Outdoors - StatesmanJournal.com: "The last day of April wrapped up a successful year at the Schooner Creek fish trap operated by Fish and Wildlife and the Forest Service with a lot of grunt work contributed by 16 members of the Newport-based Long View Hills Fishing Club, a representative of the Mid-Coast Chapter of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders, along with several nonaffiliated volunteers beginning the past November."

This in from Frank Stout (Ducks). We will look forward to hearing more about this trip at the Thursday breakfast meeting.

Hi Guys,

Here are few photos taken during Brian's and my fishing trip to Vancouver Is., BC. #1 is Brian aboard the ferry from the mainland to Vancouver Is. #2 is a shot of one of the multiple streams we crossed. They were beautiful and the water was crystal clear. #3 is leaving Tahsis. #4 is Brian upon our arrival at Rodgers Floating Fishing Resort. #5 Some visitors arrived by boat plane. There were as many as 20+ boats fishing the same areas at any one time. #6 is small but my first salmon. #7 is of a sea otter. We watched porpoises, eagles and otter play in the area. #7 is John, Brian's cousin, with his 17 lb salmon. Unfortunately is was the largest catch of the trip but we let the big ones get away for another day. #8 The sunsets weren't too bad either. #9 is a sail boat we passed on the way home. #10 shows one of several salmon farms that we passed. Had a great time and my sincere thanks to Brian for inviting me.
Frank
(Please look at these and the rest of the photos on The Wall in the Clubhouse)

As most of you know, Brian and Frank recently went on a fishing trip to Vancouver Island, Canada. Here is a brief accounting of their trip. Don't miss our next meeting, September 6th, so you can see their pictures.

Vancouver Island Fishing Trip:

Brian Hudson, Frank Stout and John Staats (Brian's cousin) fished Esperanza Inlet about halfway up the West Coast of Vancouver Island. We stayed at Rodgers Fishing Lodge, a floating camp in Port Eliza Inlet just a couple miles from the Pacific. It was a "bring your own boat package for 4 days/nights. The group left Sat, 8/25, overnited at the Everett, WA Navy Inn, made the ferry from Tsawassen to Namaimo the next morning, spent another night at Campbell River, then drove to Tahsis where the boat was launched. We had a 21 mile run to the lodge through spectacular fjiord-like scenery, and were put up three to a room at the lodge. Day one we fished a couple different areas, lost one big chinook and caught a couple small ones, learned to run the downriggers,and learned a little about boat handling and keeping things upright on the way back through some 8-9 ft swells. John was relaxing in the back while Frank and I white-knuckled our way home! The next day it rained, we fished, and it rained, and we fished, and it rained - nothing stayed dry. Day three we had issues with downrigger wire and lost some equipment, Frank caught another salmon and rock fish and we hired a guide for half-day to see if we could improve our luck. Day 4 we made a high speed (well as fast as the boat will go) run back to Tahsis for some more anchovie helmets and down rigger clips) and John immediately picked up a 17lb Chinook when we got back. All in all the fishing didn't turn out as productive as we hoped, but the traveling up and back went extremely well, timing turned out to be about right for motels, ferries, boat travel, etc., and the scenery is second to none - absolutely spectacular. More about the trip at the next meeting - Frank has pics.

Brian

chinook salmon fishing

chinook salmon fishing: "Each fall, top fishing guides from throughout the Northwest tow their boats to Oregon's Tillamook Bay, where five of the world's most fertile salmon rivers empty into the ocean. Thousands of big, chrome-bright fall chinook stack up in the bay and stage until the major autumn rains draw them into the Wilson, Trask, Tillamook, Kilchis and Miami rivers to spawn. New fish continue to arrive in the bay for four months."

adn.com | life : A small snag in a good fishing trip

adn.com | life : A small snag in a good fishing trip: "The bobber was an insult to Rabbit Lake. A The mountain biker implied an insult to me. 'There it is,' he said. 'Go get it.' 'I'm waiting for it to get warmer,' I said. 'That water's not gonna get any warmer.' He misunderstood. I knew the water wouldn't get warmer. I'd gone for a bracing dip the evening before. I was waiting for the sun to get higher behind the Suicide Peaks. I wanted to soak up some heat against the shock of diving in for the bobber and hook. Bright blue, the morning was still too young to have gathered much warmth."

