'Tweeners

DA ONES IN BETWEEN

Summer Run & Winter Run

salmon, steelhead, cutthroat

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.. There's a host of less well known streams in southern coastal Oregon that provide exceptional fishing between the last of the Summer run fish and the first of the Winter run fish.
.. When local residents are asked about the catching possibilities, a response, (with just a small - nearly undetectable smirk,) is offered, that directs visitors to the Chetco, Umpqua, Rogue, and Elk rivers. They seldom mention the Coquille River.
.. We won't say much either -- BUT -- The South Fork of the Coquille River hosts a "whisper run" of interesting fish. We're inclined to be suspicious about the lack of conversation surrounding a river of this size, in this geographic setting.
.. With our interest piqued, we're off to investigate the possibility that there is still a place where neither elbows nor egos get in the way of winter fishing.
.. Prognosis HERE and HERE. And, of course there's just a bit of controversy surrounding the fishery too. After all the Coquille River System is the third largest in Oregon. We'll let you know.

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Number Two

NEW AND IMPROVED

Fish Can't Read

you should

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.. The new issue of FISH CAN'T READ has hit the electrosphere. There's a fine note about fishing hoppers.
.. John Juracek lets us know about fishing hopper patterns, and the reasons for owning many of them.

MONEY QUOTE

My favorite reason to own a variety of hoppers however, is for the fun of it.

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Wild Trout Synposium

BACK IN WEST YELLOWSTONE

September 28-30, 2010

call for papers

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..The Wild Trout Symposium is returning to West Yellowstone next year. A call for papers has been issued. Read about past meetings HERE. Read our early announcement HERE.

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.. Here's the deal:

Call for Papers, Posters, and Award Nominations
Wild Trout X
"Conserving Wild Trout"
Holiday Inn, West Yellowstone, MT
September 28-30, 2010

The Wild Trout Symposium brings together a broad and diverse audience of governmental entities, non-profit conservation groups, media representatives, educators, anglers, fishing guides, and business interests associated with trout fisheries to exchange technical information and viewpoints on wild trout management and related public policy. Held every 3 years, each symposium has led to innovative wild trout management approaches.

Wild Trout X offers a unique forum for professionals and anglers to interact, and where participants will to be exposed to the latest wild trout science, technology and philosophies. This conference will equip participants to better manage, preserve, and restore these significant but declining resources. The symposium will focus on the needs of working-level wild trout professionals, conservationists, and trout anglers.

The Wild Trout X Program Committee is soliciting abstracts for presentations and posters. Please send brief abstracts (300 words or less) to Committee Co-chairman, Kevin Meyer no later than April 1, 2010.

Abstracts on all aspects of wild trout research, management, conservation, education, and recreation are welcome and will be considered. However, the following topics are of particular interest:

* Climate change and wild trout
* Whirling Disease 50 years later
* Resource extraction and wild trout resources
* The role of the Endangered Species Act in wild trout management
* Genetic considerations for managing wild trout
* Understanding interactions between wild trout and invasive species
* Sustaining interest in wild trout in our youth and urban citizens

Additional session topics will be added based on the papers that are submitted. Presentations will be accepted in oral or poster format, so please specify your preference and whether you would be willing to present in either format. Please note the authors who are selected for oral presentations at the symposium must submit a complete manuscript ready for Symposium Proceedings publication by August 31, 2010. Successful applicants will receive further information upon acceptance of their paper.

Abstract submission should be sent electronically to Kevin Meyer (address below) by April 1, 2010 using Word Perfect or MS Word file format. Guidelines for abstract, poster, and manuscript preparation can be found at the Wild Trout X web site: http://www.wildtroutsymposium.com

For additional information and inquiries, contact the Program Committee Co-chairs:

Kevin Meyer
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Tele: 208-465-8404
Fax: 208-465-8434
kevin.meyer@idfg.idaho.gov

Doug Besler
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Tele: 828-659-3324
Fax: 828-652-3279
doug.besler@ncwildlife.org

Nominations are also invited for the Aldo Starker Leopold Wild Trout Medal. Two medals are conferred at each symposia in memory of this distinguished naturalist: one natural resource professional and one nonprofessional who, in the eyes of their peers, have made long-time and significant contributions to the enhancement, protection, and preservation of wild trout. Please send nomination letters and a brief rationale including complete recipient contact information no later than April 1, 2010 to Wild Trout X Awards Chairman:

Jim Daley
New York Division of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources
Tele: 518-402-8959
Email: jgdaley@gw.dec.state.ny.us

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.. Se ya in September.

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The Big Sleep

MADISON RIVER UNMOLESTED

fish rise to midges in steam

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..Took a quick Armistice Day trip to the enclave at Madison Junction to visit some friends & tell war stories.
.. The park is quiet. The snow has fallen. The fish are on the surface. They can tell what they are eating. We can't see a thing.
.. We'll be back here - rod in hand - in the Spring.

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.. In the meantime we're going to keep tabs on CASTING OUTLOUD.com. He's having a good time letting us know the haps. This is a wonderful 'participation board.' Check it out; there's some substance.

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Big Fish Radio

100% INTERNET RADIO

Right Here In Montana !!

give it a listen

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.. Almost as good as iTunes radio & it's local. Click on over to BIG FISH RADIO.
.. It's a full service "radio" station on the Internet.
.. It's straight from Whitefish, Montana and it's loaded.
.. Just run it in the background and keep up to date on all the fine happenings in Whitefish, Montana.
.. It will add spice to the uneventful happenings in the Mt. Shasta region - eh Tom?

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-> Get the live stream - HERE.
-> Get news - HERE.
-> Get sports - HERE.
-> Get shows - HERE.
-> Featured events - HERE.
-> Community page - HERE.
-> Explore music - HERE.
-> Contact & comment - HERE.

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A Little Weather

THE WORM IS TURNING

Red Sky At Night - Hmmm

storm warning for about 36 hours

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.. The neighbors continue to gather up fish along the shores of Hebgan Reservoir.
.. Hot spots include: Rainbow Point, The Narrows, Madison Arm Resort, Lonesomehurst, Denny Creek: and too, Beaver Creek on Quake Lake.
.. Streamers around the snags and downfall are producing good fish. Chamois leaches are a favorite of some of the neighbors. Walk a ways and fish some and then walk some more. Midges are still good if it gets sunny in the next day or two.
.. The impending storm looks to be fairly potent, soooo - woolly long johns on top of silk undies with some very foul weather outer wear should be in the kit.

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Griz And The USFS

A SIMPLE REVIEW

Good For Griz, & Hunters

brief catching report

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.. The Gallatin National Forest has called off the 'Lonesome Wood Vegetation Management Project.' The recent re-listing of Grizzly Bears has caused a reevaluation of the project in light of mandates of the Threatened and Endangered Species act.
.. Postponement of the 3,100 acre slash and burn project is expected to delay the project until a review of the decision is completed.
.. Both hunters and grizzly bears will appreciate the decision. No smoke in the eyes for the hunters. More gut piles and carcasses for the grizzlies. Fat bears survive a winter nap better than thin bears.
.. Read it HERE (PDF.)

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.. Just a hint about the fishing, (& catching,): not all the trees in our backyard are lodgepole pine. There are fish to be had in the bottoms where the willows, sage, and deciduous trees meet the pine forest. check it out.
.. Take the box with large nymphs and small streamers for the submarines from Hebgan Lake. The snow flies are early and prolific this year. If you're into midge fishing now is the time to start.
.. This last summer has seen the continued trail closure in the Gallatin National Forest accelerate at a rapid pace. Access is, at best, a nuisance. The conflicting management goals of "multiple use," and "restricted access," are playing out in our backyard as you read this.

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