HEADS UP >>>>>> OYSTER ALERT >>>>>>

YAQUINA BAY OYSTER FARMS >< PRODUCT RECALL IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY >< The Oregonian, dtd. 27 Feb. 2K10

 

Hello to All of You Oyster Fans >< This Oyster Alert & Recall is especially Germaine, what with the Sea Food & Wine Festival Kicking Off Today  >>>>>>>

 

Oregon Dept. of Agriculture & Public Health Officials have Closed the Farms Operations. They have identified Oyster Contaminants, which could have come from Water Borne Sources or from the Product Handlers, but their investigation continues until they can fully identify the specific source.

 

Several Reports have been received, of people being Sickened by Eating Oysters at Home & in Restaurants, but no fatalities have been reported.

 

In any event >< All Consumers are to Refrain from Eating ANY Oysters that were Harvested, at The Farm, between February 1st thru the 24^th >>>>>>>

 

THE HOOK  

 

 

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE for MARCH 2K10

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR >>> MARCH  2K10

 

We have a couple of Interesting Event Options for You to Consider this Month >>> LET’S TAKE A LOOK >>>>>>>>

 

4   March     Thursday     BREAKFAST MEETING     ( 9AM at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant )

 

This will be our 1^st Gathering, with our Friends, at our Original Agate Beach GC Restaurant Venue. We have invited 2 Very Special ODFW Guests to join us & They are Derek Wilson & Casey Deckard. Derek will be giving us an up date on how the GPS Tracking Device is Working & Casey will up date us on how his Life is Working !~!~! 

 

On this Same Day >< At 6 PM this Evening >< Our LVH FC Membership is Invited to attend the CENTRAL COAST FLY FISHERS MEETING, which will be held at the Bay Shore Club House (Just North of the Waldport Bridge). They will be Hosting a Private Showing of a 2 Hour Video entitled >< RIVERS OF THE LOST COAST >< This Magnificent Video provides insight into the Stewardship & Sustainability Challenges we, continue to, face with our Declining Steelhead Populations. Our CCFF Friends will also provide Complimentary Beverages & Door Prizes for All Attendees.

 

12 & 13  March          N.W. FLY FISHING EXPO     ( This 2 Day Event will be held in the Expo Center at Albany, OR  )

 

This is a Wonderful Opportunity for All Anglers to enhance their Interest & knowledge in the Wonderful Sport of Fly Fishing. You will be exposed to some delightful people who will go to great lengths to try & reduce some of the Mystique surrounding this Sport. They want to ensure that you have fun & are perhaps sufficiently interested in giving Fly Fishing a Try !!!  >< A Great “1^st Step” would be for you to consider attending a meeting with our Good Friends down at the Waldport CCFF Club.

 

14    March    DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS     (Yes I know >< It’s Time to Fiddle with the Clocks Again >!~!> Spring Ahead / Fall Back)

 

17   March     St. PATRICK’S DAY   ( What significance this has to Our Fishing Club >< I Have No Idea !~!~! )

 

18    March    Thursday    GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING      ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House )

 

Compliments of our Good Friend, Phil Reed >< We are Happy to Welcome, JERRY DOVE, as our Special Guest Speaker this Month. Jerry comes to us with some impressive credentials >< He is the current President of the Tillamook Anglers Corp. & is very involved coordinating the Volunteers who serve at the Whiskey Creek Salmon Hatchery. This should very informative & give us a little wider perspective on what Stewardship & Sustainability Activities are occurring outside of our Central Coast Area.

 

ODFW STOCKING SCHEDULE >>> for >>>>>    15 MARCH 2K10

 

BID CREEK #1 >>> 2000 Fish                BIG CREEK #2 >>> 3800 Fish             OLALLA LAKE >>> 3450 Fish

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>>>>> SPRING IS HERE >><< GO DO IT !!!!!!!!            THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP REPORT (19 February 2010)

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP REPORT >> for Friday >> 19 February 2010

 

A Full Team Chinook made the run >< Unfortunately, we found NO FISH >< However, the Weather was Terrific; Stream Flow Clear & Bud was able to get a Very Strong GPS Signal on his Device.         JCS  >> for “The Team”

First Steelhead for me >>> LINDA REED !!!!!

RED HOT & JUST IN >< CONGRATULATIONS >>>>>>> LINDA REED !!!

 

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From: Linda

Subject: First Steelhead for me.

