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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ MARCH 26, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation S PRING AIR On the Bite A B Y N ED H ICKSON Siuslaw News FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION S IUSLAW : 2 S WEET H OME : 6 S IUSLAW : 1 T AFT : 4 S IUSLAW : 14 G OLD B EACH : 1 www.dfw.state.or.us/RR It’s been a crazy week for the Viking baseball team, with weather woes creating a constantly evolving spring break schedule. Last Wednesday’s first home game, against Sweet Home, was washed out and, instead, played Thursday at the Huskies’ den. After a 6-2 loss, Siuslaw was on the road Saturday for the Taft Tournament, where it picked up its second loss, 4- 1, to the Tigers. The next day, they were back at Taft, taking on Gold Beach for an impressive 14-1 win. Though the Vikings were scheduled to continue on in the tournament with a game against Valley Catholic last Monday, again weather canceled Monday’s game. All told, the Vikings have had three games cancelled since March 14, which was supposed to be their season opener, at home, against Cottage Grove. Despite the ups and downs of trying to keep momentum in the face of constant sched- ule changes, the Vikings are settling into their own groove as they prepare for their first home game, March 29, against Elmira. The team has three return- ing 2015 all-stars, including second team all-leaguers Scott Gordon and Kenneth Thrall, and honorable men- tion recipient Caleb Paredes. This season, Thrall will play shortstop and Gordon will play second base, with Paredes in centerfield. Behind the plate, Kyle Rose will be part of the bat- tery with starting pitcher Michael Larson and Mapleton lefthanded fresh- man Gabe Simington. With the core group of last year’s team returning along with second-year coaching staff Tony Castro, Randy Paredes and Dave Snow, the Viks are looking to build on last year’s 5-10 league record (7-18 overall) and give the Far West League its own kind of reign. MID COAST LAKES: Rainbow trout stocking is underway in many loca- tions along the mid coast. Look at the stocking report to see the full stocking sea- son. Fishing for the various warm water fish species tends to be slower during the winter month but can pick up quickly as spring nears and fish move to the shallows for spawning. There are numerous lakes in the Florence area that can provide good opportu- nity and have both boat and bank access. SIUSLAW RIVER: Steelhead The winter steelhead fishery is fair for both the Siuslaw and Lake Creek systems. River conditions will vary through the week as more rain is predicted. Casting lures, bobber fish- ing or pulling plugs are good options. ALSEA RIVER: Steelhead Winter steelhead fishing is slow to fair. Forecasted rain this week should move in some new fish and improve the bite. During See Entrance Siuslaw River Calendar PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS • SHS BASEBALL E LMIRA 4:30 P . M . HOSTS • SHS SOFTBALL BJ Humphrey (top) performs a “Benihana” as dozens of skateboarders and trick cyclists took advantage of a break in the weather Thursday at the Miller Park skatepark. “It’s spring break and the first real day without rain,” said Humphrey. “Everybody had the same idea and came here to have some fun.” March 26 2:19am / 7.1 2:56pm / 6.3 8:49am / 0.6 8:48pm / 1.9 March 27 2:48am / 7.0 3:37pm/ 6.0 9:26am / 0.7 9:20pm/ 2.3 March 28 3:20am / 6.9 4:24pm/ 5.7 10:06am / 0.8 9:56pm/ 2.7 March 29 3:56am / 6.7 5:19pm/ 5.4 10:53am / 1.0 10:39pm/ 3.1 March 30 4:40am / 6.5 6:24pm/ 5.2 11:49am / 1.1 11:37pm / 3.4 April 1 6:48am / 6.2 8:43pm/ 5.5 Discovery Series to focus on drifting dunes YACHATS — Spanning more than 40 miles, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is the longest expanse of coastal sand dunes in the United States. Stretching from Florence to Coos Bay, the Oregon Dunes attract more than 1 million visitors each and is recognized for its unique habitat amid • SHS SOFTBALL S UTHERLIN 4:30 P . M . • SHS BASEBALL AT Low Tide March 31 5:37am / 6.3 7:36pm/ 5.3 E LMIRA 4:30 P . M . HOSTS High Tide PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS AT March 31 FISHING 3B T IDE T ABLE S PORTS March 29 WEEKLY S UTHERLIN 4:30 P . M . • SHS SOFTBALL E LMIRA 4:30 P . M . AT Author and volunteer field ranger Dina Pavils takes visitors on a tour of the dunes. COURTESY PHOTO the temperate rainforests of the Oregon Coast range. But where did all that sand come from? Author and Dunes enthusiast Dina Pavlis will present “Secrets of the Oregon Dunes” at 2 p.m. today, March 26, at the next Cape Perpetua Winter Discovery Series, 2400 S. Highway 101, three miles south of Yachats. Pavlis will share photos, stories See DUNES 3B 12:53am / 1.1 12:54am / 3.5 2:00pm / 1.0 S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Viks dodge rain, pick up road win