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EMERALD EMPIRE CHAPTER, ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST STEELHEADERSP. O. BOX 338 EUGENE - OREGON 97440
May 2011 THE
EMERALD ANGLERMONTHLY NEWSLETTER
www.nwsteelheaders-eec.com www.nwsteelheaders.org
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Please accept my apologies for the tardiness of this month’s news letter. Unfortunately, several items on the agenda all hit at once. My wife is just about ready to move my belongings out to the Letz Creek hatchery. I think I logged 4 trips to Letz Creekthis past week due to fish release, meeting with the ODFW biologist, removal of the weir, and regular feeding day. I would like to thank Gary Lutman for h i s t ime and e ffo r t s on the recertification papers ( I think a fishing trip to relax is in order, Gary ). While you’re at this month’s meeting, please take a moment to thank all of those who helped make the fish release go so smoothly. Thanks to Al Bazzi, John
Wednesday - May 3rd - 7 pm Eagles Lodge - EUGENE, ORMEETING :
Nagy, Dale Johnson, Gary Lutman, and Ashley Walker. Don’t forget two important dates for your calendar. June 11th is our annual Big Brother~ Big Sister at Carmen Diversions and July 16th is the 2nd Annual Vetlift Fish-A-Long. We will need boat operators, cooks, and volunteers for both of those important Steelheader events. Watch the newsletter and the website for details explaining how you can give back to your community through fishing. Lastly, when you and your friends/ family are out on the water, BE SAFE! Put those life jackets to good use - WEAR THEM!
Tight Lines, Bill
Danny Raymond has been fishing the Mckenzie and Willamette Rivers for years with great success event. Danny has offered to present some of these tactics at this month’s May meeting. Danny is especially gifted at spinner fishing for steelhead. I know he will have some great tips on how to fish spinners for steelhead, suggestions on the types of water conducive to holding summer steelhead, rod and reel setup, and rigging for steelhead. Join us Wednesday, May 4th for our monthly meeting.
ThePresident’sMessage
Danny Raymond - Emerald Chapter MemberGuest Speaker - May Monthly Meeting
“Proven Summer Steelhead Tactics for Lane County Waters”
ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST STEELHEADERSEMERALD EMPIRE CHAPTERPRESIDENT
Bill Robbins 689-5075
SECRETARYCheri Lutman
TREASURER
Dottie Blackmarr
MEMBERSHIP
Gary Lutman
John Nagy
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DOOR PRIZESTom Swarts 935-4196
S.T.E.P. PROJECTSDale Johnson
Al Bozzi
AUCTIONS &FUND RAISERS
Gabe O’Campo 684-7747
Gabe O’Campo
PAST PRESIDENTS
Joe Lamont
Gary Lutman
S.T.E.P. BIOLOGIST
Jeff Ziller 726-3515 ext 26
EVENTS COORDINATOR
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
VICE PRESIDENTGary Lutman
NEWSLETTER EDITOR(s)
Bill Robbins 689-5075
WEBMASTER: Bill Robbins
REPORT WILDLIFEVIOLATIONS:
1-800-452-7888
Jonathon BrockDEPUTY SHERIFF
Public Services Division125 E 8th
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) [email protected]
www.lanesheriff.org
The Association of Northwest SteelheadersAnglers Dedicated to Enhancing and Protecting Fisheries and their Habitats for Today and the Future
SALMON - STEELHEAD - TROUT
TODD LINKLATER
Coast Guard Licensed Oregon Guide
SCENIC OR FISHING TRIPS (541) 484-5557
Northwest SteelheadersAssociation
Mission Statement
Anglers dedicated to enhancing and protecting fisheries and their habitats for today and the future.
Help conserve fish. Educate children and adults. Meet other anglers and find out about some great new places to go fishing. Join a chapter--or join as a member at large. The Northwest Steelheaders rely on dedicated volunteers to do a wide variety of projects. From rehabilitating stream habitat, to conducting angler education fishing clinics, or with our annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Auction, it all works because of people just like you. We'll find a project that suits your skills and interests.
The Association of Northwest Steelheaders is a 501-c3 non-p r o f i t ( t a x d e d u c t i b l e ) organization. If you'd like to support the organization's on-going stream restoration or angler e d u c a t i o n p r o j e c t s , y o u r contribution will be gladly accepted.
Know someone that enjoys fishing? Bring them along to the next meeting and let them find out what the Steelheaders are all about.
The Annual Big Brother Big Sister Outing is just around the corner. This year’s event is Saturday, June 11th at Carmen Diversion up Highway 126. Once again we are in need of boat operators (and boats), cooks, and general volunteer staff to help out for the day. Each year the Steelheaders provide breakfast for the youth and their mentors, take them out fishing on Carmen Diversion, take them on a short hike to the falls, provide them lunch, and hand out prizes to the youth. If you have not participated in the past, don’t miss the event this year. It will undoubtedly be one of the most rewarding event you will take part if all year long. If you don’t have a boat, don’t stay home. We need all types of volunteer help from kitchen staff, fish cleaning, general supervision, etc. There will be a sign up at the May General meeting. Mark your calendars for June 11th!
Big Brother - Big Sister Coming June 11th
Boat Operators, Cooks, Volunteers Needed!
