In the JUNE 2013 issue of The Reel News:
DEPARTMENTS
SAVING OUR FISHERIES
By Ron Garner
We truly have world class fisheries here in the Pacific Northwest. There are some very big halibut and also lingcod that weigh from 30 to 50 pounds are not real uncommon. People think you have to go to British Columbia or Alaska to get these. Not so. For those of us that fished the Pacific Ocean off of the coast this year for halibut and lingcod, it is very evident that there is an over abundance of lingcod. It makes you wonder how much lingcod pressure our rockfish stocks can take? Lingcod are very aggressive fish and every since we implemented the 120’ depth restriction on the Washington's north coast, these stocks just keep getting more abundant. We have actually had to work through many lingcod just to get our halibut because lings kept hitting our gear. This was between 32 and 40 miles off of La Push.
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In the JUNE 2013 issue of The Reel News our readers are enjoying a full slate of fishing and issues. Here’s a sample of what you’re missing if you are not a subscriber:
SAVING OUR FISHERIES by Ron Garner
MAD FOR SHAD by Terry W. Sheely
POLLACK’S POINTERS by Tom Pollack
BC SPORTFISHING ECONOMICS by Owen Bird
LAKE STEVENS KOKANEE DERBY RESULTS by Mark Spada
FISHING CREEKS & RIVERS by Rob Phillips
COLUMBIA RIVER REGION by Terry W. Sheely
SALT PATROL by John Keizer
SALMON KICK-OFF by Tony Floor
SEA-RUN CUTTS by Earl Sande
WHEN FISH DON’T BITE by Jim Brauch
ADVENTURE FISHING THE FAR SIDE by Terry W. Sheely
LITTLE BITES
GRAND OPENING
West Marine has announced the grand opening of their flagship store in Portland, OR. The celebration will be on Thursday, July 18th through Sunday, July 21st. Festivities are at the newly renovated Jantzen Beach Center on N. Park Avenue. Call the store for more details on demos and seminars.
SALMON CLASSES
The Seattle Poggie Club is offering classes on Salt Water Salmon Fishing for 5 weeks in June and July. Check it out at www.seattlepoggies.com
FISHING STUDY
According to the American Sportfishing Assoc., anglers land only 2% of the total finfish caught while commercials land 98%. Anglers value per pound = $152.24, Commercials value = $1.57.
FISHING BAJA
Our annual trip is now history and it met with a huge amount of success for 40 excited anglers. The dates for Baja Amigos 9 in 2014 have been set. Call 425-334-8966 for details.
FISH WITH US IN CANADA
Come fish the Queen Charlotte Islands with THE REEL NEWS on June 15-18 at Hippa Island’s CHARLOTTE QUEEN ADVENTURES. A trip of a lifetime featuring salmon, halibut, lings, rockfish, fantastic food and remote beauty. Call Jim at 425-334-8966 for details.
FISH & GOLF
The Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association is having their 3rd. Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 13th. For information and to participate call 503-631-8859.
FISHING ACCESS
According to AnglerSurvey.com, one in five anglers across the nation lost access to their favorite fishing spots in the past year due to development or other causes. Just in the Pacific Northwest alone more and more access seems to be disappearing or becoming less user-friendly.
GOING BARBLESS
If yoiur plans include fishing in the Columbia River or many of it’s main tributaries be advised that effective immediately, most fishing must be done with barbless hooks. Check the Oregon and Washington regulations for updates.
2013 NW SALMON DERBY SERIES DATES
July 12-14
Bellingham Salmon Derby
July 28-29
Harbor Marine Salmon Derby, Everett
Aug. 3
South King County PSA Salmon Derby, Pt. Defiance
Aug. 10
Gig Harbor Salmon Derby
Aug. 17
South Sound Salmnon Derby, Olympia
Aug. 24
Vashon Island Pink Salmon Derby
Aug. 31
Willapa Bay Salmon Derby, Tokeland
Aug. 31-Sept. 1
Columbia River Fall Salmon Derby, Vancouver
Sept. 7
Edmonds Coho Derby
Sept. 21-22
Everett Coho Derby
Nov. 2-3
Bayside Marine Salmon Derby, Everett
Dec. 6-7
Resurrection Salmon Derby, Friday Harbor
ONE FOR THE RECORDS
Washington State’s record Chinook salmon was caught on the Olympic Peninsula’s Pillar Point in 1964 by Chet Gausta on 12 pound test line. The fish weighed in at a whopping 70 ½ pounds.
READER SURVEY
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BAD FISHING GEAR
Anyone who encounters derelict fishing gear (abandoned gillnets, lost crab pots, etc.) in Washington’s marine area waters can now report their findings for removal toll free by calling 855-542-3935.
PLANTING TRIPLOIDS
If you would like to help out and enhance fisheries in Snohomish County’s Lake Stevens you can make your tax deductible contribution to: CTEP c/o Jim Goerg, 621 SR 9 NE, #A-16, Lake Stevens, WA.
AWARD WINNING
We were awarded the last Publication Of The Year by the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association.
ADVERTISING
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FISH STICKERS
Check these out on our Fish Stickers page. Made of high quality heavy vinyl by an outdoor sign company, these are not the "wash-your-car-
and-decal-falls-off’ variety. Small ones for your window or large ones for your boat. 1st class stuff.
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