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Fisheries and their Habitats for Today and the Future”

December 2016

Guest Speaker: Bob Rees – Executive Director of Association of NW Steelheaders & Guide Bob Rees will discuss the postponement of Columbia River Reform, SB 830 and other issues that affect Recreational Angling and our fisheries. Also about the meeting Dec 7 on removal of Snake River Dam.

*We will also raffle a guide trip for one person with Bob Rees at the meeting. Tickets $10 each

Tuesday, 13th

@ 7:00 pm, Chehalem Senior Center - 101 W. Foothills Drive. Newberg, Oregon 97132

OFFICERS Chapter President: Ty Campsey 503-705-8296 Ty.Campsey@fei.com Secretary/Recorder Mark Grier 971-279-3382 thegrierzoo@comcast.net Treasurer Carl Patrick 503-545-1326 cdpatr@gmail.com

DIRECTORS

Membership Door Prizes Carl Patrick and Arlene Askey Newsletter Bob Askey 503-201-5330 Bob.Askey0313@gmail.com Note: The raffle guide trip for one with Bob Rees will be $10.00 a ticket. Raffle will be towards end of meeting. Where and when will be decided between winner and Bob Rees.

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Oregon Fishing Guide Bob Rees (for more information go to: http://www.northwestguides.com/fishing/)

Salmon fishing, steelhead fishing, crabbing, and sturgeon fishing trips

NW Oregon, Astoria, Tillamook Bay, Buoy 10

As your Oregon fishing guide, Bob will give you his all-out effort every time while fishing for salmon or sturgeon on

Oregon’s rivers from his comfortable twenty-two foot jet sled, or leisurely drift fishing trip down a beautiful Oregon

north coast river for ocean fresh steelhead or salmon. Bob is a native Oregonian and has successfully guided fishing

trips with beginning and expert anglers fishing in Oregon and Alaska waters since 1991.

He has fished Oregon rivers and the Pacific Ocean since 1978 and is willing to share his secrets and techniques to

guide you into fish. Your catch will be cared for from the time it hits the net to ensure the freshest and healthiest

meal for you to enjoy after your fishing trip is complete.

Grant's Getaways: The Kings Are In at Buoy 10, great video with Buzz Ramsey and others

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr53slHkpZ0

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Executive Director Bob Rees has been a long-time supporter of the Association of

NW Steelheaders. Formally a full-time fishing guide of over 20 years, Bob took

the reigns of ED in April of 2014. Bob stated, “I’ve known for quite some time that

I wanted to be an Executive Director of a non-profit. What I didn’t know was that

I would have the good fortune to be able to work for one that has such a “deep

bench” of dedicated volunteers that works on issues that I’ve volunteered to

work on in my history as a guide.”

A 6th generation Oregonian, Bob brings a good amount of knowledge to important issues that affect the sport

fishing fleet and is deeply excited to grow an organization that has over 50 years of history protecting a resource

that is second to none. Schooled in fisheries technology, he has a deep understanding of the life history of

salmonids and what it takes to keep wild populations of fish healthy. Additionally, Bob understands the role our

hatchery system plays in the success of our Northwest fisheries. “Without hatcheries, we don’t have hatchery

fish and therefore, anglers, that pursue and pay for this resource. Once the funding base for our natural

resource agencies corrode, so do the necessary programs that enhance our fish and wildlife for current and

future generations to enjoy; both on a consumptive and non-consumptive level,” Bob says. Contact Bob at

executivedirector(at)anws(dot)org.

Here is a list of 2015 Sponsors. When

possible thank them for supporting the

Newberg Steelheaders.

Newberg Steelheader Sponsors:

Yakima Bait

Fish-Field

Joel’s Jigs

Waco Fishing

Pro-Cure

Nate’s Bait

Holdzit

Kone Zone

Eagle Creek Rods

Northwest Sportman Magazine

Frank Amato Publications

Western Fishing Operations

BnR Tackle

Mad River Manufacturing

Dave’s Tangle Free

Reel Lifestyle

Shortbus Flashers

Jeremy Toman

Reeds Rod Wraps

Guests Lists:

Dec 13 - Bob Rees – Association of NW Steelheaders Executive

Director.

