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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 3 B Annual Fly Fishing Expo returns to Reedsport this weekend The Lower Umpqua Flycasters will be holding its 27th annual Fly Fishing Expo at the Reedsport Community Center, 451 Winchester Ave. in Reedsport, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Feb 25. The Expo is a free day of fun for the entire family. The expo offers the opportu- nity for both long-term anglers and those new to the sport learn about fly casting through spe- cial features, including demon- strations and programs on vari- ous aspects of fly fishing, fly tying and fly casting. There will also equipment displays, informational dis- plays by various stream and fish enhancement groups, a concession stand with meals and snacks available, and raffle drawings each hour all day. Dave Williams will do a spe- cial presentation on small- mouth bass fishing on John Day River. More than 20 fly tyers from Oregon and Washington will be present doing demon- strations and sales. To answer questions regard- ing Oregon lakes, personnel will be available from the Eel and Tenmile STEP program, Tenmile Lake Basin Partnership, ODFW of Coos County and the CCA group. Frank Moore, international expert on fly-rod casting, will also be demonstrating and help- ing young and old learn how to cast. This year also includes two new exhibits, Project Healing Water Fly Fishing and Source One Serenity, both geared to military veterans. Other exhibits include: wild flowers, fishing antiques, float boats and representatives from various fly rod and fly tying equipment companies. This is the only event of its kind on the south and central Oregon coast. The purpose of the free expo is to promote conservation and introduce the sport of fly fish- ing to adults and young chil- dren. The club has members from Waldport to Gold Beach. Trail conditions prompt closure of Siltcoos River Trail by DC Council In early February, the Dune City Council voted to close the popular Siltcoos River Trail due to safety concerns. Citing the potential liability issues associated with kayakers and canoers using the area of the river that approaches the ramp the decision was made to close the trail. Dune City owns the recently repaired portage that allows for safe passage over the Siltcoos River Dam. The state has responsibility for keeping the river navigable but has been unable to access the area for the last three years. The dam is located on pri- vate property and the owners, Dune City and the state have been unable to reach an agree- ment to correct the problem. Until such time as an agree- ment on transfer of ownership ATHLETE of the ramp or on an agreement between the state and the prop- erty owner is reached the trail will remain closed. On the Bite OF THE WEEK A WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR THE LOCAL REGION www.dfw.state.or.us/RR MID COAST LAKES: Holdover trout will be available in most lakes. Fishing for the various warm water fish species will slow as water tempera- tures cool. There are numerous lakes in the Florence area that can pro- vide good opportunity. Jared Brandt Siusl aw H .S. Basketball The junior forward amassed 10 points, 21 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals in two games last week, helping the Vikings to their best Far West League finish in several years. SIUSLAW RIVER: Steelhead The Siuslaw River and bay is closed to Chinook salmon. Fishing is slow. The Siuslaw River and Lake Cr. are open for steel- head fishing. Casting spin- ners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. Honorable Mention Jake Hickson ALSEA RIVER: Chinook, steelhead Steelhead fishing opened on the Alsea River and list- ed tributaries. Fishing is fair when river conditions are favorable. Casting spinners, drift- ing bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. Honorable mention is given to Jake Hickson… the Siuslaw wing scored 23 points, pulled down 5 rebounds and had 3 assists in the same games. SALMON RIVER: Sponsored By: The Siuslaw News , KCST and The Sports Club Central Coast Disposal Alan Twombly-H & R Block River House & Old Town Inns J.L. Walker & Sons Wind Drift Kites Bridgewater Restaurant Full Spectrum Computers Best For Hearing Dutch Bros. County Transfer & Recycling Foglio Drop Box Service Pavilion Catering Old Town Barber Shop Florence RV & Automotive Specialist Leisure Excavating Shervin's Automotive Regency Florence Cascade Title Co. The Salvation Army Randy's Riverview Market & Deli NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS Siuslaw senior Claire Waggoner drives the baseline against North Bend in the Lady Vikings’ final game of the season. Lady Viks 541-999-5083 dominant performance, outscoring the Lady Viks near- ly 2-1 in a 62-38 win. As she has done for all but three games this season, Tatum was the Viks’ top scorer, accounting for nearly half of Siuslaw’s points with 13. Tatum also had 3 steals. For the season, Tatum led scoring with 261 points — an average of 11.3 points per game. She also led in rebound- ing with 174. Watkins was second in scor- ing Friday with 7 points, with sophomore Madison Reynolds chipping in 6 points and lead- ing in rebounds with 6. For the season, sophomore Wrestlers See Jim for your auto sales needs! S IUSLAW N EWS from 1B from 1B and No. 1 seed Lane Stigall of North Marion. At 170 pounds, Siuslaw senior Nick Steinman will face No 2-seeded James Ellis, a freshman from Banks High School. In the heavyweight brack- et, Viking senior Kainan Lane, seeded at No. 5, will Alyssa Richards was second in rebounding with 98, while sen- ior Brittany Long, who didn’t play in the last five games of the season, was second in scor- ing with 154 points. Launius had the team-high in 3-pointers for the season with 6. Siuslaw finished the season a 1-9 in the Far West and 6-17 overall. Marshfield (9-1) won the league title and gets a bye this week. Douglas (8-2) was sec- ond in league and will host a state play-in game this Friday. North Bend, which finished third, will be on the road Friday for a play-in game against a team that hasn’t been determined as of press time. wrestle unseeded Ontario junior Miguel Galindo. Matches begin Friday, Feb. 24, and continue into the finals on Saturday, Feb. 25. Wrestling begins each day at 8:30 a.m., however a full and updated tourney sched- ule is available online at www.osaa.org/docs/wre/ championship schedule.pdf. Follow us on Twitter @S IUSLAW N EWS 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Steelhead The Salmon River opened for wild and hatch- ery steelhead is open. Wild winter steelhead can be retained on the Salmon River. Daily and annual bag limit on wild winter steel- head are 1/day and 3/year. Casting spinners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. SILETZ RIVER AND BAY: Steelhead Winter steelhead oppor- tunities are improving as more fish move through the mainstem. Casting spinners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. WILSON RIVER: Steelhead Hatchery steelhead are available and opportunities should improve on through January as conditions improve. All the usual techniques such as side drifting, float fishing, and pulling plugs or divers and bait, should be effective. Anglers are reminded that fall Chinook season is closed. YAQUINA RIVER: Steelhead The Yaquina River is open for hatchery winter steelhead. Casting spin- ners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. COOS COUNTY LAKES/PONDS: Trout Rainbow trout were stocked in Upper Empire, See FISHING 4B
