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Rockfish and ling bite of the day
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MAY 4, 2017
Shelter Cove

Despite the wind, the Shelter Cove boats had a pretty successful rockfish opener. “It was a little rough, so we stuck to just rockfish,” said Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. “The lings bit like crazy, but we had to work for the rockfish. We were blown off the water around 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, but...
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What Can Be Collected from Ocean Beaches?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MAY 4, 2017

Question: I am an artist and my medium is to work with natural items I find in nature. I was wondering if I am allowed to take items from the beaches near my home. I see people collecting many things but I know that the beaches are protected and I don’t want to take anything that is forbidden. I am...
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Flatiron Rock action
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MAY 4, 2017
Trinidad Coast

The rockfish opener was reportedly on the slow side for the kayakers, but picked up on Tuesday. Most of the action was around Flatiron Rock, and it sounded like a few lingcod were caught and there were lots of black rockfish willing to bite.

Halibut opener slowed by heavy currents
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MAY 4, 2017
Humboldt County Coast

Despite some pretty tough fishing conditions, a good number of halibut were landed out of Eureka earlier this week. On Monday, only a couple boats made it across a very nasty bar. Gary Blasi of Full Throttle Sport Fishing and Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing each stuck it out and landed two and three halibut respectively. A few...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, MAY 4, 2017

Some of the best trout fishing of the year Takes place in the spring. Water conditions are good, and lakes, ponds and reservoirs throughout the state have been and are being stocked. Check out the trout stocking schedules and Rec Report updates for the best opportunities near you. Apply for a controlled hunt by May 15 The deadline is approaching; don’t wait until the last...
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A Happy Dog is a Panting Dog
Backcountry Travels
by Phil "Flip" Akers, MAY 3, 2017

Bigfoot’s number one pet is the wolverine but for us humans it’s the canine. Americans are projected to spend $60 billion this year on pets! A large portion of this goes to dogs. We all love our dogs and generally take them everywhere we can. There are many classes: working dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs, therapy dogs, competition dogs, hunting...
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