NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM WEDNESDAY EDITION ❘ JUNE 3, 2015 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation On the Bite A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES Fishing for the various warm water fish species can be productive during the spring months as lake temperatures start to rise and fish begin spawning. Anglers will start finding more fish up in the shal- lows over this month. Trout stocking continues See SOLVE leaders needed for Beach Cleanup SOLVE is accepting applications from volunteers to lead community projects in support of the annual Beach Riverside Cleanup. Projects will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will engage volun- teers in environmental restoration and cleanup efforts across Oregon. The deadline for project applications is Friday, June 26. As part of the Beach Riverside Cleanup, teachers are encouraged to involve their students in service-learn- ing activities any time between Sept. 12 and and 27. SOLVE also is seeking volunteers to serve as Beach Captains at several established beach cleanup sites along the Oregon coast on the day of the event. Beach Captains help check in volun- teers, hand out supplies and give a safe- ty talk. Contact SOLVE directly if you are interested in this opportunity. In celebration of the International Coastal Cleanup and National Public Lands Day, the SOLVE Beach E NTER Riverside Cleanup supports Oregonians who help take care of parks, beaches, waterways and neigh- borhoods by picking up trash, pulling invasive plants, planting native trees and shrubs, and helping with other watershed enhancement activities. Last year, more than 5,100 volun- teers came out to over 110 project sites across the state to remove 34 tons of lit- ter and marine debris, plant 286 trees and shrubs, and clear 6 acres of inva- sive plants. Volunteer leaders receive assistance for their local SOLVE projects, includ- ing project planning support and train- ing, event flyers and pre-event publici- ty, online volunteer registration and cleanup project supplies. SOLVE also has a limited number of small grants of up to $100 for reim- bursement of qualifying project expenses. Interested leaders can apply online at solveoregon.org. For more information, contact SOLVE Program Coordinator Joy Irby at 503-844-9571 x 317. THE SAND MAN FISHING 3B S PORTS Calendar June 6 • FORE KIDS GOLF TOURNEY AT S ANDPINES 10 A . M . • FISHING DAY AT H ONEYMAN P ARK 8:30 A . M . TO 2:30 P . M . T IDE T ABLE Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide Low Tide June 3 12:33am / 7.7 7:33am / -1.3 2:04am / 6.1 7:24pm / 2.4 June 4 1:12am / 7.7 2:48pm / 6.2 8:13am / -1.4 8:08pm / 2.4 June 5 1:54am / 7.5 3:32pm / 6.2 8:55am / -1.4 8:57pm / 2.5 June 6 2:40am / 7.3 4:20pm / 6.3 9:39am / -1.2 9:51pm / 2.4 June 7 3:31am / 6.8 5:09am / 6.4 10:26am /-0.9 10:54pm / 2.3 June 8 4:31am / 6.3 6:02pm / 6.5 June 9 5:40am / 5.8 6:55pm / 6.8 11:17am /-0.4 12:04am / 2.0 12:12pm / 0.1 O REGON M ARINE C ONSTRUCTION 9085 Arney Ln. NE Woodburn, OR 97071 1-866-99docks info@oregonmarine.net COURTESY PHOTO Florence Yamaha-sponsored Pro ATV sand drag racer Gary “Gee” Armstrong claimed third place in his race at Albany Sand Drag’s Memorial Day Weekend Race. Armstrong races in the Pacific Northwest and California and has won two championship titles. In addition to Florence Yamaha, his major sponsors include Fullerton Sand Sports Tires and Wheels, K and N Filters, CP-Carrillo Pistons, Spectro Oil USA, Redline Racing Engines of Sweet Home, Santa Cruz Bicycles and Florence businesses Jack’s Welding and Red Art, Inc. FAMILIES CAN CAST LINES FOR FREE THIS WEEKEND BY The shoreline along Cleawox Lake in Honeyman State Park is a favorite fishing spot, with activities planned for Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News FLORENCE and REEDSPORT— The public is invited to join Siuslaw National Forest staff and agency part- ners Saturday, June 6, or Sunday, June 7, for free fishing day activities during Oregon’s statewide Free Fishing Weekend. An opportunity for free family fun is planned for the Florence and Reedsport areas that weekend, with the first being in Florence on Saturday, June 6, in the day-use parking lot on the Cleawox side of Honeyman State Park. The event, which is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is a collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon State Parks, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and N ting!!! s i L ew Ned Hickson/Siuslaw News the Florence Salmon a n d T r o u t Enhancement Program (STEP). Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) members will have more than 200 fishing rods available to borrow that day and ODFW supplies power bait. STEP volunteers will be available to help new anglers learn how to cast, bait a hook and catch a fish. Volunteers will assist on the shoreline as families line the banks to try to catch some of the thousands of rain- bow trout that have been planted into Cleawox Lake for the event. Others will staff a fish cleaning sta- tion, so that the catch can be taken home, ready to cook. There will be a free hot dog barbe- cue, fish print T-shirt making and a practice casting station. Last year, more than 200 young anglers participated in the day’s activ- ities. 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