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Weather permitting, halibut and rockfish on the bite
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MAY 18, 2017
Shelter Cove

When the weather has cooperated, both the halibut and rockfish bite out of Eureka has been pretty darn good. Marc Schmidt of Coastline Charters on Tuesday ran out to 300 feet and was able to put three keeper halibut on board before 9 a.m. Conditions weren’t great, but the fish were right where he left them the last trip and...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, MAY 17, 2017

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...
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Special May 18 meeting on blue/black rockfish permit
by ODFW, MAY 17, 2017

The Commercial Fisheries Permit Board will meet on May 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. to review the final order in the limited entry blue/black rockfish permit contested case hearing for Firstco Marine LLC. Public wishing to listen to the meeting may do so at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Headquarters Building, 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, Ore. The meeting...
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Health hazard extends Rock Crab Fishery closure
by CDFW, MAY 16, 2017

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham, under new authority granted this year, has acted to extend the emergency commercial rock crab fishery closure that was due to expire on May 16. State health agencies determined last fall that rock crabs north of Pigeon Point (37° 11’ N. lat.) to the Oregon border had unhealthy levels of domoic...
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How to Repair Aluminum Boat Hulls
Before and After
by Don Stec, MAY 16, 2017

Today there is a lot of talk in the trade magazines about aluminum and how difficult it is to repair. It is different from steel, but it can be repaired with the proper training and equipment. What is much more uncommon is straightening aluminum sheet panels. Most boat owners when getting damage estimates have told me it was recommended to...
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Whiskeytown Kokanee cool off
by Jeff Goodwin, MAY 15, 2017
Whiskeytown Lake

Whiskeytown Lake Kokanee fishing had been off to another great start this year and easy limits were the rule for many. Last week saw a dramatic change in the weather with daytime temperatures cooling down into the mid 60's. Nighttime temps dipped into the 40's and Whiskeytown lake water temps quickly followed suit. Lake temps of 58 degrees were noted...
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