Both lakes will continue on with their successful  fisheries as they have in the past. 
 
I mainly took notes on the Yaquina fishery:
 
They are proposing a 1 wild adult coho and 1 wild jack coho per day and 5 adult fish per year fishery.  There would be a quoto of 500 adults for the Yaquina.  The upper boundry would be at Elk City--I am not positive, but I thought he said the confluence of the Big Elk and the Yaquina River.
 
All the above information is available and can be commented on at: www.dfw.state.or.us  I was unable to find the exact link to where you can make comments, but I do know that all comments must be received by May 22nd 2009.  The commission with make its final decision on June 05, 2009.
 
That is the general idea from last nights meeting.  The people at the meeting were allowed to make comments and notes were taken by ODFW staff.  There is lots of good ideas out there, and then there were some ideas that seemed to benifit only a few people.  We need to prepare for another poor fall Chinook fishery, and hope that the ocean and mother nature bring us good numbers in 2010.  If I missed something, maybe Brian Hudson or Phil Reed or a couple other people that were at the meeting could fill in the blanks.
 
Ryan
 

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FW: You're Invited - FREE Marine Reserves documentary & forum APRIL 30TH

Hi Folks >< Another Interesting “Freebie” Event to be held at the Newport Performing Arts Center at 7 PM on 4/30/09 ……. THE HOOK

 

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Subject: You're Invited - FREE Marine Reserves documentary & forum APRIL 30TH

 

Greenfire Productions invites you to a special screening of the new documentary:

 

Common Ground III: Oregon’s Network of Marine Reserves and Marine Protected Areas

 

Free Public Screening!

Thursday, April 30^th from 7:00-8:30pm

Newport Performing Arts Center

777 West Olive Street, Newport

 

 

Take a deep dive into Oregon's rich coastal waters, and learn why Oregonians are excited about establishing a system of marine protected areas and reserves off our coast. Enjoy some spectacular underwater footage and hear from leading Oregon scientists who describe marine protected areas and reserves and explain why we need to designate them now.

 

This beautiful documentary, featuring stunning views of Oregon’s underwater wildlife and habitats, reveals why a network of marine protected areas and reserves gives us the best chance to ensure we can continue to benefit from our ocean’s bounty, not just today but in the future..

 

Common Ground III, will be followed by a Q & A discussion to bring you the most up-to-date information about the state’s marine reserve planning process will let you know how you can get involved.

 

Event Details:

• Thursday, April 30^th, 2009, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 West Olive Street, Newport
• 7-8:30pm– Common Ground III, followed by a Q & A discussion

• Free Event – open to the public
• All welcome to share in the discussion on this vital state resource

 

We encourage you to join us for this opportunity to continue an engaging dialogue with scientists, fishermen, coastal residents, and conservationists about protecting and restoring Oregon’s ocean. Please contact Jim Carlson, (503) 801-5538 for more information or check www.oceansonline.org for screening details.

 

Best regards,   

 

Jim Carlson

P.O. Box 47

Netarts, OR  97143

503-842-9602    503-801-5538 (cell)

503-842-6843 (fax)

 

LVH FC MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE FOR MAY ( 2009)

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

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

 

7      May    Thursday     MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING

 

This is going to be an exciting meeting > You don’t want to miss this one < Because we will be doing a drawing for a REAL DEAL Salmon Fishing Trip on Tillamook Bay with our very own Professional Guide PHIL REED >< Proprietor of the River Guide Service !!!  Wayne & Frank will be handling the Drawing, which will result in 2 Lucky Winners. However, this Trip >< Scheduled to Begin at 3:30 AM on Sunday, the 17^th of May >< Is not for the “Faint of Heart” >>>>>>>>>

Here’s The Deal >><< The 2 Lucky Anglers will be expected to provide their own Fishing/Salmon Tag + Lunch + Foul Weather Gear & be up to a Long Day On the Water & Road >><< Phil will keep an eye on the Tillamook Bay Weather (It can get real ugly) & if need be “Scrub” the trip if the weather gets to bad.  (Just between us “Chickens”… All of the Expenses for this Trip are coming out of “Phil’s Hide”… What I am saying is ... This is D… Generous of Brother Phil !!!!!!!)  >>>  Please know we Value you Phil, as a Club Member & very much Appreciate your Generosity.