Jan 10 – Chris Vertopoulos – Northwest Angling Experience

http://www.northwestanglingexperience.com/

Feb 14 – not filled

March 14 – We are waiting for confirmation from Jeremy

Toman to do a Spring Chinook Seminar

April 11 - not filled

May 9 – not filled

June 13 – not filled

July and August no meetings Summer Break

*Ty Campsey is looking for guest speakers. If you have someone in

mind let him know.

Tax hikes proposed to fund Oregon fish and wildlife

Possible Beer Tax and maybe other beverages to fund ODFW?

http://www.heraldandnews.com/news/northwest/tax-hikes-proposed-to-fund-oregon-fish-and-

wildlife/article_fe1c00c2-7d08-5177-8168-

db16fb88fbc2.html?utm_source=Weekly+Fishing+Report&utm_campaign=5ca3dd4277-

EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_12_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_27d3bb0a92-5ca3dd4277-

259605409

Awesome news! Finally someone on the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission that relates to

Recreational Angling in our state. *Bad news Bruce Buckmaster and others like him still on commission.

Sportfishing boat builder appointed to Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission: *Jim Bittle of Central Point,

owner of Willie Boats, Inc., in Medford, has been nominated by Gov. Kate Brown to replace Jason

Atkinson of Jacksonville on the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission.

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/bill_monroe/index.ssf/2016/11/sportfishing_boat_builder

_appo.html

*NW Anglers Convention - December 17th Saturday and December 18 Sunday

Held at Mt. Hood Community College Gresham, Oregon

Big Winter Steelhead Event

Bill Herzog, Jack Glass, Brandon Glass, Marlin LeFever, Cameron Black and Cody Herman will all be

speaking and giving hands-on training for the upcoming Winter Steelhead Season!

http://nwanglersconvention.com/schedule/ This is not a Steelheaders event thought might be of interest

GILL NETTING PSA 2016 - This is a CCA video post

Most know about all of this but it is a good thing to look at it and share with everyone you know. The

Commercial Gillnetters and others involved in keeping gillnets on the Columbia River target people that

have no idea what is going on. People that don't know the damage need to be educated on what is really

going on. It isn't a move to no commercial harvest it is a move to harvest responsibly and selective

harvest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4KgnqjbI38

• Web Links of Interest:

*Bait Cast Reel How To: Trick For Clearing Backlashes

Someone called into Outdoor GPS talking about this technique.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDI5kwR5zjc

Knot Tying examples. Had this in the newsletter in the past:

http://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/

This web site has a page that you can pick out different rivers to look at current levels.

http://www.steelheadstalkers.com/river_levels.htm

*Newberg Chapter has a WebPage! You can check past newsletters, links to Association webpage join

and donate links: http://nwsteelheadersnewberg.wordpress.com/

Sponsors:

Guest Speaker: http://www.gooddayfishing.com/gdf/ Samples for Members: HTTP://www.snobaitco.com

Derek Clare http://www.getreelfish.com/ Call:503-539-5201

http://abettercatchguideservice.com/ Call: 425-533-1785 http://www.RiverCreekRods.com/ Call: 360-831-4907

Guest Speaker: http://www.riverborneoutfitters.com Mike@salmonspinners.net http://shop.absoluteanglingproducts.com/main.sc

Phil Pirone Guest Speaker http://www.Pro-Cure.com

Guide: Damon Struble http://www.nomadsfishing

adventures.com/

(541) 619-5671

email:

nomadsfishing@comcast.n

et

Webpage: http://www.stlaurentguideservice.com

Reeds Rod Wraps

Webpage: http://reedsrodwraps4u.weebly.com/

http://www.vipoutdoors.com/

This was commented on while listening to Outdoor GPS

recently.

Question if I'm trolling with a dropper how do I figure

out how much line to let out on my line counter reel.

This is based on a 45 degree angle and is accurate

within a foot or so. It is also affected by speeding up

etc. but if you can maintain a 45 degree angle your

close.

Multiple the depth by 1.41

Example: Want to run 25’:

25 X 1.41 = 35.25

You usually want to be inline with the fish or above

them. Supposedly fish won’t go down after a lure.