SOLV CITIZENSHIP AWARD RESULTS (2007)

SOLV CITIZENSHIP AWARD RESULTS    (2007)

 

Hello You All………We have just been informed that our Fishing Club did not win this years Community/Group Award. We were recognized for our outstanding efforts, which contributed greatly to the very fine SOLV Program & ultimately a better place for all of us Oregonians to live.

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO >>> BARB DUDLEY >>> WAYNE HILL >>> DAVE DINSMOOR & our CREEK AMBASADORS for all of the effort they put into making the Longview Hills Fishing Club so competitive & perhaps more importantly……The tremendous impact that our Fishing Club has made on the City of Newport’s Big Creek Reservoir Complex & Recreation Area. As evidenced, by the recent letter we received from the Mayor of our fine city.

 

The Club will continue to support this noble endeavor & perhaps next year will be our year ??

 

We can “Stand Tall” <<&>> it makes me “Very Proud” to be associated with the “Top Notch” people that comprise our Fishing Club Membership.

 

THE HOOK  

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In case there are some of you who haven't heard about Wayde's fishing trip with Hank Bryson, here it is:

FISHING WITH CAPTAIN HANK

I had the opportunity to go commercial fishing with Hank Bryson on his boat, Christy Belle. I had asked Hank last spring if I might accompany him on a fishing trip and he agreed to call me when the weather and fishing were better. On Sunday 7/15 Hank called and asked if I would be ready to go the next day. I said yes and made a few arrangements for the time I would be gone.

I met Hank at the boat slip on Port Dock 7 in Newport, Oregon near noon on Monday. We got underway before long and went to the South Beach Marina for fuel then to Trident Seafoods to get a ton and a half of chipped ice. Hank filled four boxes on deck and 5 bins in the hold. We had enough ice for 5 days or so depending on how many fish we caught. Hank lowered the outrigger poles and we headed under the Yaquina Bridge on our way west. We cleared the bar and set a westerly course on the Murano auto-pilot which is a very nice piece of navigation gear. Hank asked if I would watch the helm while he stowed gear and prepared the equipment to troll for salmon. I did not have much to do except watch for crab pot buoys and other boats of which we hit neither. I watched our progress on the Murano screen and ate half a sandwich. 3 hours later we stopped to fish near the north end of Stonewall Banks which is known locally as "the rock pile". The salmon trolling gear consisted of 2 steel wires on hydraulically driven reels. One had a 60# lead ball and the other a 50# ball. The lines were let down and a lured line was attached every 2 fathoms (12 feet). 4 lines were set on each wire which was also attached to the outrigger pole. The identical setup was on each side of the boat. I had the port side to tend and Hank had the starboard side. Hank showed me how to operate the hydraulic reels and told me the things to do and not to do. I remembered most of it. We used rubber hoochies and barbless hooks for lures and began trolling at 2 knots or so. We had 16 lures out to attract any salmon in the area. The lines are tended by standing in a small well at the back of the boat. We caught our first King Salmon before long. A nice fish. We also caught a few coho, ling cod, 1 small halibut and some yellow tail rock fish which all went back in the water. We fished till 9:00 pm and then brought up the gear and stowed it for the night. I believe we caught 16 kings that afternoon. I was pretty tired from trying to maintain my balance while managing the fishing gear. I got through the day without any major problems. Hank asked what I wanted for supper but I just opted for the other half of my lunch sandwich then went to bed. I slept in the bow on the starboard bunk and Hank made the table into a bunk in the cabin. Seas were pretty mild that night and I slept good except for hearing the vhf radio a few times.