 

My first steelhead today on the Siletz. River with Greg Harlow.  Hair short of 22". Kinda "skinny" though, maybe 5-6 lbs. Didn't weigh it. Finally got my first keeper. Now to see if I can improve on it someday? Beautiful day drifting  the river today. Greg gave me many good pointers on Steelhead fishing, so I learned more too. I good day!

Linda

 

 

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP REPORT (2/1510)

SCHOONER CREEK TRAP REPORT    for      Monday … 15 February 2K10

 

Team Chinook is pleased to report 5 Native Steelhead ( 3 Hens & 2 Bucks ) in the trap. All were released in reasonably Good Condition. It was a very fine day, but the only Wild Life we saw, occurred when we got back into LVH >> !!! << Low & Behold >< Standing right in the middle of the street was Charles Burke & Phil Reed >>> When we ask them what they were up to >< They told us they were “Pan Handler Birds” >>>> Suffice to say >< We went to great lengths to get out of their area …PRONTO !~!~!           JCS … for “The Team - Electric Bill”  

FW: Coastal Pro Guide Service Oregon Coast Fishing, fishing guide, Ryan Minor, Fishing Alsea, Fishing Siletz, fishing Yaquina Oregon, Newport, steelhead fishing, sturgeon fishing, chinook salmon, Oregon Coast

Hi Folks >< Looks like Linda Reed is doing a bit of “Fishing Trip Organizing” with our Friend & Pro. Guide, Ryan Minor  !!!!   

 

“You Go Girl” >> !!! < That said >< Please feel free to “Hook Up” with her directly, if you have an interest in getting on the “Fishing Train” >>>    

 

THE HOOK

 

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From: Linda [mailto:lindareed@peak.org]

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:45 PM

To:: ALL INTERESTED ANGLERS >>>>>>>>

I have contacted Ryan for a Springer guide referral if he has one but also, I want to book him for the Buoy 10 fishery I think in August. His sled handles 4 people plus him. Want to join me then for Chinooks? If not let me know? Just trying to organize a small group I know for some fishing fun up North for a day or two?

 

Linda

http://coastalproguideservice.com/fees.html

FW: Emailing: IMG_0320.JPG, IMG_0319.JPG

Siletz River “STEELHEAD” Action >>>>>>>>

 

Some Good Stuff from our Pal & Pro Guide >> Brother Phil Reed >>>>>> Thanks for the Great PIX !!! THE HOOK

 

-----Original Message-----
From: pandpreed [mailto:preednewport@charter.net]

Hi John, last Friday, I was a guest of our friend Steve, the fly guy, his

guest-Walt, a newbe to steelhead fishing, and we teamed up with Craig, a pro

guide who's been fishing the Siletz River for 26 years and he took me on my

first two steelhead trips on the Siletz River 22 years ago, as you can see

Steve and Walt did great, I just got to go for a boat ride, but it sure was

fun fishing with Craig again, we see each other on the river throught the

years, but being in the boat with him again was sure fun. Not many fish

around, but Steve landed a 16 lbs fish, they ranged from 6-16 lbs. Take care

and hope to see you soon, Phil Reed----- Original Message -----

From: "Reed, Phil" <PReed@cencoast.com>

To: "Pettis, Jacob" <JPettis@cencoast.com>; <preednewport@charter.net>

Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 6:57 AM

Subject: Emailing: IMG_0320.JPG, IMG_0319.JPG

 

 

Extinction Countdown: An ugly truth: The future is dim for the world's homeliest fish

Extinction Countdown: An ugly truth: The future is dim for the world's homeliest fish: "Can't the blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) get some love? This ugly, gelatinous, inedible fish now risks extinction thanks to humans trawling marine murky depths for lobsters and crabs."

SchoonerTrap Run ..... (1/29/10)

Schooner Creek Trap Report for 29 January 2K10          (Compliments of ATV Dale for Team Chinook)  

 

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From: larry dale [mailto:lddale@live.com]

Subject: RE: Schooner

 

WE DID MAKE A TRIP TO SCHOONER ON FRIDAY >< THERE WERE NO FISH or FOUL !!!    ATV >< D.

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GROUND HOG DAY >>>>>>

GROUND HOG DAY FLASH >>>>>>>>>>>  ( 2 February 2K10 )

 

Hello Fellow Anglers >><< Just In from The Knob in Pennsylvania  >>>  ( And the News Isn’t Good !!)