For those of you still sitting on the fence regarding your summer plans, let me help you out. There are still site available for the Summer Rendezvous at Sunnyside Park, June 24th - 26th. Members from Albany, Salem, Eugene, and Portland chapters will be gathering for a great time fishing the Santiam River & Green Peter Reservoir. If you would like to get in on one of those group sites, you are asked to contact Bill Nyara by calling at 541-401-9559 or email Bill at to reserve your spot. We've kept costs as low as possible: Only $5 per person (under age 7, free) includes one dinner and activities. Camping costs are additional. Each 10'x60' site in the Group Camp Area includes water/electrical hookups, a table and fire ring, at a cost of $30 for the weekend. The 27 group sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The General Tent Camping Area has room for approximately 15 tents at a cost of
$8 per tent for the weekend. Tent campers will park in the park's main lot, or pay a $6 parking fee to park in the group area (limited spaces available). You also may reserve your own site in the park's non-group camping area; cost varies depending upon type of site. You also may reserve your own site in the park's non-group camping area; cost varies depending upon type of site. Reserve and pay through Linn County P a r k s ,
or 541-967-3917. If you would like a registration form emailed to you simply send an email to [email protected]. If the great location and price isn’t enough to entice you to join us for the weekend, this bit of information should do the trick. Our one and only Mike Blackmarr has volunteered to cook the main course at the Saturday evening potluck dinner! That information alone should be cause to run to the phone, call Bill Nyara and make your reservations. Let’s have a great Emerald Chapter turnout for this wonderful event.
www.co.linn.or.us/parks/parks/sunnyside.html
Letz Creek Smolt Release - “a Great Success”
This year’s smolt release went off like clockwork thanks to the efforts of our Emerald Empire Chapter volunteers. 15,00 smolts “hit the ground running” and are headed to salt to return as 2-salt fish in 2013. There were no “morts” from this year’s release, due largely to the efforts of our members; Al Bazzi, Dale Johnson, Bill
Bayliss, Gary Lutman, and Ashley Walker. Thanks everyone for a great release. The valve was opened about 3 pm and Friday afternoon & by 5 pm Saturday the pond was drained and all of our fish were headed to Florence. Thanks once again for all your efforts!
EMERALD EMPIRE CHAPTERASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST STEELHEADERSP.O. BOX 338 EUGENE, OREGON 97440
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Cabela’s Grand Opening Celebration - May 7th & 8th, May 14th & 15th
Many of you have been looking forward to the opening of the new Cabela’s store in Springfield (Gateway Mall). Wait no longer. We are just five days away. The Cabela’s manager has asked local fishing organizations to man a booth outside the entrance to Cabela’s on those two opening weekends. We will have a sign up at the May meeting. We will need members to take 2-hour shifts ( two people/shift). Please sign up and share with the community what a great organization the Northwest Steelheaders is.
Here are a few tips for Springfield's May 5 Grand Opening. ? We are located in the Gateway Mall on the I-5 side off of Gateway Loop. We do not have a restaurant in our store; however there are several restaurants within walking distance and a Food Court inside the mall.
? You will need to enter and exit our store each day through the employee entrance on the south side of the building. As you face the main doors, the employee door will be the single door to your right on the side. Please sign in and out each day.
? Please check in at least a half hour prior to event hours. On Saturday, May 7 and 14, event hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For Sunday, May 8 and 15, event hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
? As our way of saying Thank You for all your hard work, we will offer you a vendor discount for your purchases this weekend. In order to receive the vendor discount we ask you take your purchases to the Customer Service Counter; not the regular cash registers. Identify yourself as a vendor and show your ID to the Customer Service staff. Vendor discount is up to 25 percent off depending on the manufacturer.
? If you need any assistance please contact me or any of the following members of Springfield's management team: Laurie Bohall, Sr. Hardlines manager; Diane Steiner, Sr. Softlines manager; Brian Bonnett, Sr. Operations manager; Bob Fabbri, General Manager.
Store Address:2800 Gateway StreetSpringfield, OR 97477
Cabela’s Grand Opening Events
Don’t miss Cabela’s Grand Opening Celebration in Springfield, Oregon! Visit with celebrities and industry pros. Enter for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Activities for the whole family. Join us for the festivities!
CJ Buck - President and CEO of Buck KnivesFriday, May 6, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fred Eichler - Host of Easton “Bowhunting” TV and “Predator Nation”Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Michele Eichler - Host of Muzzy’s “Bad to the Bone” Bowhunting TVSaturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Scott Haugen - Cabela’s Pro Staff and Host of Trijicon’s “Game Chasers”Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ron Hood - Buck Knives Pro StaffFriday, May 6, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Mike Jenkins - Cabela’s Pro Staff and Professional Elk GuideSaturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Larry D. Jones - Bowhunters Hall of Fame MemberFriday, May 6, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Kenda Lenseigne - Cowboy Mounted Shooting World and National ChampionSaturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Brian O’Keefe - Cabela’s Pro Staff and Master Certified Fly Fishing InstructorSaturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bill "Swanny" Swann - Northwest Legendary Fishing IconSaturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jim and Donna Teeny - Fly Fishing ExpertsSaturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dez Young - Host of “Dash in the Upland” and “Upland Days” with Dash and DezSaturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kristy Titus - Under Armour® Arsenal AthleteThursday, May 5, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cameron Hanes - Under Armour® Arsenal Athlete.Friday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
OFTV’s - “Swamp People”Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Babe WinkelmanFounder and CEO of Babe Winkelman ProductionsFriday, May 6, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. & 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Pete Gerber - Founder of Gerber Knives, SigningSaturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Chris Cummings - Wildlife ArtistSunday, May 8, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.