LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2K10

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >< FOR >< OCTOBER   2K10

 

This Month Starts Off “Very Busy” > with < The Weekends of the 1^st, 2^nd & 8^th, 9^th being involved with U DA MAN Registration Support >>>

 

5   October    Tuesday      4^th Quarter ODFW VOLUNTEER COORDINATION MEETING   (9 AM at the ODFW Office Downtown)

 

This meeting will only involve ODFW Staff & Various Members of the CCFF & LVH FC.

 

7   October    Thursday    MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING   (9 AM at the Agate Beach Golf Course Restaurant)

 

You don’t want to miss this one >><< Lot’s of Wonderful Fishing Stories (Some of them are actually True !!) from Several of our recently Successful Salmon Anglers > PLUS < 2 Special “Alaskan” Guest Lecturer’s >< Bob & Marilyn Breakfield, who will regal us with Highlights of their recent Summer Fishing Experiences “In The North Country” …… Come early to get a Ring Side Seat >>>> See Ya !! 

 

10  October   Sunday      U DA MAN SALMON FISHING TOURNAMENT      (Begins at First Light & Ends at 3:15 PM )

 

This will be the 8^th Annual UDM Tournament, which is always held in our very own Yaquina Bay/River. This year our 2 Professional River Guides (Captains, Phil Reed & Ryan Minor) will be guiding various members of our LVH FC >< We are hearing stories of a very strong “Civil War Rivalry” existing between these 2 Outstanding Fishing Teams > We Wish both Teams the Best of Luck <&> You may want to come over to the South Beach Marina Venue, at about 3:15 PM, for the Official Tournament Conclusion & Weight In >><< This could result in some “Fire Works” !~!~! 

 

21  October   Thursday    GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING     (9 AM at the LVH Club House)

 

Thanks to our 1^st Lady (aka Barbra Dudley) >< We have a Very Special Guest Speaker scheduled for this month >< Senior OSP Trooper, Carla Urbigkeit, will be sharing her insights into a typical >< DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OSP TROOPER >< Carla is a Superb Speaker & an Old LVH Friend, in that; she has conducted many Life Saving & CERT Training Sessions for us. This should be a Fun & Informative insight into the many challenges confronted, on a daily basis, by our Superb OSP Troopers …….. Be There & Be Square !!!

 

29  October   Saturday    LVH FC >< HOSTING THE LVH COMMUNITY BREAKFAST   (9 AM at the LVH Club House)

 

Larry Dale (aka ATV) will be acting as our FC Coordinator. We will get more FC Volunteer Information out to you as we get a bit closer to this Fun EOM Community Event.

 

There You have It Folks >><< Fall has Officially Begun >>>

 

Hang onto your Hat & Rain Gear >< Watch for the Winter Trap Team Schedule >>>>>    THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Linda Reed Is Looking For Potential Buyer For These Items

I am in the process of changing my decor and have some wonderful nautical items to sell for a fair price.

The 60" 10 spoke deluxe ships wheel is custom mounted on a floor mounted stand with shaft and bearings so it can be turned for amusement and conversation. Very nice condition.

I am suggesting a price of $600.00 OBO.

The nautical Bicentennial tall ship pictures of collector copies of the Earl Collins Tall ships painting in New York harbor to commemorate the 200 year bi centenial of our country. Each is very nicely done with detailed landmarks of NEW York Harbor in the background. They were custom framed in an elegant manner and suitable for the finest interior viewing.

Purchase price and nice custom framing with mats in 1976 was almost $100.00 per print. Asking now 35 years later $950.00 OBO for the the 6 picture set. Very nice condition.

Please e mail me for additional information or appointment to view these items and other smaller older miscellaneous novelties, glass ware, misc. collector items for a rec room or home bar area.

If you are interested contact Linda at: lindareed@peak.org.

Thanks.

