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2B ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2018 ❚ APPEAL TRIBUNE Get out, go fishing any time you can Fishing Henry Miller Guest columnist As a longtime outdoor writer, I’m frequently asked ... OK, make that occasionally asked … OK, in all seri- ousness, my favorite checker at Costco asked about a month ago, “what’s the best time to go fishing?” Given that at the time it was raining and on the raw edge of snow/sleet/frozen fog, my first inclination was to say “not now.” But his question led to some deep pondering. There are those who I refer to, but not within their earshot, as the “solunatics,” or those who rely on pre- dictive charts that purport to show the prime time for the hot bite. Which given the vagaries of the multiplicity of fac- tors in the Pacific Northwest such as weather, temper- atures (both air and water), stream and/or river flows and water clarity, etc., generally have all of the validity of a phrenology or tarot reading. As an example, when I plugged in my zip code on one website and asked what the best time to fish for trout and salmon on March 24, it said that morning bite would be best starting … more than an hour before it is legal to fish. Hmmmm. So who are you going to believe, the Internet or the Oregon State Police Fish and Game Division enforce- ment officer? Actually, references such as tide tables are crucial when clamming or salmon fishing on rivers or bays. Ditto for current information about river levels in Oregon, which can yo-yo like a 400-pound bungee jumper during the rainy season. Those are available via automated river gauges and are online at the U.S. Geological Survey web page at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/or/nwis/current/ ?type=flow The next obvious question if you are clueless or Henry Miller, but I repeat myself, is so what? As an example, the Nestucca River gauge at Beaver was at 5.44 feet at 12:30 p.m. on March 19 with a flow of 824 cubic feet a second. Is that good for fishing for steelhead or salmon? Too high? Too low? There is an answer for the informationally chal- lenged such as myself, and it’s at “The Perfect River Levels” web page at http://rivertrailoutfitters.com/ The_Perfect_River_Levels.php The page is sponsored by River Trail Outfitters headquartered in Eugene, which offers guided drift boat fishing trips and most definitely deserves a plug and a tip of the fishing fedora for sharing. According to the site, the information gleaned from the guides about best levels is copyrighted and not for reprint, but you can check it out for yourself. The table is divided into three parts, best for “Drift- ing & Floating,” “Perfect River Level” and “Plunking.” Although by the time you get there, the next storm will have blown out the river that you’re going to. Turning the page, when it comes to fishing for bass, crappie and other warm-water species that are ubiqui- tous in Oregon waters, I generally follow the Henry’s Brandywine Rule. When it’s warm enough to plant tomatoes in gener- al, and heirlooms such as red Brandywines in partic- ular, which means overnight temperatures around 50 degrees consistently, then it’s time to get out the bass gear. And we’re not talking first-warm-day, plants-at- the-garden-center euphoria and winter fatigue giddi- ness which means you will have to buy them all again Girls When you hit it just right, the payoff can be sweet. And even a blind pig finds an occasional acorn, as this old-time photo of a much more gray angler illustrates. STATESMAN JOURNAL FILE the next weekend after the last-gasp cold snap. Although the garden centers refer to the crush of overeager tomato-plant buyers as repeat customers in waiting. We’re talking honest tomato-planting time. I digress. And in response to John at Costco’s original ques- tion, the best time to go fishing is … any time that you can. Henry Miller is a retired Statesman Journal colum- nist and outdoor writer. He can be reached via email at HenryMillerSJ@gmail.com in 200 medley relay (2:09.73) State results: 10th in the 6A state meet in the 100 backstroke (59.65). Continued from Page 1B Anna Despain Actually, references such as tide tables are crucial when clamming or salmon fishing on rivers or bays. Ditto for current information about river levels in Oregon, which can yo-yo like a 400-pound bungee jumper during the rainy season. (59.82), third in 400 free relay (3:47.77) and fifth in 200 medley relay (2:01.02) State results: 12th in the Class 6A state meet in the 100 butterfly (1:00.64), 13th in the 500 free (5:24.34) and 200 free relay (1:44.79). This is the All-Mid-Valley team for girls swimming: Lidiia Buiko School: McKay Year: Sophomore District results: Third in GVC in 100 back (1:02.23), fourth in 100 free (56.22), seventh in 200 free relay (1:53.73), ninth City of Silverton is seeking volunteers to serve on City Committees The City of Silverton is seeking volunteers inter- ested in filling vacancies on several City ap- pointed Committees. Currently, there are posi- tions available on the Environmental Manage- ment Committee, the Budget Committee and the Historic Landmarks Committee. The term for each Committee is three years. Please visit the City website at www.silverton.o r.us/committees for information about each Committee and applicant requirements. Applications must be submitted online and re- ceived by midnight on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at www.silverton.or.us/volunteerapp. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Figueroa, City Clerk, at 503-874-2216 or via e- mail at lfigueroa@silverton.or.us. School: South Salem Year: Senior District results: GVC champion in 100 back (57.93), 200 free (1:55.41) and 200 free relay (1:40.67), second in 400 free relay (3:39.96) State results: Sixth in the Class 6A state meet in the 200 free (1:56.66) and 100 back (58.65), fifth in the 200 free relay (1:42.15) and ninth in the 400 free relay (3:46.17) Charis Duffus School: West Salem Year: Junior District results: Third in GVC in 200 free (2:01.06), seventh in 50 free (26.19), third in 200 free relay (1:43.48) and 400 free relay (3:47.77) State results: 13th in the 6A state meet in the 200 free relay (1:44.79) and 17th in the 400 free relay (3:56.08) Alaina Otterstrom Alexis Smith School: Sprague Year: Sophomore District results: GVC champion in 100 free (54.84), second in 50 free (24.77), fourth in 200 free relay (1:45.76), sixth in 200 medley relay (2:02.11) State results: Fifth in Class 6A state meet in the 50 free (24.96) and 100 free (55.31) Coach Lucky Rodgers School: Silverton Year: Third Team accomplishments: The Foxes equaled their program bests by placing second in the Mid-Willam- ette Conference district meet in both the boys and girls. Silverton’s girls scored at the Class 5A state meet for the first time and placed seventh for the first time. Boys placed a program-best eighth at the state meet. School: West Salem Year: Senior District results: Second in GVC in 500 free (5:24.71), third in 100 fly Silverton Appeal 3/28/2018 PUBLIC NOTICES POLICY Public Notices are published by the Statesman Journal and available online at w w w .S ta te s m a n J o u r n a l.c o m . The Statesman Journal lobby is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reach them by phone at 503-399-6789. In order to receive a quote for a public notice you must e-mail your copy to SJLegals@StatesmanJournal.com , and our Legal Clerk will return a proposal with cost, publication date(s), and a preview of the ad. LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE DEADLINES All Legals Deadline @ 1:00 p.m. on all days listed below: ***All Deadlines are subject to change when there is a Holiday. 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