If it's free.....

Free Fishing Weekend June 3-4

 

Take someone fishing during Free Fishing Weekend June 3 and 4. On those two days, no license, tag or endorsement is required to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. New to fishing and wondering how to get started? Check out the schedule of free family fishing events being held throughout the state on those two days.

The fine print: Applies only to waters already open to fishing, crabbing or clamming. All other regulations, such as bag limits, still apply.

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Interesting....

As we swing into the serious fair-weather fishing season, here is a n interesting blurb on the impacts of C&R and "Keeping them Wet"...excerpted from KEEP 'EM WET:

FINSIGHTS - TRANSLATING THE SCIENCE OF FISHERIES REPORTS #7

May 13, 2017

by Bryan Huskey

Finsights #7 – “I saw the fish swim away so it must be fine” - Part 3

Robert Lennox Photo

My last two posts have been about the range of possible lethal and sublethal impacts of catch and release angling on fish, and I want to round out the discussion with one last post. When it comes to sublethal effects, it’s fairly easy to comprehend the direct consequences of angling on an individual fish. What can be more difficult to understand .....

Reminder....

If you have some time - and a desire to get involved with fellow conservationists - contact us and see how you can help. If not - this is still a nice opportunity for the family - plus, you can stop by and talk with us!

OUTREACH!
WHAT: Tualatin River Bird Festival
WHEN: Saturday, May 20, 2017
WHERE: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge - Sherwood, Oregon
WHAT TIME: 8:00 a.m. [unless you participate in the early bird walks...]
WHAT to EXPECT: Lots - <<<CHECK IT OUT>>>
The refuge opens completely to the public only once a year - and this is it! Come and bring the family to explore and take some time to help out the Chapter by manning a table at the event - talk conservation and wetland habitat, shake hands, and share a smile. Tie flies? Bring some materials and show off to the crowd!
CONTACT: Mike Gentry or email us TVTURESTORATION

Don't forget....

A bit tardy on the reminder....Spey Clave started today [sucks for us working stiffs!]:

If you are out there and have some time - or anticipate some time tomorrow - get in touch with Lori to see if there is a chair available at the table! Otherwise, ENJOY!

FUN & OUTREACH!
WHAT: Sandy River Spey Clave

WHEN: Friday/Saturday, May 12-13, 2017
WHERE: Oxbow Park on the Sandy River
WHAT TIME: 9:00 a.m. each day start
WHAT to EXPECT: Lots - <<<CHECK IT OUT>>>

The request is for a couple of folks to help out the Chapter by manning a table at the event - shake some hands, sign some folks up if interested, share the word and talk conservation or fishing or spey casting. Be a friendly face! The side benefit is experiencing the event before or after spending some time at the table.

CONTACT: Lori Day or email us TVTURESTORATION

Inspections continue to work....

Who knows what their success percentage is but finds like this would seemingly make it worth the effort....

Zebra mussel infested boat stopped at Ontario inspection station
Monday, May 8, 2017

ONTARIO, Ore – A 41-foot yacht with Zebra mussels attached was intercepted at the Ontario Watercraft Inspection station last week. The boat came from Harrison Bay, Tennessee which is infested with the invasive mussels.

 

Zebra mussels were attached to this yacht from Tennessee

Earlier this spring, standing water was found on a boat from Quagga mussel infested Lake Havasu, Arizona. That boat was inspected ....

Don't forget....

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
WHERE: Lucky Lab Public House [Multnomah Village]
WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m. [with 7:00 p.m. official program start]
WHAT to EXPECT: Marty Sheppard - A Year of Fishing in Oregon
Marty will guide us to a full calendar year of angling ideas in Oregon. The trip will take us to some of the best rivers in the state including the Grande Ronde, John Day, Deschutes, Sandy and Clackamas. Each stop offers unique opportunities for fly anglers and includes trout, bass and steelhead as quarry.
WHAT to BRING: a notebook and map!

May at TVTU?

Spring has sprung? Those of us who have been here a while can tell you nothing will really change until July 4th - then we can reliably say the rain will subside. Out will come the barbecues and shorts wearing will be bonafide garb [not just something we do to help ourselves think that spring and summer are here]. Oh and you can stop wearing the wool socks with your sandals too.....
Until then? May is as good as it gets for us - so enjoy!

NEWSLETTER!

Jerry our long-time renaissance man and newsletter editor has assembled the latest copy  - check it out and see what your chapter has going on!

>>> The Trout Line <<<

PS - Jerry continues to tell us of his pending retirement - care to help us with assembling the newsletter? If you have some ideas or talents and time to help - CONTACT US! We could really use the assistance!

FOR FUN!!
WHAT: Washington County Fly Fishers - AUCTION and SALE

WHEN: Wednesday, May 3, 2017

WHERE: Tigard American Legion Hall [8635 SW Scoffins Road]

WHAT TIME: 5:30 p.m. doors open; 7:00 p.m. auction start

WHAT'S it COST: getting in is FREE - getting out...well that depends!

WHAT to EXPECT: The annual  fundraiser auction for WCFF; evening of fun with silent and oral auctions on fishing gear, accessories and non-fishing items alike. Proceeds help fund conservation and education programs but most notably their OSU Grad Student Scholarships to Fishery Sciences majors. There is a non-host bar on the premises.

OUTINGS!
WHEN: May 4-7, 2017
WHERE: South Twin - Central Oregon

WHAT to EXPECT: Andy Andrews and Jeff Horton host a few days on South Twin Lake in Central Oregon. Campouting includes a potluck on Saturday night - bring a side dish or dessert to share and swap tales around the campfire.

South Twin Campground will be the destination...