 

9    May    Saturday     SOUTH BEACH PIONEER CEMETERY CLEAN UP PROJECT        

 

As our previous BLAST indicated, you can get involved with this “Funky” Community Service Project by calling the Lincoln County Historical Society at (541) 265-7509 for all of the details regarding this interesting Community Work Party Project >< P>S>> Don’t forget to wear your LVH FC Ball Cap !!!

 

10  May    Sunday      MOTHERS DAY >>>>>>>>>>>

 

Now here is a DAY you don’t want to overlook >!!!< Allow us to be the First to Wish ALL MOTHERS an Absolutely Wonderful Day & a Very Special Thank You for all of the Wonderful Mother “Things” you have done & continue to do for your Children & Husbands ……..

 

15 & 16  May    Friday & Saturday    12^th ANNUAL KIDS FISHING DERBY AT ECKMAN LAKE

 

This will be our 3ed year supporting this wonderful Waldport Community Event. This year, the Central Coast Fly Fishers will carry “Most of the Water” for this event. However, our FC will be involved supporting them with the Fish Planting, on Friday, & Mentoring the Actual Fishing Activities on the Lake Pier at 9 AM on Saturday the 16th.

**Watch for BLASTS, as we get closer to Event Day, put out by Wayde Dudley, regarding our various Member Volunteer Requirements !!!

 

21  May   Thursday      GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

 

This is a very special meeting, in that we will be joined by Mr. George Boehlert, Director of the Hatfield Science Center. George has agreed to provide us with a Presentation Regarding the Particulars of the >< RENEWABLE WAVE ENERGY PROGRAM >< This should be a most informative presentation, which has significant implications regarding the reduction of our Future Energy Carbon Footprint. Please try to make this meeting, I think you will find it most interesting …….

 

23  May   Saturday      ANNUAL LVH 2^nd TIME AROUND SALE

 

Once again “THE DUDLEYS” have very graciously made available their Drive Way for us to set up our LVH Fishing Club SALES CENTER !!!

As you know, funds generated from this fun once a year Garage Sale Event are the Primary Funding Source for our Fishing Clubs Annual Operating “Coffee Fund” >><< To that end, we would be delighted to receive any “Good Stuff’ you may have lurking in your Home/Garage, that you think we could Market into somebody else’s Home/Garage. Seriously, we would very much appreciate any donations, which would help us generate FC Operating Funds for 2009/10 >< Please contact Wayde Dudley by Email or Phone (541) 272-7373 so he can make planning arrangements. It would be most helpful, if you can hold your donations & make delivery arrangements with Wayde, as we get closer to the 23ed of May >><< Watch for a BLAST promoting our SALE & Donation Delivery Information >><< Thank You >< Thank You >< In advance ……..

 

ODFW TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR >>>>>>>>>> ( 15 May 2009 )

 

Big Creek # 1              1500 Legal                          200 Trophy             Total  1700

 

Big Creek # 2              1800 Legal                                                           Total  1800

 

Olalla Lake                  2500 Legal                          200 Trophy             Total   2700

 

This will be a Fun Month >><< Grab a “Hand Full” & Come Join us ………….. THE HOOK

 

AN INTERESTING "FREEBIE" EVENT >>>>>>>>

THE GREAT PACIFIC “FLOATING” GARBAGE PATCH >> Yep<< This Bad Boy is as Big as Texas & about 9 Miles Deep !!!!