Tuesday started about 6:00 am. Hank cooked us some bacon, eggs and toast. A good breakfast but I think when he is alone he mostly has cereal. With breakfast out of the way Hank checked our position and found we had not drifted much over a mile during the night. We each put out the salmon gear on our respective sides and began trolling for salmon. It was a long slow morning with only 1 king caught. Hank decided to pick up the salmon gear and head north to try for albacore tuna. We knew the area where some fish were from all the radio chatter. It was 5 hour trip. The tuna set-up was different from the salmon rigs. For tuna we set out 5 lines off each side of the boat and 1 line in the center. The lines were attached to the outrigger poles and had a hand line back to the tending station to pull the fishing line in to where you could grab it and pull in the tuna. The troll is fast at 6 knots and the lures are near surface. You can see the tuna when they get hooked. We were fishing with the stabilizers in the water which greatly reduced the roll of the boat. I still had a hard time keeping balanced and upright though. I often resembled a giant yellow ping pong ball as I caromed off various objects, Hank included, as the day wore on. We were catching tuna slow but steady and fished till near 7:00 pm. We pulled all the lines in, coiled the lines and strings and hung the lures in a fashion that should make it easy to put it all out the next day. We had 27 tuna on ice for the afternoon. I was a little concerned because my side of the boat did not look as neat and tidy as Hank's side. I did not want a huge tangled up mess in the morning when we went back in the water. We were back in the house near 9:00 pm. Hank asked if I wanted a hamburger but I was so tired I just ate a quick sandwich and went to bed. The water was a little rougher that night but I slept better and woke up less. A result of the days activities I am sure.

Wednesday started out again around 6:00 am. Hank fixed us bacon, eggs and toast. It seemed particularly good that morning. I was kind of dreading the trip to the back of the boat and putting the tuna array back in the water. I was pleasantly surprised when everything went back in without any serious tangles or problems. I was fishing before long at all. Hank pulled the stabilizers out of the water because many fishermen think they scare the fish. The boat rolled further and more sharply which increased my difficulty in trying to stay erect. We in tuna most of the time and pulled a few fish steadily. By noon we had boated 20 tuna but the sea was kicking up pretty good. The forecast 2 to 3 foot swells were more like 4 to 6 foot with wind waves to boot. I was having a very hard time staying on my feet and finally resorted to kneeling to pull the tuna lines in. I think near 1 or 2 in the afternoon Hank said ok, lets quit. I was exhausted and did not quibble with his decision. We had boated another 20 tuna that day. I took awhile to take down the tuna gear and get ready for travel. The plan was to go back to the "rock pile", spend the night and fish for salmon on Thursday morning. The weather was supposed to get better but we did not see much improvement. Hank said he did not care if we stayed out or went home and it was up to me. After some thought I said lets head in. I did not think the weather was going to improve all that much. We crossed the bar just before 10:00 pm and were tied up at the dock shortly. Barb came down and picked me up. My first commercial fishing trip was over. I greatly enjoyed the experience and learned a lot. I also gained more respect for the people who go to sea every day to make a living. Pretty hard work.

My final observation is that marine heads must be some form of punishment for past misdeeds. I won't elaborate on that one.

Wayde Dudley

July 23, 2007

Spotting one of these while doing the breast stroke across the bay could result in a permanent pucker mark in your knickers. Ocean Shores is on the north side of Gray's Harbor...just north of here.

OCEAN SHORES, WA -

While the ocean vessel 'Dawn Raider' was commercial fishing for dogfish, this Great White was hooked in the mouth but only resisted slightly for 15 minutes before it came up alongside the boat to have a look; long enough for one of the crew members to slip a rope around it's tail !!! 'And that's when the s**t hit the fan!!. The Shark took off towing the 42 foot fishing boat backwards through the water at about 7 Knots. Just like in JAWS, the boat was taking on water over the stern and the crew watched in horror as the shark would actually jump completely out of the water at times. This went on for an hour before the shark finally drowned. She weighed in at 1035 LBS. It is suspected she followed a weak El Nino current into local waters in search of food. Although mid 60 degree water is considered ideal for these sharks, the larger ones can tolerate water in the low 50s.

