The alacore are coming to the Pacific Northwest. Read Captain John Keizer’s take on it by clicking on our FISH FOR FUN page.
In the JULY 2009 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:
• SELECTIVE FISHING THE SOUND by Tony Floor
• SELECT SEKIU FOR HALIBUT DERBY by Jon Fulwiler
• RETURN TO JAMESON by Jim Brauch
• FRINGE FISHERIES by Tom Pollac k
• SALT PATROL ON ALBACORE by John Keizer
• COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION by Gary Loomis
• UP-RIVER SALMON by Rob Phillips
• SELECTIVE FISHING WITH REWARDS by Jeremy Maynard
• THE BIRDS by Rob Endsley
• COLUMBIA RIVER REGION by Terry W. Sheely
• OFFICER’S NOTEBOOK by Mike Cenci
• ANOTHER SHELLFISH FIRESTORM by J.D. Wade
• REEL BOOKS IN REVIEW by Terry W. Sheely
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DERBY TIME
Again this year the Northwest Marine Trade Association is producing another great year of derby fishing with prizes reaching an all-time high. The dates below reflect the dedication NMTA has to the sportfishing community.
DES MOINES SALMON DERBY -- Aug. 1
GIG HARBOR SALMON DERBY -- Aug. 8
HOOD CANAL SALMON DERBY -- Aug. 15-16
SINCLAIR INLET SALMON DERBY -- Aug. 22-23
TOKELAND MARINA (WILLAPA BAY) -- Sept. 5
EDMONDS COHO SALMON DERBY -- Sept. 12
ALBACORE
Talk about fishing For Fun! The albacore fishing is starting to heat up off the coasts of Washington and Oregon and this month Captain John Keizer has done a bang-up job of getting us pumped-up for this fishery. Go to our FISH FOR FUN page for his story.
TRUE HERO
Fetha Styx Fishing Rods has developed a program where they donate money to assist families of fallen police and fire professionals. Check it out at www.fethastyx.com.
WINNERS
TRN columnists Rob Phillips and Terry Sheely have again been recognized nationally for their writing excellence. Rob took two 1st place awards from the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association and Terry took three. He also was awarded three 1st and a 3rd from the Outdoor Writers Assoc. of America. CONGRATULATIONS!
IN THE PINK
There will be a Pink Salmon Derby in August sponsored by Freeland Ace Hardware and The Fishing Club on Whidbey Island, WA. Call Kari at 360-331-6793 for details.
BOAT SHOW
The Northwest Marine Trade Association is having their Endless Summer Seattle Boat Show August 6-9 at Shilshoe Bay Marina. Check it out at www.seattleboatshow.com.
NEW SPORTING GOODS RETAILER
Sportsman’s Warehouse now has new owners and have changed the name to WHOLESALE SPORTS with 15 locations across the Northwest.
SHAD? TROUT? COHO?
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FISHING ACCESS
According to a survey by AnglerSurvey.com, anglers consider access to water the biggest problem facing fishing today and concern about invasive species has increased over the past year.
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FISHING CLUBS
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BAITING FOR TROUT
Terry Sheely’s now book, BAIT-FISHING FOR TROUT is now out, and just in time to get warmed up for the trout season. You can find it on Terry‘s website.
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