2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016 On the Bite A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR 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: The river basin is closed to all fishing above the head of tide and will reopen for cutthroat trout fishing on May 22. ALSEA RIVER: Steelhead Winter steelhead fishing is slow. This time of year does tend to be dominated by more wild fish and post spawn run backs. Casting spinners / spoons, floating bait or a jig, or bouncing bottom with an egg pattern are good options. See FISHING 3B ROB GRIFFES/FOR SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw junior thrower Clarissa Oliver continues to be a dominant force in the throws, landing a mark of 35 feet, 3 inches to win the shot put Tuesday. Track from 1B The Vikings also got standout performances from the brother and sister team of Morgan and Murray Bingham, each of whom won the 800-meter event in their respective divisions. Morgan, a junior, ran a time of 2:25.70 for first place, with Murray, a freshman, clocking a time of 2:06.00 for the win. Junior runner Annmarie Precht, a Florida transplant, won the girls 200-meter race in 27.60 for Siuslaw’s only other win on the day. Next Friday, April 22, Siuslaw will host the Central Coast Invitational, a multi-team, multi- divisional meet that begins with field events at 4 p.m., followed by track events at 5:30 p.m. A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. FLORENCE SAW SHOP & RENTAL CENTER FLORENCE SAW SHOP HAS RENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR ALL YOUR JOBS.. BOBCAT / BACKHOE / SKID STEER / COMPACTOR / DINGO / EXCAVATOR / JACK HAMMER / TRENCHER / TRACTOR / SCISSOR LIFT / CHIPPER TILE CUTTER / CHOP SAW / ASPHALT CUTTER / ELECTRIC MIXER / BLOWER TROWELING MACHINE / AERATORS/ CHAIN SAW / WEED EATER LAWNMOWER / PRESSURE WASHER / STUMP GRINDER / FLOOR SANDER 6th Street & HWY 101 541-997-9424 Monday-Friday 10-5 Saturday 11-3 Sunday - Closed OPEN MONDAY—FRIDAY 8AM TO 5 PM 1550 HWY 101 & 9TH STREET 541-997-2653 GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! GARDEN COMPOST Top Soil Mint Compost (Other materials by order) Coming in Spring... Organic Steer-Plus! Dining Room Sets Our Showrooms are full! New furniture weekly! Free Delivery! 4525 Hwy. 101 Florence DEQ#37943 • CCB#192681 Couches & Sectionals Special Orders Accepted 541-997-6300 THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE NEW FURNTIURE AT OLD SCHOOL PRICES Ashley Furniture Quality, Style, Selection #1 Brand of home furniture in the USA Come choose your Sofa • Recliner • Loveseat Sectional Special order the fabric you select from our many swatches. Monday - Saturday 10-5 • HWY 101 & 6th Street 997-9424 FREE IN TOWN DELIVERY Bedroom Sets & Mattresses Recliners