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NED HICKSON , SPORTS EDITOR ❘ 541-902-3523 ❘ SPORTS @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SATURDAY EDITION ❘ AUGUST 6, 2016 ❘ SECTION B Siuslaw News Sports & Recreation No wild Coho season in bays, estuaries this fall S PORTS Calendar Aug. 6 As a precautionary measure, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will not propose any coastal freshwater fisheries on wild Coho this fall due to concerns over poor ocean survival and adequate spawning escapement to coastal rivers this year. The Fish and Wildlife Commission was scheduled to consider a limited fishery in the Coos, Coquille and Umpqua rivers and Tenmile Lake at its latest meeting, but ODFW decided to not move forward with the proposal. “ODFW decided earlier this year not to propose coastal freshwater fish- eries on wild Coho on the north and central coasts,” said ODFW Ocean Salmon Resources Manager Christine Mallette. “Our decision to also not pro- pose any coastal freshwater fisheries in the Southwest Zone is responsive to concerns that the wild Coho run may be lower than anticipated.” Wild Coho seasons in Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes, as well as federally authorized ocean fisheries, are not impacted by this decision. • COOL AT COAST WEIGHTROOM GETS FACE LIFT Aug. 8-11 Siuslaw News • SIUSLAW FOOTBALL CAMP 3 TO 5 P . M . AT SHS Aug. 12-14 • SIUSLAW WRESTLING CAMP GRADES 1-12 AT SHS T IDE T ABLE well as supervise.” It was a vision that members of the Siuslaw Athletics Booster Club, the Ladies of Elks, and other Siuslaw coaches saw as well. Toward that end, the Boosters con- tributed $10,000, along with $2,900 from the LOE, and Siuslaw coaches pitching in the remaining $2,100 from their own programs to bring B Y N ED H ICKSON Last Wednesday evening, the faded canary-yellow walls of the Siuslaw High School weightroom were painted battleship gray with “Viking Blue” trim as coaches and athletes prepared the space for the arrival of $15,000 worth of new equipment. “Once I was officially offered the football coach and strength training positions, I started making plans to make the weightroom a place that felt inviting for everyone,” said Jamin Pool. “I want it to be for more than football, and a place with equipment that would be beneficial to all athletes, and safer to use as See A THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR WEIGHTS 4B MID COAST LAKES: Vikings head football coach Jamin Pool (right) goes over the new equipment and safety procedures with athletes; (below) after set- ting up weightlifting stations, ath- letes test out the new equipment. PHOTOS BY NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Low Tide Aug. 6 2:39am/ 6.7 3:33pm/ 6.6 9:10am/ -0.2 9:36pm/ 1.4 Aug. 7 9:46pm / 0.4 10:23pm/ 1.5 3:22am / 6.3 4:09pm/ 6.5 SIUSLAW RIVER: 5:02am / 5.1 5:28pm/ 6.3 Aug. 10 6:04am/ 4.7 6:15pm/ 6.2 12:12am/ 1.5 11:47am/ 2.2 Aug. 11 7:18am / 4.5 7:07pm / 6.2 1:15am / 1.4 12:42pm / 2.7 Aug. 12 8:36am/ 4.5 8:03pm/ 6.3 2:20am/ 1.2 1:48pm/ 3.0 Rainbow trout stocking is complete along the mid coast. Holdover trout will be available in most lakes through the summer. Fishing for the various warm water fish species is good this time of year as fish move to the shallows for spawning. There are numerous lakes in the Florence area that can pro- vide good opportunity. Cutthroat For cutthroat trout, cast- ing small spinners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effec- tive. Angling for all species in streams above tidewater is restricted to artificial flies and lures until Sept. 1. Casting small spinners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effective. ALSEA RIVER: Cutthroat The Alsea River is open for cutthroat trout, casting small spinners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effective. Bait is not allowed above the head of tide until Sept. 1. Aug. 8 10:22am / 1.1 4:09am / 5.7 11:14pm/ 1.5 4:47am/ 6.4 Aug. 9 11:02am / 1.6 WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR Entrance Siuslaw River High Tide On the Bite SILETZ RIVER: S IUSLAW N EWS 148 Maple St. Florence 541-997-3441 Siuslaw pins OSU coaches for wrestling camp B Y N ED H ICKSON OSU alumni and Junior World wrestler Ron Bresser will be among the coaches at next week’s Siuslaw Wrestling Camp. Siuslaw News Anyone who has watched longtime Siuslaw wrestling coach Neil Wartnik near the mats knows he can be an excitable guy. It’s with that same level of excitement that he announced Thursday that his plans for a wrestling camp had come to fruition — in a big way. “We’re going to have an incredible group of coaches here from Oregon State University sharing their knowl- edge with wrestlers of all ages,” said Wartnik. “It’s going to be something special. We had originally planned to have our wrestlers help coach, but I want them in there learning.” So instead, members of the Vikings wrestling team will join other campers Aug. 12-14 at Siuslaw High School for See CAMP 4B Steelhead, cutthroat Steelhead fishing is fair. This run typically peaks by early July. Casting spin- ners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. Cover water and fish small and simple as the river conditions are low and clear. For cutthroat trout, casting small spin- ners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effective. WILSON RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook, cut- throat Fishing for steelhead and spring Chinook is slow. The water is low and clear, so use lighter gear and target the deeper hold- ing areas. Trout angling should be fair. See FISHING 5B COURTESY PHOTO & SHEET METAL, INC. “Your Local Independent Trane Dealer” Florence’s Oldest & Largest Heating Contractor CCB#64 • Heating Systems • Heat Pumps • Sales / Service • Ductless Heat Pumps 1645 Kingwood ~ Florence (541) 997-2422 www.trane.com Preston Green, Carrie Dean, Steve Wolford & Krystal Wolford CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK R OTARY G OLF 10 A . M . O CEAN D UNES