FW: Summer Newsletter

Hello >< Thought you might enjoy seeing what our neighbors, with the Yaquina Watershed Council, have been up to >>>>   THE HOOK

 

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From: Lisa Mulcahy

 

Subject: Summer Newsletter

 

Hello Everyone,

 

I have attached the Yaquina Watershed Newsletter. If you cannot open it or need a paper copy, just send me an email. 

 

Reminder: the SOLV Yaquina Bay Cleanup is Saturday, the 25th. 

Follow this link for more information:                             http://www.solv.org/programs/event_details.asp?eventID=17883

 

Happy Reading,

 

Lisa
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Lisa Mulcahy
Mid Coast Watersheds Council
Yaquina Basin Planning Team Coordinator
http://www.midcoastwatershedscouncil.org/

Dedicated to improving the health of streams and watersheds of Oregon’s central coast

Yaquina produced Tuesday & Other Fishing Stories >>>>

Hello Friends >< Check out this “Fishing Story’ from our Good Pal >< Brother Mike Samples >>>>

 

P>S>> I actually think, Mike was sober when this all happened !~!~!~!                 THE HOOK

 

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From: Mike Samples

 

Subject: Re: Yaquina produced Tuesday & Other Fishing Stories >>>>>

 

 

And now for the rest of the story.  Yesterday I was fishing the Yaquina alongside Tom and Jason.  I watched Tom land his fish and was happy to see a nice bright 31.5 pounder.  A little later Jason hooked one and again I watched him land his 8.5 pound super Jack.  I decided to move up river to some water that had not been fished.  I set my gear and within 2 minutes I had a fish on.  This was a nice (20lb class ) fish mint bright as they all are in the lower river.  I played the fish and was bringing it to the net when out of nowhere Mr. Seal made his appearance and grabbed my fish by the belly.  It was all over then.  All my gear and my fish went bye bye with that *&%)(* SEAL.  Ok, I was a little upset but thought it was a fluke and would never happen again.  Today I had Hugh Mayes my old neighbor come down from McMinville and fish with me expecting to have a great day.  We fished all morning with nothing.  We decided to move up river.  I told Hugh we were in my honey hole and to expect a take down if there were any fish around.  About 2 minutes later his rod went off and the fight was on.  We brought the fish to the boat but it wasn't finished and took another run.  I started to chase the fish with the boat and all of a sudden, the guys in the crabbing boat just outside of us started pointing.  Guess what?  Mr. Seal had returned and took yet another nice Chinook by the belly all the gear and there we were with egg on our face.  That is two in a row on two days.  I am now afraid to even go out as my fishing adventures this year are a little suspect.  Oh yes, prior to leaving the dock this morning both of my motors failed and had to put the boat back on the trailer and head for the shop.  In less than an hour we were back on the water to face our demons.

 

Now you have heard the rest of the story !~!~!~!                   Mike

 

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From: Big Fish [mailto:lvhfishclub@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 8:28 AM
Subject: Yaquina produced Tuesday!

 

This in from Tom Simpson.......Way to go Tom !!  A note to Mike Samples...We are waiting for your story!!!!

 

Jason M and I fished low in the river yesterday and it produced a couple of nooks for the new Spoiled Daddy.  The one in the picture hit while I was setting the line, which for me is probably the most exciting part of the fight.  I love the feeling when a big fish wacks a rig while your holding the rod.  Standard gear, herring behind a flasher.  This one weighed 31 1/2 lbs.  Jason's was a little smaller.  Jason fought and lost another fish as well. 

 

Be sure to ask Mike Samples about his fishing adventures on Tuesday.  I wouldn't dare try to tell his story!   Tom

 

 

 

 

BEAVER CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA – Just as Oregon prepares to dedicate its newest state natural area – 374 acres of wetland, forest, and meadows, including a quiet creek that is a paddler's dream – comes news that outdoor enthusiasts may have yet another reason to celebrate: a new campground to go with it.