 

My Pal Punxsutawney Phil says, “You Winter Steelhead Anglers will have to Continue to Wear your Polar Fleece Inside your Waders for another 6 Weeks” !~!~!

 

Yep >< Phil says “6 More Cold Ones” >> & << That’s the Way It Is !!!   >>>>>>>  THE HOOK   

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2K10

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR >>> FEBRUARY    2K10

 

WOW >< Lot’s of Fun Stuff Happening this Month >< Hold onto Your Waders !~!~!  Here we GO >>>>>>>

 

2     February      Tuesday         GOUNDHOG DAY at The Knob

 

 I will ask your indulgence >< As some of you know, I grew up in Pennsylvania & Punxsutawney Phil & I are Old Pals >< I Love this Hoilday !~!~!  Usually this was about the time that we had “Ice Out” on the Susquehanna River.

 

4    February       Thursday        MONTHLY FC BREAKFAST MEETING        ( 9 AM at SZABO’S RESTAURANT )

 

This will be a Fun Way to Start Off the Month by Breaking Bread with Friends & Fellow Anglers. We will be discussing where we hold subsequent FC Breakfasts & We would like your input & thoughts on this enjoyable Monthly Club Event. A recent conversation with the Agate Beach Golf Course Proprietor indicates that they would be delighted to have us back, beginning with our March Breakfast Meeting >>>> 

 

7    February       Sunday          SUPER BOWL > XLIV < FOOTBALL GAME    ( Looks like it’s going to be Colts >< Saints )

 

Now is the time to begin thinking about getting together with your friends & enjoying all of those “Diet Buster” Snacks >< Oh & don’t forget to Root for your Favorite NFL Team !~!~!~!

 

12  February      Friday              WINTER OLYMPICS BEGIN From VANCOVER B.C.    ( They will run from the 12^th thru the 28^th of February)

 

What a Wonderful Winter Sports Event >< I love all of the Olympic Events, but the Down Hill Skiing may be my favorite ( In my misspent youth, I was a bit of a “Down Hiller” !~!~!            Enjoy >>>>>>

 

14   February    Sunday           VALENTINES DAY        ( This is a Day You probably do not want to overlook !! )

 

A Nice Card, Some Flowers & a Kind Word will make for a Very Happy Tee Pee !!!           

 

18   February     Thursday        GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING        ( 9 AM  At the LVH CLUB HOUSE )

 

Now this is truly a “One Time Special Deal” >> Don’t miss this one << Did you ever wonder what happens to “All of the Stuff” that we put into our Green & Blue Curb Side Containers ???  Talk about a Sustainability Challenge >< Can you imagine the Volume of Stuff that has to be Dealt With in an Environmentally Friendly Manner ???  Allow me to WELCOME & INTRODUCE our VERY SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER >><< Mr. ROB THOMPSON >>>>>>

Rob is the Owner of THOMPSONS SANITARY SERVICE & He has agreed, to take time out of his very busy Business Schedule, to provide us with a most informative Power Point Presentation, which will endeavor to shed some light on how Professionals try to address these Mega-Sustainability Challenges. This is not just a “Rob Problem” >< We also have a stake in trying to meet these Sustainability Challenges. Please join us in making Rob Feel Welcome at this Most Informative Meeting >>>>>>>>

 

25   February     Thursday       BEVERLY BEACH LITTER PATROL      ( 9 AM MUSTER at the LVH CLUB HOUSE )

 

Once Again >< The Beach Mistress (aka  Elllie LeMaster) is calling for us to do our 1^st Quarter Beach Patrol. All Volunteers Please Meet at the Club House & form car pools to get us down at the beach about 10 AM. As always, Ellie will do a Safety Briefing & Remember to Dress for Foul Weather, Sturdy Boots, Gloves & Bring a 5 gal Litter Bucket, which can be consolidated into Big Bags, provided by Ellie, at the conclusion of the Litter Patrol.

 

How’s that for a FUN FILLED MONTH of FC Activity ….. P>S>> Don’t forget to Buy your 2K10 Fishing License !~!~~!       THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FW: Fishing Mentors Directory

Hello to All LVH FC Members >><< Brian’s attached E-Mail Speak for it’s self > FISHING MENTOR DIRECTORY< If you have an interest in being a Fishing Mentor … Please communicate directly with Brian. He will ultimately compile the FM Directory, which will be used by our ODFW Friend Derek Wilson.

