Genetically Altered Trout Approved for Release in U.K.

Genetically Altered Trout Approved for Release in U.K.: "Plans to pour tankfuls of genetically altered fish into wild lakes and rivers have been given the go-ahead in the United Kingdom after conservation scientists backed the project.

According to a recent study, releasing the modified fish for anglers to catch is a better option than traditional trout farming and may even benefit native trout populations."

LVH FC MAY MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE (2008)

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MAY MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE        (2008)

 

1    May   Thursday …………… 9 AM     BREAKFAST MEETING

 

Once again, you all are invited to bring a friend to enjoy, with us, a Fun & Informative Breakfast at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant.

****Coincidently, today at 4 PM we will also be conducting Session #6 of our Aquatic Angler Program at the Newport Middle School.

 

15  May   Thursday …………….9 AM    GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & YAQUINA BAY BOAT TOUR !!!

 

We will be conducting a brief GM Meeting at the Club House in preparation for our carpools to arrive at Pier 5, on the Bay Front, by 10 AM. As they did last year, we will be met by our Good Friends Dean Fleck & Mike Pettis. Mike will give us a V.I.P. Tour of the various Commercial Fishing Boats currently operating out of Newport. Bring a Camera & a Friend for this one !!!!

****Coincidently, today at 4 PM will be GRADUATION DAY for the 14 students enrolled in this years 2008 Aquatic Angler Program at the Newport Middle School.

 

17  May   Saturday ……………KID’S FISHING DAY AT ECKMAN LAKE NEAR WALDPORT             

 

Once again, we have been invited to be a part of this very worthwhile Waldport Event, which directly benefits lots of children in all of our Coastal Communities. This year our Central Coast Fly Fishers Friends will be taking the lead in this event & we are very pleased to be working with them & various members of the Mid Coast Chapter of the North West Steelheaders. Watch for a BLAST from Wayde Dudley regarding details soliciting your Help & Support……….

 

24  May   Saturday ……………ANNUAL LVH SECOND TIME AROUND SALE & FISHING CLUB FUND RAISER !!!

 

This will be our Fishing Clubs 2^nd year of participation in this Fun Neighborhood Event. As it turns out, Thanks to your Donations to the Club & the Dudley’s Driveway >><< This has turned out to be a very successful Fund Raiser for our Club. Last year, we were able to raise enough money to operate the Club for the entire year & still have a few bucks left over. Watch for a BLAST regarding how you can Help us with “GOOD STUFF” to sell at this event .…Think of it as “Out of your Garage” & “Into Somebody else’s Garage” …. With our Club making a few bucks on the deal !!!

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>>>2<<< ODFW STOCKING’S SCHEDULED FOR MAY                (19 May <<< & >>> 26 May 2008)

 

BIG CREEK   #1               1500   Legal            200    Trophy

 

BIG CREEK   #2               1800   Legal

 

OLALLA LAKE RES.        2500   Legal           200     Trophy

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BIG CREEK   #1               1500   Larger

 

BIG CREEK   #2               2750   Larger

 

As you know >><< Trout Fishing on Lakes Opened on 19 April << & >> Trout Fishing on Streams Opens on the 24th of May >>>>>>>

 

GOOD LUCK & PLEASE CONTACT “ELECTRIC BILL” TO SUPPORT THE MAY SILETZ TRAPING SCHEDULE ………… THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

STAND DOWN AT CAMP PALMER CREEK (2008)

ALL GOOD THINGS must come to an End & Today we (Frank Stout, Bob Abbott and Myself) Officially Closed Camp Palmer Creek for 2008, by removing Frank's Trailer back to Longview Hills. Casey will pull the remaining Stop Logs and release the few remaining Steelhead in the ponds.

SPECIAL THANKS to a lot of very fine people, for another 50+ Thousand Steelhead Smolts that were acclimated at the Palmer Creek Beaver Ponds and released into the Siletz Watershed, for their Run to the Sea. This is not without some peril. It is estimated, that if all goes well, we will see only about 10% of these fish return again next year. Be that as it may, This is the 2nd successful year for this Vital ODFW Fisheries Management Project. It would not have been possible, without the generous investment of Time and Treasure from various members of the 3 Coastal Fishing Clubs. As Members of the Longview Hills Fishing Club, we are very pleased to stand with and acknowledge the contributions made, to this worthwhile effort by our friends representing the Central Coast Fly Fishers and the Mid Coast Chapter of the Northwest Steelheaders.

