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4 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 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. SALMON RIVER: The river basin is closed to all fishing above the head of tide and will reopen for cutthroat trout fishing on May 22. FILE PHOTO BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw coach Tim Dodson (center) shares the “afterglow” with Viking football fans after winning the 2006 4A state football title at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. The banner (far left) still hangs in Dodson’s office. Dodson from 1B Dodson. “Now, I can honestly say I have no idea.” According to Dodson, the plan has been in the works for a while. But until all the official retire- ment paperwork had cleared and everything was in place, he want- ed to avoid saying anything. “You just never know how things will play out, and I didn’t want to be the guy who says he’s leaving then there I am again in the fall. “But once the paperwork cleared, there was no turning back.” The opening for the head foot- ball coach position also became official this week, with a search continuing until the position is filled. So far, Dodson, 52, said he hasn’t been a part of that process. “I’m not really sure what, if any, role I’ll play in that deci- sion,” he said. In the meantime, Dodson said it’ll be business as usual until his final contract day June 30. “No one I know has ever said, ‘I sure wish I’d worked another few years,” Dodson says. “I’m blessed to have had the opportu- nity to be the head coach and work with such amazing staff and kids over the years. Being able to retire while I’m able to enjoy it and make the most of that oppor- tunity is also a blessing. “In a way, I’m not ready for it, but it’s time.” (Editor’s note: Look for a full feature on Tim Dodson’s career in next Saturday’s sports section.) SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead Winter steelhead fishing is slow. This time of year is typically dominated by mostly wild fish. Side drifting, bouncing bottom or bobber fishing can be productive. WILSON RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook Steelhead angling has slowed in the low clear water. Scale your gear down and choose tech- niques that fit low water. Bobber and jigs should be an effective technique. Spring Chinook opened April 1, but fishing is gen- erally very slow until later in the season. YAQUINA RIVER: Steelhead The river basin is closed to all fishing above the head of tide and will reopen for cutthroat trout fishing on May 22. COOS COUNTY LAKES and PONDS: Trout Trophy trout were stocked last week into Empire Lakes, Bradley Lake, and Johnson Mill Pond. Legal size trout are also stocked into Empire Lakes, Bradley Lake, Butterfield Lake, Eel Lake, Powers Pond, and Johnson Mill Pond. Fishing in the area lakes for trout has been ok with anglers hav- ing the best success using small spinners, spoons, or Powerbait. The daily trout bag limit in these lakes is five trout per day with only one trout over 20 inches. TENMILE BASIN: Trout, steelhead, bass Streams in the Tenmile Basin are now closed for trout fishing until May 22. Tenmile Lakes is open all year for trout but trout fish- ing has been slow. Steelhead angling is open in the Tenmile Basin until April 30. In the Tenmile Basin 1 additional hatchery steelhead may be retained per day for a total aggregate of 3 adult fish harvested daily. Largemouth bass fishing has been a little slow in See FISHING 5B PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Erin Michael (left) prepares to throw a PR for the win in the javelin on Tuesday; Evan Moso begins the third leg of the winning 4x400 boys relay run. Track from 1B Moving on to the discus, the Sailors had another near sweep with efforts from Michael in first place (87 feet, 8 inches, Wells in third (80 feet, 10 inch- es), Hays in fifth (77 feet, 3 inches) and Wilson in eighth (43 feet, 7 inches). Mapleton’s lady throwers swept the top three spots in the javelin as Michael took first place (101 feet, 7 inches) and Alyssa Richards was second (77 feet, 10 inches). Wilson was fifth at 60 feet, 11 inches. In the jumps, Rodet was sec- ond in the triple jump (22 feet, 11 inches) and Triebskorn was fourth in the long jump (10 feet, 11 inches.) Richards finished second in both the 1,500 meters (7:00.0) and 300-meter race (15:41.96). 2066 Highway 101, Florence 541-997-0343 Woody Woodbury Independent Owner/Operator Florence Grocery Outlet Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! 1SPEVDFt%BJSZ%FMJ )FBMUI#FBVUZ 'SP[FO'PPETt'SFTI.FBU )PVTFXBSFTt#FFS8JOF 0SHBOJD/BUVSBM'PPET BOENVDINPSF We have ample RV parking! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM