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U DA MAN SALMON TOURNAMENT>< LVH FC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES>>>>>>>

2K10 >< U-DA-MAN >< Salmon Fishing Tournament >< LVH FC Volunteer Support >>>> WE NEED YOU !~!~!~!

 

Traditionally, our Fishing Club has provided Volunteer Support for the U-DA-MAN Salmon Fishing Tournament, which is held each year in the Yaquina River / Bay >< The Primary Goal of this Fun & Beneficial Stewardship Effort, is to use the proceeds raised from the Tournament, to enhance the Salmon Habitat of the Yaquina Watershed. All of that said >< WE NEED YOU >>>>>>>>>> Here’s The Scoop >>>>>>

 

<<>> Our Volunteer Support will primarily involve ADMINISTRATIVE & PHYSICIAL ACTIVITIES >>>

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES >< Will require us to assist with the collection of Fishing Registration Fees & Poker Tournament Ticket Sales >< What we will do is have a table at Englund Marine, manned by 2 People for a Morning (10 AM to Noon) Shift > & > 2 People for an Afternoon (1 to 3 PM) Shift >< On the 1^st >< 2^nd >< 8^th >< 9^th of October.

>>> It will be very helpful, If you can see your way clear, to a part of our Administrative Teams >< Please Contact Wayne Hill.

 

PHYSICIAL ACTIVITIES >< Will require us to help Set Up the Tournament Venue, on 9 October, at the South Beach Marina. We will Muster at the LVH Club House at 11 AM & Proceed over the Englund Marine by Noon. Then onto South Beach to Set Up some Tents, Chairs, etc.  

*** On Tournament Day, the 10^th, the event will conclude with the Official Catch Weigh-In, at about 3:15 PM >< Shortly after the Tournament Winners are Announced, we will Commence the Venue Take Down, which will involve the reverse of the Set Up Procedures.

>>> We would very much appreciate Your Help to Set Up & Take Down the Venue. If you can do so >< Please Contact Wayne Hill.  

 

Thank You All >< In advance, for any help you can provide, which will contribute greatly to the success of this Fun U-DA-MAN Event >>> 

 

THE HOOK  

 

        

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2K10

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >< FOR >< SEPTEMBER   2K10

 

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

 

This Breakfast Meeting will have a Special Twist > in that > Our Dear Friend Charley Curry will be leaving Longview Hills soon, for Greener Pastures !~!~!     That said, we will be sad to lose our Oldest Member ( 92 Years Young )  >< So, this meeting may provide a wonderful opportunity for us to “Roast Charley” a bit & let him know how much we have enjoyed his Company & Friendship. Put Your Thinking Caps On & Share your favorite “Charley Recollections” with all of his Many Friends at this Special Meeting >>>>>  See Ya  !!!

 

4   September       Saturday      OREGON COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON >< OPENS

 

DUCKS at Home against NEW MEXICO      >><<     BEAVERS Away against TCU     >>>>>    Keep the Pop-Corn Handy !!!!    

 

16  September     Thursday     GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING       ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House )

 

This will be a most interesting meeting >>> STEP INTO THE WILD <<< We have as a Special Guest Speaker, Ms Tami Wagner >< Tami is the Assistant District Wildlife Biologist & She works out of our Local ODFW Field Office. You may recall, back in May, we combined forces with the CCFF to accomplish a very successful Elk Habitat Enhancement Project, down on the South Fork of the Yachats River. Tami’s presentation, will give us greater insight into the many WILDLIFE Activities & Projects that she & her ODFW Colleagues are Currently & Seasonably Running.

 

25  September     Saturday     FALL  SOLV  BEACH & RIVER CLEAN UP       ( 9 AM Muster at the LVH Club House )  

 

Our Beach Mistress, Ellie LeMaster, is calling on all of her LVH FC Beach Patrollers to have us join forces with our SOLV Friends to accomplish this Statewide ANNUAL FALL BEACH CLEAN UP PROJECT >><< To that end, she would like us all to Muster, as we always do, at the LVH Club House & Then we will proceed down to Beverly Beach & join the other Beach Patrol Volunteers. Dress includes Sturdy Shoes, Gloves & a Small Bucket, if that works for you. Bags will be provided at the SOLV Registration Table. At the conclusion of the Beach Patrol, we will return & do a Quick Bag Check up on the Big Creek Reservoir Complex.

 

>>> Fall Officially Begins on 23 September > So < We better Enjoy this Beautiful Weather, while it lasts !~!~!                     THE HOOK

 

 

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LVH FC >< AUGUST PROGRAM NOTE !~!~!

HEADS UP for a PROGRAM NOTE >< TIME CHANGE FOR OUR BIRTHDAY BRUNCH >< 10:30 on 19 August 2K10

 

My Popular Demand >< We have moved the LVH FC Birthday Meeting START TIME to 10:30 AM on Thursday the 19^th of August. The Meeting Venue will still be in the LVH Club House.

 

This Time Change will better prepare us to enjoy our Brunch, which will feature some of those World Famous “Wayde Dudley” Ribs & Fix’ens ++ a Big Birthday Cake !!!!

 

P>S>> As a Very Special Treat, I am informed that Brother & Founding Club President JACK SCHERER will be able to join us for our August Birthday Bash / Brunch Festivities >>>>>>>

Don’t miss this Very Special once a year Fun Event >< Be There & Be Square >< 10:30 AM on the 19^th ………. THE HOOK 

LVH FC MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 2K10

LONGVIEW HILLS FISHING CLUB

 

MEETING & ACTIVITY SCHEDULE >< FOR >>> AUGUST  2K10

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

 

Be sure to join us for another enjoyable Gathering of Club Friends & Fishers !!!   As always, you can be assured of some Good Food & Lot’s of Camaraderie >>>>

 

19  August   Thursday    BIRTHDAY BASH >< MEETING & BRUNCH     ( 9 AM at the LVH Club House)

 

Our Fishing Club will be Celebrating its 6^th Birthday > & < We are going to “BASH IT” with an Early Brunch >< Consisting of “Wayde Dudley’s World Famous RIBS + Potato Salad & Roles > Plus/Plus < A Super Birthday Cake & Coffee.

 

I should mention, that there is a very real possibility, our Dear Friend & 1^st Club President, Jack Scherer, may be able to attend our Birthday Bash >< Keep your fingers crossed, that Jack can make this fun event. If so, perhaps we can entice him to tell us one of his Many Wonderful Fishing & Logging Stories !~!~!     You don’t want to miss this one !!!! 

 

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

 

“One More Time into The Breach” >< Yep, the Beach Mistress (aka Ellie LeMaster) is putting out “The Call” for us to continue our monthly Summer Beach Patrols >>>>>>  Remember >< Sturdy Shoes, Gloves & a Small Bucket ….. Be There & Be Square !~!~!

 

I sure Hope You All are Enjoying this Spectacular Summer Weather & Maybe even doing some Summer Time Fish’in !!!!      THE HOOK

 

 

 

SILETZ TRAP REPORT > for <> 16 JULY 10

ANOTHER >< TRAP ROAD TRUCKER’S SAGA >< On The Siletz River Fish Trap Run > for < 16 July 2K10

 

About 8:25 AM today >< Casey & the “Double D’s” (Myself & Donnie) set out to Grope the Fish, once again, in the Siletz River Trap !!!  On the way Up Canyon, we saw a couple of Deer at the 1 Mile Marker & Eventually arrived, about 9:45 AM, at the Trap.

 

We found a Total of 136 Fish in the Trap, with a partial breakdown as follows >>> 40 Hatchery Males >< 50 Hatchery Females >><< 3 were Blue tag Male Re-runs >< 5 were Blue tag Female Re-runs >< 1 Red tag Male Re-run >< 5 Red tag Female Re-runs >< 2 Yellow tag Female Re-runs >><< Sorry to Report >> No Chinook’s !~!~!  

