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HASA President on salmon, Humboldt Bay
by Scott McBain, MAY 29, 2017
Humboldt County Coast

What a winter! After three years of drought, the heavens opened up and provided us with record rainfall all across California. While the news for salmon fishing over the next two years is bleak, there are some bright spots in that juvenile salmon production in all of our California rivers this spring will likely be some of the best on...
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Common Questions & Answers about Vehicle Repairs
Before and After
by Don Stec, MAY 29, 2017



Question: I heard you on the radio talking about the car that was test driven eight times after being repaired at another place and the vehicle still was not correct. There must have been some time that passed after the repair. How did you get the Insurance Company to pay for the repair when they already paid once before and a...
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May We Always Remember
by My Outdoor Buddy, MAY 29, 2017


The staff at MyOutdoorBuddy wish you a safe and thankful filled day as we pay our respects and appreciation for all the men and women who have sacrificed in the name of this great country.
“Best Outdoor Book of 2016”
by My Outdoor Buddy, MAY 27, 2017


Award-winning author Steven T. Callan’s sequel, The Game Warden's Son, has been named the “Best Outdoor Book of 2016” by the Outdoor Writers Association of California, a prestigious group of writers, broadcasters, and other media professionals from throughout the Golden State. The coveted award was presented to Callan at the organization’s spring conference in Bishop, California. Callan’s “On Patrol” column is featured...
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Surfperch, rockfish, springers thrilling anglers
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, MAY 27, 2017

Gold Beach

Anglers did not have to worry about catching fish last week.  It was a matter of wishing for your favorite species, making the fated cast and holding on. In point of fact, the Gold Beach south jetty spit that was mentioned in last week’s article for kicking out copious quantities of redtail surfperch continued to thrill surf fishermen last week.   Mid-May...
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Trinity River Fishing Report
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, MAY 26, 2017

Trinity River

Spring water releases from Trinity Dam over the Memorial Day Holiday are expected to be 4,400-4,200cfs and water temperatures hover about 55 degrees. Even though we have had great weather, the river is very dangerous for swimming but great for Kayaking. We still have an above average snow pack in the Trinity Alps and Sierras which means that the sunshine...
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