 

Thanks for considering this worthwhile proposal ……. THE HOOK  

 

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From: BRIAN HUDSON [mailto:hudson65@q.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:23 PM
Cc: Derek Wilson
Subject: Fishing Mentors Directory

 

Derek Wilson has ask for a few people he can refer callers to for information on local fishing.
I volunteered to put a list together of those willing to speak to a caller and provide some information such as where, when, gear, etc. 
 
I've put together a list of subjects that you can put an X next to and I will fold it all into a single list.  It will require your name and at least one phone #. 
 
Just "X" next to the subjects and return the email to me:
 
Note: You may see this message twice since some belong to multiple groups, but all I need is one reply.
 
Trout
Salmon
Steelhead
Halibut
Tuna
Sturgeon
Perch
Crabbing
Clamming
Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Warm Water Fishing
Lake/Reservoir Fishing
River Fishing
Bay Fishing
Ocean Fishing
Kid's Fishing
Angler Education
 
Thanks
Brian Hudson
 
 

ANGEL LISTEES >>>>>>>>

APRIL >< ANGEL LIST FOLKS >>>>>>

 

Our Very Good Friends Kimberly Andrew & Bob Breakfield will be facing some Medical Challenges in the very near future >>>>>

 

That said >< What say, we all Hold Them Close & Put them our respective Angel Lists ………

 

It might also be nice for us to Remember Marilyn Breakfield & Mac Andrew as well  >>>>>>> Thank You All                THE HOOK    

We had a great meeting with reports on activities from various members; the presentation of the award to Kevin McCarthy, winner of the 2009 Salmon Derby; and presentations to Larry and Bill (they asked their last names be withheld) who were the co-winners of the "Smallest Fish", with Larry winning custody of the club mascot. Great job everyone!!

THE WINNER >> 2009 LVH FC SALMON DERBY

2009 >< LVH FISHING CLUB >< SALMON DERBY RESULTS >>>>>

 

We have a WINNER >> & >> That is none other than KEVIN McCARTHY >< Congratulations Kevin on your 42 in / 35 # Chinook Salmon !!!     (Brother Tom Simpson was the #2 Derby Angler with a very nice 21 # Chinook)

 

What a Fun General Membership Meeting we had today >< In addition to recognizing Kevin >< We Anointed 2 of our Anglers for Catching the Smallest Salmon in this Years Derby (Should I mention these two 6 # Coho’s were caught by ATV Dale & Electric Bill, while fishing with our very own Professional River Guide >> Phil Reed !!~!!)  

 

We used the Surveyor Dudley Selection Process & as it turned out >< ATV Dale will be the 2009 Salmon Mascot Keeper & Electric Bill got the Fishermen’s Bubble Bath Kit !!~~!!

 

All of the above Anglers received Salmon Hat Pins ++ Pins were Awarded to Bernie Cooperstein, Tom Simpson, Wayne Hill, Brian Hudson & Frank Stout >>> Congratulations Guys ………

 

All In All >< It was a Fun 2009 Derby Year & We look forward to what 2K10 holds for our Club Anglers >>>      THE HOOK

FW: HAPPY NEW YEAR >>>>>

CHECK THIS OUT FOLKS >><< JUST IN >>> From Our Dear Friend JAMES RAY >>>>>>>>     

 

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HELLO JAMES & SARAH & Back at You on the HAPPY NEW YEAR STUFF !!!!!!

 

WE >> & << I Speak for ALL of the LVH FC GANG are delighted that You & Sarah are accumulating so well to the “North Country” …..  Please continue to “Post Us” as your schedule permits & know we are always with You Both …….

 

P>S>> Wayde Dudley will be delighted with your Pocket Knife Endorsement & Good On You Both >>>>>> THE HOOK

 

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From: James Ray [mailto:jdmray@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:59 PM
To: jcs592@msn.com
Subject: RE: HAPPY NEW YEAR >>>>>

 

John,
 
Great to hear from you!  Sorry it has taken me a little while to respond but i was away in CA over the holiday season and once I got back it was all go.  Believe it or not i'm still on a part-time contract working long distance for ODFW finishing the Spring Chinook report.  Problem with these things is that there are so many folks involved it takes forever to get everyone on the same page.  The last two that were written took four years each!  We are now at two years and almost done so that's the silver lining i'm holding onto. 
 