Sent in by Wayde Dudley

Newport News-Times: One fine day

Newport News-Times: One fine day: "One fine day An experienced fisherman helps out a youngster at Big Creek Reservoir as part of the angler training program Thursday, July 12. The program was made possible by funding from a 21st Century Community Learning Grant. A group of nearly 20 youth ages 5 to 7 from the Waldport Learning Center bused to the reservoir. Volunteers from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Coast Fly Fishers and Longview Hills Fishing Club offered their guidance"

Incredible Fishing Video

Charlotte Observer | 07/12/2007 | FISHING FORECAST | TOM HIGGINS

Charlotte Observer | 07/12/2007 | FISHING FORECAST | TOM HIGGINS: "FISHING FORECAST | TOM HIGGINS

White perch, pompano, dolphin biting despite heat

White perch at Lakes Norman and Wylie, dolphin off the North Carolina coast and pompano in the Hatteras Island surf appear to be the most active feeders during the current heat wave.The white perch are concentrated in schools 20-25 feet deep and are hitting earthworms, minnows, small jigs, spoons and even 'chains' of bare gold hooks."

For your information, our good fried Bob Abbott has been designated as our Club's official Goodwill Ambassador. He is authorized, and has agreed, to receive donations of fishing paraphernalia and other collectibles to be used in our LVH 2nd Time Around Sale next May. If you wish to make a donation, Bob will be happy to take it and, if you desire, he will give you written acknowledgment for your records. Thanks to you, Bob, for agreeing to do this and thank you all in advance who generously give your "stuff" to such a good cause, our Longview Hills Fishing Club.

The First Lady

The News-Review - Sports

The News-Review - Sports: "The best fishing bet for anglers in Douglas County is smallmouth bass on the main Umpqua River and the South Umpqua River."

National Geographic News Photo Gallery: Week In Photos: Red Panda Babies, Sochi Celebrates, More

National Geographic News Photo Gallery: Week In Photos: Red Panda Babies, Sochi Celebrates, More: "Qiandao Lake, China, June 28, 2007—Fish leap out water as fishermen drag the net on the banks of Qiandao Lake in east China's Zhejiang Province."

Summertime. Fish Jumping. That’s Trouble. - New York Times

Summertime. Fish Jumping. That’s Trouble. - New York Times: "BRANFORD, Fla. — “Lots of artillery out there,” an old man hollered from the safety of the Suwannee River’s edge, and he was right. The sturgeon were jumping high and fast, twisting their armored girth in midair and returning to the depths with a stunning splash."

Outdoors - StatesmanJournal.com

Outdoors - StatesmanJournal.com: "That's an excerpt from the Bass Fishing the Umpqua workshop description in the just-released Passport to the Outdoors brochure from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The workshop is Aug. 12 at the Big K Ranch on the banks of the Umpqua River near Elkton."

NEWS TIMES ARTICLE (4 JULY 07)

SOON TO BE COMING NEAR YOU  !!!!

 

WAVE ENERGY & COASTAL MARINE >> RESERVES >>SANCTUARIES & HERTIAGE AREAS

 

The NEWS TIMES, published on 4 JULY 2007, has a front page article (Tri-County Meeting) that sheds some more light on these important issues, which have particular relevance to us Sport & Commercial Anglers.

 

It is important that our 3 Coastal Fishing Clubs (LVHFC, ANWS, CCFF) know what’s “In the Kitchen & Cooking on the Stove.” >>>> Working together, we’ll try to keep you “Up to Speed” on these relevant issues.

 

THE HOOK

FW:

COMPLIMENTARY LETTER, re BIG CREEK LITTER PATROLS     (dtd. 29 June 2007)

 

It is my distinct pleasure to receive the attached letter from the Mr. William D. Bain, Mayor, City of Newport.

 

The letter is self explanatory & recognizes the Time & Treasure all of us in the Longview Hills Fishing Club have invested to make our Primary Water Source & Favorite Fishing Venue a more pleasant place for all of us who live in the Wonderful City of Newport.

 

It is appropriate….that we recognize “The Creek Meister” & his Big Creek Ambassadors & Our Friends at the Water Plant for the Outstanding Work they continue to perform….that makes this kind of recognition possible for our Fine Fishing Club.

 

This Letter will be Proudly Posted on THE WALL for all to read.

 

THE HOOK