The Hook

I know there are a lot of photos to look at here but I am hoping you will find them interesting, especially the outing today with fishing at Devil's Lake in Lincoln City and then on to the Schooner Creek Fish Trap. I think we learned as much as the kids.

FYI - Hank Bryson gave me a copy of the the "Recreational management measures adopted by the Council for non-Indian ocean salmon fisheries, 2008". These are the ocean regulations for salmon fishing and they will be posted on the Board in the Clubhouse if you are interested.

Winter at the Schooner Creek Fish Trap . . . Wait!!! It's not winter, its actually spring (April 21st). Wayde and Barbara had trap duty this frosty Monday morning. We've seen more snow at the trap but never this late in the year. No fish, no elk, no birds . . . just snow. It was, as always, a beautiful morning even with the inclement weather.

IMPORTANT FUN STUFF !!!!!!

IMPORTANT FUN FISHING STUFF >><< EARTH DAY & OPENING DAY FOR TROUT FISHING SEASON !!!!!

 

Yes …. Tomorrow (22 April) is Earth Day & our LVH Fishing Club is Celebrating the Day by working with ODFW to Plant 0ver 50 Thousand Steelhead Smolt in the Palmer Creek Beaver Pounds, which are part of the Siletz River Watershed.

 

You are encouraged to come up during the week ahead & see all of those Baby Steelhead, before we release them for their run to the Sea……..

 

If that will not work for you ….Try this for EARTH DAY >>>> TOMORROW EVENING at 8 …. On the Portland Public Broadcasting Channel (10) …. You will find a most interesting program entitled “THE SILENT INVASION” which speaks to what is currently happening, around our state, regarding various Nasty Terrestrial & Aquatic Invasive Species.     Give this program a shot …. I think it will be an “Eye Opener” !!!!!

 

Now, about Saturday’s OPENING DAY OF THE 2008 TROUT SEASON …. This happens once a year …. So get on the “Band Wagon” and enjoy the 2008 Fishing Season >>>> Remember, always try to set a good example for our young Kids & “Be a Responsible Angler” !!!!!

 

THE HOOK

 

 

We thought all of our LVH Fishing Club Members would be interested in taking a peek at some of the fun things we have been doing with the Kids at the Newport Middle School. Next week, we will be taking them to Regatta Park for a morning of Fishing. After Lunch, it’s off to see the Schooner Creek Fish Trap !!!

This will leave us just 3 more sessions until Graduation on the 15^th of May !!!!!!! Thanks to “First Lady” Barb’s Great Photo Work, we will continue to keep you up-dated on our AAP Activities ………….
THE HOOK

ROCKFISH TAGGING TRIP 04/17/08

This from Big Fish:

Not many trips left if you want to join in the fun. Linda Reed and Bernie Cooperstein went today and here is the report.

Just got home and shared my day with my husband Lou who can’t fish any longer due to his disabilities. He wants me to get out and do these when I can, perhaps for him in pseudo fashion?

Bernie and I were part of the Misty crew of 10 I believe?

Weather while cool was great and the seas calm in the morning. Come afternoon, the temps started dropping, the wind picked up and of course the waves and swells made me look like a drunk wandering back and forth when tagging and weighing cod.

Bernie and I caught so many fish we lost count after about 10 each. Never lost track of my fish before. Unreal catching instead of fishing day. LOL

Some small fish and special other species we had to release when we or the others caught them. Some died after being caught and became "floaters".

One man broke his personal Loomis rod in half during the afternoon. We used their Ugly sticks and spinning reels and the tangles were not bad overall with everyone today.

We were told they tagged 225 today and probably won't need to go out as much as initially planned to reach 3,000 tagged cod.

It was a fun day and we met some nice fishermen in the process. I would do it again if my schedule allows it?

Thanks for the opportunity to get on the "big blue" on a decent day with good people for lots of fun and a new experience.

Linda

Bernie adds –

It was an excellent day to be on the ocean; sunny all day and almost
calm seas. 225 black rockfish were tagged, and at least 20 other fish
were caught and released. Thanks for asking me to go.

Bernie

Today the LVH Fishing Club took a tour of the Oyster Farm on the Yaquina River.