 

Holy Toledo, You Say & Me Too !!!!!   This Giant Garbage Patch is comprised of mostly Plastic Stuff that we all use everyday & then put into our Trash Stream >< It floats around, in an elliptical pattern, somewhere between California & Hawaii >>>>> It gets worse >< There is another one of these Giant Plastic Garbage Dumps Floating around somewhere West of Hawaii & East of Japan.

 

Those of you who join with Ellie LaMaster, our Beach Mistress, when we do our LVH FC Quarterly Beverly Beach Litter Patrols would recognize a lot of the same kind of Plastic & Synthetic Line Stuff that we pick up on our beach.

 

It kind of makes you both Angry & Very Sad the way we treat our Oceans & Beaches. Ultimately, all of the Critters that Live In, On or Near the Ocean are impacted & that includes US. There is beginning to be a body of scientific evidence, that indicates some of these Plastic Ocean By Products, which are carcinogenic, may be getting into our food chain & that could begin to spoil our Whole Week-End !!!

 

Here’s the Deal >> On a Free & Interesting Evening >>> Monday Evening ( 6:30 PM on 27 April 2009 ) >>> Hatfield Science Center Auditorium will provide a most interesting presentation regarding THE GREAT PACIFIC “FLOATING” GARBAGE PATCH >>>>>>>>

 

Don’t miss this one !!!        THE HOOK

 

 

A TAKE CARE OF OREGON PROJECT (5/9/09)

GHOST STORIES & OTHER ADVENTURES  >>> CEMETERY CLEAN UP <<<!!!!>>> 9 AM on Saturday 9 May 2009

 

OLD PIONEER CEMETERY in SOUTH BEACH  >>>>>>>> Located at the Southern End of the Yaquina Bay Bridge

 

Yes, I know this Newport Community Project is a little “Funky” for the Fishing Club to be involved with, but that’s the way it is when you belong to a Club comprised if a Bunch of Wild & Wooly Members !!!!   ( Hopefully they all take their “Medications” before going to the Work Party Site !! )

 

Here’s the deal >< It would be best, if you would like to participate in this fun “Take Care of Oregon Project” to call the Historical Society at (541) 265-7509. They will be delighted to give you all of the information necessary for you to Safely Participate & make a Great Contribution to this 150 Year State Celebration Project >>> (P>S>> Please proudly wear your LVH FC Ball Cap >< You’ll Look Cool in the News Times PIX !!)

 

This is a Great Chance to “Do Some Good & Avoid a Lot of Evil” ……. Thanks in advance >>>>>>> THE HOOK      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARTH DAY .......

EARTH DAY & Other Adventures on BIG CREEK …………….. ( 22 April 2009 )

 

Bob Abbott & I decided to celebrate “The Day” by making a Bag Run “Up the Creek” !!!    About half way up, we met Mike Rosica doing the same thing >>>>> Then it got interesting ……. 

 

When we got to the Upper Reservoir >< Low & Behold, what did we find >>but<< Greg Harlow & a Big Bunch of Guys “Fishing the Stocking Truck” >><< Yep, that’s what they were doing >!!!< The Truck just did it’s Drop & these “Intrepid Anglers” were Catching Fish > Hand over Fist < Brother Greg rushed over to show us his catch >< 2 Nice Bows & what looked like a 14in Coho Smolt !!!!   Go Figure >>>>>>>???

 

Oh, I almost forgot >< Between the 3 of us we pulled 8 Bags Back to the Dumpster >< So much for EARTH DAY !!??        THE HOOK

FW: June sturgeon Fishing available dates

HEADS UP ALL OF YOU STURGEON ANGLERS >>>> THIS JUST IN >> from our Good Friend << RYAN MINER !!!!!

 

THE HOOK

 

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From: Coastal Pro Guide Service [mailto:coastalproguideservice@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 9:26 PM
Subject: June sturgeon Fishing available dates

 

Hello All,
 
It is time once again to start planning for estuary sturgeon on the Columbia River in June.  Here is the list of available days that I will be in Astoria.
 