 

On our way Back Down Canyon >< We followed a Coyote, for quite a ways, before he left the road. All in All >< “The Casey Crew” put in an Honest Days Labor, which resulted in 136 Steelhead being dropped off with our Good Friends at the Newport Food Share Program.

 

The Additional Good News is >< That We all survived Casey’s Driving & Arrived Safely back at the Pig Pen, at about 2:10 PM.

 

THE “NORTON RIDER”   (aka Don Sarver) for The Casey Crew !~!~!

Sent in by John Spangler

WHAT'S HAPPENING !?!?

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NEWPORT >>  for the Month of JULY   ???       

 

Hello Good Friends >< Here’s “The Scoop” on several Interesting & Informative July Events, which will be going on in our Fair City >>>

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16 thru 18 July >><< LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR >< This Fun Annual Event is currently going on this weekend ….. It’s always fun to do a “Walk About” on the Fair Grounds … Don’t forget to have some “Cotton Candy” !~!~!

 

17 July >><< ANNUAL “TUNA CLASSIC” FISHING TOURNEMENT >< What a Great Way to Open the Season >> All proceeds from this event go to the Oregon Food Bank & Ducks Unlimited.   Att’a Boys >< To our Good Friends & LVH FC Members, Walter Chuck & Dean Fleck, for being so instrumental to the success of this Wonderful Community Event.

 

20 July >><< PORT of NEWPORT >< OPEN HOUSE >< Will be held, 6 to 8 PM, at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club >< Don Mann, Port Manager & his Staff, will be available to give the community the latest information & answer questions, regarding the status of the current International Terminal Project.

 

29 July >><< CHILD SAFETY EVENT >< Will be held, 10 to Noon, in the Wal-Mart Parking Lot >< Our very own, Newport Police Volunteers will be on hand, to provide Families with DNA Identity Kits, which have proved to be invaluable, in helping the Police Locate & Identify Missing Children >< Bring the Grand Kids & Learn more about this valuable Children’s Safety Program.

 

Well >< That ought to keep you “Out of Mischief” for a day to two !~!~!    Enjoy the Great Summer Weather we are currently experiencing !!!!  

 

THE HOOK

 

 

 

 

Waldport Beachcombers Day

These pictures from our friends at CCFF are of their booth at the Waldport Beachcombers Day. The event was a success for the community and it is easy to see why with participation like this. Good job everyone!!!

A big thank you to Mike, Butch, Sue and Mark for spending Saturday at Beachcombers Day letting the public know about our fine fly fishing club. Mark is responsible for the excellent pics, too. Those who missed this missed out on some good fun.

Alan

Some fishing reports . . .

Dr. Mark Palmer, CCFF longtime member and experienced fly fisher, is shown below with his first hatchery summer steelhead taken on the Siletz with his trusty spey rod this past weekend. "Dr. Mark," as we know him, is the family dentist to a number of us and, with his wife, Gerry, is often drifts eastern Oregon rivers enjoying trout and bass fishing.

For more info on fly fishing for steelhead, be sure to be at our meeting in august.

Alan

When Phil Reed's wife, Pam, said "Retirement Party", I thought she said "Fishing Party", so when I missed the affair at Longview Hills, I had to extend profuse and very apologetic excuses for ending up in the wrong place!

The opportunity to go with my cousin, John, to Diamond Lake, just north of Crater Lake, popped up and getting recalcitrant boat trailer lights sucked up my whole Saturday getting ready for a Sunday AM departure. It was a good drive up and skies turned very blue over the Cascades. Met John, with his RV at Diamond LK and proceeded into the fishing. Started with trolling worms and about a 100yds from the dock, picked up our first FAT Rainbow. We moved around the lake finding a couple more, then went up the North end in 19-35' of water and John nailed a 20in 3,5-4lb, biggest he'd every caught. Most people still-fished with power bait/worms, but it didn't matter what technique people used, it seemed everyone caught some fish. I caught a couple more, but couldn't match John.