Just before we were ready to leave the Clubhouse for the Oyster Farm we had a pleasant surprise when Dick and Bev Garvey walked through the door! We had a nice visit with them and they joined us for the first "leg" of our tour as it is difficult for Dick to do much walking right now. Still, we were glad they were able to join us.

We had a great tour guide, beautiful weather and some samples of delicious oysters. It was a great way to spend a morning.

FC BOARD MEMBER REALIGNMENTS !!!!

TEMPORARY LVH FC BOARD MEMBER REALIGNMENTS >>>OR<<< WHO’s ON FIRST !!!!!

 

Hello to All of our Fine LVH FC Members >><< As you now know, we have lost General Hudson, our Operations Officer, to ANWS as there New Mid-Coast Chapter President. We wish Brian a very successful tenure as their New Chapter President……….

 

That being said, our Club has several “Irons in the Fire” that will require, over the next several months, significant oversight……..

 

To that end, I have asked Wayde Dudley, and he has agreed, to serve as our Operations Officer until November, when we will step back & review all of the Leadership Positions within the Club. Because we have such a busy schedule ahead of us, I have also asked Electric Bill Furgason, if he would consider stepping in to give Wayde a hand with several of the many Special Projects on our Clubs Schedule. I am pleased to inform you, that Bill has agreed to do so.

 

Now >><< I am asking for your support of these Temporary FC Board Member Realignments to get us thru to November. I will be speaking to this Temporary Realignment Issue at our next several Club Meetings. In the interim, if any of you have any “Heart Burn” with my actions >><< Please, let me be the FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT IT !!!!!!!                            THE HOOK

 

 

 

SAD NEWS & GOOD NEWS !!!

THIS JUST IN FROM BRIAN HUDSON ………EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY !!!!!

 

HE IS THE “NEW” PRESIDENT OF THE MID COAST CHAPTER OF THE NORTH WEST STEELHEADERS >>>>>>

 

                         >>>>>>>>>> CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN <<<<<<<<<<

 

Yes it’s true >><< Brian just informed me that he was recently elected as the President of this fine organization. This ANWS Chapter along with our LVH FC & the CCFF comprise the “Big 3” Coastal Fishing Clubs, which work together to support each other & our good friends within the ODFW.  

 

Because of the additional responsibilities inherent in his new position, Brian will be “Standing Down” as our Clubs Operations Officer. The positive guiding hand of THE GENERAL will be missed. However, Brian says, “I’ll always be there whenever the Club needs a Trapper or a Fisherman.”  

 

On behalf of all of our LVH FC Members, I have extended any support our Fishing Club can provide, which might facilitate Brian’s transition to his new post. We are all very optimistic about Brian’s prospects for a very successful tenure as the New President of the ANWS Mid Coast Chapter.

 

THE HOOK

 

 

We had, as always, a good meeting and breakfast last Thursday, April 3rd, at the Agate Beach Golf Course. We had a special guest, Brandon Hill who was there with his dad, Wayne.

Someone in the photo above is turning 60 this week, can you guess which one? (Hint: his first name is "Big" and his last name is "Fish"). I know we all wish him a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and would like to officially welcome him to our "oldie but goodie" group.

The LVH Fishing Club had a great tour of the Georgia Pacific plant in Toledo on Thursday, March 27th. It was interesting, very informative and we all got our exercise for the day. It was also nice to have everything explained in such detail and to find out how environmentally and safety conscious that company is. It's no wonder the people of Toledo are so proud of it. Thanks to John Spangler for arranging this very special tour for all of us.

The reason for the two photos above is that a different person took each photo and we wanted to get each of them in. The trick of the day is to see if you can tell who took each photo. Look close now, one of them is in one and absent in the other . . .

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

 

 

 

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

APRIL MEETING & EVENT SCHEDULE     (2008)

 

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

 

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

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

ODFW STOCKING SCHEDULE FOR APRIL   (21 April 2008)

 

BIG CREEK   #1             1000 Legal    1000 Larger                                      Total:  2000

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

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

Photos by Kevin McCarthy

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

Wayde Dudley

Siletz Fish Trap:

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

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

Mar. 12-Bill Furgason

Mar. 14-Wayde Dudley

Mar. 19-Frank Stout

Mar. 21-Wayde Dudley

Mar. 26-Frank Stout

Mar. 28-Brian Hudson

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH

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

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

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

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

Wayde

REPORT ON FEBRUARY FISHALONG

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

Brian Hudson