June 5,6,7,8,9,10,15,16,17,18,23,24,25,26
 
Please contact me ASAP by replying to this email with the day or days that you want to come to Astoria and fish with me.  Please include your name and phone number with the email.  I am currently working with a couple hotels/motels for good rates for anyone that wants to stay in Astoria before or after fishing.  Once you pick a date I will give you their contact information.
 
For those of you who did not win a trip from an auction, please contact me prior to May 1st for special rates.  Thanks to everyone for their continued support of Coastal Pro Guide Service.
 
Ryan Miner
Coastal Pro Guide Service
www.coastalproguideservice.com
541-270-5745

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The LVH Fishing Club had their annual visit to the Oyster Farm on April 16th. As always, the visit was informative and entertaining. There is always so much to learn, our host is more than gracious and the samples were delicious!!

FW: CAMP PALMER CREEK ( 8 April to 13 April 2009 )

Hello Folks >><< Thought you would like to see some Nice Thoughts >< Just in from our ODFW Pal >< Casey Deckard ……… THE HOOK

 

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From: Casey Deckard [mailto:casey.j.deckard@state.or.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 8:27 AM
To: John Spangler
Cc: James Ray
Subject: RE: CAMP PALMER CREEK ( 8 April to 13 April 2009 )

 

John-

I wanted to first thank you for the thoughtfulness during the loss of my grandfather. My grandfather is not suffering anymore and is in a much better place now.

I must say the 21 gun salute is enough to make anyone choke up. 

 

The club did an absolute fantastic job in assisting in and playing a major role in the acclimation and release of Palmer Smolts.  I want to thank you and the club on behalf of ODFW and all anglers who benefit from the Siletz fishery.  The “Palmer Smolters” are rock solid!!

 

Lastly,  I had a chance to watch the video that was put together by your troopers and give it a definite two thumbs up.  There was obviously a lot of hard work that went into the production and it shows.  Very informative, professional, and fun to watch.  The bar has been set high once again.  I look forward to using this video as a tool for informing the public and future interested volunteers.

 

Please pass this message on to the crew.

 

Thanks again for all you do! 

 

Cheers,

Casey J. Deckard

 

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From: John Spangler [mailto:jcs592@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 5:20 PM
To: WAYNE HILL; LVH F. C. WEB PAGE
Cc: 'James Ray'; CASEY DECKARD; DEREK WILSON
Subject: CAMP PALMER CREEK ( 8 April to 13 April 2009 )

 

STAND DOWN AT CAMP PALMER CREEK >>>>>> 11:30 AM on 13 April 2009

 

They are Gone >!!!< Well, most of the Stellhead Smolt are Going >!!!< Frank & I removed the Screens & Top Stop Logs on both Beaver/Duck Ponds & those Little Bad Boys were ready to head for the ocean. This all began about 7:45 AM & was prompted by a short visit by our ODFW Pal, James Ray. Frank proceeded to feed the remaining fish, for the last time & I did camp break down chores. Then it was time to hook up our Trusty Trailer & head back to civilization. We actually Turned Out the Lights & got U/W about 11:30 AM……..

 

 

THE PREMIER .......

PREMIER NIGHT for our LVH FC Video >>>> FISHING FOREVER                    ( 14 April 2009 )

 

OH >< What a GRAND AFFAIR it was >> Complete with Red Carpet << It was very well attended & We had many Beautiful Ladies & Handsome Men >< Several Special Guests, with Bob Buckman & James Ray representing ODFW & John Sanchez, as the President of CCFF Friends.

 

It was our Pleasure to Present, the Film’s Director, WAYDE DUDLEY & his Assistant, MAC ANDREW with CERTIFICATES of APPRECIATION >< Reflecting all of the Time & Treasure they invested, over the period of a year, which resulted in the Crafting of this Very Fine Film/Video.

 

We also recognized “The Voices” of JAMES RAY, who opens the Film with our Mission Statement >< MIKE SAMPLES, who provides the Films Story Line Narration >&< Yours Truly, who was privileged to provide some Closing Commentary.