I'm also working on a project as a research assistant up here in Juneau.  We are looking at the population dynamics of Sea Ducks (specifically Surf Scoters), which involves catching them, measuring them, putting radio transmitters on some of them and then tracking them to observe their foraging behaviour.  So now the cry 'GO DUCKS' has a whole new meaning for me (my commiserations about the rose bowl).
 
Sarah is doing well in her new job, is finding a lot of reward in the students and is enjoying her new colleagues.
 
There has not been much fishing activity to speak of because it is the off season here.  However, i plan to take a beginners fly fishing class at the university in the spring and will be testing out the CCFF flies.  Also looking forward to the Chinook returning in May.
 
I had heard that you folks have really stepped up to the plate to help us out since Casey's accident.  I know that Derek is very appreciative of that and speaks about it a lot.  It sounds like he doesn't know if he is coming or going at the moment, particularly with the extended absence of a STEP Bio.  Anyway i'd also like to once again extend my gratitude to you and the active club members.  You always come through for us. 
 
Please give my warmest regards to everyone there and give Barb a hug from me.  Although i'm lucky that things are going well up here for us (apart from the constant shovelling of the driveway) I miss Oregon, Newport and all the great folks i know there.
 
Take care,
 
James  
 
p.s. how did i manage without a pocket knife before you gave me one!!!  
 

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From: jcs592@msn.com
To: jdmray@hotmail.com
Subject: HAPPY NEW YEAR >>>>>
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:56:41 -0800

Hello Old Top !!!          A Bunch of our LVH FC Guys & Ladies have been asking me WHAT’S UP WITH JAMES ???    I thought the best Thing to do is to ask JAMES ???

 

Please Let Us All Wish You & your Lovely Wife the Very Best for The New Year >>>>>>>>  THE HOOK

 

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Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now

Not enough fishing during the winter? Need some reminders about what it is like? Here are a few photos and Linda Reed's report on a fishing trip she took with "Hudson Guide Service" last November:

High wind warning and rain advisory for last night and this morning. What us worry over a little bad weather when fishing? Nah............

Wayde and Frank came down to Waldport to pick up Linda to meet Brian at his home by 5 AM. Then on to Siltcoos Lake, launch the boat, rig the rods in the dark, get on location for daybreak fishing to the Coho hiding there, not knowing there in for some big trouble from 3 expert fishermen and 1 expert fisherwoman?

We had it all! Flat fish, wiggle warts, spinners in all colors, lures, multiple scents, salmon roe, herring, fish the surface, fish the middle and the bottom. Cast and troll the entire lake carefully and with purpose, led by Captain Brian, assisted by a capable master crew of Frank and Wayde, with Linda still in the LVHFC midshipman training program .

On your mark go!

We fished and we fished and we went through our 4 tackle boxes of the newest and best sure fire items, prettiest colored spinners you ever will see, yummy scent on everything no fish could possibly reject? OK.............time for the roe and the herring they can't possibly not want?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm? Well lets fish different levels of water, since they just don't know what they are missing down there?

Did I fail to mention the high wind, rain and even hail that besieged us as we through everything we had against these dump fish.?

Lets' try a second pass on these ignorant fish. We are experts, don't they know that? Why Linda has spent the whole week on the internet studying Coho habitat and preferences. I've even went to Salmon University to get the best training I could get for these moron fish.

It is now about 2 PM and these dumb fish have yet to succumb to our wonderful, diverse, tasty, eye pleasing offerings? We are shocked?

I get it! There must not be any fish here to be caught, right? UH....................maybe, just maybe the fish just don't want to play today? After all, it is the Sabbath and all God's creatures get a day off sometime don't they? Maybe we should have taken the day off too, ya think? Now that you mention it, I am wet, cold and tired, maybe we should just do like the fish and take the rest of the day? We all agreed.

Summation: No bites, no catches, no releases, no nibbles, no lost tackle, but we had a great time together and a break from the everyday rat race for a few hours in the eternal contest of man versus the fish. Today FISH=1 MAN=0

THAT'S ALL FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (woody wood pecker song..............)

The best part of taking pictures is when you get to go through them a few weeks later and relive a moment. We had such a great time at our Christmas party in December and it is fun to go through and see so many dear friends. I hope you enjoy reliving the moment as much as I did. Again, congratulations (well deserved) to Bud Roark on being the recipient of the Joe Longo Award for 2009!