Of course June in the Cascades is MOSQUITO month and we about used up all our DEET keeping them at bay in the campground - there weren't many on the lake, but EVERYTHING ELSE was hatching out there and we were surrounded by small clouds of various bugs throughout the day - a veritable fly fisherman's paradise. After a light dinner of barbequed ribs, and some other mild libations we hit the water the next morning and toured the lake, stopping from time to time where various boat gaggles formed up. We picked up a few more fish, then hit the North End one more time. This time it was my turn to pull in a 19in 3lb bow - a real treat. Late Monday the wind kicked up and it continued on into Tue AM, so the fishing really slowed. We packed up and headed of the mountain around noon - me back to Florence and John over to LaPine. We fished a great deal together as kids, so this was a special trip to refresh some of those "fading" memories and nail a couple big fish to expand on for future visits.

Brian

Bill Furgason and I joined Phil Reed yesterday morning at 5:00 am to fish the Siletz. We put the boat in at Mill Park in Siletz and floated down to Jack Morgan Park, a drift of approximately 12 miles. It was a day when every cast was perfect....no lines were tangled...not gear was lost and there was no rain to dampen our spirits....and everybody knows that fishermen don't lie. The water was low, 4', and clear and we never saw another boat on the river although we saw a few trailers after our drift. There appeared to be no fish in the river as most of Phil's favorite holes turned up empty. However, approximately 30 minutes before the end of our drift a nice steelhead attacked a pink and purple jig on my line. Unfortunately after netting the fish it grew an adipose fin. There was a large gash on it's right side from an encounter with a seal and Phil predicted that it would not last very long after spawning. All in all it was a nice day on the river with good company, great salsa and chips prepared by Bill, and a lot of lessons learned from Phil. Now if I can only remember them.

Frank

This from Linda Reed-June 14th (no photos):

3 of my Northern Idaho family members met me in Hammond for our first attempt at catching a sturgeon under Ryan's new boat and expert guidance Saturday at 6:30 AM.

Typical chilly coastal morning but the skies looked great with the sun coming out bright. Minimal wind was blowing. it looked real promising for the day.

We pretty much worked the same areas as the other guys did before us over near Washington, west side of bridge. Naturally, the wind picked up as the day went on and Ryan had 2 sea anchors out to hold us steady mid day.

We didn't see any fish being caught and we had 4 rods out and each had a small bite/nibble but no sturgeon to hook into. Anchovies were the bait for the day. As you know, sturgeon bite so softly one has to focus on their rod tip constantly or perhaps miss a strong bite and their hooking opportunity is gone. A few good bites sadly were not picked up on by some aboard, since the beautiful weather and good humorous "back and forth" with zingers dominated our boat all day. So many laughs by all. We didn't land any fish but we sure had a fun time together and laughter dominated our boat.

Bottom line we were "skunked" but the trip was a great outing and restful for all despite not catching a sturgeon. Relaxation and fun aboard meant a lot to a memorable day in Astoria with Ryan.

I'll attach a few of my pics to give you the flavor aboard "the Good Ship Lollypop" that day, (just being smart alecky for a laugh). LOL Our day was nothing but joviality and comradeship aboard Ryan craft and he was a good captain with a sense of humor too. Despite all the jokes and wisecracks we fished hard really and the Gods just weren't with us that day. We left Sunday and the drizzle and clouds were back again for the next customers.

We will join Ryan this fall locally for a salmon try for sure!

Thanks Ryan for a good day on the water.

The Reed Clan

The Great Sturgeon Adventure - June 2010

Another great sturgeon adventure with Frank, Brian, Larry, Wayne and Wayde. Only one fish caught by Brian but looks like they still had a great time.