 

If you were not able to be with us, I should mention that Frank Stout, our Administrative Officer, has DVD Copies of the Video for Sale >< $5 Dollars for Club Members & $10 Dollars for Non-club Members >< Allow me to also acknowledge, the many contributions made by the FC Board Members, which greatly contributed to this Successful Evening………..

 

All in All >< It was Truly a GRAND PREMIER EVENING >< CONGRATULATIONS again to the entire PRODUCTION CREW & All Attendees!!!!

 

THE HOOK

 

    

 

    

We had the video packing party at the Toledo High School, the test run at the LVH Clubhouse and, FINALLY (after a year in the making), the "premiere" party and the showing of the video. Lots of hard work and fun but it's finally finished.

As Wayde said (several times) this was great fun to make but there will not be another video, so if you want your copy and you are a LVH Fishing Club member you can get one for only $5. If you are not a member it is only $10, still a great deal!

CAMP PALMER CREEK ( 8 April to 13 April 2009 )

STAND DOWN AT CAMP PALMER CREEK >>>>>> 11:30 AM on 13 April 2009

 

They are Gone >!!!< Well, most of the Stellhead Smolt are Going >!!!< Frank & I removed the Screens & Top Stop Logs on both Beaver/Duck Ponds & those Little Bad Boys were ready to head for the ocean. This all began about 7:45 AM & was prompted by a short visit by our ODFW Pal, James Ray. Frank proceeded to feed the remaining fish, for the last time & I did camp break down chores. Then it was time to hook up our Trusty Trailer & head back to civilization. We actually Turned Out the Lights & got U/W about 11:30 AM……..

 

Did I mention, that in between chores >> First it Rained >< Then it Blew >< Then it Frizz >< Then it Snew !!!!  What a collection of Spring Weather in the Pacific Northwest … By the time we got to Toledo, we needed our Sun Glasses >< Go Figure >< Suffice to say we got the “T/T” parked in the LVH RV Lot & completed our 3ed Successful SMOLT Planting Year at Camp Palmer Creek.    

 

( NOTE of SADNESS >< James tells us, that Casey could not be with us today, because he was attending a funeral for his Grandfather. Please remember them both on your Angel List.)  

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THE SMOLTERS >< Who Did Smolt Watch at the Camp. It was through your efforts, that we were again able to work with our ODFW Friends & complete this very valuable Annual Stewardship Project.             THE HOOK    

LVH FC STUFF >>>>

CAMP PALMER CREEK & Other FC Stuff ……..

 

Hi Folks >< Today >> (4/8/09) >> Frank Stout set up Camp Palmer Creek, complete with his Travel Trailer, 2 Generators & a nice pile of Camp Fire Wood ++ over 30K Steelhead Smolt Planted in the Beaver/Duck Ponds. We expect another load, from the Alsea Hatchery, sometime AM tomorrow. We had a great turn out of “8 SMOLTERS” ….. Represented by Members of CCFF, ANWS & LVH FC ….. I should also mention our terrific ODFW Pal, Casey Deckard !!!! 

 

My arrival time at the Camp was impeccable, in that, these Great Guys completed all of the Hard Work Prior to my arrival >!!!< So, I did the Next Best Thing & Suggested that we all Repair for Lunch at the Big Chief Restaurant, in Siletz.       A Great Time was had by ALL !!!

 

Just a quick up date >< On projected Fish Trap Operations >><< According the James & Casey >< ODFW will Stand Down SCHOONER TRAP Operations, effective 17 April 2009. Our FC will continue to provide SILETZ TRAP Support, which will be supplemented, thru the Summer, by an additional ODFW Temporary Hire. This will take some of the load off of our LVH FC Trappers.

 

The Eckman Lake Kids Fishing Day is officially scheduled for Saturday, 16 May 2009 & The Big Creek Kids Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday, 6 June 2009.  We will be keeping you apprised of our FC involvement >< Watch for BLASTS, as we get closer to these Fun Events.