Meetup Website Helps Bring New and Experienced

Anglers Together

If you’re a member of the Northwest Steelheaders, please take a moment to check out a new website that our organization supports. You can even sign up to become a member yourself! It’s easy, and membership is free. The web address is: http://www.meetup.com/NW-Steelheading-Group/ Links of Possible Interest: Shaking Dungeness crab

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Eal-GfJ1_U&feature=share New Simon 3.5 Spinners Test Day | Gone Catchin Guide Service New spinners by Simon looks like they work well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9vgxLvd74E&feature=em-subs_digest Main Page Fish Passage Center: http://www.fpc.org/ Multiple area Counts: http://www.fpc.org/currentdaily/HistFishTwo_7day-ytd_Adults.htm *This is the one Owen always uses on Outdoor GPS

How to improve your hook to landing ratios: http://www.csnnw.com/outdoors/how-improve-your-hook-landing-ratios

*As we all know by now efforts by Bruce Buckmaster gillnet lobbyist Commission member

and ODFW have decided to postpone the Columbia River Reform for another year.

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/bill_monroe/index.ssf/2016/11/sport_gro

ups_ask_oregon_govern.html#incart_river_index

In a stern letter delivered Monday to the governor and commission, the coalition

threatens to withdraw support from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife if a

revision to the Columbia River Plan is adopted.

It was signed by representatives of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association,

Association of Northwest Steelheaders, Coastal Conservation Association and the

Northwest Guides and Anglers Association.

It also reminds Brown anglers are the agency's major financial supporters and warns her

none of the suggestions from an unrelated legislative task force to improve the

department's funding will get traction if the Columbia plan is altered.

*From what I have read if accurate that funding by anglers is 60% of what ODFW receives.

Commercial Gillnetters, who get most of the representation, contribute 2%. A real

imbalance of fair representation for sure.

Bob Rees, executive director of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders, said "It's kind

of kindergarten mentality for sure...But we have to underscore we don't feel we're being

heard."

Some Links of Interest for Winter Steelhead Fishing:

Bobber Doggin' For Nestucca River Steelhead - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb_IQOxUCLo&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=11%

2F17%2F16&utm_campaign=3%2F28%2F15&utm_medium=email

Brandon Glass - Bobberdoggin' Sandy River Winter Steelhead - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euy-NFnKOWw

Dave Graybill - How To Rig for Steelhead with Bobber & Jig - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaXnqVI56Gg

Josiah Darr - BOBBER DOGGIN - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLUDDpmQCzY

Headlines

Bob Rees will have information to discuss at the meeting. From what has been

sent out and heard ODFW and the Commission have decided to put off the

Columbia River Reform for another year.

Also what is interesting is Washington has apparently not been involved with this

decision. So how does Oregon decide for both states. If Washington stands their

ground and wants to continue with the plan as intended with no gillnets on the

Columbia River as of 2017 then what??

Oregon Considers Not Implementing Full Planned Columbia Fall Salmon

Reallocation In 2017

Planned Lower Columbia fall Chinook allocation reformations next year could be

put on hold and that’s raising alarm bells in the Sportfishing community.

Oregon fish managers are proposing not moving to an 80:20 recreational:

commercial split in 2017, as WDFW and ODFW had agreed to several years ago, and

instead want to continue with recent years’ split as well as continue gillnetting in

fall above the Lewis River.

http://NWSteelheaders.org

Facebook: Newberg Steelheaders - Logon to Facebook and search for Newberg Steelheaders

Newberg Steelheaders Web Page - Word Press Web Page: http://NWSteelheadersNewberg.wordpress.com/ *View all our previous newsletters from this web page plus meeting information. Click heading “Newsletter”

Please call the office, 503-653-3176, if you are interested in developing a new chapter. Below are the new membership rates as of August 2015.

Association of Northwest Steelheaders 6641 SE Lake Road

Milwaukie, OR 97222-2161 www.nwsteelheaders.org (503)653-4176

“Anglers Dedicated to Enhancing and Protecting Fisheries and their Habitats for Today and the Future.”

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E-mail: NewbergSteelheaders@yahoo.com Phone: (503) 201-5330

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