Linda's Sturgeon Fishing Trip With Cap'n Reed

The great adventure began early, (o'dark thirty) it was rainy and cold... the Nobel ship was prepared and provisions were laid up. The Captain looked at the harsh sky and scowled...But the happy fisher woman beamed with joy and assured everyone that the sky would clear and it would be a wonderful day. Many boats filled the bay, competition was stiff. Suddenly, the fish was on and the fight ensued.. suddenly the first flash of the fish in the water...and a second flash reveled its size. Suddenly it was in the net...then, in keeping with an old sea tradition, the Captain stabbed himself with the hook to ensure further success.. They continued to fish but could not understand why their fate had changed? And then he pulled from his chest a ... BANANA! and the dreaded banana curse fell upon the boat and no further fish were caught We end our tale with the fish weighed ,the captain happy ,and a nice trophy catch...Tillamook bay, Monday June 7th 2010, weight 23 pounds and 30 inches in length . . .and a good time was had by all... Captain Banana

More Fishing Stories . . .

Up at 2:30 and on the road at 3:30 in Phil's brand new Ford pick-em-up truck, Bill Furgason and I joined Phil Reed to the upper bay of the Tillamook River yesterday morning to try our luck for springer salmon. In the water at 6:00 am, pulling spinners and 7 minutes later we had a "Double". Unfortunately mine was a smolt but after a good fight of about 10 minutes Phil landed a nice 22 lb. hen salmon. She was beautiful. We fished the outgoing tide until about 10:30 but didn't have any more strikes. In fact we saw only one other fish caught from a fleet of about 40 boats. We later heard of 2 additional fish caught for a total of 4. Phil showed us his skill but unfortunately there just weren't many fish coming in yesterday. It promises to get better so you might want to give it a try. Phil will be retiring at the end of this month and will have many more available fishing dates. It's great fun. Frank

I told Frank we would be fishing til about 1-2:00, turned out to be 1:30. Fisherman never lie! We left the Florence HQ about 6:30 and put in at the east County launch on Mercer Lake, just east of 101 on the north end of Florence. We'd picked up a few lessons trolling about 2 weeks ago, plus a some guidance from the Guide (Phil) so we were in the water immediately. We had two rods with medium silver willow leaves and one with a larger Ford Fender style double blade half and half silver/gold - all with worms about 3 ft. back.

Picking up a fish within the first 10 minutes, we moved around a point into the North Arm where we had found some fish previously. A couple passes through the area and a couple more Rainbows jump on our bait and were added to the stringer. Moving west along the north shore, we picked up the largest of the day, and lost a few who only wanted the very tip of the worms - must have been gormets! As we cruised the west end of Mercer we boated three more and, as with the most of the others, they put on a real aerial show before sliding into the net. Moving back to the point at the mouth of the North Arm, we put on fresh bait and move along the east shore and filled out our limits with more fat Rainbows. All in all, we were constantly busy, so lunch was hard to squeeze in. A few clouds, rain, and sunshine rounded the day out in what turn out to be exceptional in every respect.

Brian

PS: yes, I do have a two-rod license.

Limits of Chrome- Friday, March 19, another day light start with two clients, low fog laying on the river, but the fish were there and waiting, we started the first drift pulling plugs and had just got all three rods in the rod holers when the first fish hit, can you can fish on in 30 seconds? we went five for five- four Brats and one Nat, but just as fast as they came, the action died by mid morning, the rest of day was spent catching and releasing a number of big cutthoart trouts. We evidently fournd a section of the river holding fish and with only two other boats on that section of the river, we really didnt have to share the action with any one else. It was one of those days, sunny, warm, limits of hard fighting steelhead, and great clients who really enjoyed the day. We should have about 3-4 more weeks of steelhead season, so don't give up and keep trying to catch of those chrome heads.
Thanks,
Phil Reed

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