 

Another Tidbit as a Memory Jog >< Our Annual LVH FC Fund Raiser ( The LVH 2^nd Time Around Garage Sale ) is scheduled for Saturday, 23 May 2009 >>>>> Please begin to consider what “Great Stuff” you may have “lurking” in Your Garage that would look really cool in Somebody Else’s Garage !!! This is just the kind of “Good Stuff” that we can convert into “Good Cash” to continue operating the LVH FC. 

 

Thanks Again to all of the SMOLTERS >&< TRAPPERS >&< VOLUNTEERS >&< GARAGE SALE DONORS …….. THE HOOK   

 

 

 

BREAKFAST MEETING 04/02/2009

The monthly breakfast meeting was held at the Agate Beach Golf Course on April 2nd. Besides the good food and good company, Lee Fries introduced Candy Garrison and she was almost unanimously voted as a new member (hers was the only dissenting vote).

There was also a round of applause and a certificate given to Dave Dinsmoor in appreciation for his past work and contributions to the LVH Fishing Club and its Baord of Directors. "The Creekmeister" has other volunteer duties, serves on the board of his community homeowner's association and he is even writing a book!! We are glad to say he will still be an active member of the LVH Fishing Club and we look forward to seeing his handsome face at all of our meetings.

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP RPT. ( 4/6/09 )

SCHOONER CREEK FISH TRAP REPORT           ( 6 April 09 )        ( 2 men & 54.5 Miles )

 

Team Chinook represented by the Dynamic Duo (Bob Abbott & Hook) made the T. R >< Unfortunately we found No Fish, but got up close & personal with the Resident Elk Herd (Approx. 25). We, along with a bunch of folks, found the herd, just before you get to the Drift Creek Road turn off. Several cars were stopped watching the Elk eating Skunk Cabbage along the creek………..

 

Bob & I had a Great Morning >><< It was really beautiful down at the trap; the temperature must have been almost 70 degrees & not a cloud in the sky.             THE HOOK

THE VIDEO .........

LVH FC >< VIDEO INFORMATION >>>> FLASH ………

 

FISHING FOREVER >>>>>>>>> WAYDE DUDLEY >><< Just stopped by & tells me, with Great Pride, that He, Mac Andrew & Peter Vince have it “IN THE CAN” >< This is really something for these guys to TOOT their HORN about !!!!!   It has been over a year, with lots of long hours & travel time to bring this Video Project to Closure & THEY DID IT >>>>>>>>>

 

BIG TIME >< ATT’A BOYS >< for all involved with wonderful project………Next stop the Red Carpet & PREMIER

 

SHOWING at 7 PM on 14 April 2009, at the LVH Club House …….. Be There & Stand Tall !!!!      THE HOOK

FW: April Fish Along Plans plus one

CENTRAL COAST FLY FISHERS …….. APRIL >< ACTIVITY SCHEDULE          (2009)

 

We would like to pass along their schedule …… Check out some of the Fun Fishing Opportunities they have planned …………

 

I am sure all of our LVH FC Members would be Welcome to join the CCFF Anglers for their various April Fishing Events & Meetings >>>>

 

THE HOOK  

 

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From: John Sanchez [mailto:jallensanchez@gmail.com]

Subject: April Fish Along Plans plus one

 

Friends,
April will be a busy month for Central Coast Fly Fishers.  We have fish along plans for surf perch fishing April 10 and Cleawox Lake on April 18.  You will hear more about these events at the April 9 Monthly meeting starting at 6:30pm, Bayshore Clubhouse.  The weather report for this Saturday, April 4 is partly sunny with a chance of fish.  I have a new fly rod that I need to try out.  If you can make plans to join me on short notice, Olalla Lake at about 10am Saturday April 4 to wet a line, please let me know with a short answer to this email.  Butch plans to be there and will need a head count for his usual good cooking.
             john